OCN Blizzard

	OCN Blizzard The Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) Blizzard are a 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 Hockey League and Hockey Canada. The team is owned by two local businessmen and brothers Salman Safdar Dhillon and Usman Tahir Dhillon. Blizzard games are broadcast on local radio station CJAR 102.9 FM and can also be heard online at www.thepasonline.com. History The Blizzard were founded in 1996 by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. The team was a year in the making with the Cree Nation's goal to enter the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). Their hockey development and recreation department spent many months prior getting the community members on board through community meetings and house to house visits. Boh Kubrakovich, Jim Smith and Nathan McGillivary spent time working with the SJHL prior to entering their current league, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). The Blizzard nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	The Pas The Pas ( ; french: Le Pas) is a town in Manitoba, Canada, located at the confluence of the Pasquia River and the Saskatchewan River and surrounded by the unorganized Northern Region of the province. It is approximately northwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and from the border of Saskatchewan. It is sometimes still called ''Paskoyac'' by locals after the first trading post, called Fort Paskoya and constructed during French colonial rule. The Pasquia River begins in the Pasquia Hills in east central Saskatchewan. The French in 1795 knew the river as Basquiau. Known as "The Gateway to the North", The Pas is a multi-industry northern Manitoba town serving the surrounding region. The main components of the region's economy are agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing, tourism, transportation, and services (especially health and education). The main employer is a paper mill operated by Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. The Pas contains one of the two main campuses of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Weyburn Red Wings The Weyburn Red Wings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Weyburn, Saskatchewan playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). They play their home games at the Crescent Point Place, which has a seating capacity of 1,750. The team colours are red and white. Radio station CHWY-FM K106 broadcasts all Red Wings road games, and select home games. All home games are webcast on HockeyTV. History The team began play in 1961, in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, and was named after the NHL's Detroit Red Wings. The team was one of the founding members of the Western Hockey League in 1966, but left in 1968 to return to the SJHL. Increasing travel costs of playing in the Western Hockey League was the main reason for moving back to the SJHL. The team is the most successful in the league in terms of league championships won. They have won 8 SJHL championships in their history. They won it in 1970, 1971, 1984, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001. The Red W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2014–15 MJHL Season The 2014–15 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 98th season of operation. The Portage Terriers dominated the MJHL from start to finish this season, posting the best winning percentage in league history and going undefeated in the playoffs, to win their ninth Turnbull Cup. After finishing second at the 2015 Western Canada Cup, the Terriers hosted the 2015 Royal Bank Cup in Portage la Prairie and became the first Manitoba team since 1974 to win the national Junior "A" championship. Season highlights The league eliminates the Addison and Sherwood Divisions and adopts a balanced 60-game schedule for each team. Rule change: in accordance with Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) guidelines, players penalized for fighting are assessed a game misconduct penalty. This rule change is part of a multi-year initiative to reduce fighting in junior hockey. * Portage Terriers national championship season Set MJHL record for highest single-season winning percentage. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2013–14 MJHL Season The 2013–14 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 97th season of operation. The Selkirk Steelers posted the best record in the regular season with 49 win and 102 points. The Steelers, however, could not advance past the first round, as they were defeated by the Winnipeg Blues, the eventual Turnbull Cup champions. This was the Blues' 17th MJHL championship in franchise history. The Winnipeg Blues and Dauphin Kings both participated in the 2014 Western Canada Cup in Dauphin. The Kings advanced as far as the 2014 Royal Bank Cup semi-finals before being eliminated. Season highlights The league changes its playoff structure, adding a best-of-three "survivor series" where the fourth and fifth place teams compete for the final playoff berth in each division. This is the last year of divisional play in the MJHL. The league moves to a one-division format next year. Standings Playoffs Most MJHL playoffs Western Canada Cup * Dauphin hosts the 2014 Wester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2012–13 MJHL Season The 2012–13 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League'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 are now the sole team based in Winnipeg. 