(Release courtesy La Ronge Ice Wolves) The La Ronge Ice Wolves are thrilled to announce that graduating goaltender Topher Chirico has committed to the Wentworth Institute of Technology (NCAA Division III) for the 2024-25 campaign.  “I chose Wentworth for its robust options related to business studies and opportunities post-graduation,” said Chirico. “It also has a hockey program with solid core values and a culture that aligns with me well.”  The Overland Park, KS product spent the last two seasons with La Ronge. Chirico was a workhorse with the Ice Wolves during the 2023-24 season ..read more

MELFORT, SK – Kylynn Olafson chipped the winner between Melfort goaltender James Venne’s legs 15:05 into overtime, and the Flin Flon Bombers earned a Game 5 with a 4-3 extra-frame victory Thursday in Melfort. It was the Bombers’ first road final win since April of 2016, a span of eight games, and snapped an eight-game overall finals losing streak stretching back to Game 7 of the 2022 SJHL Final. Kylynn Olafson wins game 4 for the @FFBombers in OVERTIME! #SJHL | #CanterraSeedsCup pic.twitter.com/rxaGtwgqDG — SJHL (@theSJHL) April 26, 2024 On the brink of elimination, Flin Flon came out flyi ..read more

MELFORT, SK – Aidyn Hutchinson banged home the winner at the 4:48 mark of the second overtime, and the Melfort Mustangs moved to within one victory of the Canterra Seeds Cup with a 4-3 triumph in Game 3 Wednesday. Logan Belton opened the scoring 1:38 into the first period for the host Mustangs with a wicked backhand over Harmon Laser-Hume’s shoulder. The remainder of the opening frame and the entirety of the second was cagey, but the third period was unhinged. Carter Anderson tied it with a one-timer on the power play 4:59 into the third stanza. Then the teams traded goals until Flin Flon defe ..read more

(Article courtesy Ben Tompkins, northeastNOW) The Melfort Mustangs have announced that another one of their 20-year-olds from this season has committed to continuing their hockey career. Medicine Hat, Alta. native Hayden Prosofsky will be attending the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, come this fall. The 2003-born forward will compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) against the likes of former Mustangs Nolan Doell, Dawson Leroux, Kevin Minnoch, and now, Joel Favreau. In a combined 42 games with Melfort this season, Prosofsky has seven goals and 15 assists for 22 poi ..read more

REGINA, SK – The 2024 Canterra Seeds Cup Final is under way! Your hosts Clark Munroe, Jamie Neugebauer, and Rory McGouran will update the situation in the Canterra Seeds Cup Final presented by UPL between the Melfort Mustangs and Flin Flon Bombers, look ahead to Games 3 and 4, and speak to the broadcasters of both teams in it, Rob Hart and Ben Tompkins. You can tune in to SJHL Weekly across the SJHL social media platforms or down below beginning at 1:00 p.m ..read more

FLIN FLON, MB – Chase Friedt-Mohr led the way with a goal and assist, and Rhett Hamilton notched his second game-winner in as many games as the Melfort Mustangs downed the Flin Flon Bombers 4-1 in Game 2 Saturday night. James Venne made 42 saves and was terrific once again in net for the Mustangs, and Melfort grabbed a 2-0 lead in the Canalta Cup Final. Justin Lies had Flin Flon’s only response, while Danton Cox and Logan Belton added markers for the visitors. Find the full boxscore here. Highlights to come tomorrow. Melfort 4 Flin Flon 1 The Mustangs will look to push the Bombers to the brink ..read more

FLIN FLON, MB – Seven different Mustangs found the back of the net as Melfort downed the Bombers 9-2 in Game 1 Friday at the Whitney Forum. Aidyn Hutchinson led the way with three assists, and Logan Cox, and Ryan Duguay added two goals apiece to take a 1-0 lead in the Canterra Seeds Cup Final. James Venne was sharp in net for Melfort, and made 39 saves in the victory. Highlights to come tomorrow. Melfort 9 Flin Flon 2 Game 2 and a chance at redemption for the Bombers comes tomorrow. Saturday, April 20, 2024 Game 7: Humboldt Broncos @ Melfort Mustangs, 7:30 P.M. SDT ..read more

(Release courtesy Melville Millionaires) The Melville Millionaires Jr. A Hockey Club (SJHL) are accepting applications for an Assistant Coach. This is a full time, seasonal coaching position for the upcoming 2024-25 hockey season. Duties include but not limited to: Assisting the Head Coach/GM, as directed, with coaching, recruiting, practice scheduling, planning, management and games Video editing for players (player development) Team Stats Assistant coaching in all games/practices Pre-game preparation with team Planning, implementing, and controlling pre-game preparation with the team Provid ..read more

SJHL INSIDER: Brayden Klimosko, head coach & GM of the defending champ Battlefords North Stars, joined Jamie Neugebauer to give a coach’s perspective on the up-coming Canterra Seeds Cup Final between the Melfort Mustangs & Flin Flon Bombers. Find it – https://shorturl.at/jEHUY. Or wherever you get your podcasts at the SJHL Media Page ..read more

REGINA, SK – The 2024 Canterra Seeds SJHL Final has been set as a match-up between the league’s Nos. 1 and 2 seeds, the Flin Flon Bombers and Melfort Mustangs, respectively. Flin Flon defeated the Kindersley Klippers and Battlefords North Stars in consecutive four-game sweeps. At the same time, Melfort needed a five-game set with the Estevan Bruins in Round 1, and a hard-fought seven-game thriller with the Humboldt Broncos in Round 2 to reach the final. It is the third final appearance in a row for the Bombers, while it is the Mustangs’ first appearance since they fell in four games to the Bat ..read more