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Mustangs' Turner commits to University of Manitoba Bisons
Another Melfort Mustang has decided on where to continue their hockey career.Graduated defenceman Zach Turner has committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons in USports."I'm super pumped, I'm excited to play close to where my family can come and watch, and I know quite a few guys that play there," Turner t...
Jun 13, 2025
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Local Team
Mustangs' Somers, Andrusiak commit to U of S Huskies
Two graduating players for the Melfort Mustangs are going to remain teammates, now at the collegiate level.Zac Somers and Nic Andrusiak have committed to the University of Saskatchewan Huskie hockey program (U Sports)."We are extremely proud of Zac's commitment to the U of S Huskies Men's Hockey Team. His dedicati...
Jun 13, 2025
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Playing at home
Mustangs' Keup tendered by Rochester Jr. Americans
Melfort Mustangs defenceman Logan Keup won't be returning to the team next season.Keup, a native of Bismarck, North Dakota, will now be playing back in the United States, as he has been tendered by the Rochester Jr. Americans of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The Jr. Americans play in Fairport, New York.The n...
Jun 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan talent
Ninety-two players selected in 2025 SJHL Draft
The 2025 SJHL Draft was held on Tuesday afternoon, as eight rounds of Saskatchewan players were selected by the 12-member teams.In total, 92 players were drafted, 24 of them being 2010-born players, with the other 68 being born in 2009.For the Melfort Mustangs, they selected nine players of the future, which included t...
Jun 11, 2025
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Graduated Mustang
Kotai commits to UBC Thunderbirds
Former Melfort Mustangs forward Reilley Kotai has found his next place to play hockey.The Abbotsford, BC native has become the newest member of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds."It's definitely exciting. I've watched the UBC team growing up, so it was definitely a full circle moment for me to ...
Jun 09, 2025
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One last commit
Mustangs add another future building block
The Melfort Mustangs have committed yet another future player to their organization. This marks the fifth Melfort commit in the last month.Jack Mcharg will be a member of the Blue and Green for the 2025/26 season. His commitment was announced by the team in the last week, during the midst of their year-end celebrations...
May 27, 2025
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The end of another great year
Perspective: Mustangs celebrate another championship, National silver medal
For two straight years now, the Melfort Mustangs season has lasted late into May as the team has brought back both an SJHL Championship and a National silver medal.Two incredible years, likely labelled the best stretch in team history, and although it may have ended with one game they just couldn't get on the right sid...
May 26, 2025
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Final Week
Mustangs host championship BBQ, banquet to conclude season on Saturday
Hundreds gathered at the Melfort Fire Hall Wednesday evening for a free barbecue to celebrate another successful Melfort Mustangs season.After being welcomed back from Calgary on Monday, the team was able to clean up and hang out with their fans on Wednesday.Burgers, smokies, cake and pop were served for free, courtesy...
May 22, 2025
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Next Step
Mustangs' Coombs commits to NCAA Division One
Melfort Mustangs netminder, Kristian Coombs, has now played his last game in a blue and green uniform.Despite one year left of Junior A eligibility, Coombs has decided to begin the next step of his career a little earlier.The newly committed University of New Hampshire Wildcat will start his NCAA Division I journey at ...
May 21, 2025
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Another Heartbreaker
Mustangs drop second straight National Final
Sunday night was another heartbreaker for the Melfort Mustangs as they dropped their second straight National Final.Melfort fell to the host Calgary Canucks, the only team to beat them in this year's tournament.The Mustangs are now 0 and 3 in the Centennial Cup Final in the club's 37-year history.It was still an unforg...
May 19, 2025
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Friendly foes
Binner fired up to play best friend in National Final
Melfort Mustangs forward Kaleb Binner will play in his second straight National Final Sunday evening, but this time around it'll be a little different.First off, Calgary is his hometown, but secondly, he'll be playing against one of his best friends."I think we both understand the job that has to be done and what ...
