| Thompson King Miners | |
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| City: | Thompson, Manitoba |
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| Operated: | 1975-1985 |
| Franchise history | |
| 1975-1978: | Manitoba Junior Hockey League |
| 1978-1985: | NorMan Junior Hockey League |
| Championships | |
| Playoff Championships: | 1980, 1981, 1985 |
The Thompson King Miners were a Canadian Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Thompson, Manitoba. They were members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) from 1975-76 to 1977-78.
The King Miners entered the MJHL as an expansion team for the 1975-76 season. Part way through 1977-78 season, they withdrew.
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 | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1975-76 | MJHL | 52 | 14 | 38 | 0 | 188 | 300 | 28 | 5th North | DNQ |
| 1976-77 | MJHL | 49 | 19 | 28 | 2 | 201 | 252 | 40 | 4th North | Lost Div Semi Final |
| 1977-78 a | MJHL | 52 | 7 | 45 | 0 | 134 | 219 | 14 | - | - |
| 1978-79 | NMJHL | 22 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 108 | na | 14 | 2nd | Lost Semi-final |
| 1979-80 | NJHL | 36 | 29 | 7 | 0 | na | na | 58 | 1st | Won League |
| 1979-80 | T-Cup Playoff | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | 8 | 26 | - | - | Lost |
| 1980-81 | NJHL | 42 | 24 | 12 | 6 | na | na | 54 | 2nd | Won League |
| 1980-81 | T-Cup Playoff | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | 10 | 26 | - | - | Lost |
| 1981-82 | NJHL | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | Lost Final |
Note a: Withdrew from League Jan 9, 1978. 19 games were counted as default losses.
Highlights[]
- December 14, 1980---Mike Cooper scored five goals as the Thompson King Miners defeated The Pas Lumber Kings 12-9.
- March 22, 1981---Thompson King Miners captured the NorMan Junior Hockey League Championship with a 8-4 win over Flin Flon Bombers.