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 Kings402612254238137
Winnipeg Monarchs402016444143138
St. Boniface Canadiens401717640135152
Winnipeg Rangers401620436128150
Winnipeg Braves40923826110177

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

TrophyWinnerTeam
MVP
Top GoaltenderGary McAlpineBrandon Wheat Kings
Rookie of the Year
Scoring ChampionGerry KellBrandon Wheat Kings
Most GoalsMarc DufourBrandon Wheat Kings

References

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