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Can taste it now
Mustangs one win away from SJHL glory after Game 3 triumph
It took more than 80 minutes on Wednesday night for Game 3 to decide a winner but the Melfort Mustangs got it done.On the Mustangs' 47th shot of the evening, which came in double overtime, it was number 47 Aidyn Hutchinson played the hero for a 4-3 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers.The Mustangs have pushed Flin Flon t...
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Third time's a charm?
Mustangs presented with yet another opportunity for 3-0 series cushion
For the third time in a row, the Melfort Mustangs have put themselves in position to grab a 3-0 series lead.In Rounds 1 and 2, they were unable to take that stranglehold but thankfully walked away with wins in Game 4.Now, in the SJHL Finals, against the league-best Flin Flon Bombers, the stakes are bigger, which means ...
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Early Opportunities
Mustangs young guns playing for future, veteran teammates
It's no secret the Melfort Mustangs have dealt with plenty of injuries this season, which can be looked at in two different ways.First off, it's obviously a shame that some of these 17 to 20-year-olds have had their seasons cut short here and there, as no one ever wants to see someone not at full health and strength.On...
Apr 24, 2024
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Future Endeavours
Mustangs Prosofsky commits to SAIT
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 College...
Apr 23, 2024
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More Trojans signings
More signings for the Tisdale Trojans
The Tisdale Trojans have signed three more players for the upcoming season. Forward Carter Corbett will join the team after playing last season with the North East Wolfpack. (Facebook/Tisdale Trojans)The 2008-born forward had 13 goals and 11 assists in 29 games for the Wolfpack, and he also played seven regular season ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Trojans update
Trojans sign pair, looking to fill important management positions
Hockey season may be winding down, but the Tisdale Trojans are making headlines with a couple of signings and their search for some important personnel. The Trojans are on the lookout for a new Director of Player Personnel and an Assistant Coach. Both roles were filled by Trevor Logan last season. Both positions are op...
Apr 22, 2024
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Halfway There
Mustangs bring 2-0 series lead back to Melfort
The Melfort Mustangs did exactly what they hoped to accomplish and a whole lot more in Flin Flon this weekend, taking Games 1 and 2 of the SJHL Finals over the Bombers.Not only did the Mustangs earn more than a split on the road to start the series, but they did so in pretty dominating fashion."We're heading home ...
Apr 21, 2024
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Chance to steal a pair
Mustangs embarrass Bombers in Game 1 of SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs made a statement in Game 1 of the SJHL Finals by routing the Flin Flon Bombers on their home ice, by a score of 9-2.After Flin Flon opened the scoring in the league championship, it was all Melfort after that, as they now lead the series 1-0."Coming in here, it's a wild atmosphere and the boys...
Apr 20, 2024
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SJHL Finals
Mustangs riding high heading into Game 1 of SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs are feeling good right now, as they're just hours away from Game 1 of the SJHL Finals against the Flin Flon Bombers.With just two days off after their Game 7 OT win over the Humboldt Broncos, including a long travel day on Thursday, Melfort hopes to carry the momentum into the Whitney Forum where t...
Apr 19, 2024
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Mustangs sendoff
Community salutes Melfort Mustangs as they leave for Flin Flon
The Melfort Mustangs had a rousing sendoff on Thursday as they prepare for their Canterra Seeds final series against the Flin Flon Bombers. Fans greeted the team's bus as they departed for Flin Flon. The bus was escorted by emergency personnel complete with sirens.The Melfort Mustangs received plenty of support as they...
Apr 18, 2024
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Bring on the Bombers
Duguay's Game 7 OT winner sends Mustangs to SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs are off to this year's SJHL Finals.Just 2:55 into overtime, Ryan Duguay buried a perfect cross-ice pass from Aidyn Hutchinson, on the powerplay, to win Game 7 over the Humboldt Broncos, 5-4."It feels good Ben, it feels good, we're going to the championship, adversity the boys went through, the...
Apr 17, 2024
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Do or Die
Mustangs down to last life as Game 7 looms Tuesday night
For the first time these playoffs, the Melfort Mustangs must win their next game, if they wish to extend their season.After taking a 3-1 series lead over the Humboldt Broncos, the Mustangs have lost back-to-back games for the first time this postseason, as it now all comes down to a Game 7 to see who will join the Flin...
Apr 16, 2024
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Down to a Winner Take All
Series heads to Game 7 after Mustangs fall to Broncos in double OT
For the second night in a row, the Melfort Mustangs failed to put away the Humboldt Broncos and end their season, as a winner-take-all in Game 7 on Tuesday is now needed to decide who will face the Flin Flon Bombers in this year's SJHL Finals.Despite Melfort dominating all of the extra frame activities, Benjamin Motew ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Back on the Road
Mustangs fail to close in third, Broncos extend series to Game 6
The Melfort Mustangs are still one game away from the SJHL Finals but are now down one of their three lives.Melfort was just 20 minutes away from a series win in Game 5 on Saturday night but failed to close in the third period on home ice, preventing them from advancing to meet the Flin Flon Bombers next Friday, at lea...
