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
.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: Peter Stemkowski(Monarchs)
- Leftwing: Ted Taylor (Brandon); Paul Allan (St. Boniface); Terry Moore (Monarchs)
- Rightwing: 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 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
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References
- Manitoba Junior Hockey League
- Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Winnipeg Free Press Archives
- Brandon SunArchives