Outlaws win over Red Wings.

Regular season hockey officially began at the SaskCan Community Centre, as the Midget Outlaws welcomed the Rosetown Red Wings into town for their Home Opener.

Things began early as just 29 seconds in, Bernard Charpentier was sin-binned for a double minor for checking to the head. The Outlaws were unable to capitalize on that, nor could they on a Boarding call on Tyson Walker. But the 0/3 start on the PP didn't deter Wilkie, as they broke thru at the 16:42 mark of the 1st. Jaymon took a nice feed from Colby Fulton (Anthony Delainey was credited with the second assist) and put the home team up by one after 1 period.

The second period started much the same, as the Wings' Dayton Deobald was penalized for Tripping, but again, the Midgets couldn't pot one on the PP, but once again, the even strength play shined on this night, as Sander potted his second of the night from Fulton. Rosetown received their first Power Play of the night when captain Zach Wangler was called for Hooking, but the Wings did nothing with the extra man. Exactly 30 seconds after Wangler was released, Sander was sent in all alone, and lit up Wings keeper Austin Sparks for his hattrick goal. The teams hit the dressing rooms with the scoreboard reading 3-0 for the home team.

The 3rd period had the tables turned slightly, with Wilkie taking the early penalty, Riley Thomas for Interference, and Rosetown finally taking advantage. Charpentier scored on the doorstep to cut the deficit to 2, but 33 seconds later, the Outlaws answered again, with Sean Fenrich scoring, and Sander assisting, giving the home team the 4-1 lead, and thats how this one would end.

Stay tuned for pictures.

Stars Win!

The Battlefords North Stars win tonight at the Civic Centre, grinding out a 1-0 win. Tim Rollins bangs it in on try #3. Assists were awards to Braeden Johnson and Zach MacLlennan. The Ice Wolves and Stars had a identical 0/3 PP rate, but the visitors were outshot 30-25.

Miners/Outlaws pictures

Kyle Wagner readies for a face-off

Barrett Penner weaves through traffic down low.

The Miners goalie looks on at play as Troy Watt mashes a guy behind the net.

The boys dust themselves off after a scrum ensues after the play.

Outlaws rob Miners.

Last night at the SaskCan Community Centre, the Wilkie Outlaws defeated the Unity Miners 7-2 on the strength of Brett Schell's hattrick and 4 points and Brett Gerein's 3 apples.

Other contributions came from Barrett Penner, Kyle Wagner, Gerein, and a Short-handed effort by Rick Cey. Assists were tallied by Wagner, Cey, Bruce Yockey, Troy Watt, and Will Rathje.

Unity had both goals by Andrew Gaiga. Assists were awarded to Sean Ulsifer and Brodie Gibbons.

Tonight, the Outlaws make the return trip to Unity to play the Miners to complete the pre-season home and home.

Local hockey is here!

Tomorrow night begins the hockey season at the SaskCan Community Centre, as the Senior Outlaws begin pre-season action against the Unity Miners. Game time is 8pm. Following that game, the next night, they make the trip to Unity to cap off the home and home.

Next Friday, at 7:30pm, the Midget Outlaws begin their Hi-Way 14 regular season.

Stars/Mustangs pictures

Robbie Newton scraps with his Melfort counterpart.

Shoot to win contestant Lonnie Alm takes aim.

Linesman Duane Weber readies the two face-off men.

Graham Hildebrand surveys the Melfort rush.

The Stars starting line-up.

Stars/Mustangs Game notes

SJHL Hall of Fame inductees annouced.

Statement released by the SJHL:

The city of Yorkton and the SJHL Terriers will play host to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Hall Of Fame induction ceremony on November 19th and there will be a distinct local flavor going in during the third annual dinner. Darrell Spelay, the SJHL's all-time scoring leader with 243-goals and 208-assists, will headline the class that also includes his former coach, Gerry James, as well as builder Gene Krepekevich, and retired broadcaster Terry Struthers. Spelay played for James during his career that spanded from 1979-1983 and scored at a clip of 1.83 points per game. He's a four time SJHL All-Star and was named the best Yorkton Terrier ever in a recent 35th Anniversary Team selection process. His jersey number six is retired in the rafters of the Farrell Agencies Arena and he was inducted into the Yorkton Sports Hall Of Fame in 2010. He currently runs his own business in Yorkton. James owned, managed, and coached the Terriers from 1979-1984. He also had coaching stints with Melville, Estevan, and Moose Jaw. A two-sport athlete, James signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at age 17 and played for them from 1952-1963. He was part of four Grey Cups and six Grey Cup appearances. James also won the Schenley Award for Top Canadian in 1954 and 1957. He also played with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1964. As far as hockey is concerned, James played with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1954-1960 and served as a player/coach with the Yorkton Senior Hockey Team from 1964-1977. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall Of Fame in 1981, the Manitoba Hall Of Fame in 1982, Blue Bomber Hall Of Fame in 1999, Saskatchewan Hall Of Fame, and Yorkton Hall Of Fame in 1998. Krepekevich coached minor hockey and volunteered with the Yorkton Sr Terriers from 1966-1971 and served as Vice President of the Jr Terriers from 1984 to 1986. He was instrumental, perhaps the key player, in saving the team from near bankruptcy during the mid 1980s. He was also an important figure in establishing the Terrier Scholarship Fund for post secondary education in 1986. He served as Terrier President from 1986-1993 and was Vice Chair of the SJHL from 1990-1994. He authored “History Of The Yorkton Terriers: 1972-1997 The Puck Stops Here” which was later placed in the NHL Sports Hall Of Fame. He also co-chaired Yorkton's RBC Cup event in 1999 and still actively volunteers and supports the Yorkton Terriers. Struthers was the Terrier radio broadcaster on GX94 from 1988-2007, and also served at CFSL in Weyburn from 1983-1988. He was the 2001 winner of the SJHL Media Of The Year, and received special recognition in 2008 from Hockey Canada for his dedication to amateur hockey. He was inducted into the Yorkton Sports Hall Of Fame in 2010. His highlights as a broadcaster included the Centennial Cup in Sudbury ON, RBC Cups in Melfort, Yorkton, and Streetsville, as well as the national Midget AAA championship in Sault Ste. Marie. The SJHL also announced November 18th will be the SJHL Hall Of Fame Game, when the Humboldt Broncos visit the Terriers.

Hawks/Stars Pictures

Play stops as Davis Jones snags the puck.

Stars Sam Prpich and Hawks Darius Cole watch their teammates fight for the puck

Graham Hildebrand watches a dump into the corner.

Boyd Wakelin and Mitch Doell ready for the opening face-off