MINOR HOCKEY
WINNIPEG EAST STARS- JOSH MORRISSEY DIVISION CHAMPIONS
a rostered player, while the division champions each received a gold medal along with a Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup mini-stick signed by one of the Jets. As well, there were appearances by Mick E. Moose, mascot of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, while fans and players also got to see the Moose and their American
Hockey League opponent Charlotte Checkers take to the ice at MTS Iceplex for a few practices leading up to their Dec 30, and Jan 1, showdowns at MTS Centre. The operation and success of the Challenge Cup both go beyond the tournament organizers and facility staff. Of significant importance was the hard work and time put
2016-17 Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup Division Winners
• Michael Hutchinson Division( Female Novice A1) – Rockets
• Patrik Laine Division( Female Novice A2) – Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy
• Drew Stafford Division( Female Atom A1) – Rockets
• Josh Morrissey Division( Female Atom A2)- Stars
• Dustin Byfuglien Division( Novice A1) – Phoenix Flames
• Toby Enstrom Division( Minor Atom A1) – St. Boniface Seals Black
• Brandon Tanev Division( Minor Atom A2) – Kirkfield Westwood Canucks
• Bryan Little Division( Minor Atom A3) – Luxton Falcons
• Connor Hellebuyck Division( Atom A1) – Seven Oaks Raiders
• Tyler Myers Division( Atom A2) – Stonewall Blues
• Blake Wheeler Division( Atom A3) – Westdale Warriors
• Nikolaj Ehlers Division( Minor Peewee A2) – Tuxedo Lightning
• Mathieu Perreault Division( Minor Peewee A3) – Varsity View Falcons
• Jacob Trouba Division( Peewee A1) – Macdonald Lightning
• Marko Dano Division( Peewee A2) – Estevan Bruins
• Mark Scheifele Division( Peewee A3) – Lac du Bonnet Lightning
• Adam Lowry Division( Minor Bantam A1) – River East Royals 48 GAME ON 2016- 17 ROSTER DEADLINE EDITION
in by 99 different referees and timekeepers who covered all the games played throughout the tournament this year. Two individuals who deserve a little extra credit for that aspect of the tournament’ s success were referee assignor Ted Szypowksi, and timekeeper assignor Lou Mulvenna. According to Szypowksi“ 95 percent of the game officials used for the Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup would be considered local in proximity of the MTS Iceplex as part of the St. James-Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association( SJAMHA), and Assiniboine Park Hockey Association( APHA), while the remainder were used from other area associations in and surrounding Winnipeg.” The tournament also raised additional money to donate to St. James-Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association, the region which sanctions the tournament on behalf of Hockey Winnipeg. This year, $ 2,000 will be to the SJAMHA. Funds were raised by running a draw table that featured six prize packages, including autographed Dustin Byfuglien, and Mark Scheifele Heritage Classic jerseys. Next up at MTS Iceplex is the Manitoba Moose Minor Hockey Challenge which provides teams with an end of the season tournament to cap off their minor hockey year. This year’ s edition will run March 18-23 with all games at MTS Iceplex offering A2, and A3 divisions at the Minor Atom, Atom, Minor Peewee, and Peewee levels. Teams can register today by visiting MTSIcplex. ca n