St. James Canadians
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The St. James Canadians were a Canadian junior hockey team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League
Manitoba Junior Hockey League
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The MJHL is one of eleven Junior 'A' Hockey Leagues in Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League ....

 until 2003, folding officially in 2004. The Canadians played out of the St. James Civic Centre, in Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...

, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...

. As the Winnipeg Braves, they won the 1959 Memorial Cup
1959 Memorial Cup
The 1959 Memorial Cup final was the 41st junior ice hockey championship of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. The George Richardson Memorial Trophy champions Peterborough TPT Petes of the Ontario Hockey Association in Eastern Canada competed against the Abbott Cup champions Winnipeg Braves of...

 as National Junior Hockey champions.

History

The Winnipeg Braves were a Canadian Junior Hockey Team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League
Manitoba Junior Hockey League
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The MJHL is one of eleven Junior 'A' Hockey Leagues in Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League ....

, affiliated with the Winnipeg Warriors (minor pro)
Winnipeg Warriors (minor pro)
The Winnipeg Warriors were a minor league hockey team that played in the Western Hockey League from 1955 to 1961. Owned by Winnipeg's prominent Perrin family, the Warriors represented the return of professional hockey to Winnipeg after a 27 year absence. In 1955, the Warriors Club was the first...

 of the Western Hockey League (minor pro)
Western Hockey League (minor pro)
The Western Hockey League was a minor pro ice hockey league that operated from 1952 to 1974. Managed for most of its history by Hockey Hall of Fame member Al Leader, it was created out of the merger of the Pacific Coast Hockey League and the Western Canada Senior Hockey League...

. The Braves entered the MJHL in 1957 and played regular season games at Winnipeg's Olympic Rink
Olympic Rink
The Olympic Rink in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and Charles Street in Winnipeg's North End. An apartment block, the "Olympic Towers", today stands on the site....

. The Winnipeg Braves won 2 Turnbull Cup Championships as Manitoba Junior Champions, 1959 & 1965.

The 1958-59 Braves won the Abbott Cup
Abbott Cup
The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada....

 as Western Canadian Junior ‘A’ Champions, and were the last team from Winnipeg to win the Memorial Cup
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...

 as National Champions. Under the leadership of manager Bill Addison and coach Bill Allum
Bill Allum
William James Douglas Allum was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman and coach. He played two games in the National Hockey League, one each for the New York Rangers and Chicago Black Hawks...

, the Braves defeated the Peterborough Petes
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...

 coached by 25-year-old Scotty Bowman
Scotty Bowman
William Scott "Scotty" Bowman is a retired National Hockey League head coach. He holds the record for most wins in league history, with 1,244 wins in the regular season and 223 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He coached the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...

. In the championship series, the Petes won the first game 5-4, and the Braves came back to win four straight games 5-2, 5-2, 5-3 and 6-2. The final game of the series was played in Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...

 due to the Shrine Circus appearing at Winnipeg Arena
Winnipeg Arena
Winnipeg Arena was an indoor arena located at 1430 Maroons Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba, across the street from Canad Inns Stadium and just north of Polo Park.Built in 1955, it was owned by community-owned Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation...

. The team included future NHL'ers Ted Green
Ted Green
Edward Joseph "Terrible Ted" Green is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach and former player. Green played defence for the NHL Boston Bruins and the WHA New England Whalers and Winnipeg Jets, notable for his hard rock play...

 and Ernie Wakely
Ernie Wakely
Ernest Alfred Linton Wakely is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Wakely was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues...

.

Roster: Pat Angers, Don Atamanchuk, Al Baty, Gary Bergman
Gary Bergman
Gary Gunnar Bergman was a professional ice hockey defenceman playing in the NHL mostly for the Detroit Red Wings...

, Ernie Bradawaski, Rene Brunel, Ted Green
Ted Green
Edward Joseph "Terrible Ted" Green is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach and former player. Green played defence for the NHL Boston Bruins and the WHA New England Whalers and Winnipeg Jets, notable for his hard rock play...

, Howie Hughes
Howie Hughes
Howard Duncan Hughes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 168 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings.-Awards and achievements:...

, Allan Ingimundson, Ken King, Ted Knight, Jerry Kruk, Laurie Langrell, Wayne Larkin
Wayne Larkin
Wayne Larkin was a Canadian ice hockey left winger.Larkin played eight seasons in the American Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons, Springfield Indians, Providence Reds and the Buffalo Bisons...

