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==Overview==
  
==Overview==
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The '''[[Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference]]''' (MCAC) is the governing body for collegiate sports in [[Manitoba]]. It was founded in 2007-08 as the successor to the '''[[Central Plains Athletic Conference]]''' (CPAC). The '''MCAC''' has 7 member schools and offers competition in four sports. The hockey league folded after the 2009-10 season.
  
The '''[[Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference]]''' (MCAC) is the governing body for collegiate sports in [[Manitoba]]. It was founded in 2007-08 as the successor to the '''[[Central Plains Athletic Conference]]''' (CPAC). The '''MCAC''' has 7 member schools and offers competition in four sports. The hockey league folded after the 2009-10 season.
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==='''History'''===
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The '''[[Manitoba Colleges Athletic Association]]''' (MCAA) sanctioned hockey from 1970-71 to 1985-86. Manitoba had three community colleges: [[Keewatin Community College]], [[Assiniboine Community College]], and [[Red River Community College]]. The '''MCAA''' determined a provincial champion to advance to western and/or national playdowns governed by the '''[[Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]]''' (CCAA).
   
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In the early years, the teams competed in intermediate leagues such as the [[SouthWest Hockey League]] (SWHL), the [[South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League]] (SEMHL), and the [[Manitoba Assiniboine Hockey League]] (MAHL). The '''MCAA''' champion was determined by a playoff amongst the college teams.
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The '''MCAC''' is not affilaited with the '''[[Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]]''' (CCAA). However, the stated aim of the '''MCAC''' from Executive Director Bill Wedlake is on the front of their web site:
  
   
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From 1983 through 1986, Manitoba's community colleges joined with American teams to form the '''[[Midwest International College Hockey League]]''' (MICHL). The top two Manitoba teams in the '''MICHL''' entered a playoff to determine the '''MCAA''' champion and representative in '''CCAA''' playdowns.
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:: ''"As we expand our offering from year to year with our ultimate goal of becoming full members of the [[Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]], we hope you will share with us the excitement of MCAC sport."''
  
   
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Once the '''MCAA''' ceased operations in 1986, Manitoba no longer participated in '''CCAA''' events. There was no further college-level intercollegiate sport in Manitoba until the '''[[Central Plains Athletic Conference]]''' was formed.
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The '''[[CCAA]]''' is the second tier of university/college sport in Canada. It has not held a national hockey playoff since 2001. The '''[[Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference]]''' (ACAC) is currently the only college league in Canada. However, the '''[[British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League]]''' (BCIHL) includes college teams.
  
   
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==='''Inter-Provincial Play'''===
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*The old '''[http://www.cpaconference.org CPAC web site]''' no longer exists.
  
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*The '''[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/ MCAC web site]''' has limited archives. The hockey information is particularly sparse, consisting of a very few stories and standings.
  
   
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The '''[[4-West Championship]]''' was played from 1972 to 1980 (9 tournaments). The winners of each of the four western provinces played for the title.
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===Unique Quirks===
  
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The '''MCAC''' has concentrated on basketball, volleyball, and soccer for small local colleges and universities. Also, the '''MCAC''' has been used as a stepping-stone by '''[[CIS]]''' teams. Back in the '''CPAC''' days, '''[[Brandon University]]''' needed to enter another sport to maintain membership in the '''[[CWUAA]]'''. So, they started volleyball programs in the '''CPAC''' and entered the '''[[CWUAA]]''' when they were ready. The '''[[University of Winnipeg]]''' did likewise with their soccer teams in the early days of the '''MCAC'''. Starting in 2014-15, '''[[Brandon University]]''' is entering teams in the '''MCAC''' soccer league.
  
