Three members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League have earned the right to represent their country at the World Junior A Challenge Nov. 8 to 14 in Penticton, B.C.
Forwards Ryan Marshall (Swan Valley Stampeders) and Mitchell Van Teeling (Dauphin Kings) will be joining goaltender Matt Krahn (OCN Blizzard) on the Team West squad.
Trying out for the team, but not making the final cut, were Connor Clevereley (Winnipeg Blues) and Jordan Neduzak (Winkler Flyers).
Krahn, who wasn’t even invited to the tryout camp, becomes the first netminder from the MJHL to make this team. MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis weighed in on why he thought the Blizzard netminder was chosen.
“Matt was picked to the Team West squad based on his outstanding performance during the regular season,” Davis said of Krahn’s selection. “This selection reinforces the importance of players doing their best each and every game. Evaluators at various levels of hockey are always watching.”
The Blizzard will actually be missing two key people from their team – also joining Team West from the MJHL will be assistant coach Jomar Cruz of OCN Blizzard, a former netminder himself.
Team West is made up of players from the British Columbia Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League and Superior International Junior Hockey League.
This year Team West will play in Group B, taking on Russia and Switzerland in the round-robin. Team East, will play Sweden and the United States in the other pool.
• Rookie Bryn Chyzyk of the Dauphin Kings was selected as the MJHL Player of the Week.
The Dauphin King forward had three goals and three assists in four games for his Kings, who posted a 2-2 record.
With his outburst, the 18-year-old moved into a tie for the rookie scoring lead with eight goals and 21 points in 18 games.
Also considered for this award was Evan Gravenor of the Winnipeg Blues and Cole Pruden of Winnipeg Saints. Both players are 20 years old.
Gravenor recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in two games for the Blues.
Pruden scored three goals and added two assists in two games for the Saints.
• In the most recent CJHL rankings, two MJHL teams cracked the top 20.
The Swan Valley Stampeders were ranked 15th, while the Selkirk Steelers were ranked 16th.
The Portage Terriers also received an honourable mention.
Given how close things are in the MJHL these days, don’t be surprised if new teams pop in and out of the rankings all season long.
• Some suspensions to announce, starting with the bench boss of the Dauphin Kings.
Head coach Marlin Murray was suspended for two games after receiving a gross misconduct penalty Oct. 23 in a game against the Winnipeg Saints.
Also, Winkler Flyer Daniel Fainman was been suspended two games after receiving a major penalty for a blow to the head Oct. 19 versus the Dauphin Kings.
In the trade department, the Kings made a pair of deals. They started by trading 20-year-old defenceman Jacob Harcoff to the Miramichi Timberwolves of the MJAHL for future considerations.
They also acquired 19-year-old forward Brendan Kotyk from the top team in Canada, the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL, for future considerations.
In other deals, the Selkirk Steelers traded 20-year-old defenceman Brendan Boyle to the Manitoulin Islanders of the NOJHL for future considerations.
Also, the Steinbach Pistons have traded 19-year-old forward Hartwell Marable, as well as future considerations, to the Quesnel Millionaires of the BCHL for 20-year-old forward Sterling Bear. The Martensville, Sask., native has amassed a large number of penalty minutes in his junior career across Canada and will provide the Pistons with some real grit.
• As Western Hockey League teams pare down their rosters, there is a trickle-down effect which could benefit some MJHL teams.
The Swan Valley Stampeders just added another young player to their roster as the Regina Pats assigned 16-year-old defenceman Landon Peel to the junior A ranks.
The Pats are high on young Peel, who’s older brother Jeff also plays for the Stampeders. But they feel he needs to play more, and so they felt a year of junior A hockey would benefit him more.
The Stampeders have a long history of 16-year-old players who went on to be productive WHL players and even NHL draft picks. This long list includes Barry Brust, Walker Wintoneak, Brodie Dupont, Ricky Kozak and Justin Falk, who recently scored his first NHL point as a member of the Minnesota Wild.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Adjusting to new rules
MJHL teams continue to adjust to the new rules about fighting and safety. So too do the officials – some of which are not even aware some penalties can lead to major suspensions and fines.
I’ve already heard rumblings from a few people in the MJHL saying they are not exactly pleased with pilot project thrust upon them by Hockey Canada.
Anyway, some more suspensions to report this week.
Swan Valley Stampeder Brad McDonald was suspended for two games after being assessed a major penalty for a blow to the head on Sept. 29 against Dauphin Kings.
In that same game, the Kings also lost a player to a suspension.
Dauphin’s Calvin Cairns was suspended two games after receiving a major penalty for checking from behind.
In another game, a key Portage veteran was handed a five-game holiday. Shaquille Merasty from the Terriers was suspended for five games after receiving a major penalty for a blow to the head. This blow resulted in an injury to a member of the Dauphin Kings during their Sept. 26 game.
