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MJHL 2011 Goaltenders Drafted

Congrats to the following goaltenders selected today in the MJHL draft.
Keep training hard-the best will come!

For more on the draft Click Here.

Goaltender	Team	Round	Overall	Hometown
Brady Plett	Neepawa Natives	Protected List		Arden, MB
Connor Shaw	Dauphin Kings	Protected List		Dauphin, MB
Ty Edmonds	Winnipeg Saints	5	48	Winnipeg, MB
Derek Davies	Swan Valley	5	50	Stonewall, MB
Zac Robidoux	Portage	5	55	Morden, MB
Bronson Ammeter	Waywayseecappo	6	60	Starbuck, MB
Kyle McHolm	Selkirk	6	63	East St. Paul, MB

 

 

Willows Heads to CIS

The Dauphin Kings are pleased to announce that Brett Willowswill be playing in the CIS starting this fall.Brett Willows, 21, will be playing with the Varsity Blues which play in the OUA east and attending school on a scholarship.

Willows had several teams interested at the CIS and NCAA Div 3 level but chose Toronto after a fly down to the states.
“Brett’s a very good goaltender and an excellent kid. We are very happy for him. He will fit in well to a great program and get an education out of it. Wild Bill will enjoy the city of Toronto!” – comments Gm/Head Coach Marlin Murray.

For more info Click Here.

Terriers Hold Head Up High

The Portage Terriers capped off their 2011 season as the West representative at the RBC Cup - National Junior Championships.

Jason Kasdorf helped the Terriers to their only win at the RBC Cup. Kasdorf shut down the Eastern representative, and eventual RBC National Champions - the Pembroke Lumbar Kings - with 29 saves, and was awarded with the Player of the Game.

Previous to the tournament, Portage competed against the SJHL champion, the La Ronge Ice Wolves, in a best of seven battle of the ages. The 4-0 win in the seventh game of the Anavet Cup interprovincial junior hockey championship was in front of a crowd of 1,805 in the PCU Arena. Backed by goaltender Jason Kasdorf's 19-save shutout, the Terriers won the best-of-seven series 4-3.

Before the Anavet Cup, Manitoba's Terriers triumphed over the Selkirk Steelers with a 4 games to 1 series win to take the MJHL Turnbull Championship.

Through a long and treacherous season, the Terriers were a strong force within the Canadian Hockey Junior League as they represented Manitoba and the West Region with pride, teamwork, and a relentless commitment to success.

 

 

 

 

GDI Junior Goalie Climbs to the Top

La Ronge Ice Wolves goaltender Myles Hovdebo celebrates as his team captures the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League championship.

The Ice Wolves arrived back home today as they are down 2 games to none against the MJHL's Portage Terriers as both teams compete for the Anavet Cup in hopes of advancing to the RBC Championships.

 

 

 

GDI Goalies Head to NHL Entry Draft

GDI goaltenders around the globe look to make the next step from junior to pro at the end of June in this years NHL Entry Draft.

Taking center stage at this years draft among North American goaltenders is long-time GDI National Camp student Laurent Broissoit who is ranked 7th. From the European rankings, Stefan Steen of Sweeden who spent time at GDI Alberta's Training Center in the summer is ranked 9th overall.

Jason Kasdorf from the Portage Terriers was ranked 10th among all the prospects and had previously trained at GDI Prairies Training Center, along with Corbin Boes from the Brandon Wheat Kings who is placed 20th.

GDI trained Jan Obernesser of the AJHL Brooks Bandits was also ranked 22nd.

For the full list of this years North American eligible goaltenders for the draft Click Here. For European goaltender rankings Click Here.

 

 

 

Terriers MJ Champs - Head to Anavet Cup

For the third time in four seasons, the Portage Terriers are Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions.
Portage wins the best-of-seven MJHL championship series 4-1.
Riding momentum in the series thanks to three straight wins prior to Saturday, the Terriers rode that emotion and the energy of a sold-out crowd right off the bat by scoring two shell shocking goals in the first minute frame. The Terriers scored 18 seconds and then 45 seconds into the game to hold a two goal lead after the first period. Entering the second they potted a third goal just under five minutes in. With a 4-2 lead heading into the third, the game slowly raveled down to the Terriers claiming Manitoba's Junior Championship.
Portage now moves on to the ANAVET Cup, where they’ll face the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champion. La Ronge leads that best-of-seven series 3-2 over the Yorkton Terriers, with Game 6 scheduled to go Sunday night.

For the full recap of the game Click Here.

 

 

 

Goaltending Remains a Strong Point for Terriers

In most recent MJHL news Terriers GM, Blake Spiller, discusses several reasons for how the Portage Terriers have matured into a winning organization.
With all their hard work to build a winning team and consistently succeed, the Terriers are grateful for the opportunity to compete in another MJHL final, and are hoping to take home the championship.

“We went through two tough playoff series to get where we are now, and we’re fortunate to be where we are in the finals,” says Spiller, “We’ve had our breaks (in the finals) here and there, but our goaltending has been steady in the regular season and in the playoffs.
We’re happy to be in the finals. We want to put our best foot forward and have some success.”
For more on this article by Lorelei Leona Click Here.

