Ben Tompkins

Melfort

News and Sports Reporter at CJVR (Melfort, SK)

News and Sports Reporter at CKJH (Melfort, SK)

PXP for @SJHLmlfmustangs, Sports/News Reporter at 105CJVR, Saskatchewan’s Beach Radio, https://t.co/QGaFqWqx6G, @HuskieFANdotca reporter, @NAIT Alum

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Articles

Rotary Melfort holds sports gala to honour local legends

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Sports Heroes Apr 17, 2025 | 12:06 AM Rotary Melfort held a gala over the weekend to recognize some of the very best sports figures that have come from the area. The banquet was also used as a massive fundraiser for the local club, with all of the proceeds set to funnel back into local projects. “The event went so well, it was overwhelming.
Trojans hold late in the year Awards Banquet

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

There are also some members of the team who have been spending the past couple of weeks on SJHL teams as part of their playoff rosters. Rudy explained it’s quite nice to witness some of his players extending their seasons at a higher level. “It’s fantastic… a lot of the ex-Tisdale Trojans are also alive and well in the SJHL right now, deep in the playoffs,” he added.
Rotary Melfort Sports Appreciation Gala set for Saturday at KVC

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Sports: Heroes, Athletes and Volunteers Apr 12, 2025 | 5:29 PM Tonight, the best of the best sports representatives in the northeast are set to be appreciated at a gala hosted by Rotary Melfort. The appreciation night will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with dinner, speakers, and a silent auction slated for the evening.
Mustangs host Spring Camp during Round 2

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By The Future Apr 11, 2025 | 9:49 AM The Melfort Mustangs held their annual Spring Camp over the weekend, despite also hosting games one and two against the Yorkton Terriers. The camp was held prior to both games on Friday and Saturday before wrapping up on Sunday. Roughly 100 prospects came in, making five teams, as they looked to impress the Mustangs organization ahead of Fall Camp, a couple of months down the road.
Mustangs sweep Terriers, advance to second straight SJHL Finals

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

The Mustangs never once trailed in their semi-final series against Yorkton. The Stangs scored first in Game 4 in the second period, taking a 1-0 lead heading into the third. The Terriers tied it early in the final frame on the power play, before Reilley Kotai responded for the Blue and Green, getting the eventual game-winner midway through the third stanza on the penalty shot.
Mustangs now one win away from SJHL Finals

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By In the driver's seat Apr 9, 2025 | 2:21 PM The Melfort Mustangs now just need one more win over the Yorkton Terriers to advance to their second straight SJHL Finals. Melfort defeated Yorkton 4-3 last night, in Yorkton, during Game 3 of their second-round series. The Mustangs now hold a 3-0 series lead.
Mustangs sent off for Game 3, hold 2-0 series lead

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

The club was led out of town by emergency services vehicles, as fans littered the streets to wave to their favourite team and salute them towards victory. If the Stangs were to win Tuesday night, they’d be just one win away from another SJHL Finals appearance. In games one and two, the Blue and Green dominated the Terriers, outscoring them 9-1. That added to what has been a perfect season so far in this particular matchup, as Melfort has now won all six meetings, by a combined score of 28-7.
Mustangs shut out Terriers in Game 2

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By 2-0 Series Lead Apr 6, 2025 | 3:43 PM The Melfort Mustangs grabbed a 2-0 series lead Saturday night in Round 2 against the Yorkton Terriers. Melfort shut out Yorkton 3-0, staying perfect at the Palace this postseason. “You got to be happy heading to Yorkton up 2-0, but honestly, I don’t think we were quite at our best tonight.
Mustangs go for 2-0 series lead after dominant Game 1 win

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Put a leash on the Terriers Apr 5, 2025 | 4:15 PM The Melfort Mustangs have a chance at a 2-0 series lead tonight following a very dominant Game 1 performance over the Yorkton Terriers. Melfort controlled virtually every aspect of Game 1 en route to a 6-1 victory. “We dominated and it’s good to see, I’m proud to see so many different guys scoring, that just talks about the depth of this team we have, it’s unreal.
Mustangs begin Round 2 against Terriers tonight

3 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Next Opponent Apr 4, 2025 | 3:14 PM The Melfort Mustangs will host the Yorkton Terriers tonight for their Round 2 playoff series. Just four teams remain now in the SJHL playoffs as the winner of this series will play in the league finals. “Back to it here, practiced here this week and getting excited to start off this weekend,” said Mustangs’ captain Ty Thornton.