Millionaires' drop 5-3 decision on road in Nipawin on Wednesday

For the 2nd time in 4 days the Melville Millionaires fell to the Hawks, this time a 5-3 decision at the Cage in Nipawin.

The Hawks struck first just 5:26 into the game as newcomer Chase Visser was able to sneak a re-direction just through the five-hole of Kelton Pyne for his 1st to make it 1-0. 

They added to their lead on the PP just over 8 minutes as after a couple stellar stops from Pyne, the rebound came out to Carson Dobson who made no mistake for his sixth of the year to push the home teams lead to 2-0 after 20 minutes.

In the 2nd, Nipawin made it 3-0 just 31 seconds in as Zander Stewart was found back-door and sniped it over the left shoulder of the Mils netminder.

But the visitors responded rather quickly as Noah Wills broke his way into the zone and then feathered a nice pass over to Cooper Chisholm and he snapped it home over the left shoulder of Hawks G Jackson Fellner to get the Mils on the board.

Two minutes later they made it a one goal game as Nathan Fox was awarded a penalty shot after being hooked up on a break and he converted for his 5th to make it 3-2 Nipawin through 2 periods. 

Aidan Robson evened things up for Melville just over 3 minutes into the 3rd as his seeing-eye wrister beat a screened Fellner to complete comeback at 3-3. 

But the Hawks took the lead again and never looked back as Alex Johnson finished of a nice passing play and notched his 7th of the season on the PP making it 4-3 before Joel Mabin added the insurance a few minutes later.

Hawks' G Jackson Fellner earned his 2nd straight win against Melville making 24 saves, while Kelton Pyne in the Mils goal stopped 41 shots. 

The Millionaires and Hawks will meet again on Sunday afternoon in Nipawin, but before that Melville has a home date with the Flin Flon Bombers on Friday at the HCUC.

Terriers drop 2nd straight after road loss in Weyburn

The Yorkton Terriers dropped their 2nd straight on the road on Tuesday, falling 4-1 to the Weyburn Red Wings.

The Red Wings got off to quick start as Jackson Hassman walked across the Terrier blue-line and sniped home his 8th of the season over the right shoulder of Caleb Allen to make it 1-0 just 4:11 in.

But the Terriers' responded though just over three minutes later as Loghan Nimmo's long stretch pass found Cohner Saleski and he went forehand, backhand shelf for his 2nd to make it 1-1.

The Terriers had some great chances with back to back PP's to grab the lead but they came up empty going 0 for 2 on the man advantage in the first. 

Just before the 1st period buzzer would go off the Wings regained their one goal lead back as Jakob Kalin banged home his 8th of the season past Allen making it a one goal through 20 minutes. 

In the 2nd, it was a back & forth type period with both teams getting some good chances but Weyburn got the only goal as Ty Mason finished off a nice passing play from Ethan Whillians in the final minute to give the home-side a two goal advantage after 40 minutes. 

The Red Wings got the only goal in third in the final minute as Jackson Hassman iced it into the empty net for his 2nd of the evening.

Weyburn goalie Matt Schoephoerster made 39 saves on 40 shots to earn his 1st win as a Red Wing, while Caleb Allen in the Terrier net made 33 saves. 

The Terriers return to action on Friday night visiting the Melfort Mustangs. 

SJHL/MJHL News and Notes - Nov 29th

                        


The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced their weekly awards winners from last week, yesterday (Mon). 

Yorkton Terrier netminder Caleb Allen was awarded the SJHL's Goalie of the Week. 

The 18 year old from Lone Tree, Colorado was solid in his 2 starts this past week leading the Terriers to a couple over time wins. 

Meanwhile, Melville Millionaires defenceman Louis-Frederic Theberge was named the league's defenceman of the week. 

The Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec product had 3 goals and 1 assists for 4 points this past week for the Moneymen helping them earn 5 out of a possible 6 points. 

In the MJHL, for the 2nd time this season Swan Valley Stampeder forward Trey Sauder was named a MJHL Star of the Week. 

The 19 year old from Swan River, netted 2 goals and 6 points in 2 wins this past week for the Stampeders over the Virden Oil Capitals. 

Wolverines win; Mils fall on Sunday Night MJHL/SJHL Recap

 HAWKS 3, MILLLIONAIRES 2 (OT) 

Braxton Buchberger scored the OT winner as the Nipawin Hawks came back to defeat the Melville Millionaires, 3-2 on Sunday night. 

Maguire Ratzlaff and FX Bedard also scored for the Hawks, while Carter McKay and Brayden Fryfogle replied for the Millionaires. 

Jackson Fellner turned aside 22 of 24 shots he faced to earn the win while Mils' G Clem Labillois made 48 saves and took the OT loss. 

The two teams will meet once again on Wednesday night in Nipawin. GX94 will broadcast the game, with the pregame show starting at 6:50 from the Cage.  

Other Sunday result: 

Kindersley Klippers 3  Notre Dame Hounds 4


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WOLVERINES 5, FREEZE 4 (OT)

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines got the game winner from Carson Baptiste with 1:42 left in overtime to lead them to a 5-4 road triumph over the Winnipeg Freeze. 