Game 4 of the MJHL Final takes place Friday night in Selkirk. Start time is 7:30 PM. For the full schedule Click Here.

 

 

 

MMJHL Finals Start Friday

Game one of the MMJHL Championship
Final between the Charleswood Hawks and Fort Garry starts Friday at Eric Coy arena. The opening puck drop is at 7:30pm.





February's MMJHL Goaltender of the Month was awarded to GDI trained goaltender - Dan Cloutier. Through this season Cloutier has collected a statistical high with having his save percentage at .929 and his goals against average at 1.65. Through playoffs, both GDI goaltenders playing with the Charleswood Hawks (Cloutier and Mitch David) have had strong outings, which has amounted into a Championship Final birth. The Hawks went undefeated in the first two rounds playing against the St. Boniface Riels and Seven Oaks Junior Raiders.

 

 

 

Kasdorf Pushes Himself to Perfection: Terriers Up 3-2 in Semi's

By his own admission, Portage Terriers’ netminder Jason Kasdorf wasn’t happy with his outing which resulted in a loss to Dauphin Kings.

With two consecutive wins ─ the most recent a 6-0 victory ─ Kasdorf has rebounded nicely. He’s hoping his A-Game continues Tuesday in Dauphin when the two clubs resume their Sher-Wood Division final which Terriers now lead 3-2.

“Dauphin is a very patient team,” says Kasdorf. “They really don’t waste a lot of shots…they like to take high-quality shots. It’s been a great series against them.”

The second-year Terrier netminder admits that he has enjoyed almost every minute of this year’s playoff run.

“I really like the intensity,” he says with a laugh. “The games have been tight, and excellent hockey for the fans. It’s been fun watching from my viewpoint.

“Yes, it’s intense….but it’s also a lot of fun.”

Kasdorf’s stats have also been impressive thus far. He’s allowed only 18 goals in 490 minutes played, with a 2.20 GAA and .921 save percentage. His record coming into Tuesday’s game is 6-2.

Kasdorf, a graduate of the Winnipeg Thrasher program, will be taking his game to the college level after he leaves junior. He recently committed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

“At this stage of the season a person can’t look too far ahead,” he says. “Right now you should be focusing on one game at time.”

That game goes Tuesday in Dauphin.

For more on this article Click Here.

 

 

 

Playoff Experience Invaluable - Steelers Rewucki

A veteran of the MJHL, Selkirk Steelers goaltender Joey Rewucki knows what it’s like to be in the playoffs, and this year that experience is paying off.

The Steelers are in a battle royal against rival Winkler Flyers. Game 6 of this series goes Tuesday night, with the Steelers up 3-2. Rewucki, 19, has been a stalwart in the Steelers’ net.

“Obviously it’s more important and intense because every game can bring you closer to winning the championship,” Rewucki says of his playoff experience,

“It gets a bit easier as you go through it. I haven’t found that it’s much different to prepare for the playoffs compared to the regular season, but in the playoffs I have found that players need to prepare more to take on those games because they are more intense.”

“It can be a bit more pressure because it’s just me in there,” Rewucki says of the goaltender’s role. “So yeah, it can be a lot of pressure…but it’s okay. You get used to it and learn to prepare and perform better each game.”

For more on this article by Lorelei Leona from the MJHL Click Here.

 

 

 

SJHL Playoff Update

The Yorkton Terriers are headed back to the SJHL final. The Terriers became the first team to punch their ticket to the final series Wednesday night when they defeated the Kindersley Klippers 3-2 in Kindersley to win the Sherwood Conference in four straight games.

Yorkton now awaits for the deciding series winner between La Ronge and Melfort, which may be done on Friday night as La Ronge currently has a 3-1 strangle hold on the series.

If La Ronge wins the Bauer final, the Credit Union Cup best of seven final will start at the Mel Hegland Arena. If Melfort comes back to win the series, the Terriers will claim home ice advantage. For more info on the SJHL playoffs Click Here.

GDI Prairies would like to wish past students and summer camp group leaders Devin Peters (Yorkton) and Myles Hovdebo (La Ronge) the best in their playoff run.

 

 

Kazzy Named MJHL Player of the Week

Portage Terriers’ Jason Kasdorf has been named this week’s MJHL Player of the Week. The Terriers’ netminder is off to a strong start in the MJHL playoffs, posting two wins after two starts. The 6-foot-4 native of Winnipeg has turned aside 75 of 79 Swan Valley Stampeder shots.
Kasdorf, who was recently named to the MJHL’s second team All-Star squad, has been outstanding all season, reflected in his 24-10 record, 2.53 GAA and .912 save percentage.

The MJHL playoffs are well underway:

• Portage Terriers hold a 2-1 edge over Swan Valley in their Sher-Wood Division series

• Waywayseecappo Wolverines, who crossed over from the Sher-Wood Division, are up 2-1 over Winkler Flyers, who finished first in the Addison Division

• OCN Blizzard and Dauphin Kings are deadlocked with one win apiece as are Selkirk Steelers and Winnipeg Saints

MJHL Playoffs Update - Portage Terriers

Hot off their overtime victory twenty four hours earlier in game one, the Portage Terriers played host to game two on Thursday evening.