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 less 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 and Dauphin Kings, to win their organization's first ever Turnbull Cup. The Pistons q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2010–11 MJHL Season The 2010–11 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 94th season of operation. The Portage Terriers posted the best record in the regular season and won their seventh Turnbull Cup. The Terriers advanced as far as the 2011 Royal Bank Cup, but did not qualify for the national semi-finals. Season highlights Three teams relocate to new arenas: The Winnipeg Saints move to the St. Adolphe Arena for one season. The Winnipeg South Blues move to the MTS Iceplex and change name to the Winnipeg Blues. The Portage Terriers move to the newly-constructed 1,975-seat Portage Credit Union Centre in Portage la Prairie. The Waywayseecappo Wolverines crossover to qualify for the Addison Division semi-finals. The league holds its annual showcase event October 8-10 at the MTS Iceplex. 2011 NHL Entry Draft: Portage Terriers goaltender Jason Kasdorf is selected 157th overall by the Winnipeg Jets. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup * Portage Terrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2009–10 MJHL Season The 2009–10 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 93rd season of operation. The Dauphin Kings were the best team in both the regular season and playoffs. The Kings hosted the 2010 Royal Bank Cup in Dauphin and advanced to the national championship game, but lost to the Vernon Vipers. Season highlights The Beausejour Blades relocate to Steinbach and are renamed the Steinbach Pistons. The MJHL showcase event is held Oct 9-11 at the Dakota Community Centre. * Winkler hosts the CJHL Prospects game. The 2010 Royal Bank Cup is held in Dauphin, where the Dauphin Kings finish second overall. 2010 NHL Entry Draft Winnipeg South Blues forward Brendan O'Donnell is selected 156th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Winnipeg South Blues defenceman Peter Stoykewych is selected 199th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup * Dauphin Kings defeat La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-games-to-1 Royal Bank Cup Dauphin hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2008–09 MJHL Season The 2008–09 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 92nd season of operation. Season highlights The MJHL adopted the crossover format for the playoffs. In this format the top 8 teams make it to the playoffs regardless of the division. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup Portage Terriers defeated by the Humboldt Broncos from the SJHL. External links MJHL Website {{DEFAULTSORT:2008-09 MJHL season Manitoba Junior Hockey League seasons MJHL The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is a 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 thirteen teams all based ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2007–08 MJHL Season The 2007–08 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 91st season of operation. Season highlights The Southeast Blades are sold and relocated from Sagkeeng First Nation to Beausejour, Manitoba. The team is renamed the Beausejour Blades. 2008 NHL Entry Draft: Sean Collins of Waywayseecappo Wolverines is selected 187 overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup * Portage Terriers defeated by the Humboldt Broncos from the SJHL 4-games-to-0. League awards * Steve "Boomer" Hawrysh Award (MVP): Bryan Kauk, Dauphin * MJHL Top Goaltender Award: Gavin McHale, Portage * Brian Kozak Award (Top Defenceman): Jason Gray, Winnipeg South * Vince Leah Trophy (Rookie of the Year): Stephan Vigier, Swan Valley * Lorne Lyndon Memorial Trophy (Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship): Sean Collins, Waywayyseecappo * Muzz McPherson Award (Coach of the Year): Blake Spiller, Portage * Mike Ridley Trophy (Scoring Champion): Bryan Kau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Weeks Crushers The Pictou County Crushers (also commonly known as Weeks Jr. A Crushers due to a sponsorship deal with Weeks Construction) are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. They are in the Maritime Junior Hockey League's Eastlink South Division along with five other Nova Scotia clubs. The Crushers play their home games at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. History The Crushers originated in Halifax. The franchise, under various names in Nova Scotia's capital city, holds the MHL (formerly the MJAHL) record for most championships with 10. As the Halifax Oland Exports, they captured the 2002 Royal Bank Cup on home ice. Due to financial reasons, the team's name was changed to Halifax Team Pepsi for the 2003-2004 campaign. In the spring of 2004, the Weeks Hockey Organization bought the club, moved it to New Glasgow and renamed it the Pictou County Weeks Crushers. The team's name and logo are tied to its founding sponsor, Weeks Construction. After struggling to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chilliwack Chiefs (1990–2006) The Chilliwack Chiefs were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League and played in the Mainland Division/Coastal Conference. The BCHL franchise was founded as the Richmond Sockeyes in 1972 in the Pacific Junior A Hockey League. In 1990, Sockeyes returned to the junior B level and sold the franchise to become the Chilliwack Chiefs. Chilliwack previously had teams such as the Chilliwack Bruins from 1970 until 1976, who moved to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, and the Chilliwack Colts from 1978 until 1981 who seem to have become the Langley Eagles and later the Chilliwack Eagles from 1987 until 1989. Following the expansion of the Western Hockey League into Chilliwack with the Chilliwack Bruins, the franchise was sold and moved to Langley, where they became the Langley Chiefs. The former owners retained ownership of the Chiefs name and, in 2011, the Chiefs Development Group purchased the Quesn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	OCN Blizzard The Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) Blizzard are a 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 Hockey League and Hockey Canada. The team is owned by two local businessmen and brothers Salman Safdar Dhillon and Usman Tahir Dhillon. Blizzard games are broadcast on local radio station CJAR 102.9 FM and can also be heard online at www.thepasonline.com. History The Blizzard were founded in 1996 by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. The team was a year in the making with the Cree Nation's goal to enter the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). Their hockey development and recreation department spent many months prior getting the community members on board through community meetings and house to house visits. Boh Kubrakovich, Jim Smith and Nathan McGillivary spent time working with the SJHL prior to entering their current league, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). The Blizzard nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	The Pas The Pas ( ; french: Le Pas) is a town in Manitoba, Canada, located at the confluence of the Pasquia River and the Saskatchewan River and surrounded by the unorganized Northern Region of the province. It is approximately northwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and from the border of Saskatchewan. It is sometimes still called ''Paskoyac'' by locals after the first trading post, called Fort Paskoya and constructed during French colonial rule. The Pasquia River begins in the Pasquia Hills in east central Saskatchewan. The French in 1795 knew the river as Basquiau. Known as "The Gateway to the North", The Pas is a multi-industry northern Manitoba town serving the surrounding region. The main components of the region's economy are agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing, tourism, transportation, and services (especially health and education). The main employer is a paper mill operated by Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. The Pas contains one of the two main campuses of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Weyburn Red Wings The Weyburn Red Wings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Weyburn, Saskatchewan playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). They play their home games at the Crescent Point Place, which has a seating capacity of 1,750. The team colours are red and white. Radio station CHWY-FM K106 broadcasts all Red Wings road games, and select home games. All home games are webcast on HockeyTV. History The team began play in 1961, in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, and was named after the NHL's Detroit Red Wings. The team was one of the founding members of the Western Hockey League in 1966, but left in 1968 to return to the SJHL. Increasing travel costs of playing in the Western Hockey League was the main reason for moving back to the SJHL. The team is the most successful in the league in terms of league championships won. They have won 8 SJHL championships in their history. They won it in 1970, 1971, 1984, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001. The Red W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2014–15 MJHL Season The 2014–15 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 98th season of operation. The Portage Terriers dominated the MJHL from start to finish this season, posting the best winning percentage in league history and going undefeated in the playoffs, to win their ninth Turnbull Cup. After finishing second at the 2015 Western Canada Cup, the Terriers hosted the 2015 Royal Bank Cup in Portage la Prairie and became the first Manitoba team since 1974 to win the national Junior "A" championship. Season highlights The league eliminates the Addison and Sherwood Divisions and adopts a balanced 60-game schedule for each team. Rule change: in accordance with Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) guidelines, players penalized for fighting are assessed a game misconduct penalty. This rule change is part of a multi-year initiative to reduce fighting in junior hockey. * Portage Terriers national championship season Set MJHL record for highest single-season winning percentage. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2013–14 MJHL Season The 2013–14 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 97th season of operation. The Selkirk Steelers posted the best record in the regular season with 49 win and 102 points. The Steelers, however, could not advance past the first round, as they were defeated by the Winnipeg Blues, the eventual Turnbull Cup champions. This was the Blues' 17th MJHL championship in franchise history. The Winnipeg Blues and Dauphin Kings both participated in the 2014 Western Canada Cup in Dauphin. The Kings advanced as far as the 2014 Royal Bank Cup semi-finals before being eliminated. Season highlights The league changes its playoff structure, adding a best-of-three "survivor series" where the fourth and fifth place teams compete for the final playoff berth in each division. This is the last year of divisional play in the MJHL. The league moves to a one-division format next year. Standings Playoffs Most MJHL playoffs Western Canada Cup * Dauphin hosts the 2014 Wester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2012–13 MJHL Season The 2012–13 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League'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 are now the sole team based in Winnipeg. 