TheWinnipeg Monarchswere a Canadian junior ice hockey team that competed in theManitoba Junior Hockey Leaguefrom 1930 to 1978.
| Winnipeg Monarchs | |
|---|---|
| City | Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada |
| League | Manitoba Junior Hockey League |
| Operated | 1930–1978 |
| Franchise history | |
| 1930–1976 | Winnipeg Monarchs |
| 1976–1977 | Assiniboine Park Monarchs |
| 1977–1978 | Winnipeg Monarchs |
| 1978–1984 | Fort Garry Blues |
| 1984–2010 | Winnipeg South Blues |
| 2010-Present | Winnipeg Blues |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | 1935, 1937, & 1946Memorial Cup Champions |
History
editThe Winnipeg Monarchs junior team was founded in 1930. From 1930 to 1936, they co-existed with theWinnipeg Monarchssenior hockey team. The junior Monarchs won theMemorial Cupas Canadian Junior Hockey Champions three times, in 1935, 1937 and 1946. In 1946,George Robertsonscored the winning goal in the seventh game of the1946 Memorial CupFinal before a sell out crowd atMaple Leaf GardensinToronto,Ontario.The Monarchs were also finalists in 1932, losing toSudbury Wolvesin the final, and1951,losing to the Barrie Flyers.
In addition the three Memorial Cup titles, the team won tenTurnbull Cupsas Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions and fiveAbbott Cupsas Western Canadian junior hockey champions. The Monarchs are inducted into theManitoba Hockey Hall of Famein the team category four times (1932, 1937, 1946, 1951).
The club changed its name to the Assiniboine Park Monarchs in 1975, but reverted to the original name two years later. A group of Winnipeg businessmen purchased the Monarchs following the 1978 season and relocated it toFort Garryin south Winnipeg. As part of the move, the team was renamed the Fort Garry Blues. The club has since relocated toOak Bluff, Manitoba,just outside of Winnipeg, and is currently known as theWinnipeg Blues.
Championships
edit- Turnbull Cup:1932, 1935, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1957
- Abbott Cup:1932, 1935, 1937, 1946, 1951
- Memorial Cup:1935,1937,1946
The1932 Winnipeg Monarchswon the 1932Abbott Cup,defeating theSaskatoon Wesleys.They went on to lose theMemorial Cupto theSudbury Cub WolvesatShea's AmphitheaterinWinnipeg.The roster was: Tony Lemay,Victor Lindquist,Romeo Rivers,Cam Shewan,Art Rice-Jones,Roy Hinkle,Norm Yellowlees,Archie Creighton, Albert Lemay, and Joe Rivers.
The1935 Winnipeg Monarchswon their firstMemorial Cup,in a best-of-three series held at Shea's Amphitheatre in Winnipeg, defeating Sudbury 2 games to 1.
The1937 Winnipeg Monarchswere a small speedy team that surprised many on their way to the Abbott and Memorial Cup championships. Team Roster:Harry Neil(Coach), Bill Webber (Manager), Bert Pelletier (Trainer), Jack Atchison, Harvey Field,Dick Kowcinak,Lucien Martel, John McCreedy, Alf Pike, Paul Rheault, Denny Robinson,Ted Dent,Jack Fox, Pete Langelle, Remi Van Dale, Ami Clement, Zeke Farley, Bobby Summers (Stick Boy).[citation needed]After the 1937 Memorial Cup, the Monarchs played in an international series arranged by theCanadian Amateur Hockey Associationto determine a world's amateur champion.[1]The tournament was shortened due to poor attendance, and the game between Winnipeg and theHershey Bearswas cancelled as both teams went home early.[2]
The1946 Winnipeg Monarchsdefeated theEdmonton Canadiansto capture the Abbott Cup. They went on to beat theToronto St. Michael's Majors4-2 in the seventh and deciding game of theMemorial Cup.Roster: Jack Gibson, Tom Rockey, Laurie May, Al Buchanan (Captain), George Robertson, Harry Taylor, Don "Red" McRae,Clint Albright,Gord Fashoway, Eddie Marchant, Tom "Tank" Kummerfield, Hy Beatty, Cam Millar, Bill Tindall, Dunc Daniels, Gord Scott, Ted Chitty,Walter Monson(Coach), Pat Lyon (GM), Floyd Howe (President), Ed Haverstock (Trainer), Bill Windatt (Equipment Manager).
The1951 Winnipeg Monarchswon the Abbott Cup by defeating theRegina Pats.They went on to lose the Memorial Cup to theBarrie Flyers.
