The Melville Millionaires are making a pretty good habit of winning and, right now, business is booming.
The Mils extended their winning streak to six games Saturday night, rolling past the Nipawin Hawks 8-4. Melville continues to climb the SJHL standings, sitting tied for second place.
With offence coming from throughout the lineup, Noah Kraus providing steady work between the pipes and confidence building by the game, the Millionaires are looking more and more like a serious contender. The Mils are certainly making November a profitable month.
Hat-Trick fever hits the SJHL
Apparently, netting three goals in a game is becoming the popular trend around the SJHL.
There have been six hat tricks recorded over the past week, with Cole Brown and Grady Carmichael of Melville, Nate Macphee of Humboldt, Aidan Mohan of Weyburn, and Steven Steranka of Estevan lighting the lamp in bunches.
Steranka added his name to the list on Sunday, while Carmichael capped off a big Saturday night with three goals and two assists against Nipawin. Brown also delivered a natural hat trick against Warman.
Five players, six hat tricks and plenty of headaches for opposing goaltenders. If you enjoy offence, it's been a pretty good week to be watching SJHL hockey.
Two wins, one big statement for the North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars are starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, and a weekend sweep of their Highway 16 rivals certainly helps.
The North Stars erased an early 3-0 deficit Friday night before Carter Geysen buried the winner late in the third period for a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Kindersley Klippers.
Battlefords wasn't finished there, following it up with a convincing 6-2 win Saturday. Michiel Leenders helped lead the offensive charge with four assists, while rookie goaltender Chase Kettles turned aside 39 shots.
After a difficult start to the season, including a nine-game losing streak, the North Stars are showing signs of life. Sometimes, a couple of wins against your biggest rival can do wonders for a hockey club. Battlefords will certainly take it.
The SJHL's Mo-mentum is building
The SJHL is growing more than just moustaches this November, and the fundraising numbers are already starting to look good.
The league's annual Movember campaign has surpassed $6,000 in donations, with players, coaches, staff and supporters getting behind the push for men's health. That's a solid start toward topping last year's impressive total of more than $22,000.
Beyond the moustaches and friendly competition between SJHL teams, the campaign is about raising awareness and encouraging conversations surrounding men's physical and mental health, including prostate and testicular cancer and suicide prevention.
The club that raises the most money will also earn some special recognition and a prize. So, whether you're growing a Mo, donating, or cheering on your local team, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
The SJHL has some serious Mo-mentum, and there's still plenty of November left to grow the total.