   
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From the 1974-75 season through the 2000-01 season, 23 '''CCAA''' Men's Hockey National Championships were held. The '''4-West''' winner represented the west region until 1980.
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==Hockey Seasons==
  
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There was always tremendous disparity in the quality of the hockey teams. Some schools simply enter clubs in local rec leagues. The league operated with only 3 teams per season under the '''MCAC''' banner. Under the '''CPAC''' banner, the league peaked at 5 teams. The teams were:
  
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In 1981 and 1982, the Manitoba and Ontario winners played for a berth in the nationals. Ontario teams won both series. (Similar playoffs were held between Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1981, 1982, and 1990; and between Quebec and Nova Scotia in 1981 and 1982.)
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*'''[[Assiniboine College Cougars]]''' - won in 2010
  
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*'''[[Canadian Mennonite University Blazers]]''' - won in 2008 and 2009
  
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In this era, the [[Red River Rebels]] qualified for three CCAA nationals and the [[Assiniboine College Cougars]] qualified once.
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*[http://www.acachockey.info/national-appearances.php ACAC History - Nationals Appearances]
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*[http://www.acachockey.info/national-champions.php ACAC History - National Champions]
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==='''Central Plains Athletic Conference'''===
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In the new millenium, colleges from southern Manitoba and northwestern Minnesota formed the '''CPAC'''.
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Under the '''CPAC''' banner, the hockey league peaked at 5 teams. The teams were:
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*'''[[Assiniboine College Cougars]]'''
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*'''[[Canadian Mennonite University Blazers]]'''
 
*'''[[Providence College Freemen]]'''
  
*'''[[Providence College Freemen]]'''
 
*'''[[Saint Boniface Voyageurs]]''' (CUSB)
  
*'''[[Saint Boniface Voyageurs]]''' (CUSB)
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*'''[[Steinbach Bible College]]'''
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*'''[[Steinbach Bible College Flames]]'''
   
 
All five competed in the final season of the '''[[CPAC]]''' in 2006-07. [[Steinbach Bible College]] no longer competes in any '''MCAC''' leagues, and 2007 was their final year of college hockey.
  
All five competed in the final season of the '''[[CPAC]]''' in 2006-07. [[Steinbach Bible College]] no longer competes in any '''MCAC''' leagues, and 2007 was their final year of college hockey.
   
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Member teams that did not enter hockey included the [[Red River Rebels]], [[William and Catherine Booth College]], [[Oak Hills Wolfpack]], and the '''Junior Wesmen''' basketball team.
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The '''[[Saint Boniface Voyageurs]]''' (now called the '''[[Saint Boniface Les Rouges]]''') did not compete in 2008 or 2009 but returned in 2010. After a rough campaign, they forfeited their final games.
  
   
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Source: '''[http://www.cpaconference.org CPAC web site]''' - ''No longer exists.''
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The '''[[Providence Freemen]]''' (now called the '''[[Providence Pilots]]''') last competed in 2009.
  
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==='''Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference'''===
   
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In 2007-08, the '''CPAC''' changed names to become the '''MCAC''', with the same member teams.
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The league's best teams were always the '''[[ACC Cougars]]''' and the '''[[CMU Blazers]]'''. While it would be hard to characterize either of those as "varsity" teams, as opposed to "club" teams, they were the cream of the '''MCAC's''' crop.
  
   
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The '''MCAC''' is not affiliated with the '''[[Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]]''' (CCAA). However, the stated aim of the '''MCAC''' from Executive Director Bill Wedlake was on the front of their web site:
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The '''[[University of Winnipeg]]''' and '''[[Brandon University]]''' formerly operated [[CIS]] hockey teams and are current members of the '''[[MCAC]]'''. The '''[[Red River Rebels]]''' (very successful in other '''MCAC''' sports) once played intermediate hockey back in the 1970s when there was no college league for them.
  
   
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:: ''"As we expand our offering from year to year with our ultimate goal of becoming full members of the [[Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]], we hope you will share with us the excitement of MCAC sport."''
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Is it possible that the Cougars, Blazers, Bobcats, Wesmen, and Rebels would all revive their programs?
  
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===CPAC Seasons===
  
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The final CPAC season was 2006-07. The archive at the former '''[http://www.cpaconference.org CPAC web site]''' is no longer there.
  
