Terriers Hire Caden Allingham As The New Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager

The Yorkton Terriers are pleased to announce the hiring of Caden Allingham (Kincardine, ON) as the team’s new Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for the 2017/18 season.

The Ontario native recently graduated from the Sheridan College with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences, majoring in Athletic Therapy. While obtaining his university education Caden was able to gain valuable work experience the past two season’s as a Student Therapist with the University of Ryerson’s men’s hockey team. He was also the Team Therapist and Equipment Manager for the Guelph Gryphons Midget AAA team for the 2016/17 season.

Caden will begin work with the Terriers at the end of August as the team prepares for Training Camp which will take place at the Farrell Agencies Arena starting Friday September 1st.

On behalf of the Yorkton Terriers organization we would like to welcome Caden to the organization and the city of Yorkton. 

2017/18 MJHL Schedule has been released

                                   
The MJHL opens its 60-game regular season on Friday, September 22 with 10 of 11 teams in action. Schedule - please ensure the 2017-2018 season is selected.

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines open up their season on Friday September 22nd in OCN against the Blizzard while their home opener is on Tues. Sept 26th against the Virden Oil Capitals

The Swan Valley Stampeders will open up their season Saturday September 23rd also visiting the OCN Blizzard, meanwhile their home opener will be on Wednesday Oct 4th hosting the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

Defending MJHL champions Portage Terriers will open their regular season in Winnipeg against the Blues.  Teams will play a balanced schedule ─ three games at home/three games on the road against each opponent.

Prior to the regular season, the MJHL will be conducting its first-ever Prospect Development Camp running from July 27 – 30 at the Seven Oaks Arena. The camp will feature list players born in 2000 and 2001 from each MJHL club and will focus on preparing the players for a successful junior hockey career and helping them transition from minor hockey to elite junior hockey in the MJHL and beyond.

Another highlight this coming season will be the Old Dutch Player Showcase, scheduled Dec. 11-13 at the Bell MTS IcePlex in Winnipeg. The event is now in its 15th year. This highly popular event attracts scouts from many levels of hockey: NHL, NCAA, WHL and CIS.

(MJHL Press Release)

Mils; Cardinals both fall on June 18th WMBL Round-Up

Yorkton 5 at Medicine Hat 7

The home town Mavericks battled back from a 5-2 deficit with a four run seventh inning. 

Caleb Longley keyed the comeback with a three-run double. He later scored on a Zack Kunkel sacrifice fly.  Medicine Hat then added an insurance run in the eighth. 

Cardinal reliever Tyler McDonald was tagged with his fourth loss of the season after 1.2 innings of action. 

Will Ziebol picked up for Maverick starter Michael Carr in the eighth, tossing 1.2 innings. Conner Deeds registered the final out for the save. 

DH Colton Wright hit his first homer of the year in the fourth inning for the, 6-7,  Mavericks.

Dondrei Hubbard had two hits including a double for the Cardinals who fell to 2-7 in the Eastern Division standings. The Cards will wrap up 4 game road trip in Swift Current on Monday

 

Swift Current 3 at Melville 2

Fans were treated to a pitching clinic from Swift Current’s Matt Michalski and Melville’s Mason Furlong. Michalski pitched seven innings giving up just four hits and two unearned runs. He also had six strikeouts. Furlong went 7.1 innings with three hits, a walk and a run for the Millionaires. 

Even though the starters were near perfect both pitchers of record came out of the bullpen. Swift Current’s Sean Chandler allowed one run over two innings for the victory, his first of the year. Eric Sanoz took the Melville loss, allowing a run, two walks and a hit in 1.1 innings of work. 

Moose Jaw held a 2-0 lead after seven complete innings. After a short rain delay Swift Current came out swing and tied it with a pair of runs in the eighth. Ben Andrews put the 57’s ahead for good with his ninth inning solo home run. 

Swift Current now sit atop of the Eastern Division standings with their 9-3 record. Melville fell to fifth with a 4-10 mark and will host Regina on Tuesday.


Other Sunday results:

Moose Jaw Miller Express 3 @ Weyburn Beavers 4

Lethbridge Bulls 2 @ Fort McMurray Giants 4

Brooks Bombers 1 @ Okotoks Dawgs 4

Local teams win Sask. Lacrosse Provincial Championships

(U16 Champion: Sturgis Trojans)

(U19 Champion: Yorkton/Sturgis Fighting Pikes)

**Pics from Sask Lacrosse Facebook page**

The Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association held their Provincial Championships over the weekend in Saskatoon.

The Sturgis Trojans won the U16 Gold medal with a win over Saskatoon in the Championship finals. The Yorkton Fighting Pikes took the Bronze.

Meanwhile in the Under 19 division, the Yorkton/Sturgis Fighting Pikes won the Gold with a win over Saskatoon Green in the Tournament finals


Yorkton Lacrosse's Adam Stewart recaps a successful weekend and talks about lacrosse in the area.

Terriers & Millionaires (SJHL) looking for Athletic Therapists/Equipment Managers; Hollinger off to OHA

 (Terriers Press Release)
The Yorkton Terriers are pleased to announce that Nathan Hollinger (Grenfell, SK) the teams Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for the past two seasons has accepted a position as Athletic Therapist/Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Okanagan Hockey Academy (Penticton, BC) in the CSSHL.

