The 2012–13 season was 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 member leagues of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
The MJHL consists of thirt ...
's (MJHL) 96th season of operation.
Season highlights
*The
Winnipeg Saints are sold to a group from
Virden in April 2012 and relocate to the southwestern Manitoba community. The team is renamed the
Virden Oil Capitals and moves to the Sherwood Division. The
Winnipeg Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team based in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Oak Bluff, a suburban area of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The team was founded in 1930 as the Winnipeg Monarchs (MJHL), Winnipeg Monarchs and also formerly ...
are now the sole team based in
Winnipeg
Winnipeg () is the capital and largest city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Manitoba. It is centred on the confluence of the Red River of the North, Red and Assiniboine River, Assiniboine rivers. , Winnipeg h ...
.
*The
Steinbach Pistons are purchased by a group of local investors and become a community-owned organization.
*The league shortens its regular season schedule from 341 games to 330. Each team plays two fewer games as a result.
*The league holds its annual showcase event October 4–6 at the
MTS Iceplex.
*The
Steinbach Pistons join the MJHL playoffs for the first time in ten years, defeat the two-time defending champion
Portage Terriers, and then upset the league's top two teams from the regular season, the
Winnipeg Blues
The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team based in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Oak Bluff, a suburban area of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The team was founded in 1930 as the Winnipeg Monarchs (MJHL), Winnipeg Monarchs and also formerly ...
and
Dauphin Kings, to win their organization's first ever Turnbull Cup.
*The Pistons qualify for the newly created
Western Canada Cup, but do not advance past the
round robin.
Standings
Playoffs
Post MJHL playoffs
Western Canada Cup
*First year of the new format involving the four western leagues of the CJHL.
*
Steinbach Pistons finish fifth in the round robin and are eliminated from playoffs.
League awards
*
Steve "Boomer" Hawrysh Award (MVP): Guillaume Naud, Dauphin
*
MJHL Top Goaltender Award: Adam Iwan, Portage
*
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): Tanner Butler, Dauphin
*
Vince Leah Trophy (Rookie of the Year): Tristan Keck, Winkler
*
Lorne Lyndon Memorial Trophy (Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship): Connor Cleverly, Winnipeg
*
Muzz McPherson Award (Coach of the Year): Don MacGillivray, Winnipeg
*
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: Corey Koop, Steinbach
CJHL awards
* CJHL Player of the Year (MJHL): Guillaume Naud, Dauphin
* CJHL Rookie of the Year: Tristan Keck, Winkler
References
External links
MJHL Website
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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 ...