| Winnipeg Saints | |
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| City: | St. Boniface, Manitoba (1967-71) Winnipeg, Manitoba (1972-12) |
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| League: | Manitoba Junior Hockey League |
| Operated: | 1967-2012 |
| Home Arena: | Bertrand Arena (1967-2000) Dakota Community Centre (2000-10) St. Adolphe (2010-11) St. James Civic Centre (2011-12) |
| Colours: | Black, Red , White |
| Franchise history | |
| 1956-1957: | Winnipeg Rangers |
| 1957: | Brandon Rangers |
| 1958-1959: | Transcona Rangers |
| 1959-1967: | Winnipeg Rangers |
| 1967-2000: | St. Boniface Saints |
| 2000-2012: | Winnipeg Saints |
| Championships | |
| Playoff Championships: | 1971, 1981, 1994 |
The Winnipeg Saints were a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from St. Boniface, 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 Winnipeg Rangers to a community-minded sports group in St. Boniface. The Team was renamed the St. Boniface Saints.
In May 2000, longtime owner Ralph Borger, sold the team to Winnipeg businessmen Blake Fitzpatrick, Pat Meagher, Gord Lee, Richard Enright, David Dobie, Marc Phaneuf, Don Howe, Al Fast, and George Sigurdson. The new owners rename the team, the Winnipeg Saints.
The Saints played out of the Dakota Community Centre for a decade years, before being forced out. For 2010-11 the team played out of St. Adolphe, switching to the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg for the playoffs. The Saints moved back to the city for 2011-12, and played out of the St. James Civic Centre.
In April 2012, the team was sold to a group based out of Virden, Manitoba, becoming the Virden Oil Capitals.
Season-by-Season Record[]
Note: click on season for team picture and roster 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 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 1 | - | - | 157 | 152 | 37 | 2nd | Lost Semi |
| 1968-69 | MJHL | 34 | 18 | 14 | 2 | - | - | 145 | 126 | 38 | 2nd South | Lost Final |
| 1969-70 | MJHL | 34 | 11 | 19 | 4 | - | - | 152 | 176 | 26 | 4th South | DNQ |
| 1970-71 | MJHL | 48 | 19 | 22 | 7 | - | - | 209 | 195 | 45 | 3rd South | Won League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-71 | Man/Sask | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 26 | 22 | - | - | Won Series |
| Abbott Cup | 4 | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | 6 | 15 | - | - | Lost Series | |
| 1971-72 | MJHL | 48 | 22 | 24 | 2 | - | - | 200 | 214 | 46 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1972-73 | MJHL | 48 | 24 | 24 | 0 | - | - | 221 | 221 | 48 | 3rd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1973-74 | MJHL | 48 | 28 | 18 | 2 | - | - | 228 | 188 | 58 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1974-75 | MJHL | 48 | 23 | 25 | 0 | - | - | 234 | 251 | 46 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1975-76 | MJHL | 52 | 30 | 18 | 4 | - | - | 244 | 209 | 64 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1976-77 | MJHL | 52 | 23 | 27 | 2 | - | - | 225 | 262 | 48 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1977-78 | MJHL | 52 | 31 | 21 | 0 | - | - | 289 | 260 | 62 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1978-79 | MJHL | 48 | 21 | 26 | 1 | - | - | 229 | 226 | 43 | 4th South | Lost Div Final |
| 1979-80 | MJHL | 48 | 32 | 15 | 1 | - | - | 299 | 220 | 65 | 1st South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1980-81 | MJHL | 48 | 41 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 83 | 1st South | Won League |
| 1980-81 | Turnbull Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 26 | 10 | - | - | Won Series |
| 1980-81 | Anavet Cup | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 12 | 37 | - | - | Lost Series |
| 1981-82 | MJHL | 48 | 30 | 18 | 0 | - | - | 284 | 232 | 60 | 2nd South | Lost Div Final |
| 1982-83 | MJHL | 48 | 33 | 14 | 1 | - | - | 369 | 242 | 67 | 1st South | Lost Final |
| 1983-84 | MJHL | 48 | 17 | 31 | 0 | - | - | 238 | 266 | 34 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1984-85 | MJHL | 48 | 17 | 29 | 2 | - | - | 215 | 278 | 36 | 5th South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1985-86 | MJHL | 48 | 29 | 19 | 0 | - | - | 310 | 265 | 58 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1986-87 | MJHL | 48 | 31 | 17 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 62 | 1st South | Lost Div Final |
| 1987-88 | MJHL | 48 | 32 | 16 | 0 | - | - | 275 | 215 | 64 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1988-89 | MJHL | 48 | 29 | 19 | 0 | - | - | 290 | 209 | 58 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1989-90 | MJHL | 52 | 3 | 48 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 5th South | DNQ |
| 1990-91 | MJHL | 48 | 15 | 32 | 1 | - | - | 212 | 267 | 31 | 3rd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1991-92 | MJHL | 48 | 21 | 26 | 0 | - | 1 | 202 | 228 | 43 | 2nd South | Lost Div Semi |
| 1992-93 | MJHL | 48 | 26 | 19 | 1 | - | 2 | 197 | 189 | 55 | 1st South | Lost Final |
| 1993-94 | MJHL | 56 | 38 | 16 | 1 | - | 1 | --- | --- | 78 | 1st Addison | Won League |
