All Canadian Hockey participants are to adhere to these guidelines. The mission of Hockey Canada is clear; the game will be enhanced through the application of the new standard of enforcement and rules emphasis.

• The stick will not be allowed to in any way impede a player’s progress.

• It is imperative that coaches teach the players that the stick can only be used to play the puck.

STANDARD OF PLAY

RESTRAINING FOULS – Hooking/Tripping -Holding/Interference

These penalties are to be called with very strict enforcement.

Hooking/Tripping examples include;

•Tugs or hooks on the body or arms that has in anyway impeded the player.

Locking on

• Hooks causing loss of balance, puck control and position or advantage of position. Tripping of a player will be penalized with a strict enforcement.

• The use of the stick between a player’s legs (can-opener/corkscrew) for impeding progress, loss of balance or tripping is to be penalized.

Holding/Interference examples include;

• The use of the free arm/hand to clutch, grab, hold, hold the stick, pin or impede a player is to be penalized.

• Interference of a player will be penalized with a strict enforcement.

• The use of a “pick” or a “block” is no longer permitted.

STICK FOULS

Cross-Checking and Slashing

THE USE OF THE STICK WILL BE LIMITED TO ONLY PLAYING THE PUCK.

• Sticks are not to be used to cross-check or slash opponents, these fouls will be penalized with a strict enforcement.

Cross-Checking/Slashing examples include;

• The use of a stick to slash an opponent’s body or hands.

• Cross-checking an opponent will be penalized with a strict enforcement including fouls in front of the net.

SHARED RESPECT

The “SHARED RESPECT INITIATIVE” calls for the participants in the game to respect one another. The intent of Hockey Canada is to enforce a standard of play that promotes an exciting and fun game for all its partners. All partners share an equal responsibility to ensure the integrity of the game is upheld. Through this process of change, the onus is not only on our game officials but all its participants.

Positive changes in our great game can only happen through this improved standard of play. We ALL play a role in supporting the improvement of our game.

• CHECKING TO THE HEAD: (contact physically or with a stick to another players’ head area).

Deliberate checks to the head remain to be a major problem in today’s game. Concussions not only deprive players of playing time, they end players’ careers and can have long term effects.

Checks to the Head demonstrate a lack of respect and fair play and must be penalized. Any moderate or severe blow to the head must be penalized with a Minor Penalty and a Misconduct or a Major penalty and a Game Misconduct for Checking to the Head as concussions and other head injuries are having a major impact on the game. A Match penalty could also be assessed under this rule. These are aggressive fouls and must be called at ALL occurrences during the hockey game, including shorthanded situations.

Whether it is elbowing, high sticking, roughing or cross-checking, hits to the head are an intentional act of violence and must be treated with zero tolerance on the part of the official at all times.

• CHECKING FROM BEHIND

Continue to work to eliminate any contact from behind, as the resulting injuries, especially to the head and neck can be catastrophic. It is a dangerous and cowardly act. It is imperative that coaches instruct their players to STOP and eliminate all checking from behind. Strict application of this rule is needed to remove this foul from our game.

It takes teamwork to bring about change. Coaches, managers, officials, owners, trainers, players, parents and administrators must take ownership to affect change regarding the rules emphasis for the 2006 / 07 season. All partners must demonstrate awareness and support for the application, spirit and the respect of the rules.

Wednesday, February 2

Central Plains Capitals 4 at Pembina Valley Hawks 9

Jory Mullin last weeks player of the week had a five point night, including a goal, Mitch Doell had 2 goals and an assist in the one sided win. The Hawks took period leads of 2-0 and 6-1, en route to jumping past the Gougars and the Wheat Kings, into 1st place, the first time since November 22. The other scorers were Jared Morris, Michael Sofillas, Jeff Clark, Brett Pinkerton,Brock Vanderveen and Dallas Holenski. The Capitals markesmen, were Jordan Penner, Tyler Durdle, Ryan Laing and Tyler McKay. Reed Peters made 30 saves for the Hawks, while Kyle McGibney made 38 for the Caps.

