Jebamani & Butler commit to NCAA Div III

Two more graduates from the MJHL have made commitments to become student-athletes next season. Swan Valley Stampeders defenceman, John Jebamani will head to Bryn Athyn College in Minnesota while Steinbach […]

Pair of Flyers secure university commitments

Two members of the Winkler Flyers graduating class have advanced their hockey careers and will become student-athletes next season. Goaltender, Dorrin Luding announced his commitment to the University of British […]

Neepawa’s Smith advancing to NCAA Division III

Neepawa Natives graduating defenseman, Connor Smith will be advancing to the next level after announcing his commitment to play NCAA Division III hockey for the Aurora University Spartans this coming […]

Trio of MJHLers set to join university ranks

Three MJHL players will join three different ACHA Division I programs next season.  Carter Barley (F, Portage Terriers), Everett Bestland (F, Winkler Flyers) and Parker Rey (G, Swan Valley Stampeders) […]

Doyle and Russell commit to university hockey

Two graduating MJHL veterans have made commitments to continue their hockey career while becoming student athletes. Wolverines captain, Nick Doyle, and Kings defender, Landon Russell will play university hockey next […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Matt Thiessen

As a 17-year-old goaltender in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), Altona native, Matt Thiessen had a season many soon won’t forget. Thiessen helped backstop his Steinbach Pistons to Turnbull […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Michael Ladyman

Before making the full-time jump to the Western Hockey League (WHL), Michael Ladyman spent 86 games in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) with the Winnipeg Blues. Spending his 16-year-old […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Dean Stewart

For Portage la Prairie native Dean Stewart, his 17-year-old season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) with his hometown Terriers couldn’t have gone any better. During the 2015-16 season, […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Zach Whitecloud

Five seasons removed from playing in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) for the Virden Oil Capitals, Zach Whitecloud has earned himself a full-time spot on the Vegas Golden Knights […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Zak Smith

A 45-minute drive separated Zak Smith from his hometown of Austin, Manitoba, to where he played as a 16-year-old in Neepawa with the Natives during the 2017-18 season. After suiting […]

Gisti, Marshall to play Canadian college hockey

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media:   Darren Gisti of the Virden Oil Capitals and Brad Marshall of the Neepawa Natives will head west this fall to play Canadian college hockey.  […]

Kings’ defencemen Pawluk and Liwiski advance

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media: Dauphin Kings graduating defencemen Brayden Pawluk and Andrew Liwiski have made commitments to become student-athletes next season.  Pawluk will head to Minot State University […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Riley McKay

Getting the opportunity to play for your hometown team at a young age is something most can only dream about. For Riley McKay, he was able to live that dream […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Riese Gaber

Photo: Hickling Images After spending two memorable seasons in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) between Dauphin and Steinbach, Riese Gaber’s talents took him south of the border, where he […]

Four more MJHLers heading to NCAA Division III

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media: Four more graduating MJHL players will advance to NCAA Division III next season.  Colin Ahern (G, Waywayseecappo Wolverines), Konnor Carlson (D, Neepawa Natives), Griffin […]

Grown in ‘Toba: Owen Murray

Throughout the next few weeks, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) will highlight players of the past and present who have advanced or committed to further their hockey careers after […]

Pair of MJHL defencemen commit to U Sports

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media:   A pair of MJHL defencemen have committed to play U Sports hockey next season adding to the list of recent player advancements.  Calen McPhee […]

Trio of Wolverines commit to university hockey

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media:  Three Waywayseecappo Wolverines players have made commitments to continue their hockey career while becoming student athletes.  Jack Kennedy, Anthony Bilka, and Matthew Kasowski will […]

Pair of Terriers heading to University of Windsor

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media:     The Portage Terriers have announced the U Sports commitments of graduating forward Logan Christensen and goaltender Noah Giesbrecht to the University of Windsor […]

Dawson and Kruse commit to St. Mary’s University

Gathered by Kyle Prystupa, MJHL Media: St. Mary’s University (NCAA Division III) has successfully recruited two graduating Manitoba Junior Hockey League players for the 2020-21 season.  Nolan Dawson of the […]

Zach Whitecloud signs 2-year extension with Vegas

Courtesy of Vegas Golden Knights: VEGAS (March 22, 2020) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, March 22, that the team has signed defenseman Zach Whitecloud to a two-year contract extension through […]

MJHL Alumni Cole Smith signs NHL contract

Courtesy of Steinbach Pistons: Former Steinbach Piston and University of North Dakota forward Cole Smith has signed a free agent deal with the Nashville Predators. Smith spent two seasons with […]

Johnson & Wales University lands Hersant

Courtesy of Winnipeg Blues:   Blues Forward Ethan Hersant has committed to Johnson & Wales University, NCAA Division III for the 2020-2021 Season. <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>NEWS | Blues Forward Ethan […]

Kilroy Commits to Saint John’s University

Courtesy of Steinbach Pistons The Steinbach Pistons are excited to announce that graduating forward Jack Kilroy has committed to Saint John’s University of NCAA Division III hockey. Kilroy spent two […]

Flyers’ Albinati Commits To Marian University

Courtesy of Winkler Flyers The Winkler Flyers are pleased to announce that graduating forward Mateo Albinati (99) has committed to the Marian University Sabres (NCAA Div III) for the 2020-2021 […]