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==='''2007-08 MCAC Season'''===
  
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence_Pilots#Men.27s_Hockey Providence Wiki Page]
  
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*[http://cmuhockey.blogspot.ca/ CMU blog]
  
   
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The '''[[CCAA]]''' is the second tier of university/college sport in Canada. It has not held a national hockey playoff since 2001. The '''[[Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference]]''' (ACAC) is currently the only college league in Canada. However, the '''[[British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League]]''' (BCIHL) includes college teams, and the '''[[Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec]]''' (RSEQ) operates a league of mostly Cégep teams.
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Men’s Semi-Final
  
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*[[Providence College]] 2 - [[Assiniboine College]] 1
  
   
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The '''MCAC''' has concentrated on basketball, volleyball, and soccer for small local colleges and universities. Also, the '''MCAC''' has been used as a stepping-stone by '''[[CIS]]''' teams. Back in the '''CPAC''' days, '''[[Brandon University]]''' needed to enter another sport to maintain membership in the '''[[CWUAA]]'''. So, they started volleyball programs in the '''CPAC''' and entered the '''[[CWUAA]]''' when they were ready. The '''[[University of Winnipeg]]''' did likewise with their soccer teams in the early days of the '''MCAC'''. Starting in 2014-15, '''[[Brandon University]]''' entered teams in the '''MCAC''' soccer league.
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Men's Gold Medal Game
  
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*[[Canadian Mennonite University]] 4 - [[Assiniboine College]] 3
  
 
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==='''2008-09 MCAC Season'''===
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===='''Hockey Seasons'''====
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There was always tremendous disparity in the quality of the hockey teams. Some schools simply enter clubs in local rec leagues. The league operated with only 3 teams per season under the '''MCAC''' banner.
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===='''Regular Season'''====
  
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Oct 26, 1988 [[Assiniboine College]] 4 - [[Canadian Mennonite University]] 4
  
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*[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/2008/10/dramatic-comeback-in-mens-hockey-opener.html MCAC Story]
  
   
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*The '''[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/ MCAC web site]''' has limited archives. The hockey information is particularly sparse, consisting of a very few stories and standings.
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Oct 31, 1988 [[Assiniboine College]] 1 - [[Providence College]] 1
  
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*[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/2008/11/providence-acc-face-off-tie-1-1.html MCAC Story]
  
   
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The league's best teams were always the '''[[ACC Cougars]]''' and the '''[[CMU Blazers]]'''. While it would be hard to characterize either of those as "varsity" teams, as opposed to "club" teams, they were the cream of the '''MCAC's''' crop.
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===='''Playoffs'''====
  
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*[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/2009/03/mens-womens-hockey-championship-results.html MCAC archive for playoffs held March 6-8, 2009]
  
   
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The '''[[Providence Freemen]]''' (now called the '''[[Providence Pilots]]''') competed in 2008 and 2009, but not in 2010.
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Women’s Round Robin
  
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*[[Canadian Mennonite University]] 3 - [[Providence College]] 0
  
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*[[Assiniboine College]] 20 - [[Canadian Mennonite University]] 0
  
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*[[Assiniboine College]] 13 - [[Providence College]] 0
  
   
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The '''[[Saint Boniface Voyageurs]]''' (now called '''[[Saint Boniface Les Rouges]]''') did not compete in 2008 or 2009 but returned in 2010. After a rough campaign, they forfeited their final games.
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Women's Gold Medal Game
  
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*[[Assiniboine College]] 14 - [[Canadian Mennonite University]] 0
  
   
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The '''[[University of Winnipeg]]''' and '''[[Brandon University]]''' formerly operated [[CIS]] hockey teams and are current members of the '''[[MCAC]]'''. The '''[[Red River Rebels]]''' (very successful in other '''MCAC''' sports) once played intermediate hockey back in the 1970s, along with '''MCAA''' competitions.
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Men’s Semi-Final
  
