1976–77 MJHL season
The following are the results of the 1976–77 MJHL season for the Canadian Manitoba Junior Hockey League ice hockey team.
Champion
[edit]On April 5, 1977, Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) commissioner Bill Addison suspended the Turnbull Cup Finals between the Dauphin Kings and Kildonan North Stars, awarding it to Dauphin on the basis they won two of the three games completed.
League notes
[edit]As of the 1976-77 season, the West Kildonan name was shorted to the Kildonan North Stars.
Jim Misener of the Dauphin Kings became the MJHL career leader in goals, assists, and points, with 205 goals, 208 assists, and 413 points.
League suspends Turnbull Cup Finals, awards it to Dauphin.
Regular season
[edit]| North Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson King Miners | 49 | 19 | 28 | 2 | 40 | 201 | 252 |
| Portage Terriers | 52 | 17 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 214 | 287 |
| South Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|
Playoffs
[edit]Division Semi-Finals
- Dauphin defeated Thompson 4-games-to-none
- Brandon defeated Selkirk 4-games-to-3
- Kildonan defeated St. James 4-games-to-1
- Kenora defeated St. Boniface 4-games-to-2
Divisional Finals
- Dauphin defeated Brandon 4-games-to-none
- Kildonan defeated Kenora 4-games-to-3
Turnbull Cup Championship
- Dauphin defeated Kildonan 2-games-to-1
Anavet Cup Championship
- Dauphin lost to Prince Albert Raiders (SJHL) 4-games-to-1
Awards
[edit]| Trophy | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP | Jim Misener | Dauphin Kings |
| Top Goaltender | Jim Tkachyk | Dauphin Kings |
| Top Defenceman | Mark Johnston | Portage Terriers |
| Rookie of the Year | Bruno Rogger | Brandon Travellers |
| Hockey Ability & Sportsmanship Award | Ken Krentz | Selkirk Steelers |
| Scoring Champion | Ken Krentz | Selkirk Steelers |
| Most Goals | Dale Maksymyk | Selkirk Steelers |
| Coach of the Year |
All-Star Team
[edit]| 1977 First All-Star Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goaltender | Jim Tkachyk | Dauphin Kings | |||
| Defencemen | Mark Johnston | Portage Terriers | |||
| Dan Bryck | Kenora Thistles | ||||
| Centreman | Ken Krentz | Selkirk Steelers | |||
| Leftwinger | Dale Maksymyk | Selkirk Steelers | |||
| Rightwinger | Jim Misener | Dauphin Kings | |||
| Coach | Phil Fafard | Kenora Thistles | |||
| Manager | Steve Hawrysh | Dauphin Kings | |||
| Trainer | Daryl Steen | St. Boniface Saints | |||