Take 1: It’s that time of year that’s better than Christmas, back to school and second only to the start of the playoffs: It’s Commitment Season! Expect a wave of […]

Take 1: I know it was a couple of weeks ago, but I want to go back to the MJHL/SJHL Showcase and what a great event it was. I can’t […]

Take 1: Big congratulations to Blake Spiller. His name now sits alone atop the list of winningest coaches with 671 MJHL regular season wins. Blake is always quick to say […]

Take 1 – I emailed the Director of Officiating asking about the reasons why players are getting kicked out of face-offs so regularly. He got back to me right away […]

Take 1 – There are a few days a year when you hope there are no games and it just so happens that this Sunday, every team has the night […]

Take 1 – The MJHL Showcase has come and gone. What a fun three days at the Seven Oaks Sports Plex. The crowds were great, the games were great for […]

Take 1 – Bryce Bryant of the Virden Oil Capitals has committed to play NCAA D1 at Bemidji State University. Bryant is another name on a long list of MJHL […]

Take 1: Monday is Thanksgiving and for families around the league who have opened their homes to players, it’s a special time as it really brings everyone closer together. It’s […]

Take 1 – This might be the most exciting time to be an MJHL fan and supporter. Every year it feels like every team has a chance to make some […]

Take 1: What a wild ride the regular season was. Coming right down the final week, there are still some questions that need to be answered. We know the MGEU […]

Take 1: The final month of the regular season is upon us. How is it that it’s felt like a long year yet at the same time, feels like just […]

Take 1: This team won their first 4 games of the season. Followed it up by losing 4 of 5. In the basement of the Division through much of the […]

Take 1: What a well-run event. Heard lots and lots of positive comments about the venue, the hotels, the food and of course, the hockey. It was a really great […]

Take 1: We are less than a week away from the MJHL/SJHL Showcase and the excitement is growing. This is going to be such a fun event. I’ve talked to […]

Take 1: The trade deadline has come and gone. A couple moves here and there but nothing like we’ve seen in years past. I get the sense that we may […]

2022 has come to a close. Amazing to think how we started the year with pandemic restrictions, unsure of what would need to be done just to play. The players, […]

Take 1: It’s the holiday season and with it, comes Secret Santas! It’s always a bit of a glimpse into the locker room when you hear about what guys got […]

Take 1: What an amazing night at the Hockey Fights Cancer game with the Winnipeg Jets doing something really special for a group of people including Gordie White and his […]

Take 1: What a great time at the MJHL Top Prospects Showcase. The league did an amazing job promoting the players, the coaches and the support staff. Was a real […]

Take 1: Halloween was recently and one of the best parts of that day is when the billeted players go trick or treating with the kids from their house. It’s […]

Take 1: Never before can I remember two games being postponed due to player injuries on the same night. Thankfully, both players involved are okay and on the mend. It’s […]

The calendar has flipped, players are getting in the groove, and fans are getting ready to bundle up in toques and blankets when they watch games. What a time to […]

Week 1 2022-23 I’m very excited to be back for another year of Manitoba Junior Hockey League action. Also, thrilled to add another Take thanks to the Niverville Nighthawks. This […]