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*[[Canadian Mennonite University]] 6 - [[Providence College]] 3
  
   
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Is it possible that the Cougars, Blazers, Bobcats, Wesmen, and Rebels would all revive their programs? Or a revived MCIHL? There are nearby independent U.S. schools without leagues, such as [[Minot State Beavers]] (ACHA), [[Williston State Tetons]] (NJCAA), [[Dakota-Bottineau Lumberjacks]] (NJCAA), and [[Jamestown Jimmies]] (ACHA).
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Men's Gold Medal Game
  
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*[[Canadian Mennonite University]] 4 - [[Assiniboine College]] 2
  
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==='''2009-10 MCAC Season'''===
  
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===='''Regular Season'''====
  
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*[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/2008/09/200910-mens-hockey.html MCAC archive story with all scores and standings]
  
   
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=='''Table of Champions'''==
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Team GP W L T Pts
  
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[[Assiniboine College]] 8 7 1 0 14
  
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[[Canadian Mennonite University]] 7 4 3 0 8
  
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[[Saint-Boniface University]] 7 0 7 0 0
  
   
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===='''Playoffs'''====
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==='''MCAA 1970-71 to 1985-86'''===
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*[http://www.mcacathletics.ca/2010/02/cougars-take-home-2010-hockey.html MCAC story on playoffs]
  
   
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{| class="prettytable" bgcolor="black"
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Semi-final
  
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="15%" <font | Season
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*Feb 19 [[Canadian Mennonite University]] defeated [[CUSB]] by default
  
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="25%" <font | Manitoba Champions
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="25%" <font | Head Coach
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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| 1970-71
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Barry Smith
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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| 1971-72
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Barry Smith
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1972-73
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Barry Smith
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1973-74
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Barry Smith
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1974-75
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|[[Keewatin Badgers]]
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|Rudy Leonard
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1975-76
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Cam Brock
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1976-77
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|John Schillinger
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1977-78
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|John Schillinger
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1978-79
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|John Schillinger
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1979-80
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|John Schillinger
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1980-81
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|[[Assiniboine College Cougars|Assiniboine Cougars]]
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|George McLeod
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1981-82
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|[[Assiniboine College Cougars|Assiniboine Cougars]]
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|Larry Gillis
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1982-83
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|[[Assiniboine College Cougars|Assiniboine Cougars]]
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|Larry Gillis
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1983-84
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Gary White
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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|1984-85
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Gary White
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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|1985-86
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|[[Red River Rebels]]
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|Doug Stokes
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|}
   
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Source: [http://www.acachockey.info/manitoba.php ACAC History - Manitoba Champions]
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Final
  
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*Feb 20 [[Assiniboine College]] 7 - [[Canadian Mennonite University]] 4
  
   
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==='''CPAC to 2006-07'''===
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==Photos==
  
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[[File:ACC_2010_team_acc.jpg|thumb|left|400px|2010 ACC Cougars MCAC Champions]]
  
