Week 17, January 17 – January 23, 2022 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Brad Fortin (FWD/’01) – Swan Valley Stampeders – 3GP | 5G | 2A | 4PTS Mathieu Catellier (FWD/’03) – Selkirk Steelers – 2GP | 3G | 1A | 4PTS Dallon Wilton (FWD/’01) […]
After a few nice days in a row, we are right back in the thick of winter. Let’s get into some random thoughts and talk some hockey. Take 1: I really hope that these capacity limits are going to be lifted in February. There will be some really intense regular season matchups with teams fighting […]
Release courtesy of Niverville Junior A Hockey NIVERVILLE, MB – Niverville’s new Junior A hockey team officially has a name: the Niverville Nighthawks! The decision comes after an extensive public engagement process that resulted in an outpouring of positive community feedback. “There’s just something powerful and mysterious about the name Nighthawks,” says Kelvin Cech, the […]
WINNIPEG, MB – Following consultation with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), respective sport governing bodies and public health officials, the 2022 MJHL/SJHL Showcase scheduled for Jan. 25-26 in Winnipeg, MB has been postponed to the 2022/23 season.
WINNIPEG, MB – Please see schedule updates below: (POSTPONED) Friday, January 21st – Waywayseecappo Wolverines @ OCN Blizzard postponed due to ice availability. Reschedule date TBD. (POSTPONED) Friday, January 21st – Dauphin Kings @ Virden Oil Capitals postponed due to poor weather / road conditions. Reschedule date TBD. (POSTPONED) Friday, January 21st – Winkler Flyers […]
(+3) 1st – Waywayseecappo Wolverines This Week: 2-0 Overall: 22-9-2 Impressive Player: Forward Caleb Petrie – 2 goals A near perfect bounce back effort after a lackluster return from the Christmas break. Holding a dynamic offence to a mere three goals over two games, shows the Wolverines are not just an offensive force to be […]
Week 16, January 10 – January 16, 2022 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Quinton Hill (FWD/’01) – Selkirk Steelers – 2GP | 2G | 3A | 5PTS Cody Barnes (FWD/’01) – Swan Valley Stampeders – 2GP | 3G | 1A | 4PTS Brayden Foreman (FWD/’01) […]
Happy New Year! It’s so great to be back in the rinks across the province. I think we’ve learned from the past couple years just how many people need the MJHL and love the game of hockey. Let’s sink our teeth into some hockey talk here to kick off the un-official second half Take 1: […]
(-) 1st – Steinbach Pistons This Week: 1-0 Overall: 24-6-1 Impressive Player: Defenceman Langley Kruggel – 3 assists The Pistons made some additions both via trade and getting some guys back from injury. Looking at the Steinbach roster, it’s hard to see any weakness. Between the talent on the ice and the leadership off, the […]
Three MJHL players were named to the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Central Scouting Midterm rankings on Wednesday morning in preparation for the 2022 NHL Draft in June. The NHL Central Scouting Services (CSS) is a department within the NHL that ranks prospects for the NHL Entry Draft at specific times during the hockey season. Players are ranked […]
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Week 15, January 3 – January 9, 2022 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Dain Sardelli (FWD/’01) – OCN Blizzard – 2GP | 7G | 2A | 9PTS Carter Cockburn (FWD/’01) – Swan Valley Stampeders – 2GP | 3G | 2A | 5PTS Matthew Yakubowski (D/’02) […]
WINNIPEG, MB – Waywayseecappo Wolverines January 7th home game versus the Steinbach Pistons has been postponed. “For the protection of our community and fans, Waywayseecappo First Nation has made the tough decision to postpone Friday night’s game. We look forward to the next game in Steinbach this Sunday. Stay tuned for further updates regarding home […]
December 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce the monthly players awards supported by RBC, SAFE Work Manitoba, Farmery Brewery, IBAM and Manitoba Pork: RBC PLAYER OF THE MONTH Logan Calder (’01) Portage Terriers 7GP | 8G | 4A | 12PTS SAFE WORK MANITOBA DEFENSEMAN OF THE MONTH Trent Sambrook (’02) […]
Courtesy of Niverville Junior A Hockey Club NIVERVILLE, MB – The Niverville Junior A Hockey Club, the newest team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), is excited to announce the hiring of its head coach and general manager, Kelvin Cech. Cech, originally from Edmonton, is a highly experienced coach at the Junior level. He […]
(+1) 1st – Steinbach Pistons This Week: 2-0 Overall: 23-6-1 Impressive Player: Goalie Will Hambley – 2-0, 2 shutouts, 61 saves on 61 shots Closing out the year 2021 in style as Steinbach rolled through the Oil Caps and didn’t allow a single goal against. Not an easy thing to do and it’s seldom a […]
Week 14, December 13 – December 19, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Jayden McCarthy (FWD/’01) – Winkler Flyers – 2GP | 1G | 5A | 6PTS Will Hambley (G/’02) – Steinbach Pistons – 2GP | 2W | 0.00GAA | 1.000SV% | 2SO Jack Rogers […]
