Stonewall Jets
| Stonewall Jets | |
|---|---|
| City | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| League | Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Home arena | Veterans Memorial Sports Complex |
| Colours | blue and yellow |
| Owner(s) | Darrell Faulkner |
| General manager | Ryan Margetts |
| Head coach | Brock Couch |
The Stonewall Jets are a junior hockey team that plays in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets home arena is Veterans Memorial Sports Complex which is also home to the Stonewall Collegiate Institute Rams, Stonewall Blues Minor Hockey Association and Stonewall Flyers Senior hockey club. The Jets previously played in the Ice Palace (Stonewall Arena).
History
Previously the Jets played in the MJBHL (1964-2001). Stonewall joined the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League in 2001. Their first head coach in the MMJHL was Ed Harvie. Their first general manager was Bill Smith. Their biggest rival is the Charleswood Hawks.
The Jets won their first championship in 2016 with a dramatic finish to the season. Facing elimination in the first round, Stonewall rallied to win three-straight games and advance.[1] Stonewall then swept the regular season winner Raiders Junior Hockey Club before sweeping Pembina Valley Twisters in the finals.[2][3]
Season-by-season
| Season | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 9th of 10 | DNQ |
| 2002-03 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 9th of 10 | DNQ |
| 2003-04 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 10th of 10 | DNQ |
| 2004-05 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 5th of 10 | |
| 2005-06 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 5th of 10 | |
| 2006-07 | 25 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 4th of 10 | |
| 2007-08 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 8th of 10 | |
| 2008-09 | 22 | 19 | -- | 4 | 48 | 8th of 10 | |
| 2009-10 | 18 | 21 | -- | 6 | 42 | 7th of 10 | |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 25 | -- | 3 | 37 | 7th of 10 | |
| 2011-12 | 21 | 13 | -- | 6 | 48 | 4th of 9 | |
| 2012-13 | 6 | 37 | -- | 2 | 14 | 9th of 10 | DNQ |
| 2013-14 | 18 | 23 | -- | 4 | 42 | 7th of 10 | |
| 2014-15 | 19 | 24 | -- | 1 | 39 | 8th of 10 | |
| 2015-16 | 26 | 17 | -- | 2 | 54 | 4th of 10 | Champions |
League championships
Jack Mackenzie Trophy (playoffs)
- 2016 - defeated St. Vital Victorias (4-3); Raiders Junior Hockey Club (4-0); Pembina Valley Twisters (4-0)
Art Moug Trophy (regular season)
- none
References
- ↑ "Flyers win, Wheaties lose, Stonewall Jets advance". MyToba. 25 March 2016.
- ↑ "Stonewall Sweeps Twisters, Claim First MMJHL Title". CJOB. 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "Trio of Portagers, Stonewall Jets win MMJHL championship". Portage Daily Graphic. 21 April 2016.