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MANITOBA JUNIOR ICE SPRING HOCKEY PROGRAM
 
MANITOBA'S PREMIER SPRING HOCKEY EXPERIENCE

 

With over 50 teams, male & female athletes ranging from 6-13 years of age,  Manitoba Junior ICE offers an exciting and unique experience for athletes of all skill and commitment levels.  Register today to start your exhilarating hockey experience.

At Manitoba Junior ICE Spring Hockey Program, we are proud to bring our vision of providing grassroots hockey development for every athlete in Manitoba. Our program has been designed with player development on and off the ice in mind and providing our athletes with an experience unlike any other. Manitoba Junior ICE focuses on player skill, confidence and hockey knowledge development in an innovative and positive reinforcement environment. Our young men and women are the future of the sport and we are proud to be a part of their journey.

 Manitoba Junior Ice was established in 2019, with the amalgamation of Manitoba Hockey Development and the Manitoba Mustangs.  Manitoba Junior Ice will continue to build on the long standing tradition of spring hockey in Manitoba.  We look forward to establishing ourselves as North America's premier Hockey Program.

 

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      LEVELS OF PLAY

      ELITE

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      Our Junior ICE team competes in the highest level tournaments across north america and is composed of the top players in the age group. We look to provide a pro style experience. Focus is geared around experience and development. For this level, travel is mandatory and a minimum of four tournaments is required. The team is selected annually through identification skatesand combines. 

       

       


      AAA

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      Competes in gold division tournaments across north america. Comprised of many of the top players in the age group that are looking for a lighter commitment. Focus is geared around experience and development. Travel is mandatory and a minimum of four tournaments is required. Team is selected annually  through identification skates and combines.

       

       


      OPEN / AAA

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      OPEN

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      Competes in gold division tournaments across north america. Comprised of many of the top players in the age group that are looking for a lighter commitment. Focus is geared around experience and development. Travel is mandatory and a minimum of four tournaments is required. Team is selected annually through identification skates and combines.

       

       

      Staff

       

      STAFF

      CHET PICKARD
      DIRECTOR OF MANITOBA JUNIOR ICE
      With more then a decade of playing professional hockey in North America and Europe, Chet has come home to where it all started.
      A former,  Canadian Hockey League goalie of the year, World Junior Gold Medalist and First Round NHL draft pick, he is excited to share his knowledge and experience to help the athletes of MJI take their games to the next level and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

      KIM HYNES
      FEMALE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
      Hockey has always been Kim's passion. Starting young, she played, coached and helped organize the first female high school hockey league.
      Kim was a multi-sport athlete in Field Hockey, Ringette and Hockey. She competed in multiple Canada Games (1997, 1999 and 2001), and was on the Canadian women’s Junior national Field hockey training squad.
      Kim is excited to continue to grow the Manitoba Junior Ice female program with her main focus on development, friendships, and building confidence in a positively reinforced environment.
       
       COACHES

      MJI is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches to help mentor and teach our players the game we love.  If you are interested in becoming a part of an exciting and progressive hockey program, please email one of the links below depending on your coaching preference.        

      For male programs email: cpickard@manitobajuniorice.ca

      For female programs email: khynes@manitobajuniorice.ca

       

      Alumni

      ALUMNI

      Players Name Draft Year Round Draft Team League
      Seth Jarvis 2020 1st, 13th overall Carolina Hurricanes NHL
      Ben McCartney 2020 7th Arizona Coyotes NHL
      Calen Addison 2018 2nd Pittsburgh Penguins NHL
      Nick Cicek 2022 Undrafted San Jose Sharks NHL
      Joel Hofer 2018 4th Blues NHL
      Cody Glass 2017 1st, 6th overall Vegas Golden Knights NHL
      Connor Dewar 2018 3rd Minnesota Wild NHL
      Brett Howden 2016 1st, 27th overall Tampa Bay Lightning NHL
      Morgan Geekie 2017 3rd Carolina Hurricane NHL
      Nolan Patrick 2017 1st, 2nd overall Philadelphia Flyers NHL
      Wade Allison 2016 2nd Philadelphia Flyers NHL
      Keegan Kolesar 2015 1st, 69th Columbus Blue Jackets NHL
      Wyatt Kalynuk 2017 7th Philadelphia Flyers NHL
      Michael McNiven 2015 Undrafted Montreal Canadiens NHL
      Travis Sanheim 2014 1st, 17th overall Flyers NHL
      Adam Brooks 2016 4th Toronto Maple Leafs NHL
      Brady Keeper 2019 College free agent Florida Panthers NHL
      Zach Whitecloud 2018 College free agent Vegas Golden Knights NHL
      Max Domi 2013 1st, 12th overall Phoenix Coyotes NHL
      Madison Bowey 2013 2nd Washington Capitals NHL
      Brett Lernout 2014 3rd Montreal Canadiens NHL
      Jack Rodewald 2017 Undrafted New Jersey Devils NHL
      Chris Driedger 2012 3rd Ottawa Senators NHL
      Brendan Leipsic 2012 3rd Nashville Predators NHL
      Ashton Sautner 2015 Undrafted Vancouver Canucks NHL
      Damon Severson 2012 2nd New Jersey Devils NHL
      Ryan Pulock 2013 1st, 15th overall New York Islanders NHL
      Joel Edmundson 2011 1st, 46th overall St. Louis Blues NHL
      Quinton Howden 2010 1st, 25th overall Florida Panthers NHL
      Michael Ferland 2010 5th Flames NHL
      Dylan McIlrath 2010 1st, 10th overall New York Rangers NHL
      Mark Stone 2010 6th Ottawa Senators NHL
      Jason Kasdorf 2011 6th Winnipeg Jets NHL
      Jordan Martinook 2012 2nd Phoenix Coyotes NHL
      Brendan Shinnimin 2012 Undrafted Phoenix Coyotes NHL
      Scott Glennie 2009 1st, 8th overall Dallas Stars NHL
      Byron Froese 2009 4th Chicago Blackhawks NHL
      Carter Ashton 2009 1st, 29th overall Tampa Bay Lightning NHL
      Cody Eakin 2009 3rd Washington Capitals NHL
      Colby Robak 2008 2nd Florida Panthers NHL
      Michael Stone 2008 3rd Phoenix Coyotes NHL
      Travis Hamonic 2008 2nd New York Islanders NHL
      Alex Plante 2007 1st, 15th overall Edmonton Oilers NHL
      Chet Pickard 2008 1st, 18th overall Nashville Predators NHL
      Matt Calvert 2008 5th Blue Jackets NHL
      James Reimer 2006 4th Toronto Maple Leafs NHL
      Ryan White 2006 3rd Montreal Canadiens NHL
      Jonathan Toews 2006 1st, 3rd overall Chicago Blackhawks NHL
      Dale Weise 2008 4th New York Rangers NHL
      Carson McMillan 2007 7th Minnesota Wild NHL
      Justin Falk 2007 4th Minnesota Wild NHL
      Brock Trotter 2010 Undrafted Pittsburg Penguins NHL
      Ryan Reaves 2005 5th St. Louis Blues NHL
      Darren Helm 2005 5th Detroit Red Wings NHL
      Brodie Dupont 2005 3rd New York Rangers NHL
      Jeffrey Penner 2010 Undrafted Toronto Maple Leafs NHL
      Frazer McLaren 2007 7th San Jose Sharks NHL
      Cam Barker 2004 1st, 3rd overall Chicago Blackhawks NHL
      Dustin Boyd 2004 3rd round Calgary Flames NHL
      Chay Genoway 2011 Undrafted Minnesota Wild NHL
      Ryan Garbutt 2011 Undrafted Dallas Stars NHL
      Eric Fehr 2003 1st,18th overall Washington Captials NHL
      Troy Bodie 2003 9th Edmonton Oilers NHL
      Nigel Dawes 2003 5th New York Rangers NHL
      Travis Zajac 2004 1st, 20th overall New Jersey Devils NHL
      Triston Grant 2004 9th Philadelphia Flyers NHL
      Alexander Steen 2002 1st, 24th overall Toronto Maple Leafs NHL
      Derek Meech 2002 7th Detroit Red Wings NHL
      Ian White 2002 6th Toronto Maple Leafs NHL
      Cody McLeod 2006 Undrafted Colorado Avalanche NHL
      Brady Murray 2003 5th Los Angeles Kings NHL
      Jordin Tootoo 2001 4th Nashville Predators NHL
      Owen Fussey 2001 3rd Washington Captials NHL
      Brett Skinner 2002 3rd Vancouver Canucks NHL
      Duncan Keith 2002 2nd Chicago Blackhawks NHL
      Barry Brust 2002 3rd Minnesota Wild NHL
      Aaron Rome 2002 4th Los Angeles Kings NHL
      Drew Bagnall 2003 6th Dallas Stars NHL
      Robert McVicar 2002 5th Vancouver Canucks NHL
      Colton Orr 2003 Undrafted Boston Bruins NHL
      Riley Cote 2007 Undrafted Philadelphia Flyers NHL
      Brent Krahn 2000 1st, 9th overall Calgary Flames NHL
      Dustin Penner 2004 Undrafted Anaheim Ducks NHL
      Ryan Caldwell 2000 7th New York Islanders NHL
      Garnet Exelby 1999 8th Atlanta Thrashers NHL
      Andrew Murray 2001 8th Columbus Blue Jackets NHL
      Patrick Sharp 2001 3rd Philadelphia Flyers NHL