• Netminder Dylan Wells of Swan Valley Stampeders has been named the MJHL’s Player of the Week.
Wells, 19, was nearly flawless, turning aside 77 of 79 shots, posting a 2-0 record and a 1.00 GAA against the Dauphin King.
Also considered for this award were Zach Mausolf of Neepawa Natives and T.J. Constant of OCN Blizzard.
Mausolf, 20, recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) for the Native. Constant, 17, had five points (two goals, three assists) in two games for the Blizzard.
• The Swan Valley Stampeders will host this year’s all-star game on Jan. 19.
The game will be much different from past all-star events. There won’t be a top prospect’s game or skills competition, and it won’t take place on a weekend (prime playing time for MJHL teams). The game will take place on a Wednesday night.
This will be the second time the Stampeders have hosted this event. They hosted it in their second-ever season as well.
“It’s been 10 years since we hosted this event and we wanted to give something back to our great fans,” said Derek Boychuk, past team president and Swan Valley’s All Star Committee Chair. “The organization is extremely happy to be showcasing our league as well as our beautiful Swan Valley.”
The two teams – the Sher-Wood and Addison Division squads – will be selected by voting conducted by the league’s 11 head coaches.
• From the trade front, the always busy Neepawa Natives have traded 19-year-old forward Ward Szucki and 19-year-old defenceman Tyson Kennedy to the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL for 19-year-old forward Anthony Noibili and 18-year-old forward Ryan Magalas, as well as future considerations.
Both Kennedy and Szucki were previously acquired this season from the Winnipeg Blues and Estevan Bruins, respectively.
Not done, there, the Neepawa Natives traded 20-year-old defenceman Mike Dopko to the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL for future considerations.
That’s six 19 or 20 year old players the Natives have now traded since the start of the season.
The Swan Valley Stampeders did not pull the trigger on a deal, but they plan to soon. Defenceman Brent Wilson has gone back to Norway House and asked for a trade. The Stampeders report they are shopping him around and that there is some interest.
The Stampeders could use some warm bodies. Ryan Wigner, Dylan Trowell and Tony Partridge were all out with injuries last week, and with Wilson leaving, they had to juggle their lineup in their two games against the Dauphin Kings.
• The MJHL Showcase took place Thanksgiving weekend. Each team plays 30 home and away games, and two neutral site games( well, except for the Winnipeg teams) in Winnipeg for the Showcase. It’s a big weekend for players as the event is heavily scouted.
“There’s going to be a lot of clipboards in the stands, so hopefully I and my team do well this weekend,” said Wells, the reigning player of the week.
For many players it will also be their first look at the MTS IcePlex facility in Headingly. The new arena is already drawing rave revues, and it’s a definite improvement for a home rink for the Blues, who used to play out of the aging Century Arena in Winnipeg.
I’ve already heard rumblings from a few people in the MJHL saying they are not exactly pleased with pilot project thrust upon them by Hockey Canada.
Anyway, some more suspensions to report this week.
Swan Valley Stampeder Brad McDonald was suspended for two games after being assessed a major penalty for a blow to the head on Sept. 29 against Dauphin Kings.
In that same game, the Kings also lost a player to a suspension.
Dauphin’s Calvin Cairns was suspended two games after receiving a major penalty for checking from behind.
In another game, a key Portage veteran was handed a five-game holiday. Shaquille Merasty from the Terriers was suspended for five games after receiving a major penalty for a blow to the head. This blow resulted in an injury to a member of the Dauphin Kings during their Sept. 26 game.
• Netminder Dylan Wells of Swan Valley Stampeders has been named the MJHL’s Player of the Week.
Wells, 19, was nearly flawless, turning aside 77 of 79 shots, posting a 2-0 record and a 1.00 GAA against the Dauphin King.
Also considered for this award were Zach Mausolf of Neepawa Natives and T.J. Constant of OCN Blizzard.
Mausolf, 20, recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) for the Native. Constant, 17, had five points (two goals, three assists) in two games for the Blizzard.
• The Swan Valley Stampeders will host this year’s all-star game on Jan. 19.
The game will be much different from past all-star events. There won’t be a top prospect’s game or skills competition, and it won’t take place on a weekend (prime playing time for MJHL teams). The game will take place on a Wednesday night.
This will be the second time the Stampeders have hosted this event. They hosted it in their second-ever season as well.
“It’s been 10 years since we hosted this event and we wanted to give something back to our great fans,” said Derek Boychuk, past team president and Swan Valley’s All Star Committee Chair. “The organization is extremely happy to be showcasing our league as well as our beautiful Swan Valley.”