After both teams had goals disallowed early on, the Stampeders opened the scoring with just over three minutes remaining in the middle frame to give the visitors the 1-0 lead through forty minutes. The Terriers evened the score at one, nine and a half minutes into the third as Tyler Moore buried the biscuit on the power play. Tanner Harms and Brett Adnum picked up assists on the goal that sent the game to overtime for the second consecutive night.

After a scoreless ten minute overtime period settled nothing, both clubs took a well deserved intermission break. Andrew Wiebe made sure early that the weak of heart would not suffer as the Thunder Bay native snapped home the goal that sent the home town faithful into a frenzy. Mike Gemmell and Jason Kasdorf assisted on the game winner just two minutes into the fifth period.

Kasdorf, for the second night in a row, picked up the victory in net stopping 40 of the 41 shots directed his way. Through the two ten-minute overtime frames Kasdorf was peppered with 13 shots, holding of the Stampeders attack and then assisting on Andrew Wiebe's game-winning goal at the two minute mark.

Both teams will now have three days off before meeting in Swan River for game three next Monday night. Game four will follow that up on Tuesday evening, once again at the home of the Stampeders.

For the full game summary Click Here

 

 

Crazy Year for Matt Krahn

The MJHL Goaltender of the Month for February is 19 year old Matt Krahn of the OCN Blizzard. The runners up are 20 year old Brett Willows of the Dauphin Kings and 18 year old Jason Kasdorf of the Portage Terriers.

Matt also accepted the award for the month of December.

Click Here for a full story on Matt and his whirlwind of a year filled with many accolades including the MJHL Goaltender of the Year award to 1st Team All-Star.

 

 

 

Hawks Look for Playoff Repeat

The Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League has been dominated by the Charleswood Hawks since the league opened in 1970. With a staggering 14 Championships in that span, Charleswood looks to make this year one of the best yet - not to mentioned their third in a row.

Currently the Hawks sit in first place within the MJHL League with a record of 38 - 3 - 2 for 78 points. This is highly credited towards their goaltending, as they top off the league with an untouchable 87 goals against - the next lowest is the Fort Gary Twins who sit 34 goals higher with 121.

The two veteran netminders, Mitch David and Dan Cloutier, are not only of the leagues elite - but also are both two of the leagues most credible and highly respected players.

Mitch previously played his junior career starting in the MJHL with the Winnipeg South Blues before joining the Hawks last year in their Championship run. Mitch was highly involved with instructing at GDI summer camps this past year, working out of River Heights at our regional camp, and out of Southdale for two weeks helping develop young goaltenders within the community.

Cloutier went through his career starting with the St. Vital Junior Victoria's and then was later traded to the Hawks. Dan was awarded the Ron Smith Memorial Trophy at the MMJHL awards last year for the leagues outstanding goaltender. Also noted, is Dan's canning compassion and heart towards raising money for cancer as he recently roller bladed across Canada to raise money.

GDI Prairies Instructor and Charleswood Hawks Goalie Coach Max Desjardins views both goaltenders as the teams backbone, striving from their veteran leadership, and believes that both netminders have the ability to reach new heights after their junior hockey careers.

 

MJHL Awards Handed Out

MJHL Announces All-Star Team Selections

1st Team All-Star -
Matt Krahn
2nd Team All-Star -
Jason Kasdorf


Matt Krahn has received an overload of hardware this season along with most recently being credited as the MJHL's top goaltender and 1st Team All-Star. He has also been the leagues player of the week for three different times, due to his strong play in net holding the OCN Blizzard near the top of the competitive Sherwood Division. Krahner holds a 2.20 GAA and 0.927 Save Percentage within his 31 games played. Also noted from this year was his international play to help Canada West advance into the Semi-Finals and finish in 4th place in the World Junior A Challenge.

Jason Kasdorf should not be put on the back-burner. Kasdorf holds an outstanding season record of 23 and 10 as he helps hold the Portage Terriers in first place within the league at 83 points. Kazzy currently sits with a 2.48 GAA and 0.904 Save Percentage with 33 games played. Leading his team with consistency and a controlled presence in net, Kasdorf was noticed this year by the National Hockey League's Central Scouting. Towering over many goaltenders noticed he climbed his way up through the rankings of the first half of the season within North American born goaltenders and was ranked 21st after the Mid-Term Rankings. His play has also helped the Portage Terriers remain at 12th spot on the CJHL's Top 20 Rankings.

GDI would like to congratulate both goaltenders and wish them both the best heading into each of their playoff runs later next month.

 

 

5 Nominations Credited to GDI Goaltenders

MVP - Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh Award
Shane Luke	Dauphin Kings
Jason Kasdorf	Portage Terriers
Matt Krahn	OCN Blizzard

Top Goaltender Trophy
Joey Rewucki	Selkirk Steelers
Jason Kasdorf	Portage Terriers
Matt Krahn	OCN Blizzard

GDI Prairies would like to congratulate Matt, Jason, and Joey on their success this year and strong drive of consistency heading into this years playoffs.

