Jets Youth Plan Faces Scrutiny Amid Patience Buyout
Winnipeg fans backed John Ferguson’s plan to build the Jets with youth, buying season tickets as the club entered its first seasons. But after a dismal 13,000-plus per game and a predicted 1990 Stanley Cup window, critics argue for adding one to four veteran players to balance the roster and speed up contention.
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Grant for Erickson rink reported in Manitoba Sport Facilities ’80
A $10,000 grant under the Sport Facilities ’80 program was awarded to the Rolling River Band to aid Erickson skating arena construction. Minister Bob Ban man announced the funding, open to Manitoba municipalities and remote communities with grants scaled by population.
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Locals win two day Midget Hockey Tournament at Angusville Arena
The Angusville hosted a six team Midget Hockey Tournament on February 14 and 15 with Group I Angusville Roblin and Dauphin and Group II Langenburg Miniota and Elkhorn. Angusville beat Roblin 8-6 and 6-4 while Elkhorn crushed Miniota 13-2 and Elkhorn beat Langenburg 8-2. Miniota dominated Dauphin 7-1 in the Consolation Final while Angusville defeated Elkhorn 7-3 in the A final. The event included many penalties with a 27 minor total in one game and award draws at the end.
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Jeff Garnett
Randy Lulashnyk
Brian Barnes
Brian Jones
Alan Farquar
Alan Walker
Brad Joseph
Jerry Cole
Scott Smith
Greg Melnyk
Glen Evans
Tim Demkew
Troy Luhowy
Nikki Mazurski
Braden Lonsberry
Grandview
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Craig Knight
Roblins
Shane Cockerill
Shawn Yakimeshyn
Derek McMillan
Marvin Ferguson
Troy Cockerill
Scott Gaber
Brad Bulbuck
Jeff Enright
Troy Bulbuck
Mike Stasiuk
Terry Kilichnik
Jeff Kostuik
Ervin Kostesky
Brad Mazur
Johnny Mazur
Recreation News highlights weekend gym and camp events
A rhythmic gymnastics demonstration drew a strong turnout on Saturday. The winter camping and survival course starts February 24 at 7 00 PM but needs more registrants. contact Ingrid for details. An open house Tuesday evening invites questions and badminton clinic set for March 1 at the Bir tle Collegiate with a 10 dollar fee.
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