Courtesy of CJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) released its final 2021-portion of its Top 20 Rankings Monday, and the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) will head into the 2022 as No. 1 overall. Boasting a stellar 33-1-1-0 record through their first 35 contests this season, Brooks has a nine-point gap over their […]
The final week before the final games before 2021 is behind us. We’ve got some special things cooking over the next couple weeks, given how much time teams will have off. But, that’s for later. Let’s stay in the here and now, shall we? Let’s go! Take 1: I was up in OCN this past […]
(+1) 1st – Dauphin Kings This Week: 2-0 Overall: 22-6 Impressive Player: Goalie Carson Cherepak – 2-0, 2 shutouts, 31 saves on 31 shots Talk about a statement weekend. Dauphin came in with someone to prove and didn’t live up to the hype, the blew past it. They man-handled one of the top teams in […]
Week 13, December 6 – December 12, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Carson Buydens (FWD/’04) – Virden Oil Capitals – 2GP | 1G | 4A | 5PTS Carson Cherepak (G/’02) – Dauphin Kings – 2GP | 2W | 0.00GAA | 1.000SV% | 2SO Logan […]
Courtesy of CJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The top two-tabbed clubs in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) continue to strut their stuff in the latest edition of its Top 20 Rankings, released Monday. The front-running Brooks Bandits (AJHL) hold firm at No. 1 for a seventh-straight week while on the East Coast, the Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) maintain […]
Lots to catch up on around the league so let’s get into the Takes quick, fast and in a hurry. Take 1: Shoutout to HyLife who put on a great show in Neepawa when the Titans played the Pistons. I was in the rink and as broadcasters know but maybe some fans don’t, the visitors […]
(+2) 1st – Steinbach Pistons This Week: 2-0 Overall: 20-5-1 Impressive Player: Goalie Will Hambley – 2 wins, 66 saves on 71 shots Huge pair of wins over the weekend has Steinbach back atop the MJHL standings. Excellent goaltending and timely scoring have them on a roll. The team has won 5 straight coming off […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) will select an All-Star team that will face-off against the University of Manitoba Bisons in an exhibition match on Wednesday, January 5th – 7:00PM at Wayne Fleming Arena (Home of the Bisons and Winnipeg Ice) in Winnipeg. The MJHL All-Star team will be assembled with […]
Week 12, November 29 – December 5, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Jack Rogers (FWD/’02) – Steinbach Pistons – 2GP | 2G | 3A | 5PTS Eric Reid (G/’03) – Virden Oil Capitals – 2GP | 2W | 1.00GAA | .964SV% Mitch Thiessen (FWD/’02) […]
Courtesy of CJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced its latest installment of its Top 20 Rankings Monday and for a sixth consecutive week, the Brooks Bandits (AJHL), hold down the No. 1 slot. Cruising along with an AJHL-best record of 29-1-1-0, the Bandits have built-up a nine-point lead atop the […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is pleased to name Team MJHL staff for the 2022 MJHL-SJHL Showcase presented by Alt Hotel Winnipeg, hosted January 25-26 in Winnipeg, MB. This annual event provides high performance exposure for the athletes in front of NHL, NCAA, Major Junior and U SPORTS scouts from across […]
Courtesy of Hockey Manitoba Hockey Manitoba will continue the #ThankTheStripes initiative this season in an effort to recognize, acknowledge and show support to our 1,600+ on-ice officials from across the province. December 3 – 5, 2021 has been identified as the weekend to promote this initiative, and we will be asking leagues, associations and members to actively get engaged. […]
The calendar has flipped into the final month of 2021. Amazing to think all that’s happened even in the few short months of the MJHL season. Things are picking up on the trade front after teams learned a lot from the MJHL Showcase in Portage. It was a terrific, terrific event. Getting to see all […]
November 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce the monthly players awards supported by RBC, SAFE Work Manitoba, Farmery Brewery, IBAM and Manitoba Pork: RBC PLAYER OF THE MONTH Brayden Foreman (’01) Winnipeg Blues 10GP | 7G | 12A | 19PTS SAFE WORK MANITOBA DEFENSEMAN OF THE MONTH Lonan Bulger (’01) […]
(-) 1st – Dauphin Kings This Week: 4-0 Overall: 20-4 Impressive Player: Forward Kayden Bryant – 8 goals, 4 assists The top team in the MJHL is also the hottest as the Kings have won 8 in a row and 9 of 10 in the month of November. They impressed at the MJHL Showcase […]
Winnipeg Blues rookie forward, Caden Zaplitny (04) has signed a Standard Player Agreement in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Everett Silvertips. Zaplitny was originally selected by the Wolverines in the 3rd round of the 2019 MJHL Draft and was later acquired by the Blues prior to the 2021-22 season. Through 24 games with […]
Week 11, November 22 – November 28, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Kaden Bryant (FWD/’01) – Dauphin Kings – 4GP | 8G | 4A | 12PTS Kobe Grant (G/’02) – Swan Valley Stampeders – 4GP | 3W | 2.25GAA | .933SV% | 1A Quinton […]