Baptiste also added three assists, while Nolan Grier (2), Andrew Boucher and Kurt Rookes also scored. 

Aidan Dufault (2), Nathan Lenoski and Tristan Bear replied for the Freeze. 

The Wolverines return to action on Tuesday hosting Portage.


Elsewhere, 


Portage Terriers 4  Winnipeg Blues 1

OCN Blizzard 4  Steinbach Pistons 7

Millionaires; Stampeders victorious on Saturday Night

 MJHL

The Swan Valley Stampeders completed 2 game sweep of Virden on Saturday after a 6-2 win over the Oil Capitals at Tundra Oil & Gas Place.

Trey Sauder had 2G 1A to lead the way offensively for the Stamps, while Collin Jennings, Alex Walicki, Noah Wilson and Jakob Jones also scored.

20 year old Kobe Grant was once again superb for the Stamps' in goal making 36 saves on 38 shots while Owen LaRocque made 30 stops in the losing cause.

Josh Lehto and Dean Gorchynski scored the goals for the home team.

The Stampeders' look for their 4th straight win on Tuesday night visiting the OCN Blizzard.

Elsewhere in the MJHL,

OCN 5, Winnipeg Blues 4

Neepawa 2, Dauphin 1

Winkler 1, Selkirk 2 (OT)

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SJHL

Kelton Pyne turned aside 27 shots for his 2nd career SJHL shutout to lead the Melville Millionaires to a 2nd straight win, a 4-0 decision over the Kindersley Klippers.

Louis-Frederic Theberge and Colby Ball each had a goal and an assist to lead the Mils while Ethan Anstey and AP Jake Briltz (1st SJHL) also chipped in offensively.

Cody Jaman made 31 saves for the Klippers in the loss.

The Millionaires' go right back at it tonight (Sun) at 6PM hosting the Nipawin Hawks, while the Klippers wrap up their road-trip visiting the Notre Dame Hounds.

Meanwhile in Humboldt,

The Yorkton Terriers' 2 game win streak came to an end after a 4-0 loss to the Broncos at the EPA.

Sam Marburg, Jeter Korte, Alec Saretzky and Maddox Admiral scored for the Broncos, while also getting a 29 save shutout from Hayden Dunford.

Tysen Smith turned aside 46 of 50 shots for the Terriers in defeat. 

Yorkton returns to action on Tuesday night in Weyburn against the Red Wings. GX94 will broadcast the game with the Legacy Co-op Terrier hockey, pregame starts 6:50 and play by play kicking off at 7:00PM.

Other SJHL result:

Melfort 4, Flin Fon 5 (OT)

Nov. 25th Local SJHL/MJHL Recap

 SJHL

Quintin Unreiner scored the OT winner to lead the Yorkton Terriers to their 10th win of the season as they beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night.

Clay Sleeva scored twice for the Terriers in regulation while Jackson McDonnell also scored.

Ethan Scriven, Jayden Jessiman and Logan Linklater replied for the Klippers.

Terrier netminder Caleb Allen made 25 saves on 28 shots in the win.

The Terriers' return to action tonight (Sat) visiting the Humboldt Broncos at the EPA.

Other SJHL results: 

Flin Flon 3, Melfort 6

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MJHL


Jakob Jones had 1G 2A while Collin Jennings chipped in with 2 goals to lead the Swan Valley Stampeders to a 4-3 victory over the Virden Oil Capitals at the Centennial Arena.

Justin Keck also scored for the Stampeders' who got 31 saves for the win. 

Naton Miller, Joey Bielik and Trevor Hunt had the Oil Caps goals.  

The Stamps and Oil Caps play the back end of their home and home series tonight (Sat) at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden.
 
Elsewhere in the MJHL.

Dauphin 1, Neepawa 5

OCN 1, Selkirk 4

Niverville 2, Portage 6

 

Yorkton's Rusnack & the Huskies looking for revenge in 2nd straight Vanier Cup appearance

The Saskatchewan Huskies punched their berth into their 2nd straight Canada Life Vanier Cup last weekend on the east coast. 

Tied 6-6 after the first half, the Huskies used a big 2nd half to beat the St. FX X-Men 36-19 in the Uteck Bowl this past Saturday in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

The Huskies fell to Western in the last years championshop game.

Saskatchewan quarterback Mason Nyhus was named offensive player of the game on Saturday after completing 30-of-38 passes for 327 yards and a pair of touchdown

Defensive back and Melville product John Stoll with the Huskies was named defensive player of the game as he finished with two tackles and a key interception return touchdown.

Saskatchewan, which also features  Yorkton's Jordin Rusnack, Grenfell's Devin Burnham, Foam Lake's Carter McLean and Cauy Clark of Ituna will face the Laval Rouge et Or, who toppled the reigning Vanier Cup champion Western Mustangs with a 27-20 comeback win in the Mitchell Bowl later on Saturday in London, Ont.

The Canadian university football championship will also take place at Western Alumni Stadium in London on Saturday starting at 12 Noon SK time as the Huskies battle the Laval Rouge Et Or. 

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Chat with Huskies receiver and Yorkton product Jordin Rusnack below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Jordin Rusnack - Huskies (Nov 24)