Nathan was an integral part of the Terriers for 2015-17 season. He joined the organization in the fall of 2015 having recently graduated from the University of Regina with his bachelor of science with a specialization in athletic therapy.

The Yorkton Terriers are very pleased to have had Nathan as a member of our organization and wish to congratulate him and wish him the best of luck as he advances to a new stage of his career.

With Nathan advancing to a higher level, the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

 For those interested in applying for the position please contact Head Coach and General Manager, Casey O'Brien by email coach@yorktonterriers.com.

Hollinger reflects on his time in Yorkton and with the Terriers



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The Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) are seeking an individual to serve as the teams Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manager commencing for the 2017-18 hockey season.

The successful applicant must be a team-oriented individual who is outgoing, organized and willing to work closely with the coaching and medical staff to serve the players needs.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills with a positive attitude. The individual will also be required to travel with the team to all road games; travel expenses will be covered by the team.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attend all games and practices
• Management and repair of players equipment (sticks, gloves, pants, helmets, jerseys)
• Game day setup of dressing room and team equipment
•  Skate sharpening and daily laundry
• Working closely with medical staff to attend to and assess player injuries, rehabilitation and documentation
• Injury prevention and physical preparation guidelines
• Communication of injuries to coaching staff and team doctors
• Maintaining an inventory of both hockey and medical supplies within a budget

Interested applicants are asked to outline their qualifications. Certified Athletic Therapist or related program and previous hockey team experience would be an asset. This position requires non-standard hours. Salary will be based on experience and certification. Those interested are asked to forward a resume to:

Casey O'Brien, Head Coach/General Manager
E-mail: coach@yorktonterriers.com 
Phone: (306) 783-4077
Fax: (306) 782-4633

The position will remain open until filled.

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The Melville Millionaires Jr. A Hockey Club is accepting applications for the position of Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for the 2017-2018 season.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication and organization skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities/ Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

 • Assist in the prevention, assessment and treatment of injuries
 • Responsible for giving players medical treatment they may need prior to, during or after practices/games
 • Provide medical coverage at all practice sessions and games, both home and away
 • Develop an Emergency Action Plan for any major injuries • Provide injury evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
 • Develop a return to play plan for injured players
 • Coordinate treatment with physicians/medical personnel
 • Provide an injury report/update to the coaching staff daily
 • Maintain all medical records pertaining to treatment required
 • Coordinate medical insurance claims
 • Keep athletic therapist office organized, neat, and clean at all times
 • Keep locker room organized, neat, and clean at all times
 • Maintenance of team equipment: Sharpen skates, perform minor fixes, cleaning and laundry throughout the season
 • Keep an up to date inventory of all equipment
 • Participate in equipment budget development Qualifications:
 • First Aid and CPR • Certified Athletic Therapist (CATA or NATA – USA)
 • Criminal Record Check Application

 Deadline: Will remain open until filled Job Type: Full-time seasonal


Contact:
Devin Windle Melville Millionaires Head Coach/GM
c 306-730-6457
o 306-728-2363
f 306-728-4513

Mils take Monday's Highway 10 Battle in the WMBL

The battle of Highway 10 continued as Yorkton traveled to Melville for a date with the Millionaires. The 233 fans at Pirie Field were not disappointed as Melville defeated Yorkton 10-4.

University of Nebraska sophomore Parker Smejkal homered for the third consecutive game. In that time frame the Yorkton third baseman has picked up six hits and four RBI meanwhile Melville’s Keaton Sullivan (pictured above) also went deep for the third consecutive game.

Millionaire starter Mason Furlong earned his second win of the season throwing seven complete innings.  Furlong faced 29 batters surrendering four runs on five hits while fanning seven. 

Local product Tyson Black made his second start of the young WMBL season. He gave up eight runs on six hits. He also struck out five Melville batters in the loss.

Melville is now 4-7 while Yorkton’s record dropped to 2-7.

The Mils will go right back at it on Tuesday host the Regina Red Sox at 7:05 from Pirie Field while the Cards have the day off before battling Swift Current at Jubilee Park on Wednesday.

Other result last night (Mon) had Swift Current double up Weyburn 10-5.

(WMBL)

Melville Millionaires / Trail Smoke Eaters swing a 3 player-deal

After acquiring him back earlier this month, the Melville Millionaires have made a deal to send 1997-born goaltender Brandon Wells (pictured above top) back out west.

The Mils have trade the Spirit River, AB product to the Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL in exchange for 19 year old D Ryan Warner (pictured above bottom right) and 20 year old D Tyson Slater (pictured above bottom left).

Wells split time with the Mils and Spruce Grove last season, his rights were acquired back by the Mils just over a week ago.

Warner, a 6 foot 4, 200lbs Victoria BC product had 2 goals, 6 assists for 8 points in 40 games with Trail last season.

Meanwhile Slater is a 6'2", 207lbs product of Courtenay, BC and had 5 goals and 10 points in 39 games this past season with the Smokies.


Mils Head Coach/GM Devin Windle recaps the trade.



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The Mils also announced the signing of F Brendan Mongey (99) from the KIJHL's Kelowna Chiefs.

The Kamloops, BC product had 10 goals, 17 assists for 27 points and 151 penalty minutes in 43 games this past season.