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 less 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 and Dauphin Kings, to win their organization's first ever Turnbull Cup. The Pistons q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2010–11 MJHL Season The 2010–11 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 94th season of operation. The Portage Terriers posted the best record in the regular season and won their seventh Turnbull Cup. The Terriers advanced as far as the 2011 Royal Bank Cup, but did not qualify for the national semi-finals. Season highlights Three teams relocate to new arenas: The Winnipeg Saints move to the St. Adolphe Arena for one season. The Winnipeg South Blues move to the MTS Iceplex and change name to the Winnipeg Blues. The Portage Terriers move to the newly-constructed 1,975-seat Portage Credit Union Centre in Portage la Prairie. The Waywayseecappo Wolverines crossover to qualify for the Addison Division semi-finals. The league holds its annual showcase event October 8-10 at the MTS Iceplex. 2011 NHL Entry Draft: Portage Terriers goaltender Jason Kasdorf is selected 157th overall by the Winnipeg Jets. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup * Portage Terrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2009–10 MJHL Season The 2009–10 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 93rd season of operation. The Dauphin Kings were the best team in both the regular season and playoffs. The Kings hosted the 2010 Royal Bank Cup in Dauphin and advanced to the national championship game, but lost to the Vernon Vipers. Season highlights The Beausejour Blades relocate to Steinbach and are renamed the Steinbach Pistons. The MJHL showcase event is held Oct 9-11 at the Dakota Community Centre. * Winkler hosts the CJHL Prospects game. The 2010 Royal Bank Cup is held in Dauphin, where the Dauphin Kings finish second overall. 2010 NHL Entry Draft Winnipeg South Blues forward Brendan O'Donnell is selected 156th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Winnipeg South Blues defenceman Peter Stoykewych is selected 199th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup * Dauphin Kings defeat La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-games-to-1 Royal Bank Cup Dauphin hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2008–09 MJHL Season The 2008–09 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 92nd season of operation. Season highlights The MJHL adopted the crossover format for the playoffs. In this format the top 8 teams make it to the playoffs regardless of the division. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup Portage Terriers defeated by the Humboldt Broncos from the SJHL. External links MJHL Website {{DEFAULTSORT:2008-09 MJHL season Manitoba Junior Hockey League seasons MJHL The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is a 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 thirteen teams all based ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2007–08 MJHL Season The 2007–08 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 91st season of operation. Season highlights The Southeast Blades are sold and relocated from Sagkeeng First Nation to Beausejour, Manitoba. The team is renamed the Beausejour Blades. 2008 NHL Entry Draft: Sean Collins of Waywayseecappo Wolverines is selected 187 overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Standings Playoffs Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup * Portage Terriers defeated by the Humboldt Broncos from the SJHL 4-games-to-0. League awards * Steve "Boomer" Hawrysh Award (MVP): Bryan Kauk, Dauphin * MJHL Top Goaltender Award: Gavin McHale, Portage * Brian Kozak Award (Top Defenceman): Jason Gray, Winnipeg South * Vince Leah Trophy (Rookie of the Year): Stephan Vigier, Swan Valley * Lorne Lyndon Memorial Trophy (Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship): Sean Collins, Waywayyseecappo * Muzz McPherson Award (Coach of the Year): Blake Spiller, Portage * Mike Ridley Trophy (Scoring Champion): Bryan Kau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Weeks Crushers The Pictou County Crushers (also commonly known as Weeks Jr. A Crushers due to a sponsorship deal with Weeks Construction) are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. They are in the Maritime Junior Hockey League's Eastlink South Division along with five other Nova Scotia clubs. The Crushers play their home games at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. History The Crushers originated in Halifax. The franchise, under various names in Nova Scotia's capital city, holds the MHL (formerly the MJAHL) record for most championships with 10. As the Halifax Oland Exports, they captured the 2002 Royal Bank Cup on home ice. Due to financial reasons, the team's name was changed to Halifax Team Pepsi for the 2003-2004 campaign. In the spring of 2004, the Weeks Hockey Organization bought the club, moved it to New Glasgow and renamed it the Pictou County Weeks Crushers. The team's name and logo are tied to its founding sponsor, Weeks Construction. After struggling to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chilliwack Chiefs (1990–2006) The Chilliwack Chiefs were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League and played in the Mainland Division/Coastal Conference. The BCHL franchise was founded as the Richmond Sockeyes in 1972 in the Pacific Junior A Hockey League. In 1990, Sockeyes returned to the junior B level and sold the franchise to become the Chilliwack Chiefs. Chilliwack previously had teams such as the Chilliwack Bruins from 1970 until 1976, who moved to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, and the Chilliwack Colts from 1978 until 1981 who seem to have become the Langley Eagles and later the Chilliwack Eagles from 1987 until 1989. Following the expansion of the Western Hockey League into Chilliwack with the Chilliwack Bruins, the franchise was sold and moved to Langley, where they became the Langley Chiefs. The former owners retained ownership of the Chiefs name and, in 2011, the Chiefs Development Group purchased the Quesn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]