, Al LeBlanc, Bob Leiter
Bob Leiter
Robert Edward "Bobby" Leiter is a retired professional ice hockey player, most notably for the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...

, Doug Monro, Zenon Moroz, Lew Mueller, John Rodger, Paul Sexsmith, John Sutherland, Bob Wales, Wayne Winstone, Ernie Wakely
Ernie Wakely
Ernest Alfred Linton Wakely is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Wakely was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues...

, Jack Perrin Jr. (President), Bill Addison (Manager), Bill Allum (Coach), Jim Drury (Trainer).

The Memorial Cup Championship team was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, dedicated to the history of sport in Manitoba and honouring the best in sport. The organization began in 1980 and in 1993, a museum was opened in The Forks...

 in 2003, and inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1985 when the first honoured members were named and plaques were erected in their honour. The first group of inductees was large in order to recognize the accomplishments of Manitoba players, coaches, builders and teams at the...

 in the team category.

For the 1966-67 season the team changed its name to the St. James Braves.

During the summer of 1967, community-minded sports group purchased the St. James Braves from Ben Hatskin
Ben Hatskin
Benjamin Hatskin was a Canadian businessman and the founder of the Winnipeg Jets.-Early life and education:...

, ending the Braves franchise.

The St. James Canadians won the Turnbull Cup in the league 3 times (1968, 1996 & 1997) throughout their 35 years in the MJHL.

The Canadians played until the end of the 2002-03 season and then took a one year leave from the league. In 2004, the team ceased operations.

Season-by-season record

Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Season GP W L T OTL GF GA Points Finish Playoffs
1957-58 30 13 16 1
146 135 27 3rd MJHL
1958-59 31 22 7 2
177 111 46 1st MJHL Won League, Won AbC
Abbott Cup
The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada....

, Won MC
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...

1959-60 31 16 14 1
141 126 33 3rd MJHL
1960-61 32 18 14 0
145 117 36 3rd MJHL
1961-62 40 9 23 8
110 177 26 5th MJHL
1962-63 39 14 22 3
127 156 31 4th MJHL
1963-64 30 11 16 3
92 120 25 5th MJHL
1964-65 44 26 13 5
184 140 57 1st MJHL Won League
1965-66 48 20 24 4
207 219 44 3rd MJHL
1966-67 56 21 34 1
254 361 43 5th MJHL
1967-68 39 16 21 2
155 165 34 4th MJHL Won League
1968-69 34 16 14 4
142 146 36 5th MJHL
1969-70 34 16 12 6
146 136 38 4th MJHL
1970-71 48 21 22 5
170 184 47 5th MJHL
1971-72 48 31 16 1
256 191 63 3rd MJHL
1972-73 48 27 20 1
225 187 55 2nd MJHL
1973-74 48 19 27 2
216 223 38 6th MJHL
1974-75 48 29 19 0
281 238 58 3rd MJHL
1975-76 52 29 22 1
259 227 59 3rd MJHL
1976-77 51 21 30 0
239 249 44 7th MJHL
1977-78 52 25 27 0
265 258 50 7th MJHL
1978-79 48 30 18 0
273 219 60 1st MJHL
1979-80 47 28 18 1
236 191 57 4th MJHL
1980-81 47 38 8 1
353 210 77 2nd MJHL
1981-82 48 26 20 2
305 261 54 5th MJHL
1982-83 48 12 34 2
221 301 26 7th MJHL
1983-84 48 11 37 0
201 312 22 7th MJHL
1984-85 48 29 18 1
266 224 59 2nd MJHL
1985-86 48 29 18 1
276 221 59 4th MJHL
1986-87 47 23 22 2
226 230 48 7th MJHL
1987-88 48 21 25 2
223 215 44 6th MJHL
1988-89 48 10 35 3
186 305 23 8th MJHL
1989-90 52 24 28 0
253 275 48 7th MJHL
1990-91 48 25 20 3
267 249 53 4th MJHL
1991-92 48 30 16 1 1 242 207 62 3rd MJHL
1992-93 48 25 20 2 1 241 233 53 4th MJHL
1993-94 55 32 19 3 1
68 2nd MJHL
1994-95 54 21 27 2 4 199 221 48 7th MJHL
1995-96 56 34 21 1 0 266 194 69 4th MJHL Won League
1996-97 55 31 22 0 2 226 183 64 4th MJHL Won League
1997-98 62 29 30 2 1 254 247 61 5th MJHL
1998-99 62 35 25 1 1 262 229 72 4th MJHL
1999-00 64 38 23
3 285 243 79 3rd MJHL
2000-01 64 26 31
7 224 240 59 10th MJHL
2001-02 64 33 25
6 228 200 72 6th MJHL
2002-03 63 6 56
1 166 405 13 11th MJHL

Playoffs

  • 1971 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg Monarchs
Winnipeg Monarchs
The Winnipeg Monarchs were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1967 to 1977 under three names. The team played as the Winnipeg Jets from 1967 to 1973; the Winnipeg Clubs from 1973 to 1976, and the Winnipeg Monarchs from 1976 to 1977. The Monarchs franchise...

