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1962–63 MJHL season

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1961–62 MJHL season

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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All-Star game

The Manitoba - Saskatchewan classic was held in Regina on January 21, with SJHL winning 5-2. The SJHL scored the first two goals of the game, held period leads of 2-1 and 4-1. SJHL leading goal scorer Wayne Caufield lead the way with a pair, Joe Watson, Garry Peters, and Granger Evans added singles. MJHL scoring leader Bob Stoyko, and Bobby Brown scored for the MJHL.
MJHL Lineup:

  • Goal: Henry Goy (St. Boniface); Rick Best (Braves)
  • Defence: Ray Clearwater (Braves); Tracy Pratt (Brandon); George Butterworth (St. Boniface);
    John Trojack (St. Boniface); Terry Ball (Rangers)
  • Centre: Bob Stoyko (Brandon); Steve Yoshino (St. Boniface); Bob Toothhill (Braves)
  • Leftwing: Ted Irvine (St. Boniface); Jim Irving (Rangers); Dave Janaway (Brandon)
  • Rightwing: Jerry Korp (Brandon); Dave Confrey (St. Boniface); Bobby Brown (Brandon)
  • Coach: Pete Kapusta (St. Boniface); Manager: Bill Addison (Braves)
  • Playoffs

    Semi-Finals

    Brandon defeated Monarchs 3-games-to-2 St. Boniface defeated Braves 3-games-to-none

    Turnbull Cup Championship

    Brandon defeated St. Boniface 4-games-to-1

    Western Memorial Cup Semi-Final

    Brandon defeated Fort William Canadiens (TBJHL) 4-games-to-none

    Western Memorial Cup Final (Abbott Cup)

    Brandon lost to Edmonton Oil Kings (CAHL) 4-games-to-1

    References

    1962–63 MJHL season Wikipedia