| St. James Canadians | |
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| City: | St. James, Manitoba (1967-72) Winnipeg, Manitoba (1972-04) |
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| League: | Manitoba Junior Hockey League |
| Operated: | 1967-2004 |
| Home Arena: | St. James Civic Centre |
| Franchise history | |
| 1957-1966: | Winnipeg Braves |
| 1966-1967: | St. James Braves |
| 1967-2004: | St. James Canadians |
| Championships | |
| Playoff Championships: | 1968, 1996, 1997 |
The St. James Canadians were a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from St. James, Manitoba, a district within the city of Winnipeg, since 1972. They were members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) and Hockey Canada.
In September 1967, as part of an agreement with the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association, Ben Hatskin sold the St. James Braves to a community-minded sports group in St. James.
The Team was renamed the St. James Canadians.
The Canadians won the League championship, 3 times, and played their entire 36 years out of the St. James Civic Centre.
After a one year leave, the Team ceased operations in 2004.
Season-by-Season Record[]
Note: click on season for team rosters or on league for direct link to that season.
| Season | League | GP | W | L | T | OTL | SOL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1967-68 | MJHL | 37 | 14 | 21 | 2 | - | - | 155 | 165 | 30 | 4th South | Won League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-68 | Turnbull Cup | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 38 | 24 | - | - | Won Series |
| 1967-68 | Memorial Cup | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | 24 | 29 | - | - | Lost West Semi |
| 1968-69 | MJHL | 34 | 16 | 14 | 4 | - | - | 142 | 146 | 36 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1969-70 | MJHL | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | - | - | 146 | 136 | 38 | 2nd South | Lost Final |
| 1970-71 | MJHL | 48 | 21 | 22 | 5 | - | - | 170 | 184 | 47 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1971-72 | MJHL | 48 | 31 | 16 | 1 | - | - | 256 | 191 | 63 | 1st South | Lost Div Final |
| 1972-73 | MJHL | 48 | 27 | 20 | 1 | - | - | 225 | 187 | 55 | 1st South | Lost Final |
| 1973-74 | MJHL | 48 | 19 | 27 | 2 | - | - | 216 | 223 | 40 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1974-75 | MJHL | 48 | 29 | 19 | 0 | - | - | 281 | 238 | 58 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1975-76 | MJHL | 52 | 29 | 22 | 1 | - | - | 259 | 235 | 59 | 3rd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1976-77 | MJHL | 51 | 21 | 30 | 0 | - | - | 239 | 249 | 42 | 4th South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1977-78 | MJHL | 52 | 25 | 27 | 0 | - | - | 265 | 258 | 50 | 4th South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1978-79 | MJHL | 48 | 30 | 18 | 0 | - | - | 273 | 221 | 60 | 1st South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1979-80 | MJHL | 48 | 29 | 18 | 1 | - | - | 255 | 197 | 59 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1980-81 | MJHL | 48 | 38 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 39 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1981-82 | MJHL | 48 | 25 | 21 | 2 | - | - | 301 | 265 | 52 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1982-83 | MJHL | 48 | 12 | 34 | 2 | - | - | 221 | 301 | 26 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1983-84 | MJHL | 48 | 11 | 37 | 0 | - | - | 201 | 312 | 22 | 4th South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1984-85 | MJHL | 48 | 29 | 18 | 1 | - | - | 266 | 224 | 59 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1985-86 | MJHL | 48 | 29 | 18 | 1 | - | - | 276 | 221 | 59 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1986-87 | MJHL | 47 | 23 | 22 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 48 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1987-88 | MJHL | 48 | 21 | 25 | 2 | - | - | 223 | 215 | 44 | 3rd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1988-89 | MJHL | 48 | 10 | 35 | 3 | - | - | 186 | 305 | 23 | 4th South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1989-90 | MJHL | 52 | 24 | 28 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 48 | 3rd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1990-91 | MJHL | 48 | 25 | 20 | 3 | - | - | 267 | 249 | 53 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1991-92 | MJHL | 48 | 30 | 16 | 1 | - | 1 | 264 | 207 | 62 | 1st South | Lost Final |