 4-games-to-2
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 1972 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg Monarchs
Winnipeg Monarchs
The Winnipeg Monarchs were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1967 to 1977 under three names. The team played as the Winnipeg Jets from 1967 to 1973; the Winnipeg Clubs from 1973 to 1976, and the Winnipeg Monarchs from 1976 to 1977. The Monarchs franchise...

 4-games-to-2
West Kildonan North Stars defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1973 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated West Kildonan North Stars 9-points-to-7
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 1974 Lost Quarter-final
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1975 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated St. Boniface Saints 4-games-to-none
West Kildonan North Stars defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1976 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated St. Boniface Saints 4-games-to-1
West Kildonan North Stars defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-3
  • 1977 Lost Quarter-final
Kildonan North Stars
Kildonan North Stars
The Kildonan North Stars were a Canadian Junior ice hockey Team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League from Winnipeg, Manitoba.-History:During the summer of 1967, community-minded sports group purchased the Winnipeg Warriors from Ben Hatskin, renaming them the West Kildonan North Stars...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1978 Lost Quarter-final
Kenora Thistles
Kenora Thistles (1968–1982)
The Kenora Thistles were a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing in the Canadian town of Kenora, Ontario, on the Manitoba border.-History:The Kenora Muskies were granted expansion into the Memorial Cup-eligible Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 1968...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1979 Lost Quarter-final
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1980 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Fort Garry Blues 4-games-to-2
Kildonan North Stars
Kildonan North Stars
The Kildonan North Stars were a Canadian Junior ice hockey Team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League from Winnipeg, Manitoba.-History:During the summer of 1967, community-minded sports group purchased the Winnipeg Warriors from Ben Hatskin, renaming them the West Kildonan North Stars...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1981 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Fort Garry Blues 4-games-to-1
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1982 Lost Quarter-final
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1983 Lost Quarter-final
Fort Garry Blues defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 1984 Lost Quarter-final
Fort Garry Blues defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1985 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Thunder Bay Hornets
Thunder Bay Hornets
The Thunder Bay Hornets were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. At their height, they won two consecutive Bronze Medals at the Western Canadian Junior B Championships - the Keystone Cup and later were in competition for the National Junior A Championship, the...

 4-games-to-2
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1986 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated St. Boniface Saints 4-games-to-3
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 1987 Lost Quarter-final
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 1988 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated St. Boniface Saints 4-games-to-1
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1989 Lost Quarter-final
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1990 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 4-games-to-none
Kildonan North Stars
Kildonan North Stars
The Kildonan North Stars were a Canadian Junior ice hockey Team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League from Winnipeg, Manitoba.-History:During the summer of 1967, community-minded sports group purchased the Winnipeg Warriors from Ben Hatskin, renaming them the West Kildonan North Stars...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-3
  • 1991 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated St. Boniface Saints 4-games-to-3
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1992 Lost Final, Hosted and Eliminated in 1992 Centennial Cup round robin
St. James Canadians defeated Neepawa Natives
Neepawa Natives
The Neepawa Natives are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League , a part of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League and Hockey Canada.-History:...

 4-games-to-1
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 4-games-to-none
Winkler Flyers
Winkler Flyers
The Winkler Flyers are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the Winkler Arena in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. The Flyers entered the MJHL as an expansion team for the 1980-81 season. Famous NHL players to have played on this team include Eddie "The Eagle" Belfour...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
Fifth and eliminated in 1992 Centennial Cup round robin (1-3)
  • 1993 Lost Quarter-final
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1994 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Southeast Blades
Southeast Blades
The Steinbach Pistons are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Steinbach, Manitoba. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, which is a member of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League.-History:...

 4-games-to-1
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1995 Lost Quarter-final
Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 1996 Won League, Lost Anavet Cup
    Anavet Cup
    The Anavet Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Turnbull Cup champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and the Credential Cup champions of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League...

