The Yorkton Terriers earned a 4-3 overtime victory against the Melville Millionaires on March 24, 2026, to take a 2-1 lead in their SJHL quarter-final series in Melville, Saskatchewan.
Vinay Junek scored the winning goal in the extra period to complete a comeback after the team trailed 3-1 early in the final frame. Gabriel Courchesne scored to reduce the lead with seven minutes left, and Jye Zawatsky tied the game in the final minutes to force overtime.
Defenceman Gavin Bartha finished the night with one goal and two assists, while goaltender Callum Creig stopped 30 shots to help the team move ahead in the SJHL playoffs. Yorkton recently won their first division title in six years and finished the regular season in second place overall.
The game is part of a long-standing rivalry where local leaders have placed a friendly bet on the outcome. Yorkton Mayor Aaron Kienle and Melville Mayor Joe Kirwan agreed that the losing mayor will wear the rival team’s jersey at an upcoming public council meeting.
The series continues with Game 4 on Friday night in Melville. This matchup is part of a rivalry between the two communities that has been active since 1982, with Yorkton winning seven of their previous 12 playoff series.
