The 2011–12 season was the

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's (MJHL) 95th season of operation.

Season highlights

*The Winnipeg Saints relocate to the St. James Civic Centre in

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. This is the final season for the Saints, who permanently relocate to Virden after season's end. *The Portage Terriers switch to the Addison division. *The Terriers defeat the Saints in the final to win their second consecutive Turnbull Cup. The Saints are the first (and only) team in MJHL history to win a playoff round as a crossover team. *The

Neepawa Natives The Neepawa Titans (formerly the Neepawa Natives) are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Neepawa, Manitoba. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, and play home games a ...

are involved in a hazing scandal after a 15-year-old player comes forward with allegations of sexual-based rookie hazing in the team's locker room. A $5,000 fine and 18 player suspensions are handed down by the league following an investigation. Neepawa's head coach/general manager and assistant coach are later handed indefinite suspensions. The club gains further negative publicity when they refuse to release or trade the player who brought the issue to light.

Standings

Playoffs

Post MJHL playoffs

Anavet Cup * Portage Terriers defeated by Humboldt Broncos 4-games-to-3. Terriers advance to Royal Bank Cup as Humboldt is the host team. Royal Bank Cup *Terriers finish fifth and eliminated from playoffs.

League awards

Steve "Boomer" Hawrysh Award The Steve "Boomer" Hawrysh Award is an ice hockey trophy that is presented annually to the Most Valuable Player of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) during the regular season. Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh reached a milestone in 1992 with 60 co ...

(MVP): Jayson Argue, Swan Valley *

MJHL Top Goaltender Award The Ed Belfour Top Goaltender Trophy is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's goaltender judged to be the best at his position during the regular season. The trophy was formerly called the MJHL Top Goaltender Award and was rena ...

: Jayson Argue, Swan Valley *

Brian Kozak Award The Brian Kozak Award is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is a Junior ice hockey, Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba and one of nine membe ...

(Top Defenceman): Brendan Kotyk, Dauphin *

Vince Leah Trophy The Kim Davis Trophy is an annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League during the regular season. The trophy is named after former MJHL commissioner Kim Da ...

(Rookie of the Year): Tanner Jago, Winkler *

Lorne Lyndon Memorial Trophy The Frank McKinnon Memorial Trophy is an annual award given by the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability ...

(Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship): Derek Gingera, Wpg Blues *

Muzz McPherson Award The Muzz MacPherson Award is a trophy that is presented to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League coach judged to have contributed the most to his team’s success. The trophy is named after former coach Murray MacPherson, who led the Portage Terrier ...

(Coach of the Year): Don MacGillivray, Wpg Blues *

Mike Ridley Trophy The Mike Ridley Trophy is awarded to the player who leads the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in points scoring during the regular season. The trophy is named after former National Hockey League star Mike Ridley, who holds the List of top goal score ...

(Scoring Champion): Jesse Sinatynski, Dauphin *

MJHL Playoff MVP The MJHL Playoff Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the player judged most valuable player to his team in each season's Manitoba Junior Hockey League ice hockey playoff competition. MJHL Playoff MVP External linksManitoba Junior Hocke ...

: Kajon McKay, Portage * CJAHL Player of the Year (MJHL): Jayson Argue, Swan Valley

References

External links

MJHL Website

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MJHL The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is a Junior ice hockey, Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Manitoba and one of nine member leagues of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). The MJHL consists of thirt ...