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1961–62 MJHL season

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On March 21, 1962, in Brandon, the Wheat Kings captured the Turnbull Memorial Trophy as MJHL champions.

Regular season

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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

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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:

Trojack did not play; replaced by Bob Ash (Brandon)

Playoffs

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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

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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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References

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