RED WINGS 1, TERRIERS 6
An unforgettable opening night unfolded for the newly appointed Yorkton Terriers captain.
Jaron Desnoyers dazzled with four goals and an assist, leading the hometown Yorkton Terriers to a dominant 6-1 victory over the Weyburn Red Wings.
Contributions rolled in from William Leonard and Dustin Renas, who each found the back of the net, while Jeff Hammond showcased his playmaking skills with three assists.
In goal, Ethan Farrow secured the win for the Terriers, making 28 saves.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings' starter, Angelo Zol stopped 26 of 32 shots.
Cyprus Smith-Davis netted the lone goal for the Red Wings, who are set to host the Terriers again this Sunday afternoon for a matinee showdown at 2:00 PM at Crescent Point Place.
MILLIONAIRES 4, BRUINS 2
Ryan Roethke netted a hat trick, with veteran Caden Drury adding one goal and three assists, leading the Melville Millionaires to a 4-2 victory over the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place.
Loic Morin was stellar, stopping 27 of 29 shots to secure his first SJHL win in the Mils' net, while Bruins goalie Benjamin Polhill made 22 saves in the loss.
Rorey Eslon and Luke Lawford found the back of the net for the Bruins, who will be in Melville for the second leg of the home-and-home series on Saturday night.
Puck drops at 7:00 P.M. at the CN Community Center.
Melfort 3, La Ronge 2 (OT)
The Melfort Mustangs began the defense of their Canterra Seeds Cup title with a thrilling 3-2 road overtime victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves.
Nicolas Andrusiak scored the winner just 2:10 into the extra period.
Logan Belton and Brayden Westerlund also netted goals for Melfort. Jacob Cossette and Luke Reinhart replied with markers for the Ice Wolves.
Kindersley 3, Battlefords 2
Alex Mack clinched the game-winner with just 15 seconds left in the second period, leading the Kindersley Klippers to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Battlefords North Stars.
Zachary Anderson and Brayden Cunningham each added a goal for the Klippers, while Brett O’Halloran sealed the win with 25 crucial saves in net.
Brayden Nienaber and Elijah Anderson found the net for the Battlefords.
Nipawin 3, Flin Flon 4
Carter Anderson shined with one goal and one assist, steering the Flin Flon Bombers to a 4-3 victory over the Nipawin Hawks at the Whitney Forum.
The Bombers also saw goals from Kylynn Olafson, Koen Senft, and Austin Montgomery-Parsons. On the Hawks' side, Finley Radloff, Carter Anderson, and Jack Janzen found the back of the net.
Tyson Endall made 59 saves on 63 shots in the Hawks’ goal.
