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Streak buster
Hawks take down defending champion Mustangs at the 'Cage' for first win of 2025
The Nipawin Hawks are in the win column for the first time in 2025 after upsetting Melfort 4-1 in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season action Saturday.Riding an 11-game losing streak and seeking their first win since Dec. 13, Nipawin stunned their archrivals thanks to a pair of powerplay goals from C...
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Poor Special Teams
Mustangs fall short against Hawks
The Melfort Mustangs lost for the first time all season to their division rival, as the Nipawin Hawks got the better of them.Melfort suffered a 4-1 defeat in Nipawin, ending their four-game win streak and ending an 11-game losing streak for the Hawks in the process."Overall, we were just too soft, all over the ice...
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Divisional Weekend
Mustangs take season series over Ice Wolves with another comeback victory
The Melfort Mustangs earned the season series win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Friday night by beating them for the fifth time this season.Now 5-0 against La Ronge on the year, this particular contest didn't come easy for Melfort as they had to pull off another comeback.Trailing 2-0 early in the second period, the M...
Jan 25, 2025
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Riders
Nelson Lokombo signs extension with Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back its starting safety from 2024.Nelson Lokobmo has been announced as the latest Rider to sign a contract extension.The Abbotsford, B.C., product will return for his fifth CFL season. The Riders selected the former University of Saskatchewan Huskie second overall in the 2021 ...
Jan 25, 2025
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Comeback just falls short
Hawks scratch back in Yorkton but fall short to Terriers
The Nipawin Hawks dropped another tough game Friday falling 3-2 in Yorkton in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) play.Seeking their first victory since Dec. 13, the Hawks got down a couple in the first period, another early in the second frame before the momentum turned and the visitors started to press the fourt...
Jan 25, 2025
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Divisional Clash
Mustangs welcome Ice Wolves for final home game before Showcase
The Melfort Mustangs welcome the La Ronge Ice Wolves to town on Friday night for a divisional clash.It's been over a month and a half since the two teams met, despite the fact that they're schedule to face one another eight times this season.The long break between games is due in large part to a postponement exactly tw...
Jan 24, 2025
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Looking for wins
Hawks on road in Yorkton to close season series with Terriers
For the final time this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season, the Nipawin Hawks will take on the Terriers in Yorkton.The teams have faced off three times this year, the Hawks have a forfeit win, an overtime victory and an overtime loss in the season series. Riding a 10 games losing streak, the Hawks hope a l...
Jan 24, 2025
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Arena Upgrades Needed
Kinistino trying to become next Kraft Hockeyville
The town of Kinistino is setting its sights high these next couple of months, in hopes of getting significant arena upgrades. Kinistino has entered into this year's Kraft Hockeyville contest which, if they win, would get them $250,000 towards arena upgrades, as well as the opportunity to host an NHL game."It's the...
Jan 23, 2025
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Four in a row
Trojans double up Warman on the road
The Tisdale Trojans continue to roll. The Trojans scored a 3-1 road victory over the Warman Wildcats. Eric Han had the lone goal in the first period for Tisdale. Carter Corbett scored a second-straight unassisted goal for the Trojans to make it 2-1 in the second. After a Wildcat goal, Jacob Tait scored yet another unas...
Jan 23, 2025
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Rider moves
Riders announce Trevon Tate extension, Ajou released for NFL chance
The Saskatchewan Roughriders made a few roster moves on Wednesday - an extension and a release.Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season while Ajou Ajou has been released to pursue an NFL opportunity.The Riders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club....
Jan 23, 2025
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Junior Sports
Humboldt football player commits to Regina Thunder
A local high school football player is set to continue his journey in the provincial capital.Barrett Smith, who currently attends grade 12 at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI), has signed with the Regina Thunder of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL)."I'm really excited, I got my first taste of it over th...
Jan 22, 2025
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Tuesday Night Hockey
Hawks beaten by Broncos in Nipawin
The Hawks put together perhaps their best period of 2025, but it wasn't enough as Nipawin was ousted 6-1 by Humboldt Tuesday.Hosting the Broncos for the first time this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season, each team was looking to take the upper hand in the season series after each club won in Humboldt back...
Jan 22, 2025
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Back to Skipping
Thevenot ready to lead defending champs at provincial curling playdowns
The 2025 Viterra Prairie Pinnacle Provincial Curling Playdowns are now underway in Kindersley, as the best women curlers in Saskatchewan vie for a spot in this year's Scotties Tournament of Hearts.The defending Saskatchewan champs, who won last year's tournament in Tisdale, look a little different this time around, and...
Jan 21, 2025
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Tuesday Night Hockey
Hawks host Humboldt Tuesday at 'Cage'
The Humboldt Broncos will make their first visit to Nipawin to take on the Hawks in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action Tuesday.The Hawks and Broncos split the two games they have met this year including Nipawin winning 1-0 backed by Gage Roberts first career SJHL shutout. The Broncos outscored the Hawks 7-...
Jan 21, 2025
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Mustangs keep CJHL ranking
Melfort Mustangs ranked second in CJHL Top-20
The Melfort Mustangs remain the second-ranked team in the country. The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top-20 rankings released today have Melfort in the number two spot for the third straight week. Melfort won both games this week and are 31-5-0-0 on the year. They have won 20 of their last 21 games. The Mustangs...
