Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

Directwest commitment: Hounds’ Sombrowski commits to Wentworth

Notre Dame Hounds forward Nik Sombrowski has committed to Wentworth Institute of Technology for the 2022-2023 NCAA Division III campaign. Sombrowski, 21, split 106 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League contests between the Weyburn Red Wings and the Hounds and posted 24 goals and 55 points over that span. Wentworth is located in Boston, MA, and competes […]

Bruins president Biggs on Canada Junior Hockey Magazine

The April 29, 2022 edition of the CJHL Report on 7/Eleven Canada’s Junior Hockey Magazine sees host Gino Reda chatting with Esteven Bruins (SJHL) team president Josh Biggs, who is also the co-chairman of this year’s Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons.

Neugsie’s 10 SJHL Final thoughts – Apr. 28, 2022

~ Originally posted on rodpedersen.com (https://rodpedersen.com/neugsies-around-the-rinks-53/) 1) The history: The Flin Flon Bombers had not won the league since 1993, and the Bruins since 1999. Both are such storied clubs, with immense community support, and plenty of finals appearances; just neither have been able to get over the hump in this millennium! As a result, […]

Hawks hire Dirks as Assistant General Manager

~ Image and article courtesy Nipawin Hawks The Nipawin Hawks Organization would like to announce that Dana Dirks will be joining our team as Assistant GM. Head Coach/GM, Tad Kozun – “Dana and I have a long history together. I am thrilled he will be joining our Hawks Family. We are ready to take this […]

Directwest commitment: Hawks’ Beamin commits to York

~ Image courtesy York University Athletics Nipawin Hawks captain Cole Beamin has committed to York University of USports  for the 2022-2023 season. Beamin, 20, spent four years as a member of the Hawks’ organization, and posted 27 points in 131 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League games. A physical 6-foot-5, 220-pound defenceman, he split time in his […]

Directwest commitment: Mustangs’ McCulloch commits Marian

~ Article courtesy Melfort Mustangs, image courtesy Broad Leaf Media The Melfort Mustangs are proud to announce that 2001-born forward Seth McCulloch has committed to the Marian University Sabres for post-secondary hockey. McCulloch played his entire three-year Junior ‘A’ career with the Melfort Mustangs, playing a total of 96 games in the SJHL. In his […]

Directwest commit: Wolves’ Knights commits to Red Deer Polytech

Holden Knights Commits to Red Deer Polytech  The La Ronge Ice Wolves are pleased to announce the commitment of Holden Knights to the Red Deer Polytech Kings for the 22-23 season. Holden played 3 seasons, ending his Junior career as the Captain of the Wolves and a leader both on and off the ice. He […]

SJHL FINAL PREVIEW: Estevan vs Flin Flon

The 2022 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final matchup has been set, with the No. 1 seed Estevan Bruins to face the No. 5 Flin Flon Bombers. A league champion has not been named since the Battlefords North Stars won it all back in 2019, so it is fitting that two of the SJHL’s best squads, […]

Ex-SJHL referee Beach to make NHL debut

~ Image courtesy scoutingtherefs.com Former Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League referee Cody Beach is set to make his National Hockey League debut. Beach, 29, spent two years between 2018 and 2020 in the SJHL, simultaneously working in the Western Hockey League, SaskU18AAA, and the Prairie Junior B league. The Nanaimo, BC native will wear the stripes […]

Directwest Commitment: Bruins’ Rumsey commits to Saskatchewan

~ Article and image courtesy Estevan Bruins Estevan, SK (April 11, 2022) – The Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) are thrilled to announce forward Mark Rumsey has committed to attend and play for the University of Saskatchewan. Rumsey (01), finished with 76 points (39g, 37a) in 56 games.  Rumsey finished third […]