 

 

Edie Records Shutout in First Junior Start

The Steinbach Pistons hosted the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Friday night in Steinbach, and made history with a 3-0 win.

With starting goaltender Addison Herosian not able to play because of sickness, the Pistons called up Brenden Edie from the Eastman Selects.

Edie, who has been playing for the Eastman Selects, stopped all 34 shots for the shutout in his first ever MJHL game. The shutout was also the first for the Pistons franchise since moving to Steinbach last year.

Edie has continually looked to raise his standards of play in net, and with his first junior start it shows his strong character of aiming for nothing but the best. Keep up the hard work!

The Pistons next game takes place this Sunday, February 13th against the OCN Blizzard in Steinbach.

Ice Wolves Look for Cup Repeat

The Credit Union Cup went to northern Saskatchewan last year and there is no reason to think it couldn't stay there. With help from both vetern goaltender Adam Bartko and rookie Myles Hovdebo the Ice Wolves have taken a strangle hold on the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League with minimal goals against at 143 in 46 games - the second lowest in the league. La Ronge currently sits first in the Bauer division, three points up on Melfort. Within the CJHL Current Weekly Rankings - La Ronge is ranked 10th

With the addition of young Myles Hovdebo, La Ronge has been provided with security between the pipes. Myles has a record of 10 wins and 1 loss and a save percentage of .912.

Myles has trained and instructed with GDI Prairies steadily over the past several years. As a goaltender he brings to the table an athletic and highly technical approach towards his position. His passion and dedication in net is second to none. If you have a chance to see him in a game, take note of his strong ice awareness as plays develop - always judging opposing threats.

Below is a past interview with Myles dating back to November 15th from the Ice Wolves Insider.

Krahn Awarded 3rd Player of the Week Award

OCN Veteran, Matt Krahn, was awarded his 3rd MJHL Player of the Week Award.

Krahn, arguably one of the best goaltenders in the MJHL, was once again brilliant in posting a 2-0 record last week. The Winnipeg native allowed only three goals on 64 shots on goal. He also leads all MJHL goaltenders in GAA with a sparkling 2.09.

Krahn, 19, has an overall record of 14-12 in 26 games played. His save percentage is a lofty .932. Krahn’s last win was a 2-1 shoot-out decision over Addison Division leading Selkirk Steelers. Krahn was named the game’s first star, while GDI trained netminder Joey Rewucki of the Steelers was named the second star.

Kasdorf Ranked 21st in North American Born Goalies

Towering over many goaltenders noticed by NHL's Central Scouting, Jason Kasdorf has climbed his way up through the rankings of the first half of the season within North American born goaltenders. After the Mid-Term Rankings, Kasdorf is ranked 21st.

Playing his second year with the Portage Terriers, Kasdorf has been noticed as one of the top goaltenders within the CJHL as the Terriers are currently ranked 9th among the top 20 ranked Junior teams across Canada. Also noted, Kasdorf was most recently selected to the MJHL All-Star team representing the Sher-Wood Division, being played on January 19th.

For the full list of NHL's Central Scouting Mid-Term Ranking Click Here.

 

GDI Takes the Net for MJHL All-Star Game

GDI Prairies would like to congratualte all 4 goaltenders who have been selected to this years MJHL All-Star game. Each goaltender selected has been trained through GDI, and have also helped instruct at GDI summer camps.





Goaltenders Selected:


ADDISON DIVISION

Addison Herosian - Steinbach Pistons

Joey Rewucki - Selkirk Steelers


SHER-WOOD DIVISON

Matt Krahn - OCN Blizzard

Jason Kasdorf - Portage Terriers


For more information on the MJHL All-Star Game Click Here.

 

Krahn MJHL Player of the Week

OCN Blizzard goaltender Matt Krahn was unbeatable last week, posting three straight wins, earning him MJHL Player of the Week honours for the week of Dec. 7-12.


The Winnipeg native allowed only five goals on 88 shots, posting an impressive 1.62 GAA and .943 save per centage. The 19-year-old, who came to the Blizzard, via the WHL, recently played for Team West at the World Junior A Challenge in Penticton, B.C.


His overall GAA of 2.34 has him sitting second among MJHL goaltenders.

 

Rakochy Gets OT Win

There was a barn burner Tuesday night as Melville took on Notre Dame. The Millionaires took the 3-2 victory with Zach Rakochy stopping a combined total of 33 for the OT win.

Rakochy currently sits with a .900 save percentage.

The Melville Millionaires sit back in 5th spot in the SJHL Sherwood division, but just shy of four points to spot in a close race within the teams ahead.

The Millionaires next stretch of games is against the other division as they meet up with Nipawin on Saturday and then Melfort within a week.

 

 

Devin Peters Named SJHL Goalie of the Week

For the second time this year Devin Peters, Yorkton Terriers Goaltender, has been named the SJHL goaltender of the week. From November 22 to 28th Peters had a strong week holding the Terriers in first stop in the Sherwood Division and within the SJHL's overall standings.