Apr 14, 2024
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Protect the Palace
Mustangs with opportunity to close, advance to finals, on home ice
The Melfort Mustangs are one win away from the SJHL Finals.After Rhett Hamilton's overtime winner in Game 4, the Mustangs captured a 3-1 series lead and now have the opportunity to close on their home ice."We're pretty pumped up, got ready to go in practice this week, so just with the preparation and everything, w...
Apr 13, 2024
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Securing the Future
Mustangs Friedt-Mohr commits to University of Regina
The Melfort Mustangs have announced that one of their best defencemen has found his home for next season.Twenty-year-old, Chase Friedt-Mohr, has committed to the University of Regina and will suit up as a Cougar as early as this fall.The native of Prince Albert is in his first season with the Mustangs this year and is ...
Apr 13, 2024
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One win Away
Mustangs rebound in overtime, take 3-1 series lead
The Melfort Mustangs got a second chance at overtime in Humboldt on Wednesday night; this time, the hockey gods were on their side.Just five minutes and 26 seconds in, Rhett Hamilton picked up the puck at centre, before a mutual collision set him free on a partial break, as he buried it high glove over Benjamin Motew f...
Apr 11, 2024
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Immediate Turnaround
Broncos capitalize in triple overtime after high-sticking penalty
The Melfort Mustangs and Humboldt Broncos did nearly two full games Tuesday night in a wild Game 3, which needed triple overtime to decide a winner. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, it seemed all for nothing, as a high-sticking call ultimately lost them the game. "You can thank the ref for that one, you can't make ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Dazzling Duguay
Mustangs going for 3-0 stranglehold in Humboldt
The Melfort Mustangs can go up three games to none as they travel to Humboldt for Game 3 on Tuesday night. After taking Games 1 and 2 over the Humboldt Broncos at home last weekend, Melfort will try to continue that impressive run in Game 3."We're on the road so we just need to keep it simple, get pucks deep, bang...
Apr 09, 2024
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Weekend Competition
Mustangs host Spring Camp to evaluate future prospects
The Melfort Mustangs held their annual two-day Spring Camp over the weekend, splitting games two and three of their second-round series.Roughly 120 hockey players from the ages of 14-18 descended on the Northern Lights Palace on Saturday and Sunday, as they competed for roster spots, draft opportunities, spots on the t...
Apr 08, 2024
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Shots Galore
Mustangs storm back late, take 2-0 series lead over Broncos
The Melfort Mustangs are now 5 and 0 at home, as they pulled off a third-period comeback to take Game 2, 4-3.After two periods, the Mustangs were trailing by two goals for the first time all postseason, as Humboldt held a 3-1 lead.Melfort scored three straight in the third, including two from Ryan Duguay for the second...
Apr 06, 2024
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Double Duguay
Mustangs stay perfect at the Palace, go for 2-0 lead Friday against Humboldt
The Melfort Mustangs continued to defend their home turf on Thursday night, taking Game 1 of their second-round series, 4-2 over the Humboldt Broncos.With the victory, Melfort stayed a perfect 4 and 0 at the Northern Lights Palace this postseason."Obviously it was great to be back at home to start game one, kudos ...
Apr 05, 2024
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Final Four
Mustangs look to keep perfect home record alive this weekend against Broncos
The Melfort Mustangs will welcome the Humboldt Broncos to the Northern Lights Palace on Thursday and Friday night for Games 1 and 2 of their SJHL semi-final series.The closely located rivals seem quite eager to battle for a spot in this year's championship series, as they very badly want to leave one another in the dus...
Apr 04, 2024
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Travelling Steeds
Battle of the Stallions set for Round 2
The Humboldt Broncos or the Battlefords North Stars?The Melfort Mustangs had been waiting to find out who their Round 2 opponent would be since this past Friday after they took care of the Estevan Bruins in five games.Turns out the Mustangs will head into the next round against their bitter rival and one that just so h...
Apr 04, 2024
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Off to the semis
Mustangs eliminate Bruins, advance to second round after 4-2 win in Game 5
The Melfort Mustangs will be heading to the second round of this year's SJHL Playoffs, after defeating the Estevan Bruins in five games during Round 1.The Mustangs closed the series at home on Friday night with a 4-2 win, giving them the 4-1 series victory."That was the biggest game of the year, first and second I...
Mar 30, 2024
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On to Round 2?
Opportunity to close series at home awaits Mustangs in Game 5
The Melfort Mustangs can advance to the second round of this year's SJHL Playoffs with a win on Friday night.Melfort will play host to the Estevan Bruins for Game 5, as they hold a 3-1 series lead, following a split on the road, Tuesday and Wednesday.After a disappointing 4-3 comeback defeat in Game 3, the Mustangs pre...
Mar 29, 2024
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Kraft Hockeyville
Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville
The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National Hockey League (NHL) game."We are the sixth finalist that's come out of Saskatchewan, and no Saskatchewan team has ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Chance to close at home
Mustangs face more adversity, come through in the clutch to earn 3-1 series lead
The Melfort Mustangs flipped the script on Wednesday night against the Estevan Bruins, as they earned it the hard way to pick up a 3-1 series lead heading home.After a disappointing collapse on Tuesday, the Mustangs found themselves in a similar situation, with a 2-0 lead halfway through the game.Estevan did exactly wh...
Mar 28, 2024
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