May 18, 2025
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Pregame Rituals
Captain Thornton knows how to get his team fired up
The Melfort Mustangs are led by Captain Ty Thornton whenever they take the ice.Even right before they take the ice, though, Thornton always makes sure the boys are ready to go."It happens right after one of the songs we listen to in warm-up, Shepherd looks at me, and he pretends to call me, and he tells me to ask ...
May 18, 2025
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From little kids to the biggest stage
Family affair: Will Munro playing for a national championship with family and friends
For Will Munro, Sunday night in Calgary will be the moment of a lifetime for two reasons.One, he'll be playing for a Canadian Junior A Gold Medal, and two, he'll be doing it alongside his lifelong best friend and his cousin.Munro and teammate Bo Eisner are both natives of Swan River, Man., as they grew up together as c...
May 18, 2025
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Mustangs' 20s
The former rival turned teammate: Ashton Paul player profile
The Melfort Mustangs are in the gold medal game of the Centennial Cup once again, which means their eight 2004-born players only have a single game left, win or lose, in their junior hockey careers.The hope is that this very last game will be the best and most memorable one of their lives.In the case of Ashton Paul, he...
May 18, 2025
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Mustangs' 20s
The WHL Veteran: Zach Turner player profile
The Melfort Mustangs are in the gold medal game of the Centennial Cup once again, which means their eight 2004-born players only have a single game left, win or lose, in their junior hockey careers.The hope is that this very last game will be the best and most memorable one of their lives.In the case of Zach Turner, he...
May 18, 2025
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Third times a charm?
Mustangs advance to second straight National Final
The Melfort Mustangs are back in the gold medal game at the Centennial Cup.For the second straight season, the Mustangs will be playing in the National Final, with the hopes of winning the club's first Canadian Junior A Championship."In the first period, we came out the way we wanted to play, hard and heavy, but t...
May 18, 2025
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Mustangs' 20s
The clutch, veteran, assistant captain: Logan Belton player profile
The Melfort Mustangs are in the final four of the Centennial Cup once again, which means their eight 2004-born players only have a maximum of two games left in their junior hockey careers.The hope is that these last two days will be the best and most memorable times of their lives.In the case of Logan Belton, he's been...
May 17, 2025
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Mustangs' 20s
The SJHL's leading scorer: Reilley Kotai player profile
The Melfort Mustangs are in the final four of the Centennial Cup once again, which means their eight 2004-born players only have a maximum of two games left in their junior hockey careers.The hope is that these last two days will be the best and most memorable times of their lives.In the case of Reilley Kotai, he's spe...
May 17, 2025
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Into the final four
Mustangs dominate Cubs, advance to semis against Trenton
There never seemed to be any doubt about who was gonna come out on top in Friday's quarter-final.It was all Melfort Mustangs as they absolutely dominated the Greater Sudbury Cubs en route to a 7-1 victory."This was our best game of the tournament by far, and it's how we look at our best. That is the way we play to...
May 17, 2025
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Single Game Knockout
Mustangs battle Cubs for spot in National semi-finals
The 2025 Centennial Cup has now reached the point of do-or-die hockey games, as Friday is the first day of the playoff round.Two quarterfinal games will take place today, one of which will pit the Melfort Mustangs against the Greater Sudbury Cubs."We're all pumped, we've been waiting on this all tournament, and th...
May 16, 2025
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Mustangs' 20s
The SJHL defenceman of the year: Nic Andrusiak player profile
The Melfort Mustangs are deep into the Centennial Cup again, which means their eight 2004-born players only have a weekend left in their junior hockey careers.The hope is that the next couple of days will be the best and most memorable times of their lives.In the case of Nic Andrusiak, he's spent just one full season i...
May 16, 2025
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Mustangs' 20s
The captain and playoff MVP: Ty Thornton player profile
The Melfort Mustangs are deep into the Centennial Cup again, which means their eight 2004-born players only have a weekend left in their junior hockey careers.The hope is that the next couple of days will be the best and most memorable times of their lives.In the case of Ty Thornton, the last three years in Melfort hav...
May 16, 2025
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