Jan 20, 2025
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Trojans sweep weekend
Tisdale Trojans sweep weekend series against Battlefords
A weekend sweep for the Tisdale Trojans at the RECPlex. Tisdale opened things up with a 2-1 victory over the Battlefords Stars on Saturday. The Stars opened the scoring in the first, but Carter Geysen evened things up after one. Geysen scored the winning goal in the second period, and Jackson Dunn made 33 saves in the ...
Jan 20, 2025
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Another Statement
Mustangs score six unanswered to mount multi-goal comeback over Terriers
The Melfort Mustangs had one of their strongest finishes of the season on Friday night as they took down the Yorkton Terriers for the second time in the last week.Melfort's first trip to Yorkton this season didn't look like it was going to plan as halfway through the game, the Terriers led 3-1. The Mustangs responded i...
Jan 18, 2025
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Signed
Trojans' Slugoski signs with Weyburn Red Wings
A Tisdale Trojan has decided where he will play Jr. A next season.Trojans' defenceman Reid Slugoski has put pen to paper with the Weyburn Red Wings of the SJHL.Slugoski has played 21 games in Tisdale this season scoring once, while adding five assists for six points.The 2007-born blueliner also suited up for the majori...
Jan 18, 2025
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Bolstering the blueline
Hawks sign Saskatoon defenseman to Letter of Intent
The Nipawin Hawks have signed Saskatoon Contacts defenseman Barret Berger to a Letter of Intent for the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season and beyond.Berger, 17, already played two games for the Hawks as an affiliate player last year. Drafted by Nipawin in the first round of the 2023 SJHL draft, As...
Jan 17, 2025
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Two weekends in a row
Mustangs travel to Yorkton for first time this season
The Melfort Mustangs are heading to Yorkton tonight for their first visit to Westland Arena this season.Melfort hosted the Terriers last Saturday for the two club's first meeting of the season, with the Mustangs winning 5-1.The Stangs enter Friday night's contest on a two-game winning streak, having won 19 of their las...
Jan 17, 2025
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League All-Stars
Several Mustangs named to SJ/MJ Showcase rosters
The Melfort Mustangs will be well represented at the 2025 SJHL/MJHL Showcase later this month in Winnipeg.The rosters for the three teams were announced on Thursday and nine Mustangs were selected amongst the 60 players chosen.Eight of Melfort's skaters will play together on one of two 20U teams, while the other will s...
Jan 17, 2025
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One-sided matchup
Mustangs complete season sweep of Klippers
The Melfort Mustangs won their fourth and final meeting against the Kindersley Klippers on Wednesday night, officially completing the 2024-25 season series sweep.Melfort secured the 4-1 victory at home, as Madden Mulawka made his first appearance since Nov. 29, backstopping the team to a win, while improving to a perso...
Jan 16, 2025
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Mustangs Alum
Duguay named CCHA Rookie of the Week
A Melfort Mustang alum has been recognized for his recent performance in NCAA Division I hockey.Ryan Duguay has been named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) Rookie of the Week.Duguay had his first career hat trick this past Friday, before adding another goal on Saturday, all against a ranked opponent.&qu...
Jan 15, 2025
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Commitment
Hawks sign Trojans forward to Letter of Intent
The Nipawin Hawks have signed Tisdale Trojans forward Sean Shiels to a Letter of Intent for next season and beyond.Shiels, 17, was the Hawks second pick, 18th overall in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League draft in 2023. In 29 games this season with the Trojans in the provincial U18 AAA league Shiels has 10 goals and...
Jan 15, 2025
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Looking for Season Sweep
Mustangs host Klippers for final meeting of the season
The Melfort Mustangs will welcome the Kindersley Klippers to town tonight, in what will be the fourth and final meeting of the season.Melfort has won the first three matchups on the year, therefore having the opportunity to complete the season sweep."They're a good team, they're a little younger than last year, bu...
Jan 15, 2025
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Continued Improvement
Trojans' effort and compete showing more in win column during first half
The Tisdale Trojans have begun 2025 the way they had hoped, as they've earned at least a point in each of their first three games.Taking five out of a possible six points to begin the new year has allowed them to improve on their best first half in the last few years.After just six wins in total in the 2022/23 campaign...
Jan 14, 2025
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Winless skid continues
Hawks return home empty handed from Kindersley
The Hawks went winless in Kindersley this weekend falling 2-0 on Saturday and 7-1 on Sunday afternoon at the West Central Events Centre in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action.Looking for their first win of 2025, the Hawks responded with a better first period on Sunday but trailed the game 1-0 after the open...
Jan 13, 2025
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Mustangs rankings
Melfort Mustangs second ranked team in Canada for second-straight week
The Melfort Mustangs remain the second-ranked team in the nation. Melfort is ranked number two in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's weekly top 20 rankings. The Mustangs saw their 17-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday, but bounced back with a 5-1 win over Yorkton on Saturday after their game Friday night against L...
Jan 13, 2025
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