Peters holds a Save Percentage of 0.913 and has a 2.7 goals against average.

 Terrier's Kasdorf Outstanding in Prospects Game

 

December 7th, 2010

Portage Terriers' netminder Jason Kasdorf was outstanding Tuesday night at the CJHL Prospects Games held in Dauphin.

The Winnipeg native was named Team West's outstanding player of the game. Team East won Game 1 of this two-game series, 2-1 in a thrilling shootout.

Kasdorf, 6-foot-4, 175-pounds, put on a show for the dozens of scouts in attendance.
Game 2 of this series goes Wednesday night at Dauphin's Credit Union Centre.

Rewy Helps Steelers Lead the MJHL

After 30 games, Joey Rewucki leads the MJHL goaltending compartment in wins and save percentage (.927).

The Selkirk Steelers currently sit a top all Manitoba Junior teams with 46 points, leading both the league and the Addison Division.

 

Kasdorf Cracks Central Scouting List

Goaltender of the MJHL's Portage Terriors - Jason Kasdorf, has been noticed by the NHL as they have him credited on the Central Scouting List for players to watch this season. The list is comprised of leagues around North America.

Kasdorf was born in 1992 and stands a staggering 6' 4 in net. Using his size to his advantage, he also exemplifies power to his movements and a stable controlled response to each save process.

To view the current NHL Central Scouting Player Watch List Click Here. Mid-Term releases are scheduled in January.

On an interesting note for goaltenders, take a look at the Goalie Checklist that NHL Central Scouting grades by.

GDI Alberta's Jan Obernesser was also noticed from the AJHL this fall. Jan will be playing alongside Kasdorf in this years CJHL Prospects game for Team West.

Kasdorf Selected for CJHL Prospect Games

Four members of the MJHL have been named to Team West, which will play in the CJHL Prospects Games next month in Dauphin. Jason Kasdorf (Portage Terriers) will be in net, while TJ Constant (OCN), Mitch Van Teeling (Dauphin) and Shane Gingera (Winnipeg Saints) have been named as forwards for the prestigious event.

Last year two MJHLers - Brendan O'Donnell and Peter Stoykewich - participated in the Prospects Games held in Winkler. Both were selected in the NHL draft in June, with O' Donnell selected by Tampa Bay, while Stoykewich was picked by Atlanta.

For this years current Players to Watch list from the NHL Central Scouting on Canadian Junior teams click here.

Pistons Drive Over Saints

The Steinbach Pistons held onto their 3-2 lead this past Sunday night as Addison Herosian stood tall stopping 25 of 27 shots.

Herosian sits at the top of the MJHL under minutes played, calculating an ironman total of 1,410, while maintaining a Save Percentage of .901.

For more scores from this past weekend visit here.

Krahn Heads to Semi - Finals vs. the U.S

Matt Krahn played key roles in Canada West’s 3-2 win over Sweden Thursday night at the World Junior A Challenge in Penticton. The win moves Canada West to Saturday’s semi-final against arch rival USA.

Krahn, who plays with OCN Blizzard, was steady in the Canadian net facing a total of 33 Swedish shots – 16 of those coming in a very busy second period. Team Canada tightened up in the third and allowed only five shots on goal.

“They came hard at us in the second,” said Krahn. “We saw what they could bring and the guys really tightened it up in the third. We were really hard on the forecheck. I was good to get the win.”

Krahn, who played his midget with Winnipeg Wild, suited up for Team West at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. He came home with a bronze medal after TW defeated Team Pacific in the final at London, Ont.

“I knew what to expect from European players,” said Krahn. “They shoot from everywhere….they all seem to do a little toe-drag and fire. That (Under 17s) really helped me here.”

Krahn said the atmosphere has been fantastic at the South Okanagan Events Centre – last night nearly 2,000 took in the game.

“It’s really loud,” said Krahn. “Just about as loud as OCN.”

Meanwhile, Canada West will now focus their game plan on defending against Team USA.

“They’ll come hard at us,” said Krahn. “We played them in an exhibition game….they’re fast. It will be a good game.”

Krahn Helps Team West Get Win Over Russians

Canada West 4 - Russia 2
DOWNING’S THREE POINTS LEAD CANADA WEST TO FIRST WIN
PENTICTON, B.C. – Grayson Downing and Dylan Walchuk scored third-period goals as Canada West earned its first win of the 2010 World Junior A Challenge with a 4-2 victory over Russia on Wednesday night.
Downing also added two assists for the Canadians, who won despite blowing a 2-0 second-period lead. The victory means Canada West will face Sweden in Wednesday’s late quarter-final (7:30 p.m. PT), while Russia will take on Canada East in the early game (4 p.m. PT).

Russia was able to get two point shots past Canada West Goaltender Matt Krahn, with one coming on a Russian powerplay and the other on their penalty kill. Krahn finished the game with 28 stops to help Team West get the win.

For more information on this game, and the rest of the tournament click here.