The two teams – the Sher-Wood and Addison Division squads – will be selected by voting conducted by the league’s 11 head coaches.
• From the trade front, the always busy Neepawa Natives have traded 19-year-old forward Ward Szucki and 19-year-old defenceman Tyson Kennedy to the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL for 19-year-old forward Anthony Noibili and 18-year-old forward Ryan Magalas, as well as future considerations.
Both Kennedy and Szucki were previously acquired this season from the Winnipeg Blues and Estevan Bruins, respectively.
Not done, there, the Neepawa Natives traded 20-year-old defenceman Mike Dopko to the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL for future considerations.
That’s six 19 or 20 year old players the Natives have now traded since the start of the season.
The Swan Valley Stampeders did not pull the trigger on a deal, but they plan to soon. Defenceman Brent Wilson has gone back to Norway House and asked for a trade. The Stampeders report they are shopping him around and that there is some interest.
The Stampeders could use some warm bodies. Ryan Wigner, Dylan Trowell and Tony Partridge were all out with injuries last week, and with Wilson leaving, they had to juggle their lineup in their two games against the Dauphin Kings.
• The MJHL Showcase took place Thanksgiving weekend. Each team plays 30 home and away games, and two neutral site games( well, except for the Winnipeg teams) in Winnipeg for the Showcase. It’s a big weekend for players as the event is heavily scouted.
“There’s going to be a lot of clipboards in the stands, so hopefully I and my team do well this weekend,” said Wells, the reigning player of the week.
For many players it will also be their first look at the MTS IcePlex facility in Headingly. The new arena is already drawing rave revues, and it’s a definite improvement for a home rink for the Blues, who used to play out of the aging Century Arena in Winnipeg.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Comments
Just noticed I actually have a few posts. Great to see.
I'm just doing the blog this year. The Stamps are doing the main site themselves.
As for Neepawa's "lean year" last year, they may have came on in wins late but they didn't win enough to avoid the Kings in the opening round. I wouldn't get too excited about my predictions, though. They are notoriously unreliable, but yet seem to really rile people up!
I'm just doing the blog this year. The Stamps are doing the main site themselves.
As for Neepawa's "lean year" last year, they may have came on in wins late but they didn't win enough to avoid the Kings in the opening round. I wouldn't get too excited about my predictions, though. They are notoriously unreliable, but yet seem to really rile people up!
Suspensions hurting teams
MJHL teams continue to adjust to the new rules about fighting and safety. So too do the officials – some of which are not even aware some penalties can lead to major suspensions and fines.
I’ve already heard rumblings from a few people in the MJHL saying they are not exactly pleased with pilot project thrust upon them by Hockey Canada.
Anyway, some more suspensions to report this week.
Swan Valley Stampeder Brad McDonald was suspended for two games after being assessed a major penalty for a blow to the head on Sept. 29 against Dauphin Kings.
In that same game, the Kings also lost a player to a suspension.
Dauphin’s Calvin Cairns was suspended two games after receiving a major penalty for checking from behind.
In another game, a key Portage veteran was handed a five-game holiday. Shaquille Merasty from the Terriers was suspended for five games after receiving a major penalty for a blow to the head. This blow resulted in an injury to a member of the Dauphin Kings during their Sept. 26 game.
• Netminder Dylan Wells of Swan Valley Stampeders has been named the MJHL’s Player of the Week.
Wells, 19, was nearly flawless, turning aside 77 of 79 shots, posting a 2-0 record and a 1.00 GAA against the Dauphin King.
Also considered for this award were Zach Mausolf of Neepawa Natives and T.J. Constant of OCN Blizzard.
Mausolf, 20, recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) for the Native. Constant, 17, had five points (two goals, three assists) in two games for the Blizzard.
• The Swan Valley Stampeders will host this year’s all-star game on Jan. 19.
The game will be much different from past all-star events. There won’t be a top prospect’s game or skills competition, and it won’t take place on a weekend (prime playing time for MJHL teams). The game will take place on a Wednesday night.
This will be the second time the Stampeders have hosted this event. They hosted it in their second-ever season as well.
“It’s been 10 years since we hosted this event and we wanted to give something back to our great fans,” said Derek Boychuk, past team president and Swan Valley’s All Star Committee Chair. “The organization is extremely happy to be showcasing our league as well as our beautiful Swan Valley.”
The two teams – the Sher-Wood and Addison Division squads – will be selected by voting conducted by the league’s 11 head coaches.
• From the trade front, the always busy Neepawa Natives have traded 19-year-old forward Ward Szucki and 19-year-old defenceman Tyson Kennedy to the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL for 19-year-old forward Anthony Noibili and 18-year-old forward Ryan Magalas, as well as future considerations.
Both Kennedy and Szucki were previously acquired this season from the Winnipeg Blues and Estevan Bruins, respectively.
