Stonewall Jets
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).
| Stonewall Jets | |
|---|---|
| City | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| League | Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Home arena | Veterans Memorial Sports Complex |
| Colours | blue and yellow |
| General manager | Dale McClintock |
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]
Stonewall returned to the MMJHL Finals in 2017, but came up short in their bid for back-to-back championships falling in six games to the Raiders Junior Hockey Club.
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 | Won Quarterfinals 4-3 (St. Vital Victorias) Won Semifinals 4-0 (Raiders Junior Hockey Club) Won Finals 4-0 (Pembina Valley Twisters) MMJHL Champions |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 13 | -- | 1 | 54 | 2nd of 10 | Won Quarterfinals 4-2 (St. Vital Victorias) Won Semifinals 4-2 (Pembina Valley Twisters) Lost Finals 2-4 (Raiders Junior Hockey Club) |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 17 | -- | 4 | 52 | 5th of 10 | Won Quarterfinals 4-2 (Canucks) Lost Semifinals 1-4 (Raiders Junior Hockey Club) |
League championships
Jack Mackenzie Trophy (playoffs)
- 2016
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.