Brandon Wheat Kings 2 at Winnipeg Thrashers 3

The loss to Brandon, allowed the PV Hawks to move into first place in the East and the win for the Thrashers keeps their chances of catching the Lightning alive. The Thrashers scored twice in the 1st on goals by Colton Kalinski, his 1st of two and Matthew Garvey. Jesse Linner tallied for Brandon in the 2nd, with Kalinski scoring a short handed goal, for what would be the eventual winner. Just over a minute later Cody Nelson brought the Wheat Kings back to within one,but they could not get the equalizer past Adam Iwan, who made 40 saves. Ryan Thorpe made 22 saves in the Kings net.

Tuesday, February 2

Parkland Rangers 4 at Yellowhead Chiefs 3 – Shoot Out Linemates Curtis Davidson (2G& A) and Derek Falloon (G& 2A) were the dominant players on offence for the Rangers. Ryan Pulock scored the lone goal of the shoot out for the win, Jayson Argue made 26 saves for the win. Curtis Oliver scored both his goals in the 1st for a 2-0 lead. Kyle McLeod (G&A), scored in the 2nd, as did Davidson for a Chiefs 3-1 lead. Falloon’s goal in the 3rd tied the game with 4:02 left. Mat Wazney made 27 saves for the Chiefs.

WEEK 17

Sunday, January 31

Winnipeg Thrashers 4 at Pembina Valley Hawks 5 The Thrashers took a 1-0 1st period leads, with thw Hawks leading 2-1 after the 2nd , before the thrashers lead again 4-3 in the 3rd with 3:19 left. Jory Mullin, the hero of the game for the game scored his 3rd and 4th goals in the last minute to tie and win the game. Brian Michaels scored the other. The Thrashers got goals from Connor Lockhart, Scott Bauer, Parker Thomas and Colton Kalinski. Tyler Oswald got the win making 31 saves as Mathew McIntosh made 42 for the Thrashers.

Norman Northstars 0 at Brandon Wheat Kings 6 Riley Feser made 18 saves for the shoot out win, as Matt Brykaliuk and Wheaton King scored twice, with Rikki Alston and Joel Edmuundson notched the others. Ryan Delorme made 38 saves for the Northstars.

Eastman Selects 5 at Parkland Rangers 2 After a scoreless 1st, the Selects took a 2-0 2nd period lead. Tim Rollins and Russell Trudea each scored twice and Erik Pushka into an empty net. Ryan Poluk and Derek Falloon tallied for the Rangers. Brendan Edie made 34 saves for the win and Deagan Delaurier and Jayson Argue made 43.

Southwest Cougars 4 at Central Plains Capitals 0 Cole Olson scored twice and assisted on the 3rd. with Sutton nOlson and Reid Gow tallies once and added a couple of assists, to help Brian Archibald get the win, as he made 25 saves. Brian Tait played 36 minutes and made 15 saves and then Kyle Gibson made the ssame numer in 24 minutes.

Profile and Record book

PROFILE Books will be available once printed in December.

SCOUT PACKAGES – A. $100.00, this includes a seasonal pass to all games, regular season & play-offs, as well as Profile Book. Package B. $60.00 – Profile Book.

2010 Record Book – Book now for one or team set. These will be ready shortly after the Play-0ffs – 2010 edition in April
These are available at the end of the season with all the records from the beginning of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League (1986) for the league and for the individual teams.

Semi-Final Play-offs:
Series J: Southwest Cougars vs Pembina Valley Hawks
Southwest Cougars 3 vs Pembina Valley Hawks 2
Pembina Valley Hawks 2 Hawks vs Southwest Cougars 3
Southwest Cougars 1 vs Pembina Valley Hawks 2
Pembina Valley Hawks 6 Hawks vs Southwest Cougars 5
Southwest Cougars 5 vs Pembina Valley Hawks 7
Teams changed date
Pembina Valley Hawks win series 3 – 2

Series I: Eastman Selects vs Winnipeg Wild
Eastman Selects 3 vs Winnipeg Wild 1
Winnipeg Wild 2 vs Eastman Selects 1
Eastman Selects 3 vs Winnipeg Wild 1
Winnipeg Wild 0 vs Eastman Selects 5
Eastman Selects win series 3 – 1