Not done, there, the Neepawa Natives traded 20-year-old defenceman Mike Dopko to the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL for future considerations.
That’s six 19 or 20 year old players the Natives have now traded since the start of the season.
The Swan Valley Stampeders did not pull the trigger on a deal, but they plan to soon. Defenceman Brent Wilson has gone back to Norway House and asked for a trade. The Stampeders report they are shopping him around and that there is some interest.
The Stampeders could use some warm bodies. Ryan Wigner, Dylan Trowell and Tony Partridge were all out with injuries last week, and with Wilson leaving, they had to juggle their lineup in their two games against the Dauphin Kings.
• The MJHL Showcase took place Thanksgiving weekend. Each team plays 30 home and away games, and two neutral site games( well, except for the Winnipeg teams) in Winnipeg for the Showcase. It’s a big weekend for players as the event is heavily scouted.
“There’s going to be a lot of clipboards in the stands, so hopefully I and my team do well this weekend,” said Wells, the reigning player of the week.
For many players it will also be their first look at the MTS IcePlex facility in Headingly. The new arena is already drawing rave revues, and it’s a definite improvement for a home rink for the Blues, who used to play out of the aging Century Arena in Winnipeg.
I’ve already heard rumblings from a few people in the MJHL saying they are not exactly pleased with pilot project thrust upon them by Hockey Canada.
Anyway, some more suspensions to report this week.
Swan Valley Stampeder Brad McDonald was suspended for two games after being assessed a major penalty for a blow to the head on Sept. 29 against Dauphin Kings.
In that same game, the Kings also lost a player to a suspension.
Dauphin’s Calvin Cairns was suspended two games after receiving a major penalty for checking from behind.
In another game, a key Portage veteran was handed a five-game holiday. Shaquille Merasty from the Terriers was suspended for five games after receiving a major penalty for a blow to the head. This blow resulted in an injury to a member of the Dauphin Kings during their Sept. 26 game.
• Netminder Dylan Wells of Swan Valley Stampeders has been named the MJHL’s Player of the Week.
Wells, 19, was nearly flawless, turning aside 77 of 79 shots, posting a 2-0 record and a 1.00 GAA against the Dauphin King.
Also considered for this award were Zach Mausolf of Neepawa Natives and T.J. Constant of OCN Blizzard.
Mausolf, 20, recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) for the Native. Constant, 17, had five points (two goals, three assists) in two games for the Blizzard.
• The Swan Valley Stampeders will host this year’s all-star game on Jan. 19.
The game will be much different from past all-star events. There won’t be a top prospect’s game or skills competition, and it won’t take place on a weekend (prime playing time for MJHL teams). The game will take place on a Wednesday night.
This will be the second time the Stampeders have hosted this event. They hosted it in their second-ever season as well.
“It’s been 10 years since we hosted this event and we wanted to give something back to our great fans,” said Derek Boychuk, past team president and Swan Valley’s All Star Committee Chair. “The organization is extremely happy to be showcasing our league as well as our beautiful Swan Valley.”
The two teams – the Sher-Wood and Addison Division squads – will be selected by voting conducted by the league’s 11 head coaches.
• From the trade front, the always busy Neepawa Natives have traded 19-year-old forward Ward Szucki and 19-year-old defenceman Tyson Kennedy to the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL for 19-year-old forward Anthony Noibili and 18-year-old forward Ryan Magalas, as well as future considerations.
Both Kennedy and Szucki were previously acquired this season from the Winnipeg Blues and Estevan Bruins, respectively.
Not done, there, the Neepawa Natives traded 20-year-old defenceman Mike Dopko to the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL for future considerations.
That’s six 19 or 20 year old players the Natives have now traded since the start of the season.
The Swan Valley Stampeders did not pull the trigger on a deal, but they plan to soon. Defenceman Brent Wilson has gone back to Norway House and asked for a trade. The Stampeders report they are shopping him around and that there is some interest.
The Stampeders could use some warm bodies. Ryan Wigner, Dylan Trowell and Tony Partridge were all out with injuries last week, and with Wilson leaving, they had to juggle their lineup in their two games against the Dauphin Kings.
• The MJHL Showcase took place Thanksgiving weekend. Each team plays 30 home and away games, and two neutral site games( well, except for the Winnipeg teams) in Winnipeg for the Showcase. It’s a big weekend for players as the event is heavily scouted.
“There’s going to be a lot of clipboards in the stands, so hopefully I and my team do well this weekend,” said Wells, the reigning player of the week.
For many players it will also be their first look at the MTS IcePlex facility in Headingly. The new arena is already drawing rave revues, and it’s a definite improvement for a home rink for the Blues, who used to play out of the aging Century Arena in Winnipeg.
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