Rewy Shuts Down Saints

Recently Rewucki confirmed his lofty status in the goaltending ranks, posting an impressive 3-0 shutout win over the Winnipeg Saints. The shutout didn’t come easily as the Saints peppered him with 40 shots.

Leading the Addison Division at 25 pts, the Selkirk Steelers have acquired a strong taste for success with Rewucki in net.

Rewucki believes the formula for success is quite simple.

“We have a lot of veterans and leaders on the team,” he says. “We come to the rink and work hard everyday.”

Krahn Named to Team West - World Junior A Challenge

GDI Prairies goaltender Matt Krahn has been selected to Team West for the 2010 World Junior A Challenge.



“This is a tremendous honour for these players and reflects the high quality of players within our league,” MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis said today. “This is an international level tournament and will be a lifetime memory for these players.”“Matt was picked to the Team West squad based on his outstanding performance during the regular season,” Davis said of Krahn’s selection. “This selection reinforces the importance of players doing their best each and every game. Evaluators at various levels of hockey are always watching.”

Blizzard's Krahn Named Player of Week

OCN Blizzard remain the lone undefeated team in the MJHL, thanks to the outstanding play of goaltender Matt Krahn, who has been named Player of the Week.

Krahn, who hails from Winnipeg, allowed only three goals on 85 shots in 125 minutes of action last week. The 6-foot-1, 19-year-old ‘tender owns a 4-0 record and has been a key figure in the Blizzard’s undefeated streak.

Blizzard sit atop the tight Sher-Wood Division with an unblemished 8-0 record.

Runners-up for the MJHL Player of the Week award include Jason Kasdorf of the Portage Terriers.

Kasdorf, 18, has also been stellar in the Terriers’ net, reflected in his 2-0 record and 1.44 GAA in 125 minutes worked last week. A native of Winnipeg, Kasdorf takes up a lot of the net, standing 6-foot-4. To date, his overall record is 3-2-1 for the Terriers who sit third in the Sher-Wood Division with 13 points.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Prime Time for MJHL Players

Showcase Weekend Draws in NHL and NCAA Scouts
You couldn't call it an official poll, but it could certainly be considered a pretty accurate indication as to how Manitoba Junior Hockey League players regard the seventh-annual Old Dutch-MJHL Showcase Weekend which beings tonight at 7 p.m. and will wind up Saturday night.
All four players in attendance at the MJHL press conference, held yesterday to kick off the tournament, were in full agreement. They're aware of the professional and university scouts in the stands, but when the puck drops tonight at 7 p.m. for the game between the Neepawa Natives and Portage Terriers, the last thing on their minds will be the scouts.
All games in the Showcase are also regular-season matchups, so winning is the paramount objective. They can deal with the scouts later.
Selkirk Steelers goalie Joey Rewucki says nothing changes just because they are on display.
"It's the same game on the ice, so you prepare the same way you always do, go out and play, and everything will take care of itself."
Friday's schedule sees the Waywayseecappo Wolverines playing the Steinbach Pistons at 3 p.m., the Dauphin Kings facing the Selkirk Steelers at 4 p.m., the Swan Valley Stampeders taking on Winkler at 5 p.m., the OCN Blizzard versus the Saints at 6 p.m., and the Portage Terriers against the Blues at 7 p.m.
Steinbach and Neepawa open Saturday's schedule at 3 p.m., followed by Selkirk and Swan Valley at 4 p.m., Saints and Wayway at 5 p.m., Winkler and OCN at 6 p.m., while the Blues and Kings wrap it all up at 7 p.m.
Sunday's games at the Iceplex -- Blues vs. Blizzard and Kings vs. Terriers (6:30 p.m.) and Saints vs. Flyers (7:30 p.m.) -- are not part of the Showcase Weekend.
To view the rest of this article from the Winnipeg Free Press Click Here.

MJHL Draft 2010 Results

Congrats to the following goaltenders selected today in the MJHL draft. Keep training hard-the best will come!

Goaltender Team Round Overall Last Team Played For

• Justin Paulic - OCN - Round 1, 6th overall - Thompson AA Kings
• Mathew Short - Selkirk - Round 2, 18th overall - Shoal Lake
• Austin Lotz - Steinbach - Round 3, 23rd overall - Southwest Jets
• Alex Moodie - Winnipeg Saints - Round 6, 66th overall - Winnipeg Warriors AAA
• Nolan Bray - Winkler - Round 8, 82nd overall - Winnipeg Warriors AAA
• Mark Tripp - Portage - Round 8, 87th overall - Boissevain Bantam
• Adam Vander Linden - Dauphin - Round 9, 99th overall - AA Pembina Trails Twins

Kings Head To Semi-Finals

Same teams, same building, same result for the Dauphin Kings.

Dauphin (3-0) won all three games at the Parkland Recreation Complex against the Ice Wolves just two weeks ago to win the ANAVET Cup, and the home-ice advantage continued for the Kings on Tuesday as they beat the Ice Wolves once again in a tough 3 to 2 battle.