       

      Contact Us

      STAFF

      Chet Pickard
      Director of Manitoba Junior Ice |  ✉️   📞 :(431) 777-9001
       
      Kim Hynes
      Female Program Coordinator | ✉️   📞 :204-223-3233  
       
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      FAQ

      WHAT LEVEL OF HOCKEY ARE THE MANITOBA JUNIOR ICE TEAMS?

      Manitoba Junior ICE has male and female teams for players aged 6-14.  Manitoba Junior ICE offers development opportunities for players of all skill levels. 
      Levels include Elite, AAA & Open

      DO WE HAVE FEMALE DIVISIONS?

      Yes! The female divisions have been built the same way as males. 

      WHAT IS INCLUDED IN SPRING HOCKEY REGISTRATION?

      Your fees include tournaments, practice ice, apparel item, jerseys, socks, insurance, admin, and coaching staff.

      WHAT BENEFITS EXIST FOR MANITOBA JUNIOR ICE PARTICIPANTS?

      • Partnership with TRUE allowing discounts on sticks and equipment
      • Alliances with Vigier Hockey Development, JHD, the Rink & Excessive Speed 
      • Access to prime ice at top facilities in Winnipeg
      • Guaranteed access to all NAHC Events as well as all Play Hockey Events 

      ARE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?

      Yes, Manitoba Junior ICE have multiple financial plans available for our athletes. Please contact financial@manitobajuniorice.ca for further details.
      $300 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance, equal instalments following.

      HOW MANY COACHES ARE PART OF THE MANITOBA JUNIOR ICE SPRING HOCKEY PROGRAM?

      Each team will have a minimum of two coaches. Each team will have a head coach and one or two assistant coaches. 

      HOW ARE THE TEAMS PICKED?

      • Players must attend identification skates in the fall. Coaches & Managers form teams once ID skates are complete. 
      • Invitation letters will be sent to all teams with details and how to register.

      WHERE WILL TEAMS PRACTICE?

      The location for practices and training will take place throughout the City of Winnipeg and some rural areas.

      WHEN DOES THE PROGRAM START?

      Practices officially start April 1. Tournaments run from April-June. 

      MJI TOURNAMENT PRIVILEGES

      Junior ice teams are the only teams guaranteed access to NAHC and local tournaments 
      Manitoba Junior Ice's partnership with Prime Hockey provides our players the opportunities to be selected for travel and showcase teams like never before.
      Our association with Play Hockey provides access to over 100+ events in North America and Europe for our teams. Visit playhockey.com for more information. 

      WILL I BE ABLE TO STAY WITH MY PREVIOUS TEAM?

      Previous players will have first chance to make the team, but it will ultimately be up to the coach to decide. 

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