1961–62 MJHL 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 and Marc Dufour lead the attack with two goals each, Jim Johnson and added singles. Replying for the SJHL were and George Swarbrick.
MJHL Lineup:
- Goal: (St. Boniface); Rick Best (Braves)
- Defence: (St. Boniface); (St. Boniface); Bob Woytowich (Rangers);
(Rangers); (Braves) - Centre: (Brandon); (Rangers); Peter Stemkowski (Monarchs)
- Leftwing: Ted Taylor (Brandon); (St. Boniface); (Monarchs)
- Rightwing: Marc Dufour (Brandon); Jim Johnson (Rangers); (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 | Brandon Wheat Kings | |
Rookie of the Year | ||
Scoring Champion | Brandon Wheat Kings | |
Most Goals | Marc Dufour | Brandon Wheat Kings |
All-Star Teams[]
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References[]
- Manitoba Junior Hockey League
- Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Winnipeg Free Press Archives
- Brandon Sun Archives
Categories:
- 1961–62 in Canadian ice hockey by league
- Manitoba Junior Hockey League seasons