The Kings wrapped up their preliminary schedule tonight when they faced winless Oakville with a 5-4 victory. Dauphins semi-final matchup takes place this upcoming Saturday.

Kings’ netminder Joe Caligiuri leads all goaltenders with a 3.50 GAA, .897 save percentage and 2-0 record

For the remaining schedule of the RBC Cup Click Here.

Caligiuri ready for Anavet Cup action

With Dauphin competing against La Ronge this evening, the Kings look to snap a two-year Saskatchewan run at the Anavet Cup, with Humboldt winning the last two. Selkirk Steelers captured the MJHL’s last ANAVET in 2007.

Winnipeg Free PressBy Ashley Prest

No matter what happens in the ANAVET Cup junior hockey championship when it opens Friday in La Ronge, Sask., Dauphin Kings goaltender Joe Caligiuri is already a winner.

That's because the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's top goaltender will narrowly miss spending his 21st birthday on Monday riding a bus for 10 hours back from La Ronge.

"It's going to be just an ordinary day," said Caligiuri, a Winnipeg native who is in his final year of junior eligibility. The Kings will play Games 1 and 2 in La Ronge against the Ice Wolves on Friday and Saturday. The team will travel on Sunday before resuming the series with Game 3 in Dauphin on Tuesday.

"I'm just happy with where I am right now, we're going to be playing hockey into May. This is definitely the best year I've had playing junior hockey. It's been just an outstanding experience in my last year to play in Dauphin with this group of guys and exciting that we have a chance to go after a national championship."

The Dauphin Kings will host the Royal Bank Cup national junior A championship May 1-9 and the Kings are automatically qualified as the host team.

Caligiuri played the past three seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings and finished up last year with Prince George Cougars. When the Cougars didn't invite him to camp last fall as an overage player, the Kings made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Mind the twine in one of the best hockey facilities in Manitoba and be guaranteed to compete for a national crown.

A pretty good gig, if you can get it. "We knew he'd be the perfect candidate to be the goaltender and lead us to a championship," said Marlin Murray, Dauphin's head coach.

With Caligiuri between the pipes, the Kings won their first Manitoba Junior Hockey League title in 17 years.

During the regular season, he posted a 2.59 goals against average and 29 wins. Named the playoffs MVP and top goalie, he had an 11-1 record and a 1.70 GAA.

"Joe's leadership has meant a lot to the Dauphin Kings," Murray said. "The biggest thing about Joe is he doesn't get rattled at all. He's cool, he's calm, he sees the puck pretty well. When you have the credentials that he brings to the table, his skill level is outstanding."

Caligiuri's best WHL season was 2007-2008 when he backstopped the Wheat Kings in 54 games and recorded a 30-19-2 record.

The best-of-seven ANAVET Cup interprovincial junior hockey championship usually decides the West region representative in the Royal Bank Cup national junior A hockey championship. But this year, because Dauphin is already in as host, La Ronge is also already in as the region's representative by virtue of being the ANAVET Cup finalist.

"We were expected to be here. One of the hardest things to do in sport, I think, is to win when you are actually supposed to win," Caligiuri said.

The Winnipeg Free Press recently published an excellent article about Kings’ goaltender Joe Caligiuri. Check it out below:

A total of 41 players attended the Team West evaluation camp. Canada West has appeared in the gold medal game at all four previous World Junior A Challenges, winning gold in 2006 in Yorkton, SK, and 2007 in Trail, BC, before settling for silver in 2009 in Camrose, AB., and last year in Summerside, PE.

The Canada West roster is comprised of players from the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), SaskatchewanJunior Hockey League (SJHL), Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) and Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL).

Canada West will play in Group B at the 2010 World Junior A Challenge,

joined by Russia and Switzerland, while Canada East, Sweden and the United

States will comprise Group A. The gold medal game is scheduled for Sunday, November 14.

The World Junior Challenge will take place at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC. from November 8-14. Also joining Team West from the MJHL will be assistant coach Jomar Cruz of OCN Blizzard.

Caligiuri recieves RBC Scholarship

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League has selected Joe Caligiuri of the Dauphin Kings as the MJHL recipient of the 2010 RBC Junior A Scholarship.

The 2010 RBC Junior A Scholarship recipients, one from each of the CJHL’s 10 leagues, receive $1,000 toward post-secondary education.




Joey Rewucki Nominated as Top Goaltender of MJHL

In his first season in the MJHL, Caligiuri quickly established himself as one of the elite goaltenders, reflected in his sparking 29-6-1 record, 2.59 GAA and .909 save percentage.

GDI trained Caligiuri is now eligible for the national Junior A RBC Scholarship. The recipient of the $5,000 National RBC Junior A Scholarship will be presented at the 2010 RBC Royal Bank Cup in May. The winner of the National RBC Junior A Scholarship will be selected by a national panel of Hockey Canada appointed junior hockey representatives.

For more information, view the full write up online.

The MJHL recently finalized the nominees for the MJHL's major awards for the season. Joey Rewucki rounds out the three finalists for the Top Goaltender, along with David Aime and Peter Alexander.

