One long winning streak continues, while one was snapped as SJHL squad play their final few games before the holiday break.
The SportsCage SJHL Power Rankings are created by having contributors independently rank each team from No. 1 to No. 12, then averaging out the scores.
1. Melfort Mustangs (23-4-0) -
An even dozen games now without a loss for the defending champions after a couple of wins over the weekend against Humboldt. The Mustangs have scored a league-high 107 goals on the season.
This Week: Tuesday @ Notre Dame / Friday @ Nipawin / Saturday vs. Nipawin
Top Scorer: Reilly Kotai - 40 points in 26 games
2. Yorkton Terriers (16-9-1) -
A quiet week for the Terriers with the only action a wild OT win in Nipawin where they found a way despite not being at their best. Keenan Ingram continues to be dynamite offensively.
This Week: Tuesday @ Weyburn (in Assiniboia) / Friday vs. Notre Dame / Saturday vs. Weyburn
Top Scorer: Jaron Desnoyers - 30 points in 25 games
3. Flin Flon Bombers (16-9-2) -
The Bombers dropped their first decision in almost three weeks to Battlefords, but their point streak was extended to eleven. And they welcome back Koen Senft, Luke Lepper and Head Coach Mike Reagan back this weekend after representing Canada West.
This Week: Tuesday vs. Flin Flon / Friday @ La Ronge / Saturday vs. La Ronge
Top Scorer: Ryder Ringor - 25 points in 27 games
4. Battlefords North Stars (15-8-3-2) -
Netminder Justen Maric returned to form with a couple dazzling performances especially in Saturday’s win over the Bombers. HUGE home and home this weekend this weekend to keep a stronghold of the division lead
This Week: Friday @ Kindersley / Saturday vs. Kindersley
Top Scorer: Nikita Ivashchenko - 31 points in 28 games
5. Weyburn Red Wings (16-8-2) -
The “Assiniboia” Weyburn Red Wings won two of their three games over the weekend including a split with Kindersley in their temporary home. Two big division tilts with Yorkton this week that could set the tone in the Viterra division.
This Week: Tuesday vs. Yorkton (in Assinboia) / Thursday vs. Humboldt (in Assiniboia) / Saturday @ Yorkton
Top Scorer: Ethan DeKay - 34 points in 23 games
6. Humboldt Broncos (14-13-1) -
The inconsistency continues a bit for the Broncos who won one of three of the past weekend including getting swept over the weekend by Melfort. Humboldt needs a big week in South East Sask this week.
This Week: Thursday @ Weyburn (in Assiniboia) / Friday & Saturday @ Estevan
Top Scorer: Jacon Strizzi- 31 points in 24 games
7. Melville Millionaires (14-13-2-1) -
After blowing a third period lead on Friday night, the Millionaires responded with a Doug Johnson-type game smothering the Bruins on Saturday in a much-needed win highlighted by a shutout from newcomer Ben Laurette in his SJHL debut.
This Week: Wednesday @ Notre Dame
Top Scorer: Jadon Iyogun - 25 points in 27 games
8. Kindersley Klippers (14-15-1) -
Like the Millionaires, the Klippers earned a MUCH-NEEDED win in the second half of their weekend set with Weyburn. Brett O’Halloran continues to be great between the pipes in his rookie season
This Week: Friday vs. Battlefords / Saturday @ Battlefords
Top Scorer: Zak Anderson - 25 points in 30 games
9. La Ronge Ice Wolves (14-15-1) -
It was kind of a mixed-bag week for the Ice Wolves, but wrapped up with a shutout win at home to get some positivity. Still, 24 goals against in their last four games is not a recipe for success.
This Week: Friday vs. Flin Flon / Saturday @ Flin Flon
Top Scorer: Mason Bueckert - 29 points in 30 games
10. Estevan Bruins (10-12-3-1) -
Benny Polhill has made twelve consecutive starts and gives his team a chance to win each night, but their offense just went dry in their effort of a weekend sweep over Melville.
This Week: Friday & Saturday vs. Humboldt
Top Scorers: Ewan Rennie - 22 points in 26 games
11. Nipawin Hawks (7-17-2-2) +1
The most improved hockey club over the last month has been the Hawks who have points in four of their last five games. Seems like their young squad is finding their groove in Junior hockey
This Week: Tuesday @ Flin Flon / Friday vs. Melfort / Saturday @ Melfort
Top Scorer: Carter Anderson | Finley Radloff | Will Whitter - 18 points each
12. Notre Dame Hounds (8-17-1-2) -1
It’s a busy three games in four night stretch for the Hounds, depth scoring and some good goaltending will be needed to grab some points this week.
This Week: Tuesday vs. Melfort / Wednesday vs. Yorkton / Friday @ Yorkton
Top Scorer: Marko Djordjevic - 28 points in 28 games.