| 1993-94 | Anavet Cup | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | 19 | 22 | - | - | Lost Series |
| 1994-95 | MJHL | 56 | 43 | 10 | 2 | - | 1 | 283 | 160 | 89 | 1st Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 1995-96 | MJHL | 56 | 33 | 18 | 2 | - | 3 | 249 | 215 | 71 | 1st Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 1996-97 | MJHL | 56 | 25 | 29 | 1 | - | 1 | 252 | 278 | 52 | 3rd Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 1997-98 | MJHL | 62 | 22 | 37 | 1 | - | 2 | 214 | 262 | 47 | 4th Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 1998-99 | MJHL | 62 | 26 | 33 | 1 | - | 2 | 239 | 319 | 55 | 4th Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 1999-00 | MJHL | 64 | 21 | 40 | - | - | 3 | 230 | 322 | 45 | 6th Addison | DNQ |
| 2000-01 | MJHL | 64 | 33 | 28 | - | 1 | 2 | 281 | 263 | 69 | 2nd Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 2001-02 | MJHL | 64 | 20 | 40 | - | - | 4 | 178 | 293 | 44 | 6th Addison | DNQ |
| 2002-03 | MJHL | 64 | 23 | 34 | - | 2 | 5 | 226 | 278 | 53 | 5th Addison | DNQ |
| 2003-04 | MJHL | 64 | 33 | 29 | 1 | 1 | - | 267 | 238 | 68 | 3rd Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 2004-05 | MJHL | 63 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 7 | - | 214 | 209 | 67 | 4th Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 2005-06 | MJHL | 63 | 37 | 20 | 4 | 2 | - | 279 | 206 | 80 | 2nd Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 2006-07 | MJHL | 63 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | - | 259 | 281 | 63 | 3rd Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 2007-08 | MJHL | 62 | 45 | 14 | - | 1 | 2 | 345 | 191 | 93 | 2nd Addison | Lost Final |
| 2008-09 | MJHL | 62 | 48 | 11 | - | 0 | 3 | 381 | 192 | 99 | 1st Addison | Lost Div Final |
| 2009-10 | MJHL | 62 | 36 | 19 | - | 3 | 4 | 228 | 199 | 79 | 1st Addison | Lost Final |
| 2010-11 | MJHL | 62 | 31 | 30 | - | 1 | - | 220 | 229 | 63 | 3rd Addison | Lost Div Semi |
| 2011-12 | MJHL | 62 | 34 | 22 | - | 6 | - | 224 | 214 | 74 | 5th Addison | Lost Final |
League Records[]
| Player | Achievement | Season | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ridley | Most Points | 1982-83 | 191 | current |
| Most Goals | 91 | current | ||
| Most Assists--Left Wing | 100 | current |
Team / Franchise Records[]
| Achievement | Player | Season | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Points | Mike Ridley | 1982-83 | 191 |
| Most Goals | 91 | ||
| Most Assists | 100 |
Team Canada West[]
| selected to Team Canada West | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Player | Position |
| 2004 World U-17 Hockey Challenge | Rick Lecuyer | Defense |
| Jordan Wilson | Forward | |
| 2006 CJAHL Prospects Game | Travis Hamonic | Defense |
| 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge | Brett Chartier | Forward |
| 2008 World Junior A Challenge | Tim Hayduk | Forward |
| Scott Macaulay | Defense | |
| 2008 CJHL Prospects Game | Scott Macaulay | Defense |
| 2009 World U-17 Hockey Challenge | Jordan DePape | Forward |
| 2010 CJHL Prospects Series | Shane Gingera | Forward |
| 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge | David Anning | Assistant Coach |
| 2011 CJHL Prospects Series | Corey Petrash | Forward |
MJHL Award Winners, League Leaders, & All-Stars[]
MJHL Scholarship Winners[]
CJAHL Awards[]
| Season | Player | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | Cory Cyrenne | MJHL Player of the Year |
| CJAHL Player of the Year |
NHL Alumni[]
Saints Players
| Darren Boyko | Cam Connor | Owen Fussey | Travis Hamonic |
| Mike LeClerc | Mike Maneluk | Colton Orr | Dave Richter |
| Mike Ridley | Russ Romaniuk | ||
Saints Coaches
| Dan Bourbonnais | Jim Johnson | Bruce Southern |
NHL Draft Picks[]
| Draft Year | Player | Drafted by | Round | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mike Ford | Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 122 |
| 1973 | Garry Doerksen | Chicago Black Hawks | 6 | 93 |
| 1974 | Cam Connor | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 5 |
| Jim Foubister | New York Islanders | 9 | 146 | |
| Jim Chicoyne | Pittsburgh Penguins | 9 | 150 | |
| Russ Hall | New York Rangers | 15 | 224 | |
| Bill Kriski | New York Rangers | 16 | 227 | |
| 1977 | Guy Lash | Cleveland Barons | 3 | 42 |
| Dave Isherwood | Philadelphia Flyers | 10 | 159 | |
| 1978 | Jim Malazdrewicz | Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 146 |
| 1980 | Dave Richter | Minnesota North Stars | 10 | 205 |
| 1981 | Geoff Wilson | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 133 |
| 1988 | Russ Romaniuk | Winnipeg Jets | 2 | 31 |
| 1994 | Colin Cloutier | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 34 |
| 1995 | Mike LeClerc | Anaheim Mighty Ducks | 3 | 55 |
| 1996 | Cory Cyrenne | San Jose Sharks | 8 | 191 |
| 2001 | Owen Fussey | Washington Capitals | 3 | 90 |
| 2003 | Dirk Southern | Anaheim Mighty Ducks | 7 | 218 |
| 2003 | Dirk Southern | Anaheim Mighty Ducks | 7 | 218 |
| 2008 | Travis Hamonic | New York Islanders | 2 | 53 |
Saints Lists[]