| 1991-92 | Centennial Cup | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 21 | 28 | 2 | 5th | DNQ |
| 1992-93 | MJHL | 48 | 25 | 20 | 1 | - | 2 | 241 | 233 | 53 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1993-94 | MJHL | 55 | 32 | 19 | 1 | - | 3 | --- | --- | 68 | 2nd Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 1994-95 | MJHL | 56 | 22 | 28 | 2 | - | 4 | 199 | 221 | 50 | 3rd Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 1995-96 | MJHL | 56 | 34 | 21 | 1 | - | 0 | 266 | 194 | 69 | 2nd Addison | Won League |
| 1995-96 | Anavet Cup | 4 | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | 6 | 17 | - | - | Lost Series |
| 1996-97 | MJHL | 56 | 31 | 22 | 3 | - | 0 | 229 | 187 | 65 | 1st Addison | Won League |
| 1996-97 | Anavet Cup | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 9 | 27 | - | - | Lost Series |
| 1997-98 | MJHL | 62 | 29 | 30 | 1 | - | 2 | 254 | 247 | 61 | 2nd Addison | Lost Final |
| 1998-99 | MJHL | 62 | 35 | 25 | 1 | - | 1 | 262 | 229 | 72 | 1st Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 1999-00 | MJHL | 64 | 38 | 23 | - | - | 3 | 285 | 243 | 79 | 2nd Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 2000-01 | MJHL | 64 | 26 | 31 | - | 3 | 4 | 224 | 240 | 59 | 5th Addison | DNQ |
| 2001-02 | MJHL | 64 | 33 | 25 | - | 3 | 3 | 228 | 200 | 72 | 2nd Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 2002-03 | MJHL | 64 | 6 | 57 | - | 1 | 0 | 158 | 413 | 13 | 6th Addison | DNQ |
Team Canada West Selections[]
| selected to Team Canada West | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Player | Position |
| 2002 World U-17 Hockey Challenge | Mark Olafson | Forward |
| Derek Poplawski | Defense | |
| Andy Zulyniak | Forward | |
CJAHL Awards[]
| Season | Player | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-92 | Derek Picklyk | West Region Nominee Canada's Junior A Player of the Year |
| 1993-94 | Ryan Smith | MJHL Player of the Year |
| co-runner-up CJAHL Player of the Year |
MJHL Award Winners, League Leaders, & All-Stars[]
MJHL Scholarship Winners[]
| Season | Player | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Ryan Smith | Ken "Friar" Nicolson Award |
| 1997-98 | Kevin Vandewater | RBC Financial Group |
| 2001-02 | Jordan Bodnar | Ken "Friar" Nicolson Award |
NHL Alumni[]
NHL Draft Picks[]
| Draft Year | Player | Drafted by | Round | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Warren Harrison | Oakland Seals | 5 | 53 |
| 1970 | John Stewart | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 21 |
| 1971 | Mike Legge | Minnesota North Stars | 4 | 49 |
| Jim Johnston | Chicago Blackhawks | 6 | 82 | |
| 1972 | Jeff Hunt | New York Rangers | 7 | 111 |
| Glen Mikkelson | Minnesota North Stars | 9 | 140 | |
| 1973 | Dave Elliott | Chicago Black Hawks | 4 | 61 |
| 1974 | Barry Legge | Montreal Canadiens | 4 | 61 |
| 1975 | Mike Sleep | New York Islanders | 6 | 101 |
| 1977 | Murray Bannerman | Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 58 |
| Grant Eakin | Cleveland Barons | 8 | 128 | |
| 1978 | Terry Kitching | St. Louis Blues | 13 | 207 |
| 1979 | Dave McDonald | Hartford Whalers | 6 | 123 |
| 1980 | Steve Patrick | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 20 |
| 1981 | Bruce Eakin | Calgary Flames | 10 | 204 |
| 1986 | Dean Hall | Boston Bruins | 4 | 76 |
| 1987 | George Maneluk | New York Islanders | 4 | 76 |
| Darryl Ingham | Philadelphia Flyers | 8 | 167 | |
| 1992 | Sonny Mignacca | Vancouver Canucks | 9 | 213 |
| 2003 | Mark Olafson | Washington Capitals | 9 | 279 |
| 2004 | Travis Zajac | New Jersey Devils | 1 | 20 |
| Jared Walker | Chicago Blackhawks | 7 | 223 |