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28May, 2019
RINK Grand Opening 2019

RINK TRAINING CENTRE GRAND OPENING TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Winnipeg, MB - The grand opening of the RINK Training Centre is taking place on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The RINK Training Centre is located at 57 South Landing Drive just off McGillivray Boulevard.

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30April, 2019

April Edition 2019

                           April Edition, 2019

Keegan Kolesar
CHICAGO WOLVES- AHL

Keegan Kolesar, a product from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is in his second season with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL). Kolesar is a 2015 3rd round draft pick (69th overall) of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and most recently was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights organization. The Wolves are currently in the Calder Cup playoffs, where Keegan is among 
the goal leaders. 

Keegan trains in our Pro Group during the summer months.

Max Martin
PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS- WHL

Max Martin is currently finishing his fourth season in the Western Hockey League (WHL), playing with the Prince Albert Raiders. Max was drafted in the 2nd round, 27th overall by the Prince George Cougars in the 2014 Bantam Draft and spent his rookie season with the club. He was then moved to the Raiders and has spent the majority of his career in Prince Albert. Max and the Raiders are currently in the WHL Championship, which is set to get underway this week, as they take on the Vancouver Giants.

Max trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Jonny Lambos
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS- WHL

Jonny Lambos has recently completed his rookie season with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Prior to suiting up for the Wheaties, Lambos spent a season with the RINK Hockey Academy in Winnipeg, and with the Omaha AAA Lancers before that. Jonny was originally a 2016 3rd round pick, 49th overall of the Victoria Royals before being traded to the home province Wheat Kings. 


Jonny trains in our R1 Junior program during the 
summer months.


Colton Trumbla
ST. MICHAEL'S BUZZERS - OJHL

Colton Trumbla recently finished his final year in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) as a member of the St. Michael's Buzzers. Trumbla wrapped up a five year career with the Buzzers, and in his final year put up career numbers. Colton has committed to and will be playing NCAA Division 1 college hockey next season with RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology). Prior to his junior career, Colton played a season with the Don Mills Flyers in the GTHL.

Colton trains in our R1 College Junior group in the summer months.

Erica Rieder
MODO- SDHL (W)

Erica Rieder is packing her bags and heading to Europe after she recently signed a professional contract with MODO of the Svenska damhockeyligan (SDHL). Erica just completed a five year stint with the University of Manitoba Bisons of U SPORTS where she has studied Enviornment, Earth & Resources. The Regina, Saskatchewan native was named as a 2018-19 First Team All-Canadian at the defence position. She was also named to the U SPORTS All-Rookie team back in 2014-15.


Erica trains in our R1 Female College/Pro Group during the summer.

 
RINK Player Development
57 South Landing Drive
Oak Bluff, MB R4G 0C4
204-489-7465
info@therink.ca

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03April, 2019
50 Below Sports + Entertainment purchase Winnipeg Blues

50 BELOW SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT CONFIRMS PURCHASE OF WINNIPEG BLUES

Winnipeg, MB - The MJHL Board of Governors have voted unanimously to approve the transfer of the Winnipeg Blues ownership to 50 Below Sports + Entertainment Inc.

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27March, 2019

March Edition 2019

                           March Edition, 2019

Brooks Macek
CHICAGO WOLVES- AHL

Brooks Macek, a product from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is in his first full season with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL). Macek returned to North America after spending the last 5 years in the DEL with Iserlohn and Munich. Brooks has duel citizenship (German & Canadian), and with that suited up for Germany at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics where he captured a silver medal. He is currently sitting tied for 5th in AHL scoring.

Brooks trains in our Pro Group during the summer with our Rink Professionals.

Vince Loschiavo
EDMONTON OIL KINGS- WHL

Vince Loschiavo is wrapping up his final major junior season, playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Vince has had a really successful WHL career playing in  Kootenay, Moose Jaw and now Edmonton. The Winnipeg, Manitoba product was originally a second round pick (31st overall) by the Kootenay Ice in 2013.

