1961–62 MJHL season
Manitoba ice hockey season
On March 21, 1962, in Brandon, the Wheat Kings captured the Turnbull Memorial Trophy as MJHL champions.
Regular season
League Standings | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Wheat Kings | 40 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 54 | 238 | 137 |
Winnipeg Monarchs | 40 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 44 | 143 | 138 |
St. Boniface Canadiens | 40 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 40 | 135 | 152 |
Winnipeg Rangers | 40 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 36 | 128 | 150 |
Winnipeg Braves | 40 | 9 | 23 | 8 | 26 | 110 | 177 |
All-Star game
The inaugural Manitoba - Saskatchewan all-star game was held in Winnipeg on January 21 before 7,044 fans. The MJHL scored a 6-2 triumph to win the Charlie Gardiner Memorial Trophy. Brandon stars Gerry Kell and Marc Dufour lead the attack with two goals each, Jim Johnson and Paul Allan added singles. Replying for the SJHL were Ron Willy and George Swarbrick.
MJHL Lineup:
- Goal: Henry Goy (St. Boniface); Rick Best (Braves)
- Defence: John Trojack (St. Boniface); Bob Peers (St. Boniface); Bob Woytowich (Rangers);
Dennis Toyne (Rangers); Wayne Schultz (Braves) - Centre: Gerry Kell (Brandon); Bob Stoyko (Rangers); Peter Stemkowski (Monarchs)
- Leftwing: Ted Taylor (Brandon); Paul Allan (St. Boniface); Terry Moore (Monarchs)
- Rightwing: Marc Dufour (Brandon); Jim Johnson (Rangers); Rick Brown (Brandon)
- Coach: Gord Pennell (Rangers); Manager: Jake Milford (Brandon)
Trojack did not play; replaced by Bob Ash (Brandon)
Playoffs
Semi-Finals
- Brandon defeated St. Boniface 3-games-to-1
- Monarchs defeated Rangers 3-games-to-none
Turnbull Cup Championship
- Brandon defeated Monarchs 4-games-to-1
Western Memorial Cup Semi-Final
- Brandon defeated Port Arthur North Stars (TBJHL) 4-games-to-none
Western Memorial Cup Final (Abbott Cup)
- Brandon lost to Edmonton Oil Kings (CAHL) 4-games-to-3
Awards
Trophy | Winner | Team |
---|---|---|
MVP | ||
Top Goaltender | Gary McAlpine | Brandon Wheat Kings |
Rookie of the Year | ||
Scoring Champion | Gerry Kell | Brandon Wheat Kings |
Most Goals | Marc Dufour | Brandon Wheat Kings |
All-Star Teams
References
- Manitoba Junior Hockey League
- Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Winnipeg Free Press Archives
- Brandon Sun Archives
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