The 1971-1972 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season was won by the Dauphin Kings. Their rivals from the previous year, the St. Boniface Saints, did not proceed beyond the division semifinals.
On March 28, 1972, at home in Dauphin, the Kings rule the roost for the third time in four years, capturing their third Turnbull Memorial Trophy as MJHL Champs.
The Dauphin Kings established a MJHL record of 40 Wins in a season.
North Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
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Dauphin Kings | 48 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 80 | 304 | 171 |
Portage Terriers | 48 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 67 | 266 | 193 |
Kenora Muskies | 47 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 50 | 230 | 223 |
Selkirk Steelers | 48 | 13 | 34 | 1 | 27 | 211 | 278 |
South Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
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St. James Canadians | 48 | 31 | 16 | 1 | 63 | 256 | 191 |
St. Boniface Saints | 48 | 22 | 24 | 2 | 46 | 200 | 214 |
West Kildonan North Stars | 47 | 15 | 32 | 0 | 30 | 208 | 284 |
Winnipeg Monarchs | 48 | 9 | 38 | 1 | 19 | 163 | 284 |
On February 1, the MJHL All-Stars played Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey League at the Winnipeg Arena. The Marlies led by Steve Shutt's 2 goals edged the All-Stars 8-7. Other Marlies goals were scored by Dave Gardner, Billy Harris, George Ferguson, Dennis Maruk, Tom Thomson, and Kevin Devine. Replying for the All-Stars were Rick Blight with a pair, Don Larway, Steve Craft, Brad Carefoot, Murray Fadden, and Kim Murphy added singles.
MJHL Lineup:
Division Semi-Finals
Divisional Finals
Turnbull Cup Championship
Anavet Cup Championship
Trophy | Winner | Team |
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MVP | ||
Top Goaltender | ||
Rookie of the Year | Calvin Kitching | St. James Canadians |
Hockey Ability & Sportsmanship Award | ||
Scoring Champion | Kim Murphy | Kenora Muskies |
Most Goals | Kim Murphy | Kenora Muskies |
Coach of the Year |
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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 Portage Terriers are a Canadian junior "A" ice hockey team from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League.
The Dauphin Kings are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) and Hockey Canada. The Kings were established in 1967 and play at the Credit Union Place.
The Selkirk Steelers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League and Hockey Canada.
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The Winnipeg Saints were a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The team was known for most of its existence as the St. Boniface Saints and exists today as the Virden Oil Capitals.
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