TheMoose Jaw Canuckswere ajunior ice hockeyteam based inMoose Jaw,Saskatchewan,Canada. They were one of the founding members of the originalWestern Canada Junior Hockey League (1948–1956),and in 1966 were founding members of a newWestern Canada Junior Hockey League(known since 1978 as theWestern Hockey League) following a rebellion within theSaskatchewan Junior Hockey League.The franchise evolved from theMoose Jaw Cubsin the early 1930s.
| Moose Jaw Canucks | |
|---|---|
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| City | Moose Jaw,Saskatchewan |
| League | Western Hockey League Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League |
| Operated | c. 1930–1984 (dormant 1955–1958) |
| Home arena | Moose Jaw Arena (c. 1930–1955) Moose Jaw Civic Centre (1959–1984) |
The Canucks won theAbbott Cupin 1945 and 1947, making them the Junior "A" Champion forWestern Canadaand earning a playoff against theGeorge Richardson Memorial Trophy- winning Eastern Champion for theMemorial Cup.The Canucks lost their Memorial Cup competition against theToronto St. Michael's Majorsin both years.
Franchise history
editThe Canucks played in the following leagues in their history:
- Prior to 1936: Independent schedule
- 1936–1946: Southern Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
- 1946–1948: Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
- 1948–1955:Western Canada Junior Hockey League
- 1955–1958: dormant
- 1958–1966:Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
- 1966–1968:Western Canada Junior Hockey League
- 1968–1984:Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
In 1984, the Canucks folded to make room for the WHL'sMoose Jaw Warriors,when that franchise transferred fromWinnipeg. Another team, also known as the Moose Jaw Canucks, played in the South Saskatchewan Junior B Hockey League (now known as thePrairie Junior Hockey League) from 1992–94.
The Canucks legacy is survived by the Jr. C Canucks, who have played in theSaskatchewan Junior C Hockey Leaguesince 2006.
WCJHL history
editIn the summer of 1966, the Canucks were one of five SJHL clubs that left the provincial league to join franchises inCalgaryandEdmontonin the new Western Canada Junior Hockey League. The league was considered a "rebel league" by theCanadian Amateur Hockey Association,and thus denied the right to compete for Canadian junior hockey's top prize, theMemorial Cup.
In theWCJHL's inaugural season,the Canucks won the playoff championships despite finishing 4th in the overall standings. The following year, the Canucks would lose out in the playoff semi-finals after another 4th-place finish.
Concerned about the WCJHL's poor reputation with the CAHA and hoping to once again compete for the Memorial Cup, the Canucks, along with theRegina PatsandWeyburn Red Wings,would leave the WCJHL to return to the reborn SJHL. Following the reorganization of junior hockey in 1970, which saw the Western Canada Hockey League gain Tier-I status, and the SJHL being deemed Tier-II (not Memorial Cup eligible), the Canucks attempted to rejoin the WCHL but were denied. The Canucks would remain in the SJHL until the arrival of the Warriors.
Season-by-season standings
edit| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936–37 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | 25 | 58 | 6 | 3rd SSJHL | Lost final | |
| 1937–38 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | 46 | 11 | 12 | 1st SSJHL | Won league | |
| 1938–39 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | 35 | 20 | 15 | 1st SSJHL | Won league, won SAHA | |
| 1939–40 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | - | 57 | 50 | 13 | 2nd SSJHL | Lost final | |
| 1940–41 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 1 | - | 70 | 96 | 10 | 4th SSJHL | DNQ | |
| 1941–42 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | - | 24 | 42 | 2 | 3rd SSJHL | DNQ | |
| 1942–43 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | - | 54 | 51 | 16 | 3rd SSJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1943–44 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | - | 91 | 85 | 26 | 4th SSJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1944–45 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | - | 112 | 41 | 28 | 1st SSJHL | Won league, won SAHA, wonAbbott Cup | |
| 1945–46 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | - | 157 | 55 | 36 | 1st SSJHL | Won league, won SAHA | |
| 1946–47 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 0 | - | 190 | 111 | 41 | 2nd SJHL | Won league, wonAbbott Cup | |
| 1947–48 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 1 | - | 177 | 94 | 43 | 1st SJHL | Won league | |
| 1948–49 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 1 | - | 139 | 94 | 35 | 2nd WCJHL | Lost final, won SAHA | |
