Terriers change divisions: Commissioner returns for three more years

Press Release

Portage Terriers moving to the Addison Division was one of the many items handled at the recent MJHL Annual General Meeting held in Russell.

The defending MJHL champion Terriers will move to the Addison Division after playing for several years in the Sher-Wood.

Other highlites of the meeting:

* The MJHL will do approximately 100 games for the 2011 – 2012 season using the four-man officiating system

* The annual MJHL All Star event has been postponed for the 2011 – 2012 season. (A review will be undertaken to determine if the decision will be permanent.)

* The 2011 MJHL Showcase Venue will be the MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg and the event will be held on October 6, 7 and 8, 2011.

* Commissioner Kim Davis’s contract was renewed for three more years

* Winnipeg Saints have been approved to play their home games at the Winnipeg Civic Centre



The following Committee Appointments were made:



Board Chairman, Mr. Darren Russell, Dauphin Kings

Board Vice Chairman, Mr. Trent Ward, Portage Terriers

Management & Finance Committee, Gord Lee, Winnipeg Saints; Dale Hughesman, Selkirk Steelers; David Goerz, Winkler Flyers; Darren Russell, Dauphin Kings and Gaynor Vivian, Neepawa Natives.

Officiating Committee, Don Betke, Waywayseecappo Wolverines; Trent Ward, Portage Terriers

Safety Committee, Gord Lee, Winnipeg Saints; Trent Ward, Portage Terriers

The following Officer Appointments were made:

Statistician, Reid Cutler

Director of Officiating, Jody Wielgosh

Assignor of Officials, Ian Heather

Media Relations Officer, Brian Smiley

Director of Corporate Sponsorship Services, Trevor Kennerd

The Junior A Supplement Pilot Project had a successful implementation in the 2010 – 2011 season and the second year of the mandate for the pilot project will be undertaken.

The World Junior A Challenge League Rep for Player Identification will be held jointly by Mr. Barry Butler, Head Coach and General Manager of the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Mr. Frank Harding, Director of Player Personnel of the Portage Terriers.


(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)