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Parity makes
the MMJHL
a wide open race
The 2016-17 campaign was one of the most
exciting in the history of the Manitoba Major
Junior Hockey League. The parity, from first
to last in the 10-team league was incredible
and in the end, the fifth-place Raiders Jr.
Hockey Club, a team that wasn’t that far out
of second, won the Jack McKenzie Trophy.
Game On Magazine’s MMJHL insider, John
Ploszay, talked to coaches, GMs and board
members in August. Here is his look at the
10 outstanding teams that will battle for
league supremacy in 2017-2018.
2016-17 MMJHL Most Valuable Player
Riley Beauchemin of the St. Vital Victorias
will be back this season
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