On March 21, 1962 in Brandon

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...

, the Wheat Kings captured the Turnbull Memorial Trophy as MJHL champions.

Regular season

League Standings	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...	40	26	12	2	54	238	137
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...	40	20	16	4	44	143	138
St. Boniface Canadiens St. Boniface Canadiens In 1952 the Winnipeg Canadiens were bought and renamed the St. Boniface Canadiens.The St. Boniface Canadiens were a Manitoba Junior Hockey League Team. The St. Boniface Canadiens won 4 Turnbull Cup Championships as Manitoba Junior Champions, 1953, 1954, 1956, & 1958.The 1953 St...	40	17	17	6	40	135	152
Winnipeg Rangers Winnipeg Rangers The Winnipeg Rangers were a Canadian junior hockey team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The Rangers won 4 Turnbull Cup Championships as Manitoba Junior Champions, 1941, 1943, 1961, and 1966....	40	16	20	4	36	128	150
Winnipeg Braves	40	9	23	8	26	110	177

All-Star game

The inaugural Manitoba - Saskatchewan all-star game was held 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...

 on January 21 before 7,044 fans. The MJHL scored a 6-2
triumph to win the Charlie Gardiner Memorial Trophy. Brandon stars Gerry Kell and Marc Dufour

Marc Dufour

Marc Dufour is a Canadian ice hockey player. He played for the Springfield Kings, the Los Angeles Kings, the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Paul Rangers, the New York Rangers, the Los Angeles Blades, and the Baltimore Clippers....

 lead the attack with two goals each, Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson (ice hockey b. 1942)

For the 1980s-1990s Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota North Stars defenseman, see Jim Johnson Norman James Johnson, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings...

 and Paul Allan added singles. Replying for the SJHL

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league under Hockey Canada, a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Open to North American-born players 20 years of age or younger, the SJHL's 12 teams play in two divisions: the Bauer and Sherwood conferences...

 were Ron Willy and George Swarbrick

George Swarbrick

George Raymond Swarbrick is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played 132 NHL games with the Oakland Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers.-External links:...

.

MJHL Lineup:

• Goal: Henry Goy (St. Boniface); Rick Best (Braves)
• Defence: John Trojack (St. Boniface); Bob Peers (St. Boniface); Bob Woytowich
  Bob Woytowich
  Robert Ivan Woytowich was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Woytowich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1964. He would also play for the Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He left for World Hockey Association after the 1972 season...
  
   (Rangers);
  Dennis Toyne (Rangers); Wayne Schultz (Braves)
• Centre: Gerry Kell (Brandon); Bob Stoyko (Rangers); Peter Stemkowski (Monarchs)
• Leftwing: Ted Taylor
  Ted Taylor (ice hockey)
  Edward Wray Taylor is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 166 games in the National Hockey League and 421 games in the World Hockey Association...
  
   (Brandon); Paul Allan (St. Boniface); Terry Moore (Monarchs)
• Rightwing: Marc Dufour
  Marc Dufour
  Marc Dufour is a Canadian ice hockey player. He played for the Springfield Kings, the Los Angeles Kings, the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Paul Rangers, the New York Rangers, the Los Angeles Blades, and the Baltimore Clippers....
  
   (Brandon); Jim Johnson
  Jim Johnson (ice hockey b. 1942)
  For the 1980s-1990s Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota North Stars defenseman, see Jim Johnson Norman James Johnson, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings...
  
   (Rangers); Rick Brown (Brandon)
• Coach: Gord Pennell (Rangers); Manager: Jake Milford
  Jake Milford
  John Calverley "Jake" Milford was a general manager in the National Hockey League....
  
   (Brandon)

Trojack did not play; replaced by Bob Ash

Bob Ash

Bob Ash is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played 200 games in the World Hockey Association with the Winnipeg Jets and Indianapolis Racers, scoring six goals and 46 assists.-Awards and achievements:...

 (Brandon)

Playoffs

Semi-Finals

Brandon defeated St. Boniface 3-games-to-1

Monarchs defeated Rangers 3-games-to-none

Turnbull Cup Championship

Brandon defeated Monarchs 4-games-to-1

Western 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...

 Semi-Final

Brandon defeated Port Arthur North Stars (TBJHL) 4-games-to-none

Western 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...

 Final (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....

)

Brandon lost to Edmonton Oil Kings

Edmonton Oil Kings

This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings...

(CAHL) 4-games-to-3

Awards

Trophy	Winner	Team
MVP
Top Goaltender	Gary McAlpine	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...
Rookie of the Year
Scoring Champion	Gerry Kell	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...
Most Goals	Marc Dufour Marc Dufour Marc Dufour is a Canadian ice hockey player. He played for the Springfield Kings, the Los Angeles Kings, the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Paul Rangers, the New York Rangers, the Los Angeles Blades, and the Baltimore Clippers....	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...