| August 17, 2004 |
| Exhibition Schedule Released |
The MJHL released the 2004 MJHL exhibition schedule and the OCN Blizzard will play five games.
The Blizzard will play the Wayway Wolverines in Wayway on September 7, 2004 followed by a home and home series with the SJHL's Flin Flon Bombers and Nipawin Hawks.
The Blizzard will play in Flin Flon on September 5th and September 11th in OCN while they will play Nipawin on September 7th in OCN and September 10th in Nipawin
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| August 4, 2004 |
| Blizzard Announce Training Camp Returnees/Invitees |
The following players are confirmed for this year's 2004-2005 Camp:
Returnees:
David Victor
Lem Randall
Brett Needham
Ryan Constant
Kiel Wilgosh
Lyle Mckay
Jon Romic
Tim Hammell
Travis Kotyk
Donald Melnyk
Matt Summers
New Invitees:
Brandon Marino
David Brown
Dan Selmser
Jesse Ruesch
Chad Kirkland
(Invitees currently listed are all Junior "A" veterans)
On behalf of the OCN Blizzard organization, we welcome back all the returnees and wish to extend a warm greeting to all invitees plus the many more hopefuls who will be attending this year's camp.
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July 8, 2004 |
Blizzard Open Season In Selkirk |
The MJHL released their 2004-05 regular season schedule and the OCN Blizzard will not see home ice until October 1st and 2nd against Waywayseecappo. The Blizzard will open the season in Selkirk on Friday September 17th and will then close September off with away games against the Winnipeg Saints and South Blues, Swan Valley, and Waywayseecappo
Click Here For The 2004-05 Schedule
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June16, 2004 |
Blizzard To Face Steelers, Flyers, And Saints At Showcase Weekend |
The MJHL announced the schedule for the first ever Showcase Weekend at the Dakota Arena in Winnipeg, MB and the Blizzard will face three Addison Division teams.
The Blizzard will start off the weekend against the 2004 MJHL Champion Selkirk Steelers at 7 PM in Rink A on Friday, October 8, 2004. The Blizzard will then play the Winkler Flyers at 5 PM in Rink B on Saturday, October 9th and the Winnipeg Saints the following day at 2 PM in Rink B.
The MJHL has also invited the Borderland Thunder of the SIJHL to participate and have stated that all games will count in the regular season standings. Weekend passes will be $30 and day passes will be $12.
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May
27, 2004
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Attn: Players Re: 3rd Uniforms
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Any players from
last year’s Blizzard team who are interested in purchasing their
3rd uniform are asked to phone the Blizzard office at
627-7077. The rest of the
uniforms will be auctioned off to the public.
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May 12, 2004
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Blizzard Name Barry Wolff As New Head Coach
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The OCN Blizzard are pleased to announce that they have hired Barry
Wolff as the new Head Coach of the OCN Blizzard.
Read More
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May 10, 2004
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Paul Wallmann Accepts Scholarship To
St. Lawrence
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The OCN Blizzard are proud to announce that Defenseman, Paul Wallmann has accepted a NCAA scholarship to St.
Lawrence University this fall. Paul will join older brother Mark
who accepted a scholarship to St. Lawrence earlier this year.
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May 7, 2004
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Lang Accepts Scholarship To The University Of Manitoba
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The OCN Blizzard are proud
to announce that defenseman Jared Lang has accepted a scholarship to
the University of Manitoba. Lang joins fellow teammate
Michael Young.
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May 5, 2004
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Young And Girouard Pick Up CIS
Scholarships
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The OCN Blizzard are proud to announce that forward Michael Young and
goaltender Pierre-Olivier Girouard have both
accepted CIS scholarships.
Young will be heading to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba while Girouard
will be attending the University of Regina.
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March 18,
2004
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MJHL Announce Award Nominees
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The MJHL announced
their award nominees for their annual awards night on Sunday, April 18, 2004.
CJAHL Scoring Champ
Aaron Starr is nominated for league MVP and will be given awards for
MJHL top scorer as well as 1st team All-Star
Goaltender
Pierre-Olivier Girouard is up for Goalie of
the Year and will be given a 2nd team All-Star award.
Michael Young will also be given a 1st team All-Star
award while Jared Lang will be given a 2nd team All-Star award.
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March 17,
2004
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Starr Becomes First MJHLer To Win
CJAHL Title
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The Blizzard are proud to announce that forward
Aaron Starr has become the first MJHLer to
win the CJAHL scoring title since the CJAHL was formed in 93-94. Starr
had 59 goals and 59 assists in 60 games for the Blizzard this season.
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March 16,
2004
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Blizzard End Season With Annual Banquet
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The Blizzard closed
off the 2003-04 season with their annual banquet. Here are the award
winners:
Most Popular: Aaron Starr
Most Improved: David Victor/ Cole Hunter
Most Sportsmanlike: Mike Gooch
MVP: Aaron Starr
Top Defenseman: Jared Lang
Rookie of The Year: Lem Randall
Community Leader: Brett Needham
Hardest Working Player: Mike Gooch
Toughguy Award: Stephen Sunderman
Top Scorer: Aaron Starr
Playoff MVP: P.O. Girouard
Scholastic Award: Jon Romic
Best +/-: Mike Gooch/ Jared Lang
Most Dedicated: Mike Young
Human Wrecking Ball Award: Lem Randall
The Blizzard would
also like to wish graduating players Pierre-Olivier Girouard,
Mike Gooch, Dallas Jackson, Jared Lang, Aaron Starr, Stephen Sunderman, Mike Young, Jason Butler, Daniel Mayer,
Everett Bear, and Mark Wallmann all the best
in their future.
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