1961–62 MJHL season

Last updated April 13, 2021

On March 21, 1962, in Brandon, 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	40	26	12	2	54	238	137
Winnipeg Monarchs	40	20	16	4	44	143	138
St. Boniface Canadiens	40	17	17	6	40	135	152
Winnipeg Rangers	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 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 lead the attack with two goals each, Jim Johnson and Paul Allan added singles. Replying for the SJHL were Ron Willy and George Swarbrick.
MJHL Lineup:

Goal: Henry Goy (St. Boniface); Rick Best (Braves)
Defence: John Trojack (St. Boniface); Bob Peers (St. Boniface); Bob Woytowich (Rangers);
Dennis Toyne (Rangers); Wayne Schultz (Braves)
Centre: Gerry Kell (Brandon); Bob Stoyko (Rangers); Peter Stemkowski (Monarchs)
Leftwing: Ted Taylor (Brandon); Paul Allan (St. Boniface); Terry Moore (Monarchs)
Rightwing: Marc Dufour (Brandon); Jim Johnson (Rangers); Rick Brown (Brandon)
Coach: Gord Pennell (Rangers); Manager: Jake Milford (Brandon)

Trojack did not play; replaced by Bob Ash (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 Semi-Final

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

Western Memorial Cup Final (Abbott Cup)

Brandon lost to Edmonton Oil Kings (CAHL) 4-games-to-3

Awards

Trophy	Winner	Team
MVP
Top Goaltender	Gary McAlpine	Brandon Wheat Kings
Rookie of the Year
Scoring Champion	Gerry Kell	Brandon Wheat Kings
Most Goals	Marc Dufour	Brandon Wheat Kings

All-Star Teams

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On March 23, 1963, the Brandon Wheat Kings clinched their second straight MJHL title before more than 4,000 hometown fans in Brandon. The Wheat Kings retained the Turnbull Memorial Trophy.

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