1966–67 MJHL season
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Champion
On April 7 in Flin FlonFlin Flon
Flin Flon is a Canadian mining city located on the border of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with the majority of the city located within Manitoba.- Founding :...
, the Bombers won the MJHL championship and were presented with the Turnbull Memorial Trophy.
League Notes
Brandon Wheat Kings and Flin Flon Bombers transfer from the SJHLSaskatchewan 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...
, after league folds.
The MJHL expands to Selkirk
Selkirk, Manitoba
Selkirk is a city in the western Canadian province of Manitoba, located about 22 km northeast of the provincial capital Winnipeg on the Red River, near . As of the 2006 census, Selkirk had a population of 9,515....
, with the Selkirk Steelers joining the league.
The Winnipeg Braves change their name to the St. James Braves.
Bobby Clarke
Bobby Clarke
Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team...
(Flin Flon) set league records for most goals (71), assists (112), and points (183),
in a single season.
Regular season
| League Standings | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
48 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 104 | 407 | 125 |
| 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... |
57 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 95 | 416 | 178 |
| 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.... |
57 | 34 | 19 | 4 | 74 | 263 | 201 |
| 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... |
57 | 21 | 34 | 2 | 46 | 235 | 316 |
| St. James Braves | 56 | 21 | 34 | 1 | 43 | 254 | 361 |
| Selkirk Steelers Selkirk Steelers For the American football team, see Pittsburgh Steelers. For other uses, see Steelers .The Selkirk Steelers are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada... |
57 | 14 | 42 | 1 | 29 | 216 | 382 |
| Winnipeg Warriors Winnipeg Warriors The Winnipeg Warriors were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Hockey League. They were founded as an expansion team in 1980, but suffered from attendance problems competing with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League and ultimately moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1984,... |
58 | 10 | 45 | 3 | 23 | 162 | 390 |
Flin Flon played 12 four point games, winning 10.
Monarchs & Rangers each won 1 four point game.
Some postponed games not played.
All-Star game
On February 24, the MJHL All-Stars played Canada's National TeamCanadian national men's hockey team
The Canadian national ice hockey team is the ice hockey team representing Canada. The team is overseen by Hockey Canada, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation, and participates in international competitions. From 1920 until 1963, Canada's international representation was by senior...
at St. James.
MJHL Lineup:
- Goal: Chris WorthyChris WorthyChristopher John Worthy was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 81 games in the World Hockey Association and 26 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers and California Golden Seals.Christopher John Worthy was born in Bristol, England, but...
(Flin Flon); George Surmay (Rangers) - Defence: Gerry HartGerry HartGerald William Hart is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 730 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Quebec Nordiques, and St...
(Flin Flon); Jim Pritchard (Monarchs); Jack Criel (Flin Flon);
Larry BrownLarry Brown (ice hockey)Larry Wayne Brown is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings....
(Brandon); George Sykes (Rangers) - Centre: Bobby ClarkeBobby ClarkeRobert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team...
(Flin Flon); Juha WidingJuha WidingJuha Markku "Whitey, Flying Finn" Widing was a professional ice hockey centre who was the third Finnish-born player to play in the National Hockey League...
(Brandon); Dezi Desrochers (Selkirk) - Leftwing: Cal SwensonCal SwensonCal Swenson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward.Swenson was born in Watson, Saskatchewan. He played 102 games in the World Hockey Association with the Winnipeg Jets.-Awards and achievements:...
(Brandon); Murray Klein (Rangers); Chuck LefleyChuck LefleyCharles Thomas Lefley is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Lefley started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1971. Lefley would also play for the St. Louis Blues and would retire after the 1981 season...
(Rangers) - Rightwing: Reggie LeachReggie LeachReginald Joseph Leach is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. He is best known for his time in Philadelphia, winning a Stanley Cup with...
(Flin Flon); Bill FairbairnBill FairbairnWilliam John "Magnet" Fairbairn was a right wing in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues...
(Brandon); Jim BenzelockJim BenzelockJim Benzelock is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft...
(St. James) - Coach: Ed DorohoyEd DorohoyEdward "Eddie" Dorohoy was a professional ice hockey centre. He played in 16 games for the Montreal Canadiens in 1948–49 season and scored no points. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta....
(Brandon)
Playoffs
Quarter-Finals- Brandon defeated St. James 3-games-to-none
- Rangers defeated Selkirk 3-games-to-none
Semi-Finals
- Flin Flon defeated Monarchs 3-games-to-none
- Brandon defeated Rangers 4-games-to-1
Turnbull Cup Championship
- Flin Flon defeated Brandon 3-games-to-2
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
- Flin Flon lost to Port Arthur MarrsPort Arthur MarrsThe Port Arthur Marrs were a junior ice hockey team that played in Port Arthur, Ontario . They were named for trucking company and sponsor W.H. Marr, Ltd., and contested the 1967 Memorial Cup, which they lost to the Toronto Marlboros.-History:The Marrs played out of the Thunder Bay Junior Hockey...
(TBJHL) 4-games-to-2
Awards
| Trophy | Winner | Team |
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| MVP | ||
| Top Goaltender | Chris Worthy Chris Worthy Christopher John Worthy was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 81 games in the World Hockey Association and 26 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers and California Golden Seals.Christopher John Worthy was born in Bristol, England, but... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
| Rookie of the Year | Bobby Clarke Bobby Clarke Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
| Hockey Ability & Sportsmanship Award | Butch Goring Butch Goring Robert "Butch" Goring is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders. Since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of... |
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.... |
| Scoring Champion | Bobby Clarke Bobby Clarke Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
| Most Goals | Bobby Clarke Bobby Clarke Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
All-Star Teams
| First All-Star Team | |||||
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| Goaltender | Chris Worthy Chris Worthy Christopher John Worthy was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 81 games in the World Hockey Association and 26 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers and California Golden Seals.Christopher John Worthy was born in Bristol, England, but... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
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| Defencemen | Gerry Hart Gerry Hart Gerald William Hart is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 730 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Quebec Nordiques, and St... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
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| Jim Pritchard | 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... |
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| Centreman | Bobby Clarke Bobby Clarke Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
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| Leftwinger | Cal Swenson Cal Swenson Cal Swenson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward.Swenson was born in Watson, Saskatchewan. He played 102 games in the World Hockey Association with the Winnipeg Jets.-Awards and achievements:... |
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... |
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| Rightwinger | Reggie Leach Reggie Leach Reginald Joseph Leach is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. He is best known for his time in Philadelphia, winning a Stanley Cup with... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
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| Coach | Ed Dorohoy Ed Dorohoy Edward "Eddie" Dorohoy was a professional ice hockey centre. He played in 16 games for the Montreal Canadiens in 1948–49 season and scored no points. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta.... |
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... |
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| Second All-Star Team | |||||
| Goaltender | George Surmay | 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.... |
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| Defencemen | Jack Criel | Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... |
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| Larry Brown Larry Brown (ice hockey) Larry Wayne Brown is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings.... |
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... |
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| Centreman | Juha Widing Juha Widing Juha Markku "Whitey, Flying Finn" Widing was a professional ice hockey centre who was the third Finnish-born player to play in the National Hockey League... |
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... |
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| Leftwinger | Murray Klein | 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.... |
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| Rightwinger | Bill Fairbairn Bill Fairbairn William John "Magnet" Fairbairn was a right wing in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues... |
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... |
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