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In 52, the [[Winnipeg Rangers Athletic Club]] changed affiliation from the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] to the [[Cleveland Barons (AHL, 1937-1973)|Cleveland Barons]] of the [[American Hockey League]], becoming the [[Winnipeg Barons]]. |
In 52, the [[Winnipeg Rangers Athletic Club]] changed affiliation from the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] to the [[Cleveland Barons (AHL, 1937-1973)|Cleveland Barons]] of the [[American Hockey League]], becoming the [[Winnipeg Barons]]. |
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Hockey legend [[Eddie Shore]] purchased the team in 55, affiliating the team with his [[Springfield Indians]], also of the American Hockey League. And in 56, [[Jack Perrin]] purchased the team from Shore, affiliating the team with his [[Winnipeg Warriors (minor pro)|Winnipeg Warriors]] of the [[Western Hockey League (minor pro)|Western Hockey League]]. In 57, the team was renamed the '''Winnipeg Olympics'''. |
Hockey legend [[Eddie Shore]] purchased the team in 55, affiliating the team with his [[Springfield Indians]], also of the American Hockey League. And in 56, [[Jack Perrin]] purchased the team from Shore, affiliating the team with his [[Winnipeg Warriors (minor pro)|Winnipeg Warriors]] of the [[Western Hockey League (minor pro)|Western Hockey League]]. In 57, the team was renamed the '''Winnipeg Olympics'''. |
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Revision as of 04:15, 20 January 2016
The Winnipeg Barons were a Canadian Junior A hockey team from Winnipeg, Manitoba. They were members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. They were formerly known as the Winnipeg Black Hawks.
In 52, the Winnipeg Rangers Athletic Club changed affiliation from the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League to the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League, becoming the Winnipeg Barons. Hockey legend Eddie Shore purchased the team in 55, affiliating the team with his Springfield Indians, also of the American Hockey League. And in 56, Jack Perrin purchased the team from Shore, affiliating the team with his Winnipeg Warriors of the Western Hockey League. In 57, the team was renamed the Winnipeg Olympics.
The team did expected to play the 57-58 season, hired a new coach, even held training camp.
With only one arena in Winnipeg available for hockey, ice time became a problem. Only three Junior teams could operate out of Winnipeg.
Originally the Olympics, along with the Monarchs and Braves had those spots. Then the Montreal Canadiens flexed their might and the St. Boniface Canadiens were in and the Olympics out. Perrin tried to relocate the Olympics to Brandon, but Brandon signed a deal with the Rangers, forcing the Olympics to fold.
Season-by-Season Records
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 |
1952-53 | MJHL | 36 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 111 | 192 | 17 | 4th | DNQ |
1953-54 | MJHL | 36 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 125 | 178 | 27 | 3rd | Lost Semi |
1954-55 | MJHL | 32 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 178 | 171 | 38 | 2nd | Lost Final |
1955-56 | MJHL | 23 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 94 | 200 | 5 | 3rd | DNQ |
1956-57 | MJHL | 30 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 127 | 208 | 13 | 4th | DNQ |
MJHL League Records
Record Breakers | |||
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Season | Player | Category | Amount |
1954-55 | Gord Stratton | Most Points (tied) | 76 |
Most Assists | 37 | ||
Art Stratton | Most Points (tied) | 76 | |
Most Goals | 50 |
MJHL Award Winners, League Leaders, & All-Stars
NHL alumni
Bill MacKenzie | Art Stratton |