Rewucki is the leagues Ironman as he tops the MJHL's goaltenders with the most minutes played and the most wins. His save percentage stands at a strong 0.913 and has 3 shutouts this season.

GDI Prairies would like to congratulate him on his success this season. Rewucki had previously helped out with GDI this past summer with our regional camps.

Leclerc Brings Winning Attitude to Saints

During the series against the Blues, “I liked how I approached every game with a fresh mindset,” he says. “I think if I continue to do that we’ll be successful.” This laid-back attitude is something that has allowed Leclerc to focus on his game and keep the Saints in the top spot and move along in the post season.

Cassidy adds that Leclerc’s leadership in net allows the “other guys [to] feel confident when they play in front of him, letting the team focus on the game at hand.

To view the full article by the MJHL visit their website online.

The next two games of the MJHL Final Series take place on March 30th at Dauphin and on April 1st at the St. James Civic Center.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

SJHL Conference Finals Announced

SJHL Conference Finals Announced

SHERWOOD CONFERENCE FINAL

3) Kindersley Klippers vs 5) Yorkton TerriersThe third place Kindersley Klippers will face the fifth place Yorkton Terriers for the Sherwood Conference Division Final. Yorkton will play at Kindersley for their first two games.

BAUER CONFERENCE FINAL

2) Battlefords North Stars vs 4) La Ronge Ice Wolves

The second place North Stars will compete against the fourth place La Ronge Ice Wolves for the Bauer Conference Division Final. La Ronge will play their first two games at Battlefords.

For more information on the SJHL Playoffs visit their website.

MJHL Final

The Winnipeg Saints will meet the Dauphin Kings in the MJHL Final this upcoming week.

The Saints swept their series against the Winkler Flyers, 4 - 0, to win the Addison Division. With their series victory they return to the MJHL final for the second time in three years.

The Kings won their series four games to one against the Swan Valley Stampeders to take the Sherwood Divison Final. The Dauphin Kings sit at 4th overall for the CJHL final Top 20 rankings .

For the full schedule and results - visit the MJHL online.

GDI Prairies is a proud supporter of the MJHL - Sponsoring the MJHL Goaltender of the Month. Last month's award was presented to Jason Kasdorf of the Portage Terriers.

Full information on all of the Canadian Regions Junior Hockey visit - CJHL Hockey Online.

Wardo Begins Playoff Run With Mustangs

The SJHL's Bauer Conference Semi-Finals will see the match-up of the Melfort Mustangs and the Battlefords North Stars. The first game of the series is set for March 6th in Battlefords.

Melfort Mustangs goaltender Chris Ward will start in goal for the Mustangs. In his last season in the SJHL as a '89 born goaltender, Ward looks to cap off his Junior season with a run for the Credit Union Cup. The last time the Mustangs won was back in 1996.

For the full schedule and results of the series visit the Mustangs online.

MJHL All Star and Prospect Teams Announced

GDI Prairies would like to congratulate the following goaltenders who have been selected to the MJHL All Star Teams and Prospect Teams.





SHERWOOD DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAM1 David Aime OCN Blizzard
30 Joe Caligiuri Dauphin Kings

ADDISON DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAM
1 Peter Alexander Winkler Flyers
30 Joey Rewucki Selkirk Steelers

SHERWOOD DIVISION PROSPECT TEAM1 Matt Krahn Neepawa Natives
30 Caden Unger Swan Valley Stampeders

ADDISON DIVISION PROSPECT TEAM
1 Charlie Pogue Winnipeg South Blues
30 Addison Herosian Steinbach Pistons


The 2010 MJHL All-Star and Prospect games are scheduled to take place in Winkler on January 22 and 23. Best of luck to all of the goaltenders selected.

Leclerc Named MJHL Player of the Week

GDI Prairies would like to congratulate Winnipeg Saints’ goaltender Justin Leclerc on being named the MJHL’s Player of the Week. Leclerc, 20, was acquired earlier this month from the Melville Millionaires. He has quickly adjusted to the MJHL, reflected in a 2-0 record, 2.83 GAA and .923 save percentage last week.

MJHL Recent News

The Swan Valley Stampeders defeated the Neepawa Natives in this weeks closing MJHL exhibition game before the regular season. The Stampeders rose to victory with a 2-1 shootout win. A great performance by both teams, the matchup can be described as a "goaltenders duel" as both goaltenders combined for a total of 85 regulation shots. Chris Ward of the Stampeders was awarded with the win as Kelly Andrew received the shootout loss.

In other Manitoba Junior News, Joe Caligiuri recently signed with the Dauphin Kings. Caligiuri brings a wealth of talent and experience to the roster for the Kings. His resume includes playing 3 years in the WHL with the Brandon Wheat Kings and then the Prince George Cougars.
Dauphin will be a standout team this year as they host the 2010 RBC Cup. Caligiuri hopes to help jump start the Kings season with a win on the road coming September 11th, against the Winnipeg Saints.


Previously, both goaltenders, Chris Ward and Joe Caligiuri, played for the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba AAA Provincial Midget Hockey League. Each of them recently instructed at this summers week long Regional Camp in Winnipeg.