Former Millionaires captain Cain commits to SAIT Trojans (ACAC)

Former Melville Millionaire captain Zach Cain has committed to advance his hockey career at the collegiate level. 

The Pilot Butte product will suit up with the SAIT Trojans (ACAC) in Calgary, Alberta starting this Fall. 

Cain had 84 points in 102 career SJHL games combined with the Millionaires and Flin Flon Bombers who acquired his services at his past year's Trade Deadline. 

Ochapowace's Bear and Team Canada capture 2023 IIHF Men's World Championship Gold

 

Team Canada won a record 28th gold medal on Sunday when it defeated Germany 5-2 at the world men's hockey championship final in Tampere, Finland.

 Sammy Blais  scored twice for Canada, while Lawson Crouse, Tyler Toffoli (tuh-FOH-lee) and Scott Laughton added singles.

Ochapowace First Nation's Ethan Bear was a member of the World-Champion Canadian squad and was pointless in 8 games during the tournament. 

2023 MJHL Draft set for Sun. June 4th

                                       


The Manitoba Junior Hockey League and its thirteen member clubs are pleased to announce that the 2023 MJHL Draft will be held on Sunday, June 4 starting at 9AM Manitoba time

The Draft will highlight players who are born in the year 2007.

Prior to the MJHL Draft, teams will also submit up to two (2) Auto-Protect selections from their designated home zone.

The Swan Valley Stampeders will have 6 total picks in the draft including the 11th overall selection, while the Waywayseecappo Wolverines are slated to select 4 times with their first pick coming in round 3. 

For a full look at the MJHL draft order CLICK HERE 

Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame and Museum establishes new award

The Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has established a new award, the Support for Sports Award, sponsored by the Yorkton Lions Club.

The award will be presented annually to individuals, businesses, clubs and organizations who have displayed a long-term and significant commitment to supporting amateur sports in Yorkton.

 

The support can take many forms, including volunteerism, financial or in-kind support, organizational assistance, traditional or new media excellence or other ways that have benefitted sports organizations or athletes.

 

It also provides an opportunity to recognize those who otherwise do not qualify for induction into the Hall of Fame but are deserving of recognition by the community

Nominations may be submitted anytime at www.yorktonsportshalloffame.ca with Deadline for nominations for the first presentations is Friday, August 11, 2023. 

The 2023 dinner is set to take place on Sept. 9th. 

Team Saskatchewan captures third edition of Challenge Cup in Shoal Lake

 

Team Saskatchewan continued their dominance of Challenge Cup after capturing their 3rd straight game on Monday afternoon. 

The Saskatchewan squad comprised of graduating 9 - a side football players from across the province beat the Rural Manitoba Football League All-Stars (Team Manitoba) 51-14 in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. 

Saskatchewan led 37-7 at the half, and were able capitalize on 5 Manitoba turnovers. 

The Saskatchewan contingent will look for their 4th straight Challenge Cup victory next year in the game which will take place in the town of Foam Lake in 2024. 


CHALLENGE CUP PLAYERS OF THE GAME:

DEFENCE: 

Zaden Taylor - Delisle Rebels (Team Saskatchewan) 
Orin McKay - Parkwest Outlaws (Team RMFL)


OFFENCE:

Tristan Taylor - Melfort Comets (Team Saskatchewan) 
Xavier Mowbray - Moosomin Generals (Team RMFL) 

 

Terriers' graduating captain Cyca commits to Minot State

 

The Yorkton Terriers are proud to announce that graduating Captain Logan Cyca has committed to the defending National Champion, Minot State Beavers (ACHA) starting in the 2023/24 season. 

The product of Sherwood Park, Alberta played in 81 career games in a Terrier uniform contributing 44 points. 

This past season, his final of Junior hockey he had 7 goals, 14 assists for 21 points in 47 games. 

Team Sask. getting ready for 2023 Challenge Cup set for this Monday in Shoal Lake, MB

The 2023 Challenge Cup 9- a side football All-Star game between Team Saskatchewan and Team Manitoba will take place on Monday in Shoal Lake, Manitoba.

Foam Lake Panthers coach Bill Ruetz will serve as the Head Coach for the Saskatchewan squad and he says he's looking forward to the game. 

"Yea it should be a great matchup, and be a great showcase of just how great the 9 a side game is." 

Kick-off is at 1:30PM MB time and admission to the game is $5 for Adults and $2 for Students.

Saskatchewan has won 2 straight including a win in the 2nd annual game last year in Melville.  



Caught up with Team Sask Head Coach Bill Ruetz below: 

bennywalchuk2 · Bill Ruetz - Challenge Cup (May 16th)