Mustangs welcome their families for Parent-Billet Weekend
The Melfort Mustangs kick off one of their biggest weekends of the year on Friday, Dec. 1.
Parent-Billet Weekend opens on Friday as the Melfort Mustangs welcome the Yorkton Terriers to the Palace, followed by the Estevan Bruins coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 2. Jaret Schneider, director of business and marketing, said it’s a big weekend for the team.
“We obviously can’t thank our billets enough for all the work that they put in throughout the year,” Schneider said. “They welcome our players into their homes, they cook the meals, they look after them. It’s a weekend for us to really thank our billets for all the work that they do, but also to welcome in the parents of our players and invite them into town, and get to meet each other, and get to know the staff, and the community, the arena, and get to watch some good hockey at the same time.”
One big highlight of the weekend is the annual Calcutta Shootout after the game on Saturday. Players will be auctioned off wildcard style on Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. at the Senior’s Place on Burrows Ave W. Bids can also be made on Assistant Coach Dan Meyers who will be participating, along with a mystery alumni shooter, and goalie. The winning player’s bidder will take home the 50/50 jackpot.