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{| class="prettytable" bgcolor="black"
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="15%" <font | Season
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="25%" <font | Manitoba Champions
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="25%" <font | Runner-up
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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| 2003-04
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| ?
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| ?
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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| 2004-05
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| ?
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| ?
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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| 2005-06
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| ?
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| ?
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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| 2006-07
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| [[Assiniboine College Cougars|Assiniboine Cougars]]
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| ?
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|}
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Source: [http://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/3615889 Blurb on CPAC]
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==='''MCAC 2007-08 to 2009-10'''===
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''Yearly links go to the season page.''
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{| class="prettytable" bgcolor="black"
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="15%" <font | Season
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="25%" <font | Manitoba Champions
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! style="color:black;" bgcolor="red" width="25%" <font | Runner-up
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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| [[2007-08 MCAC Season|2007-08]]
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| [[Canadian Mennonite University|CMU Blazers]]
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| [[Providence College]]
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|- align="center" bgcolor="beige" -
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| [[2008-09 MCAC Season|2008-09]]
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| [[Canadian Mennonite University|CMU Blazers]]
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| [[Assiniboine College|Assiniboine Cougars]]
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|- align="center" bgcolor="lavender" -
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| [[2009-10 MCAC Season|2009-10]]
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| [[Assiniboine College|Assiniboine Cougars]]
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| [[Canadian Mennonite University|CMU Blazers]]
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|}
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==Also see==
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===College links===
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*[[Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]]
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*[[4-West Championship]]
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*[[British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League]]
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*[[Pacific West Athletic Association]]
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*[[Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference]]
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*[[Prairie Athletic Conference]]
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*[[Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference]]
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*[[Midwest International College Hockey League]]
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*[[Ontario Colleges Athletic Association]]
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*[[Réseau_du_sport_étudiant_du_Québec#RSEQ_College_League|RSEQ College League]]
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*[[Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association]]
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===University links===
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*[[Canadian Interuniversity Sport]]
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*[[Canada West Universities Athletic Association]]
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*[[Atlantic University Sport]]
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*[[Ontario University Athletics]]
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===External Links===
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*Press release: [http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/archives/1984/06/1984-06-01-three_college_athletes_get_intervarsity_cups.pdf 1984 award winners in pdf]
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*Brandon Sun: [https://www.brandonsun.com/sports/local/sports-looking-backwednesday-january-29-242557371.html Jan 1984: ACC beat RRCC 9-5]
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[[Category:Ice hockey leagues in Canada]]
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[[Category:Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference]]
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[[Category:Western Canada University Hockey]]
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[[Category:Canadian Interuniversity Sport]]
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[[Category:Canadian Colleges Athletic Association]]

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Overview

The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) is the governing body for collegiate sports in Manitoba. It was founded in 2007-08 as the successor to the Central Plains Athletic Conference (CPAC). The MCAC has 7 member schools and offers competition in four sports. The hockey league folded after the 2009-10 season.

History

The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Association (MCAA) sanctioned hockey from 1970-71 to 1985-86. Manitoba had three community colleges: Keewatin Community College, Assiniboine Community College, and Red River Community College. The MCAA determined a provincial champion to advance to western and/or national playdowns governed by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA).

In the early years, the teams competed in intermediate leagues such as the SouthWest Hockey League (SWHL), the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL), and the Manitoba Assiniboine Hockey League (MAHL). The MCAA champion was determined by a playoff amongst the college teams.

From 1983 through 1986, Manitoba's community colleges joined with American teams to form the Midwest International College Hockey League (MICHL). The top two Manitoba teams in the MICHL entered a playoff to determine the MCAA champion and representative in CCAA playdowns.

Once the MCAA ceased operations in 1986, Manitoba no longer participated in CCAA events. There was no further college-level intercollegiate sport in Manitoba until the Central Plains Athletic Conference was formed.

Inter-Provincial Play

The 4-West Championship was played from 1972 to 1980 (9 tournaments). The winners of each of the four western provinces played for the title.

From the 1974-75 season through the 2000-01 season, 23 CCAA Men's Hockey National Championships were held. The 4-West winner represented the west region until 1980.

In 1981 and 1982, the Manitoba and Ontario winners played for a berth in the nationals. Ontario teams won both series. (Similar playoffs were held between Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1981, 1982, and 1990; and between Quebec and Nova Scotia in 1981 and 1982.)

In this era, the Red River Rebels qualified for three CCAA nationals and the Assiniboine College Cougars qualified once.

Sources:


Central Plains Athletic Conference

In the new millenium, colleges from southern Manitoba and northwestern Minnesota formed the CPAC.

Under the CPAC banner, the hockey league peaked at 5 teams. The teams were:

All five competed in the final season of the CPAC in 2006-07. Steinbach Bible College no longer competes in any MCAC leagues, and 2007 was their final year of college hockey.