| 1949–50 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 0 | - | 162 | 180 | 44 | 2nd WCJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1950–51 | 40 | 16 | 22 | 2 | - | 147 | 160 | 34 | 5th WCJHL | DNQ | |
| 1951–52 | 44 | 21 | 23 | 0 | - | 178 | 171 | 42 | 5th WCJHL | DNQ | |
| 1952–53 | 36 | 13 | 23 | 0 | - | 164 | 209 | 26 | 5th WCJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1953–54 | 36 | 17 | 19 | 0 | - | 166 | 191 | 29 | 4th WCJHL | Lost quarter-final | |
| 1954–55 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 0 | - | 100 | 264 | 10 | 5th WCJHL | DNQ | |
| 1955–58 | Franchise Dormant | ||||||||||
| 1958–59 | 48 | 11 | 36 | 1 | - | 166 | 328 | 23 | 7th SJHL | DNQ | |
| 1959–60 | 59 | 6 | 52 | 1 | - | 161 | 378 | 13 | 7th SJHL | DNQ | |
| 1960–61 | 60 | 24 | 26 | 10 | - | 181 | 212 | 58 | 4th SJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1961–62 | 56 | 22 | 25 | 9 | - | 199 | 225 | 53 | 5th SJHL | Won league | |
| 1962–63 | 54 | 25 | 22 | 7 | - | 212 | 188 | 57 | 4th SJHL | Lost quarter-final | |
| 1963–64 | 62 | 26 | 30 | 6 | - | 290 | 352 | 58 | 5th SJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1964–65 | 56 | 19 | 34 | 3 | - | 211 | 286 | 41 | 7th SJHL | DNQ | |
| 1965–66 | 60 | 33 | 23 | 4 | - | 295 | 229 | 70 | 4th SJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1966–67 | 56 | 25 | 19 | 12 | - | 215 | 190 | 62 | 4th WCJHL | Won league | |
| 1967–68 | 60 | 31 | 24 | 5 | - | 263 | 243 | 67 | 4th WCJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1968–69 | 44 | 19 | 24 | 1 | - | 223 | 245 | 39 | 3rd SJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1969–70 | 36 | 16 | 18 | 2 | - | 143 | 152 | 34 | 3rd SJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1970–71 | Did not participate | ||||||||||
| 1971–72 | 50 | 7 | 43 | 0 | - | 174 | 345 | 13 | 9th SJHL | DNQ | |
| 1972–73 | 48 | 23 | 25 | 0 | - | 239 | 242 | 46 | 4th SJHL South | Lost quarter-final | |
| 1973–74 | 50 | 23 | 27 | 0 | - | 253 | 251 | 46 | 4th SJHL South | Lost quarter-final | |
| 1974–75 | 58 | 16 | 42 | 0 | - | 278 | 333 | 32 | 6th SJHL South | DNQ | |
| 1975–76 | 58 | 22 | 33 | 3 | - | 264 | 299 | 47 | 6th SJHL North | DNQ | |
| 1976–77 | 60 | 42 | 18 | 0 | - | 362 | 208 | 84 | 2nd SJHL South | Lost quarter-final | |
| 1977–78 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 0 | - | 351 | 262 | 82 | 1st SJHL South | Lost final | |
| 1978–79 | 60 | 34 | 24 | 2 | - | 322 | 263 | 70 | 2nd SJHL South | Lost final | |
| 1979–80 | 60 | 44 | 15 | 1 | - | 343 | 245 | 89 | 1st SJHL South | Lost final | |
| 1980–81 | 60 | 40 | 14 | 0 | - | 406 | 268 | 92 | 1st SJHL South | Lost final | |
| 1981–82 | 60 | 29 | 29 | 2 | - | 262 | 248 | 60 | 2nd SJHL South | Lost quarter-final | |
| 1982–83 | 64 | 27 | 34 | 3 | - | 299 | 345 | 57 | 6th SJHL | Lost semi-final | |
| 1983–84 | 64 | 35 | 28 | 1 | - | 344 | 314 | 71 | 4th SJHL | Lost quarter-final | |
Playoffs
edit- 1969Lost semi-final
- Regina Patsdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-none
- 1970Lost semi-final
- Weyburn Red Wingsdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-none
- 1971Did not participate
- 1972DNQ
- 1973Lost quarter-final
- Weyburn Red Wingsdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-1
- 1974Lost quarter-final
- Estevan Bruinsdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-none
- 1975DNQ
- 1976DNQ
- 1977Lost quarter-final
- Melville Millionairesdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-2
- 1978Lost final
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedWeyburn Red Wings4-games-to-1
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedRegina Blues4-games-to-1
- Prince Albert Raidersdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-1
- 1979Lost final
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedRegina Blues4-games-to-1
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedMelville Millionaires4-games-to-none
- Prince Albert Raidersdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-2
- 1980Lost final
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedMelville Millionaires4-games-to-1
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedEstevan Bruins4-games-to-2
- Prince Albert Raidersdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-2
- 1981Lost final
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedWeyburn Red Wings4-games-to-1
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedEstevan Bruins4-games-to-none
- Prince Albert Raidersdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-3
- 1982Lost quarter-final
- Weyburn Red Wingsdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-2
- 1983Lost semi-final
- Moose Jaw CanucksdefeatedHumboldt Broncos4-games-to-none
- Weyburn Red Wingsdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-3
- 1984Lost quarter-final
- Lloydminster Lancersdefeated Moose Jaw Canucks4-games-to-1