Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

Bombers’ Carruthers commits to UNB (USports)

(Release courtesy Flin Flon Bombers) The Flin Flon Bombers are excited to announce that graduating forward Leighton Carruthers has committed to the University of New Brunswick (U-Sports). Carruthers signed with the Bombers at the end of October after spending the last four seasons in the QMJHL with Saint John and Rouyn-Noranda. In 220 career QMJHL […]

Mustangs’ Coombs commits to UNH (NCAA Div I)

(Release courtesy Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW) 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 […]

Mustangs fall short in Centennial Final

CALGARY, AB – It was not to be at the Centennial Cup for the Melfort Mustangs. Ashton Paul and Zayden Sadlemyer both found the back of the net, but it was not enough as Melfort fell 7-2 to the tournament host, the Calgary Canucks, in the Gold Medal Game on Sunday. The schedule was gruelling […]

CENTENNIAL CUP FINAL PREVIEW: Mustangs going for gold

CALGARY, AB – In the words of the great NFL coach Bill Parcells: “This is why you lift all them weights!”. The Melfort Mustangs will look to take one step further than they did a year ago at the Centennial Cup when they take on the Calgary Canucks in the Gold Medal Game Sunday evening. […]

Mustangs book spot in National Gold Medal Game

CALGARY, AB – Heading into the Centennial Cup playoffs, between the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season, playoffs, and the nationals, the Melfort Mustangs were 22-1-3-0 in one-goal games. Win No. 23, which came in the form of a tense 4-3 semifinal victory over the Ontario Junior Hockey League champion Trenton Golden Hawks Saturday, was […]

Centennial Cup Preview: Mustangs, Golden Hawks a clash of titans in Centennial semi

CALGARY, AB – When you get to the business end of tournaments, you want to see those clashes of the titans. Saturday evening’s semifinal at the Centennial Cup between the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champion Melfort Mustangs and Trenton Golden Hawks of the Ontario Junior Hockey League is just that. Puck drops at 7:30 P.M. […]

Mustangs cruise into national semifinal

CALGARY, AB – National semifinal here we come. The Melfort Mustangs started the right way in the quarterfinal, pelting the Greater Sudbury net with 24 shots and adding two goals in the first period en route to a resounding 7-1 victory Friday afternoon. Kristian Coombs still had work to do, especially in a third period […]

Centennial Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Mustangs face tough test in Cubs

CALGARY, AB – The Melfort Mustangs had an off-day Thursday with a morning practice, but the rest will only be short-lived if they are to reach their ultimate goal. Should the Mustangs find a way to win the Centennial Cup in the final Sunday, they would have played five games in six days, and three […]

SJHL Insider | Ep. 26 | May 15, 2025

A new edition of SJHL Insider is live on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Join hosts Clark Munroe, and Jamie Neugebauer on a new episode of Insider as they recap the Melfort Mustangs’ run at the 2025 Centennial Cup thus far, look ahead to the playoffs at the national championships, and speak to Melfort Mustangs […]

JOB OPENING: Battlefords seeking Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager

The Battlefords North Stars are currently looking to fill the position of Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for the 2025-2026 hockey season and beyond. Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled Salary: based on experience and certification Description: The Athletic Therapist/Equipment is responsible for the physical care of the […]