Overview[]
"Wesmen" is the name of the sports teams of the University of Winnipeg, which is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The University was founded in 1967 when United College received its charter. United College was formed in 1938 with the merger of Manitoba College (established 1871) and Wesley College (established 1888). They are members of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association (CWUAA) and U Sports (formerly known as CIS). They no longer compete in the hockey league.
History[]
The Winnipeg Wesmen hockey team started play in the WCIAA in the 1968-69 season. In 1972-73 the WCIAA split in two and the Wesmen joined Lakehead University, the University of Manitoba, and Brandon University as founding members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). They were joined by the University of Regina in 1976-77.
Video[]
The Winnipeg Wesmen program folded following the 1983-84 season. For a YouTube video see the link for Iced: The Lost History of Hockey at The University of Winnipeg.
Iced The Lost History of Hockey at The University of Winnipeg
Season-by-Season Records[]
| Year/Comp. | GP | W | L | T | F | A | Pts | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-69 WCIAA | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 34 | 147 | 0 | 6th |
| 1969-70 WCIAA | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 38 | 80 | 8 | 7th |
| 1970-71 WCIAA | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 63 | 120 | 12 | 6th |
| 1971-72 WCIAA | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 92 | 108 | 20 | E 1st |
| 1971-72 playoffs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | semi-finals |
| 1972-73 GPAC | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 52 | 16 | 2nd |
| 1973-74 GPAC | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 91 | 85 | 20 | 2nd |
| 1974-75 GPAC | 21 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 110 | 157 | 6 | 4th |
| 1975-76 GPAC | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 70 | 87 | 14 | 4th |
| 1976-77 GPAC | 23 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 87 | 106 | 19 | 4th |
| 1977-78 GPAC | 24 | 8 | 15 | 1 | ? | ? | 17 | 4th |
| 1978-79 GPAC | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | ? | ? | 12 | 5th |
| 1979-80 GPAC | 20 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 49 | 161 | 2 | 5th |
| 1980-81 GPAC | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 86 | 181 | 12 | 4th |
| 1981-82 GPAC | 24 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 74 | 182 | 6 | 5th |
| 1982-83 GPAC | 24 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 94 | 103 | 8 | 5th |
| 1983-84 GPAC | 24 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 84 | 121 | 6 | 5th |
Playoffs[]
1972 Playoffs Sudden-Death Semi-Final Calgary Dinosaurs 6 Winnipeg Wesmen 5
This was the only playoff game played by the Winnipeg Wesmen.
Commemorations[]
Championships[]
- none
University Cups[]
- none
Pictures[]
1970 goaltender Geo Hopkinson
Alternate Logos[]
Winnipeg Wesmen
"W" logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
1980s wordmark
Winnipeg Wesmen
1980s logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
circle logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
white logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
black logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
red logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
white "W" logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
"W" logo
Winnipeg Wesmen
2017 CW rebranding
Links[]
Current CW Teams[]
- Alberta Golden Bears ¶ Official Site
- Calgary Dinosaurs ¶ Official Site
- MacEwan Griffins ¶ Official Site
- Manitoba Bisons ¶ Official Site
- Mount Royal Cougars ¶ Official Site
- Regina Cougars ¶ Official Site
- Saskatchewan Huskies ¶ Official Site
- Trinity Western Spartans ¶ Official Site
- UBC Thunderbirds ¶ Official Site
Former CW Teams[]
- Brandon Bobcats ¶ Official Site
- Lakehead Norwesters (in OUA) ¶ Official Site
- Lethbridge Pronghorns ¶ Official Site
- Victoria Vikings (in BCIHL) ¶ Official Site
- Winnipeg Wesmen ¶ Official Site
Also see[]
National links:
- U Sports (formerly known as Canadian Interuniversity Sport)
- List of University Cup Playoffs (from 1962-63 to present)
Western links:
- Canada West Universities Athletic Association
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- List of CWUAA Seasons (from 1972-73 to present)
- List of GPAC Seasons (from 1972-73 to 1984-85)
- List of WCIAA Seasons (from 1962-63 to 1971-72)
- List of WCIAU Seasons (from 1918-19 to 1961-62)
Atlantic links:
Ontario-Quebec links:
- Ontario University Athletics
- RSEQ (formerly Quebec Student Sports Federation)
- Quebec-Ontario Athletic Association (with seasons from 1954 to 1971)
- List of OUA Seasons (includes CIAU, QOAA & OUAA)
- List of QOAA Seasons (from 1954 to 1971)
- Ontario Intercollegiate Athletic Association (with seasons from 1965 to 1971)
- Ottawa St. Lawrence Conference (with seasons from 1951 to 1971)
- List of QUAA Seasons (from 1971-72 to 1986-87)
- List of Intermediate Intercollegiate Seasons (from 1902-03 to 1938-39)
- Ontario-Quebec Intermediate Intercollegiate series (from 1902-03 to 1934-35)
- Senior Intercollegiate League (1945-46)
- International Intercollegiate League (from 1936-37 to 1939-40)
- West Point Weekend
College links: