The 2011–12 season was the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's (MJHL) 95th season of operation.
Season highlights The Winnipeg Saints relocate to the St. James Civic Centre in Winnipeg. This is the final season for the Saints, who permanently relocate to Virden after season's end. The Portage Terriers switch to the Addison division. The Terriers defeat the Saints in the final to win their second consecutive Turnbull Cup. The Saints are the first (and only) team in MJHL history to win a playoff round as a crossover team. The Neepawa Natives are involved in a hazing scandal after a 15-year-old player comes forward with allegations of sexual-based rookie hazing in the team's locker room. A $5,000 fine and 18 player suspensions are handed down by the league following an investigation. Neepawa's head coach/general manager and assistant coach are later handed indefinite suspensions. The club gains further negative publicity when they refuse to release or trade the player who brought the issue to light.
Standings Addison Division GP W L OTL Pts GF GA Portage Terriers 62 42 15 5 89 265 185 Winnipeg Blues 62 38 19 5 81 249 202 Winkler Flyers 62 37 21 4 78 268 219 Selkirk Steelers 62 37 23 2 76 241 213 Winnipeg Saints 62 34 22 6 74 224 214 Steinbach Pistons 62 15 41 6 36 185 316 Sherwood Division GP W L OTL Pts GF GA Dauphin Kings 62 42 15 5 87 248 193 OCN Blizzard 61 31 23 7 69 173 179 Swan Valley Stampeders 62 27 27 8 62 200 216 Waywayseecappo Wolverines 62 26 27 9 61 207 201 Neepawa Natives 61 12 45 4 28 166 288
Playoffs
Post MJHL playoffs Anavet Cup Portage Terriers defeated by Humboldt Broncos 4-games-to-3. Terriers advance to Royal Bank Cup as Humboldt is the host team. Royal Bank Cup Terriers finish fifth and eliminated from playoffs.
League awards Steve "Boomer" Hawrysh Award (MVP): Jayson Argue, Swan Valley MJHL Top Goaltender Award: Jayson Argue, Swan Valley Brian Kozak Award (Top Defenceman): Brendan Kotyk, Dauphin Vince Leah Trophy (Rookie of the Year): Tanner Jago, Winkler Lorne Lyndon Memorial Trophy (Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship): Derek Gingera, Wpg Blues Muzz McPherson Award (Coach of the Year): Don MacGillivray, Wpg Blues Mike Ridley Trophy (Scoring Champion): Jesse Sinatynski, Dauphin MJHL Playoff MVP: Kajon McKay, Portage CJAHL Player of the Year (MJHL): Jayson Argue, Swan Valley
References
External links MJHL Website 2011-12 MJHL season at HockeyDB.com