Season-by-season record
editNote:GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1930-31 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | - | 29 | 15 | 14 | 1st MJHL | |
| 1931-32 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | - | 31 | 14 | 23 | 1st WinJHL | Won League, Won AbC |
| 1932-33 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | - | 18 | 34 | 4 | 3rd MJHL-S | |
| 1933-34 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 | - | -- | -- | 3 | 9th MJHL | |
| 1934-35 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | - | 65 | 33 | 29 | 3rd MJHL | Won League, WonAbC,WonMC |
| 1935-36 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | - | 56 | 47 | 13 | 6th MJHL | |
| 1936-37 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | - | 74 | 32 | 26 | 2nd MJHL | Won League, WonAbC,WonMC |
| 1937-38 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | - | 70 | 55 | 30 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1938-39 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | - | 105 | 81 | 29 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1939-40 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | - | 108 | 68 | 34 | 1st MJHL | |
| 1940-41 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | - | 52 | 89 | 6 | 6th MJHL | |
| 1941-42 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | - | 92 | 127 | 16 | 6th MJHL | |
| 1942-43 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | - | 65 | 72 | 15 | 4th MJHL | |
| 1943-44 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | - | 58 | 26 | 18 | 1st MJHL | |
| 1944-45 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | - | 72 | 13 | 16 | 1st MJHL | Won League |
| 1945-46 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | 59 | 28 | 17 | 1st MJHL | Won League,AbC,WonMC |
| 1946-47 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | - | 94 | 54 | 24 | 2nd MJHL | |
| 1947-48 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | - | 123 | 103 | 24 | 3rd MJHL | Won League |
| 1948-49 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 0 | - | 132 | 150 | 22 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1949-50 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 0 | - | 142 | 148 | 32 | 2nd MJHL | |
| 1950-51 | 36 | 26 | 9 | 1 | - | 208 | 128 | 53 | 2nd MJHL | Won League, Won AbC |
| 1951-52 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 0 | - | 155 | 111 | 52 | 1st MJHL | Won League |
| 1952-53 | 36 | 16 | 19 | 1 | - | 132 | 152 | 33 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1953-54 | 36 | 13 | 23 | 0 | - | 147 | 172 | 26 | 4th MJHL | |
| 1954-55 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 2 | - | 173 | 141 | 42 | 1st MJHL | Won League |
| 1955-56 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | - | 153 | 108 | 34 | 1st MJHL | |
| 1956-57 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 4 | - | 175 | 146 | 38 | 2nd MJHL | Won League |
| 1957-58 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 1 | - | 167 | 127 | 37 | 1st MJHL | |
| 1958-59 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 0 | - | 89 | 176 | 10 | 5th MJHL | |
| 1959-60 | 32 | 5 | 27 | 0 | - | 90 | 221 | 10 | 5th MJHL | |
| 1960-61 | 32 | 6 | 25 | 1 | - | 107 | 205 | 13 | 5th MJHL | |
| 1961-62 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 4 | - | 143 | 138 | 44 | 2nd MJHL | |
| 1962-63 | 39 | 15 | 21 | 3 | - | 141 | 177 | 33 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1963-64 | 30 | 13 | 15 | 2 | - | 112 | 124 | 28 | 4th MJHL | |
| 1964-65 | 45 | 19 | 21 | 5 | - | 159 | 165 | 43 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1965-66 | 48 | 20 | 24 | 4 | - | 198 | 197 | 44 | 4th MJHL | |
| 1966-67 | 57 | 21 | 34 | 2 | - | 235 | 316 | 46 | 4th MJHL | |
| 1967-68 | 36 | 20 | 13 | 3 | - | 200 | 157 | 43 | 1st MJHL | |
| 1968-69 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | - | 145 | 157 | 39 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1969-70 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | - | 136 | 120 | 39 | 3rd MJHL | |
| 1970-71 | 48 | 16 | 24 | 8 | - | 210 | 221 | 40 | 7th MJHL | |
| 1971-72 | 48 | 9 | 38 | 1 | - | 163 | 284 | 19 | 8th MJHL | |
| 1972-73 | 48 | 23 | 25 | 0 | - | 261 | 254 | 46 | 5th MJHL | |
| 1973-74 | 47 | 14 | 33 | 0 | - | 180 | 251 | 28 | 8th MJHL | |
| 1974-75 | 48 | 19 | 29 | 0 | - | 244 | 286 | 38 | 7th MJHL | |
| 1975-76 | 52 | 27 | 24 | 1 | - | 253 | 255 | 55 | 6th MJHL | |
| 1976-77 | 51 | 21 | 30 | 0 | - | 204 | 242 | 44 | 8th MJHL | |
| 1977-78 | 52 | 12 | 38 | 2 | - | 194 | 323 | 26 | 9th MJHL |
References
edit- ^"World Title Hockey Teams Play at Toronto in April".The Winnipeg Tribune.Winnipeg, Manitoba. February 23, 1937. p. 12.
- ^"Wembley, Sudbury Will Play Series For World's Title".Winnipeg Free Press.Winnipeg, Manitoba. April 22, 1937. p. 18.