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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...
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Better finish, more discipline needed for game 4
Mustangs penalty trouble leads to disappointing collapse against Bruins
The Melfort Mustangs had the opportunity on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 stranglehold over the Estevan Bruins in their best-of-seven first-round series.Unfortunately, for the Mustangs, that chance slipped through their fingers as they failed to close a 3-0 lead midway through Game 3 and fell, 4-3."The selfish penal...
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No Suspensions
Mustangs aim for 3-0 stranglehold in Game 3
The Melfort Mustangs will have the opportunity on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their first-round playoff series.Melfort won games one and two by a combined 12-5 score, at home, against the Estevan Bruins, this past weekend, pushing all the pressure onto the Bruins.Now, the series shifts to Estevan Tuesda...
Mar 26, 2024
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2-0 Series Lead
Mustangs win physical, high-scoring Game 2 against Bruins
The Melfort Mustangs remained perfect in the playoffs on Saturday night, as they took down the Estevan Bruins 7-4 in Game 2 of their first-round series.Goals were a plenty and frustrations boiled over in the third period, as it was actually the Bruins who lead right off the hop, but that didn't last for long."Stuf...
Mar 24, 2024
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Home Ice Advantage
Mustangs look to hold serve in Game 2 against Bruins
The Melfort Mustangs will look to do exactly the same thing on Saturday night that they accomplished in Game 1... win on home ice.Melfort struck first on Friday against the Estevan Bruins, with a 5-1 victory, which gave them the 1-0 series lead in their best-of-seven first-round matchup.Now, it's about building off the...
Mar 24, 2024
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Three more to go
Mustangs take 1-0 series lead after 5-1 victory over Bruins
The Melfort Mustangs started their playoff run exactly how they wanted... with a win.Melfort took game one of round one against the Estevan Bruins, by a score of 5-1.Despite a slow start, as the Mustangs looked a little nervous, they eventually settled in and pulled away in the second half of the game."Always good...
Mar 23, 2024
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Round 1, Game 1
Mustangs look to strike first against Bruins
The Melfort Mustangs begin Round 1 of their playoff series Friday night when they play host to the Estevan Bruins.After nearly a week off from any SJHL action, every team remaining is eager to get the best time of the year underway."We've had a little bit of time off this week and a few of us had a little bit of a...
Mar 22, 2024
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SJHL Yearly Awards
Broncos' Bell win Saskatchewan Player of the Year, Mustangs and Hawks fall just short in other categories
The 2023/34 SJHL awards were announced Wednesday afternoon, just two days ahead of the start of playoffs.Of the three northeast teams, only one player walked away with hardware, despite many nominations.After his impressive season with the Humboldt Broncos, Spencer Bell was named the Saskatchewan Player of the Year.The...
Mar 21, 2024
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Coach's Thoughts
What to expect: Mustangs vs Bruins Round 1 preview
The Melfort Mustangs will welcome the Estevan Bruins to the Northern Lights Palace on Friday, as the two teams battle in a best-of-seven series for the first round of the 2023/24 SJHL playoffs.Melfort comes in as the number two seed, while Estevan occupies the seventh seed.After guaranteeing home-ice advantage for the ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Physical Presence
Mustangs sign Buffaloes forward
The Melfort Mustangs have announced a new signing for the 2024/25 season.Talen Lewis has committed to the Blue and Green for the upcoming year.The 2006-born forward from Airdrie, Alta., spent this season with the U18 AAA Calgary Buffaloes in the U18 AAA Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL).In 37 regular season games, the...
Mar 19, 2024
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Shootout Loss
Mustangs finish regular season with 80 points, facing Bruins in first round of playoffs
The Melfort Mustangs concluded their regular season on Saturday afternoon with a tilt against the La Ronge Ice Wolves.After officially clinching second place in the SJHL standings the previous Sunday, Melfort didn't have too much to play for in their final game.Despite that fact, along with dressing just 11 forwards on...
Mar 17, 2024
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AP Night
Mustangs finishing regular season in La Ronge against Ice Wolves
The Melfort Mustangs travel to La Ronge on Saturday afternoon, as they're set to take on the Ice Wolves for the sixth and final time this year.The contest will mark the final day of the regular season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as playoffs are now less than a week away.Melfort will be playing with five af...