Member teams that did not enter hockey included the Red River Rebels, William and Catherine Booth College, Oak Hills Wolfpack, and the Junior Wesmen basketball team.

Source: CPAC web site - No longer exists.

Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference

In 2007-08, the CPAC changed names to become the MCAC, with the same member teams.

The MCAC is not affiliated with the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA). However, the stated aim of the MCAC from Executive Director Bill Wedlake was on the front of their web site:

"As we expand our offering from year to year with our ultimate goal of becoming full members of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, we hope you will share with us the excitement of MCAC sport."

The CCAA is the second tier of university/college sport in Canada. It has not held a national hockey playoff since 2001. The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is currently the only college league in Canada. However, the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) includes college teams, and the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) operates a league of mostly Cégep teams.

The MCAC has concentrated on basketball, volleyball, and soccer for small local colleges and universities. Also, the MCAC has been used as a stepping-stone by CIS teams. Back in the CPAC days, Brandon University needed to enter another sport to maintain membership in the CWUAA. So, they started volleyball programs in the CPAC and entered the CWUAA when they were ready. The University of Winnipeg did likewise with their soccer teams in the early days of the MCAC. Starting in 2014-15, Brandon University entered teams in the MCAC soccer league.

Hockey Seasons

There was always tremendous disparity in the quality of the hockey teams. Some schools simply enter clubs in local rec leagues. The league operated with only 3 teams per season under the MCAC banner.

  • The MCAC web site has limited archives. The hockey information is particularly sparse, consisting of a very few stories and standings.

The league's best teams were always the ACC Cougars and the CMU Blazers. While it would be hard to characterize either of those as "varsity" teams, as opposed to "club" teams, they were the cream of the MCAC's crop.

The Providence Freemen (now called the Providence Pilots) competed in 2008 and 2009, but not in 2010.

The Saint Boniface Voyageurs (now called Saint Boniface Les Rouges) did not compete in 2008 or 2009 but returned in 2010. After a rough campaign, they forfeited their final games.

The University of Winnipeg and Brandon University formerly operated CIS hockey teams and are current members of the MCAC. The Red River Rebels (very successful in other MCAC sports) once played intermediate hockey back in the 1970s, along with MCAA competitions.

Is it possible that the Cougars, Blazers, Bobcats, Wesmen, and Rebels would all revive their programs? Or a revived MCIHL? There are nearby independent U.S. schools without leagues, such as Minot State Beavers (ACHA), Williston State Tetons (NJCAA), Dakota-Bottineau Lumberjacks (NJCAA), and Jamestown Jimmies (ACHA).

Table of Champions

MCAA 1970-71 to 1985-86

Season Manitoba Champions Head Coach
1970-71 Red River Rebels Barry Smith
1971-72 Red River Rebels Barry Smith
1972-73 Red River Rebels Barry Smith
1973-74 Red River Rebels Barry Smith
1974-75 Keewatin Badgers Rudy Leonard
1975-76 Red River Rebels Cam Brock
1976-77 Red River Rebels John Schillinger
1977-78 Red River Rebels John Schillinger
1978-79 Red River Rebels John Schillinger
1979-80 Red River Rebels John Schillinger
1980-81 Assiniboine Cougars George McLeod
1981-82 Assiniboine Cougars Larry Gillis
1982-83 Assiniboine Cougars Larry Gillis
1983-84 Red River Rebels Gary White
1984-85 Red River Rebels Gary White
1985-86 Red River Rebels Doug Stokes

Source: ACAC History - Manitoba Champions

CPAC to 2006-07

Season Manitoba Champions Runner-up
2003-04 ? ?
2004-05 ? ?
2005-06 ? ?
2006-07 Assiniboine Cougars ?

Source: Blurb on CPAC

MCAC 2007-08 to 2009-10

Yearly links go to the season page.

Season Manitoba Champions Runner-up
2007-08 CMU Blazers Providence College
2008-09 CMU Blazers Assiniboine Cougars
2009-10 Assiniboine Cougars CMU Blazers

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