League Award Winners
TOP SCORER – Jake Heisinger – Winnipeg Wild
TOP GOALTENDERS – Brian Archibald – Southwest Cougars
Most Sportsmanlike – West – Cole Olson – Southwest Cougars
Most Sportsmanlike – East – Nick Kolbeka – Eastman Selects

Regionals in Morden April 1-4
The Regional Tournament with a team from Saskatchewan,
North West Ontario, the Manitoba AAA league & the host
Pembina Valley Hawks will all meet to see which team will
represement this region at the Telus Cup in Levis, Quebec.
The Regional event is from April 1 – 4 in Morden. The host
committee has a web site setup, the link is below.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
CHICKEN CHEF – OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK -

The Manitoba AAA Midget League is pleased to announce that Jake Heisinger of the Winnipeg Wild, is this weeks recipient of the Chicken Chef Offensive Player of the Week in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League.

Jake is a second year player with the Wild as well as anassistant captain with the team. This past weekend the Wild had victoriesover the Central Plains Capitals and the Interlake Lightningand the 5′ 9″ 170 lbs centerman led the way for theWild amassing nine (9) points (4 goals and 5 assists)in the two games. Jake was plus +8 and was also inon two of the Wild’s four power play goals during this past weekend’sgames. He currently has a plus/minus rating on the year of +41 and isalso still currently in the hunt for the top spot in the MMHL for regularseason points. Jake is listed with the Winnipeg South Blues ofthe MJHL.

DEKALB – DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Manitoba AAA Midget League is pleased to announce that Tanner Butler, defenseman for the Southwest Cougars, is this weeks recipient of the DEKALB Defensive Player of the Week in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League.

Tanner had 3 points over the week helping the Cougars to 2 wins. He set up a goal of Friday night and was plus 2 in a win over Parkland. On Sunday he scored a goal and set up another and was plus 2 in a win over Yellowhead. Tanner is a 16 year old Defenseman from Souris. He is in his second year with the Cougars

MANITOBA AAA MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH

WHL – Offensive Player of the Month

Sponsored by the Western Hockey League

Jory Mullin of the Pembina Valley Hawks is this Month’s Western Hockey Leagues Offensive Player of the Month.
It was an extremely productive month for the Hawks Jory Mullin. The Hawks played 12 games, and during that stretch, the 2nd year center from Cartwright recorded a total of 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists), helping the Hawks to 11 wins in those 12 games. Mullin also recorded at least one point in every game that was played, and multiple points in 7. Mullin is listed by the MJHL’s Neepawa Natives.

Super 8 Motel – Defensive Player of the Month

Troy Chandler of the Southwest Cougars is this weeks Super 8 Motel Player of the Month.

Troy earned 4 wins in 4 starts over the month. He also was perfect in 2 games with 2 shut outs. Over the month Troy had a 95.1 save percentage and a 1.75 goals against average. Troy has a season record of 12-7-2. Troy is a grade 12 student as Souris Collegiate
Sponsored by these Super 8 Motels
Brandon – Dauphin – Portage – Morden – Swan River

Scores Line – 858-2650
Scores – each evening after 10:30 pm

RECORD BOOK – 2009 EDITION (last season – sold out)

TheRecord Book contains all the records from the beginning of the ManitobaAAA Midget Hockey League for the league and for the individual teams,including all team records the current season.

The 2009-10 Record Book will be published in APRIL 2010.

Cost is $25.00 – For more details see Contact page

MMHL Objectives

The Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey Leagues’ main objective is to provide a training ground for its players.The most satisfaction the management of the League can achieve is thatits players advance in their hockey careers. The League has producedthis Web Site with a view to providing data and information that willnot only assist Junior, College, and Professional Scouts, but will alsokeep parents and fans up to date with the latest results of league play.

ThePlayers of the Manitoba “AAA” Midget Hockey League have proven thatthey have both the desire and the skill to succeed in the goalstheyhave chosen. Their success depends now on their dedication,attitude, work ethics and most importantly the support of parents andfans with a positive attitude. If you haven’t seen the action, or feltthe excitement that these young athletes generate on the ice, be sureto catch a game near you by checking out the Schedule.