Courtesy of CJHL CALGARY, Alta. – Now into their second month atop the table, the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) are once again slotted No. 1 overall in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 Rankings, announced Monday. Having gone 26-1-1-0 to start the season, Brooks boasts the top winning percentage in the CJHL to date […]
Steinbach Pistons forward, Davis Fry has committed to play NCAA Division I Hockey for Mercyhurst University. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound winger from Regina, Saskatchewan, is currently in his first season in Steinbach. Through 22 games of his rookie campaign, Fry has notched 6 goals and 19 assists. Fry is set to join Mercyhurst University for the […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is pleased to host the 2021 MJHL Futures Camp, held December 27-28 in Niverville, MB. This event is intended to be an initial introduction to the MJHL brand and sanctioned high-performance hockey for potential U15 (2007-born) junior prospects. “The MJHL is committed to building lasting relationships […]
Week 10, November 15 – November 21, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Josiah Vanderhooft (FWD/’01) – Winnipeg Blues – 2GP | 3G | 4A | 7PTS Steven Bacovsky (G/’01) – OCN Blizzard – 2GP | 2W | 1.50GAA | .958SV% Lonan Bulger (D/’01) – […]
Courtesy of CJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday its Top 20 Rankings, and for a fourth straight week the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) hold down the No. 1 slot. After 25 games, the Alberta Junior Hockey League front-runners boast an impressive 23-1-1-0 record as well as an equally stellar winning percentage […]
No time to dilly-dally, let’s giddy up and get into the Takes quick. Take 1: Oh, baby am I ready for the MJHL Showcase. It’s going to be a blast seeing all the teams in action, having all the coaches and GM’s around each other and of course, the scouts there to see the talent […]
(+1) 1st – Dauphin Kings This week: 2-0 Overall: 14-4 Impressive Player: Forward Nick Braun – 1 goal, 1 assist The Kings have cemented themselves as a top contender in the MJHL. They continue to get scoring from all over their lineup. Putting points in the bank regularly is going to keep them atop the […]
Week 9, November 8 – November 17, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Tyson Smith (FWD/’03) – Selkirk Steelers – 2GP | 1G | 5A | 5PTS Carson Cherepak (G/’02) – Dauphin Kings – 2GP | 2W | 0.48GAA | .964SV% | 1SO Brayden Foreman […]
Courtesy of Canadian Junior Hockey League CALGARY, Alta. – Having picked up 37 of a possible 38 points in their past 19 outings, the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) maintain their hold on the No. 1 slot in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 Rankings, announced Monday. Brooks had a stellar 18-game winning streak dashed […]
Hope you’re feeling great coming off the time change. Always great to fall back an hour. Some use it to get more sleep while others use it to toss and turn or play on their phone. Either way, it’s good except knowing eventually you’re going to lose that hour. But that’s then, this is now. […]
(+2) 1st – Steinbach Pistons This week: 2-0 Overall: 14-2 Impressive Player: Forward Dawson Milliken – 4 goals, 2 assists A complete team effort on Saturday followed up by a gutsy come from behind overtime win on Sunday keeps Steinbach ahead of the chasing pack in the East. The fact they earned 4 points is […]
Courtesy of CJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Wednesday that the trio of forward Ryan McAllister (Brooks Bandits/AJHL), goaltender Dawson Green (Winnipeg Blues/MJHL) and forward Dalton Bancroft (Trenton Golden Hawks/OJHL) have been named its Gongshow Gear 3 Stars of the Month for October. 2ND STAR: DAWSON GREEN, (G) WINNIPEG BLUES (MJHL) […]
Steinbach Pistons forward, Jack Rogers (02) has committed to play NCAA Division I Hockey for St. Cloud State University. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound winger from East Northport, New York has enjoyed a strong start to his first season in the MJHL. Through 16 games this season, Rogers has notched 5 goals and 7 assists. He becomes […]
Steinbach Pistons forward, Quinton Pepper has committed to play NCAA Division I Hockey for the University of St. Thomas – Minnesota. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound winger from London, Ontario is currently in his second season in Steinbach. In 8 games prior to the shutdown in 2020-21, Quinton added 1 goal and 5 assists. Through 16 games […]
Week 8, November 1 – November 7, 2021 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week proudly presented by Recycle Everywhere: Dylan Halliday (FWD/’01) – Virden Oil Capitals – 2GP | 2G | 2A | 4PTS Brandon McCartney (D/’02) – Portage Terriers – 2GP | 1G | 2A | 3PTS Dawson Milliken (FWD/’02) […]
Happy November! Lots to get through this week on the Takes so let’s not waste any time because the more time we waste the more likely it is that I’m interrupted by Michael Bublé or Mariah Carey, both of whom have awaken from their slumber and will ringing our bells with Christmas carols soon enough. […]