Mar 16, 2024
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Future Playmakers
Mustangs commit second Trojan for next season
Another member of the Tisdale Trojans has decided to suit up for the Melfort Mustangs next season.On Wednesday, the team announced that Tristin Ziola will be a part of the organization in 2024/25 after the 2006-born forward announced his commitment.Ziola is no stranger to donning the Blue and Green jersey, having alrea...
Mar 13, 2024
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Goalie of the Year?
Mustangs' Venne takes home Sask Player of the Week after final starts of the season
It was another typical week for the Melfort Mustangs' MVP, as he backstopped his team to three of a possible three victories.Saskatoon netminder James Venne has been named the SJHL's Saskatchewan Player of the Week, as he continues to roll on arguably the hottest team in the country.The Melfort Mustangs have now won ni...
Mar 13, 2024
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Bring on the Playoffs
Mustangs clinch second place, extend season-long winning streak to nine
The Melfort Mustangs are ready for playoff hockey, as they're guaranteed a top-two spot for this year's postseason.Melfort played host to the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Sunday, walking away with a 3-1 victory which officially clinched them second place in the SJHL standings."That was a big one, that's huge for us to c...
Mar 11, 2024
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Honouring Accomplishments
Mustangs celebrate awards banquet, win against La Ronge clinches second
The Melfort Mustangs celebrated their best of the best on Saturday night during their annual awards banquet.In total, 14 different members of their organization went home with some hardware, as it showcased the diversity of the club."It's been great, it was a good awards banquet and a good season so far too, we ha...
Mar 10, 2024
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On a hot streak
Mustangs rout Hawks, end rivals' postseason hopes
The Melfort Mustangs had a bit of fun on Friday night as they got to send their most bitter rivals to the golf course a little early this season.Melfort hosted the Nipawin Hawks and routed them with a 7-2 win, officially eliminating the Hawks' postseason chances."It's nice, of course going into playoffs you need t...
Mar 09, 2024
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Streaking Rivals
Mustangs look to end Hawks season tonight in Melfort
The Melfort Mustangs are hoping to play spoiler on Friday night when they welcome their most hated rivals to town.Melfort will play host to the Nipawin Hawks tonight, as they'll have a chance to end their season.The Hawks are needing some losses from Estevan and Kindersley the rest of the way, while also needing to win...
Mar 08, 2024
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Special teams, special plays, special players
Depleted Mustangs continue to roll, take down first-place Bombers for seventh win in a row
The Melfort Mustangs are feeling it right now.Melfort hosted the Flin Flon Bombers on Wednesday night and took down the first-place team by a score of 3-1.Despite playing their third game in a row with just 10 forwards dressed, which have all come against other top-three teams, the Mustangs were able to extend their wi...
Mar 07, 2024
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Six-game heater
Red-hot Mustangs welcome Bombers for final meeting of the season
The Melfort Mustangs only have four games remaining on their schedule for the rest of the regular season, all of which will come against divisional opponents, with three being played at home.Melfort, who is red-hot right now, riding a six-game win streak, will welcome the Flin Flon Bombers to town on Wednesday night.&q...
Mar 06, 2024
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SJHL Nominees
Mustangs players honoured by award nominations, focused more on team success the rest of the way
Four Melfort Mustangs players have the opportunity to walk away with major awards this season.James Venne, Chase Friedt-Mohr, Leith Olafson, and Zac Somers could compile a total of five awards if they go perfect.Venne has been nominated as an MVP and Goalie of the Year finalist, with Friedt-Mohr being named a Defencema...
Mar 05, 2024
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Weekend and season series sweep
Mustangs clutch in overtime, escape Battlefords with four points
The Melfort Mustangs showed up in the biggest way this weekend, earning all of a possible four points on the road.Despite being massively undermanned, playing back-to-back games with just 10 forwards, Melfort went into Battlefords and completed the weekend sweep."The heart, the drive, the character, every single o...
Mar 04, 2024
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