Owen Murray commits to UMass NCAA Division 1

Portage Terriers defenceman Owen Murray has committed to the University of Massachusetts (Hockey East), NCAA Division I.  The young MJHL star is NHL-draft eligible in 2021 and is set to […]

Matt Lenz commits to Mercyhurst NCAA Division 1

Courtesy of Steinbach Pistons: The Steinbach Pistons are thrilled to announce that goaltender Matt Lenz has committed to the Mercyhurst University Lakers of NCAA Division I. With his commitment, Lenz […]

Grady Hobbs commits to RIT NCAA Division 1

Courtesy of Dauphin Kings: DAUPHIN, MB – One of the longest serving Dauphin Kings has answered the question many were asking at the start of the season, Grady Hobbs has […]

MJHL shows strong WHL advancement pipeline

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) has seen a significant amount of players spending time in the Western Hockey League (WHL) this season.  Eleven players have spent time between the […]

OCN forward Litke signs with Portland WHL

Courtesy of Portland Winterhawks: The Portland Winterhawks are pleased to announce the signing of Winnipeg, MB native and forward Aidan Litke. Litke (5-11, 190lbs) was drafted by the Winterhawks in […]

Tanner Andrew makes NCAA Division 1 commitment

Courtesy of Virden Oil Capitals: The Virden Oil Capitals organization are proud to announce Tanner Andrew (2000) a local Virden product, has committed to RIT for the 2020/21 hockey season. […]

Stampeders alumni Langan gets call up to AHL

Courtesy of San Jose Barracuda: San Jose, Ca – The San Jose Barracuda (@SJBarracuda), proud American Hockey League (@TheAHL) affiliate of the San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks), and General Manager Joe Will announced today that the club has recalled Forward Tristin […]

Orca Wiesblatt making an impact with Hitmen

Portage Terriers alumni Orca Wiesblatt has made the most of his return to the Western Hockey League (WHL) providing an impact with the Calgary Hitmen this season. Sitting at 40 […]

Belluk and Giannuzzi return to WHL at deadline

A pair of MJHL goaltenders will make their return to the Western Hockey League (WHL) with recent call-ups as part of the January 10 junior roster deadline. Danton Belluk and […]

Loney invited to 2020 CJHL Prospects Game

Courtesy of Canadian Junior Hockey League: 15th annual contest goes Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at Dave Andreychuk Arena in Hamilton, Ont. CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League, in partnership with the National Hockey League and Hockey Canada, as well as in conjunction with NHL Central […]

Raeside signs WHL Player Agreement with ICE

Courtesy of Winnipeg ICE: Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Tuesday that they have signed 2003-born forward Rhys Raeside to a Western Hockey League Standard Player […]

Podcast Feature | Riley McKay

MJHL Podcast Episode 9, featuring Swan Valley Stampeders alumni Riley McKay.  After a strong rookie season in the MJHL as a 16-year old (54GP, 12G-22A, 34PTS), McKay advanced to the […]

Loney, Murray named to Canada West roster

Courtesy of Hockey Canada & Canadian Junior Hockey League: TEAM CANADA WEST NAMES ROSTER FOR 2019 WORLD JUNIOR A CHALLENGE International showcase faces off Dec. 7 in Dawson Creek CALGARY, […]

Podcast Feature | Nick Henry

MJHL Podcast Episode 8, featuring Colorado Avalanche prospect Nick Henry.  Suiting up for the Portage Terriers in 2015-16 as a 16-year old Henry posted 50GP, 26G-35A, 61PTS earning MJHL Rookie […]

Reilly Funk commits to Northern Michigan

Recruited through his first full junior season in 2018-19 with the Portage Terriers, forward Reilly Funk has fully committed to Northern Michigan University (WCHA, NCAA Div I). Funk played 20 […]

Kings forward Baron Thompson to Spokane WHL

Courtesy of Spokane Chiefs: Spokane, Wash. – The Spokane Chiefs announced on Saturday that they have added overage forward Baron Thompson to their roster. “Baron will provide some size and experience […]

Humble from Selkirk to the NHL and beyond

MJHL Podcast Feature – Written by Kyle Prystupa, Interview by Erik Swar, MJHL Media: His path to the National Hockey League began with humble beginnings in the MJHL as a […]

Pistons alumni Radomsky earns Atlantic Hockey honours

Courtesy of Holy Cross Crusaders: WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross men’s hockey freshman goaltender Matt Radomsky was named the Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Month for his performance through the month of October. […]

Svenson called up by Swift Current WHL

Courtesy of Winkler Flyers: Winkler Flyers forward Justin Svenson (01) has been called up to the Western Hockey League’s Swift Current Broncos. The Ile-des-Chenes native leads the Flyers with 18 […]

Stoykewych relishes unique AHL career

MJHL Podcast Feature – Written by Kyle Prystupa, Interview by Erik Swar, MJHL Media:   Currently enjoying a professional career with nearly 250 games played in the American Hockey League (AHL), […]

Pistons alumni Smith adds to hockey resume at UND

Courtesy of Steinbach Pistons: Former Steinbach Pistons forward Cole Smith continues to build his already impressive hockey resume, as he has won the famed University of North Dakota Iron Man […]

TSN Original: A Kid From Nowhere

TSN Original: Last season there were only six players in the NHL of aboriginal descent and Brady Keeper was one of them. He’s from Cross Lake, Manitoba, a remote cree […]