St. James Canadians defeated Selkirk Steelers
Selkirk Steelers
For the American football team, see Pittsburgh Steelers. For other uses, see Steelers .The Selkirk Steelers are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada...

 4-games-to-3
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 4-games-to-none
St. James Canadians defeated Neepawa Natives
Neepawa Natives
The Neepawa Natives are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League , a part of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League and Hockey Canada.-History:...

 4-games-to-3 MJHL CHAMPIONS
Melfort Mustangs
Melfort Mustangs
The Melfort Mustangs are a Junior "A" team based out of Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. They play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games at the Northern Lights Palace which has a seating capacity of 1,850. The team colors are blue, green, and white.The Mustangs...

 (SJHL) defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 1997 Won League, Lost Anavet Cup
    Anavet Cup
    The Anavet Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Turnbull Cup champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and the Credential Cup champions of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League...

St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 4-games-to-1
St. James Canadians defeated Selkirk Steelers
Selkirk Steelers
For the American football team, see Pittsburgh Steelers. For other uses, see Steelers .The Selkirk Steelers are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada...

 4-games-to-none
St. James Canadians defeated OCN Blizzard
OCN Blizzard
The Opaskwayak Cree Nation Blizzard are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from The Pas, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, a part of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League and Hockey Canada. The team is owned by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.-History:The...

 4-games-to-1 MJHL CHAMPIONS
Weyburn Red Wings
Weyburn Red Wings
The Weyburn Red Wings are a junior ice hockey team, based in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and currently playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games at the Weyburn Colosseum which has a seating capacity of 1,950. The team colours are red and white. The team logo is the...

 (SJHL) defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1998 Lost Final
St. James Canadians defeated Selkirk Steelers
Selkirk Steelers
For the American football team, see Pittsburgh Steelers. For other uses, see Steelers .The Selkirk Steelers are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada...

 4-games-to-2
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

Winkler Flyers
Winkler Flyers
The Winkler Flyers are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the Winkler Arena in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. The Flyers entered the MJHL as an expansion team for the 1980-81 season. Famous NHL players to have played on this team include Eddie "The Eagle" Belfour...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-1
  • 1999 Lost Quarter-final
St. Boniface Saints defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-2
  • 2000 Lost Quarter-final
Winkler Flyers
Winkler Flyers
The Winkler Flyers are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the Winkler Arena in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. The Flyers entered the MJHL as an expansion team for the 1980-81 season. Famous NHL players to have played on this team include Eddie "The Eagle" Belfour...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-3
  • 2001 DNQ
  • 2002 Lost Semi-final
St. James Canadians defeated Winnipeg South Blues
Winnipeg South Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They were formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues, Winnipeg South Blues, and the Winnipeg Monarchs...

 4-games-to-3
Winkler Flyers
Winkler Flyers
The Winkler Flyers are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team playing out of the Winkler Arena in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. The Flyers entered the MJHL as an expansion team for the 1980-81 season. Famous NHL players to have played on this team include Eddie "The Eagle" Belfour...

 defeated St. James Canadians 4-games-to-none
  • 2003 DNQ

Notable alumni

  • Gary Bergman
    Gary Bergman
    Gary Gunnar Bergman was a professional ice hockey defenceman playing in the NHL mostly for the Detroit Red Wings...

  • Theo Fleury
  • Ted Green
    Ted Green
    Edward Joseph "Terrible Ted" Green is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach and former player. Green played defence for the NHL Boston Bruins and the WHA New England Whalers and Winnipeg Jets, notable for his hard rock play...


  • Bill Heindl Jr.
    Bill Heindl Jr.
    William Wayne Heindl, Jr. was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 18 games in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers in the 70s....

  • Howie Hughes
    Howie Hughes
    Howard Duncan Hughes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 168 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings.-Awards and achievements:...


  • Ted Irvine
    Ted Irvine
    Edward Amos Irvine is a former NHL hockey player.- Career :Irvine was a left winger. He amassed a total of 331 points in 774 games played over a 15 year professional career. In his NHL career, Irvine played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St...

  • Bob Leiter
    Bob Leiter
    Robert Edward "Bobby" Leiter is a retired professional ice hockey player, most notably for the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...


  • Wayne Stephenson
    Wayne Stephenson
    Wayne Frederick Stephenson was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was born in Fort William, Ontario.-Playing career:...

  • Ernie Wakely
    Ernie Wakely
    Ernest Alfred Linton Wakely is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Wakely was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues...



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