MINOR HOCKEY
WINNIPEG EAST STARS - JOSH MORRISSEY DIVISION CHAMPIONS
a rostered player , while the division champions each received a gold medal along with a Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup mini-stick signed by one of the Jets . As well , there were appearances by Mick E . Moose , mascot of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose , while fans and players also got to see the Moose and their American
Hockey League opponent Charlotte Checkers take to the ice at MTS Iceplex for a few practices leading up to their Dec 30 , and Jan 1 , showdowns at MTS Centre . The operation and success of the Challenge Cup both go beyond the tournament organizers and facility staff . Of significant importance was the hard work and time put
2016-17 Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup Division Winners
• Michael Hutchinson Division ( Female Novice A1 ) – Rockets
• Patrik Laine Division ( Female Novice A2 ) – Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy
• Drew Stafford Division ( Female Atom A1 ) – Rockets
• Josh Morrissey Division ( Female Atom A2 ) - Stars
• Dustin Byfuglien Division ( Novice A1 ) – Phoenix Flames
• Toby Enstrom Division ( Minor Atom A1 ) – St . Boniface Seals Black
• Brandon Tanev Division ( Minor Atom A2 ) – Kirkfield Westwood Canucks
• Bryan Little Division ( Minor Atom A3 ) – Luxton Falcons
• Connor Hellebuyck Division ( Atom A1 ) – Seven Oaks Raiders
• Tyler Myers Division ( Atom A2 ) – Stonewall Blues
• Blake Wheeler Division ( Atom A3 ) – Westdale Warriors
• Nikolaj Ehlers Division ( Minor Peewee A2 ) – Tuxedo Lightning
• Mathieu Perreault Division ( Minor Peewee A3 ) – Varsity View Falcons
• Jacob Trouba Division ( Peewee A1 ) – Macdonald Lightning
• Marko Dano Division ( Peewee A2 ) – Estevan Bruins
• Mark Scheifele Division ( Peewee A3 ) – Lac du Bonnet Lightning
• Adam Lowry Division ( Minor Bantam A1 ) – River East Royals 48 GAME ON 2016 - 17 ROSTER DEADLINE EDITION
in by 99 different referees and timekeepers who covered all the games played throughout the tournament this year . Two individuals who deserve a little extra credit for that aspect of the tournament ’ s success were referee assignor Ted Szypowksi , and timekeeper assignor Lou Mulvenna . According to Szypowksi “ 95 percent of the game officials used for the Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup would be considered local in proximity of the MTS Iceplex as part of the St . James-Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association ( SJAMHA ), and Assiniboine Park Hockey Association ( APHA ), while the remainder were used from other area associations in and surrounding Winnipeg .” The tournament also raised additional money to donate to St . James-Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association , the region which sanctions the tournament on behalf of Hockey Winnipeg . This year , $ 2,000 will be to the SJAMHA . Funds were raised by running a draw table that featured six prize packages , including autographed Dustin Byfuglien , and Mark Scheifele Heritage Classic jerseys . Next up at MTS Iceplex is the Manitoba Moose Minor Hockey Challenge which provides teams with an end of the season tournament to cap off their minor hockey year . This year ’ s edition will run March 18-23 with all games at MTS Iceplex offering A2 , and A3 divisions at the Minor Atom , Atom , Minor Peewee , and Peewee levels . Teams can register today by visiting MTSIcplex . ca n