Vince trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Garret Browning
JAMESTOWN JIMMIES- ACHA

Garret Browning has recently completed his third season with the Jamestown Jimmies of the ACHA. Prior to attending college, Browning had a four year junior career with the Winnipeg Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League; he was able to capture a Turnbull Cup championship in 2014 with the team. 
Garret is majoring in Computer Science at 
college as he continues his studies in Jamestown.

Garret trains in our R1 College Junior program during the summer months.

Tyler Campbell
BROOKS BANDITS - AJHL

Tyler Campbell is currently finishing his first year in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) as a member of the Brooks Bandits. Campbell has spent the last three years down south playing for the Milton Academy, where last season he served as the teams captain. Tyler has currently verbally committed to Dartmouth University. In 2015, Tyler won a bronze medal at the Canada Winter Games as a member of Team Manitoba.


Tyler trains in our R1 Junior group in the summer months.

Rorie Ringor
ONTARIO HOCKEY ACADEMY- EWHC

Rorie Ringor is currently finishing her second season out east with the Ontario Hockey Academy Female Prep team of the eastern Women's Hockey Conference (EWHC). Prior to joining OHA, Rorie spent a season with the Balmoral Hall Blazers of the JWHL. Recently, Rorie was a part of Team Manitoba in the 2019 Canada Winter Games which took place in February in Red Deer, Alberta.



Rorie trains in our R1 Female College Prep Group during the summer.

We're Moving!
We are excited to be moving to our new home next week,  
April 1st for the launch of our Spring Programs!

57 South Landing Drive
Oak Bluff, MB 
R4G 0C4

 
The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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27February, 2019

February Edition 2019

                           February Edition, 2019

Jack Rodewald
BELLEVILLE SENATORS- AHL

Jack Rodewald, a product from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is in his fourth full season of professional hockey, third with the Ottawa Senators franchise. Rodewald, has split the last couple of seasons with Ottawa (NHL) and Belleville (AHL). Jack played his junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Regina Pats and Moose Jaw Warriors before turning pro.

Jack trains in our Pro Group during the summer with our Rink Professionals.

Ben McCartney
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS- W HL

Ben McCartney is wrapping up his second major junior season, suiting up for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Ben, who was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba was a 2nd round draft pick of the home province Wheat Kings, 43rd overall in 2016. Prior to playing in Brandon, McCartney played in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) with the Okanagan Hockey Academy.

Ben trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Jackson Keane
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA - NCAA Div. I

Jackson Keane is currently in his first season with the University of North Dakota in the NCHC of the NCAA. Keane, born in Denver, CO was raised in Winnipeg, MB has a pair of goals this season for the Fighting Hawks. Before suiting up for UND, Jackson spent time time in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers, and more recently in the BCHL and MJHL with the Penticton Vees and Winnipeg Blues, respectively. 

Jackson trains in our R1 College Junior program during the summer months.

Austin Friesen
JOHNSTOWN TOMAHAWKS - NAHL

Austin Friesen is playing in his final year of junior hockey with the Johnstown Tomahawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Friesen has spent his junior career in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) with the Dauphin Kings and Neepawa Natives, before going down south for his 20 year old year. Austin previously spent time with the Pursuit of Excellence of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL). 

Austin trains in our R1 Junior group in the summer months.

Alix Yallowega
BALMORAL HALL BLAZERS- JWHL

Alix Yallowega is wrapping up her final season with the Balmoral Hall Blazers of the Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL). After this season, Alix will be heading out to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she recently committed to play for the Dalhousie Tigers of the Atlantic University Sport (AUS). Alix has spent the last four seasons of her career with the Blazers, and was a part of the leadership group for the team this past season. 


Alix trains in our R1 Female College Prep Group during the summer.

We're Moving!
We are excited to be moving to our new home this coming April for the launch of our Spring Programs!

57 South Landing Drive
Oak Bluff, MB 
R0G 1N0

 
The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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30January, 2019

January Edition 2019

                           January Edition, 2019

Morgan Geekie
CHARLOTTE CHECKERS- AHL

Morgan Geekie, a product from Strathclair, Manitoba, is entering his first full pro season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Charlotte Checkers. Geekie was a 3rd Round pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Morgan spent his junior career in the WHL playing for the Tri-City Americans.

Morgan trains in our Pro Group during the summer with our Rink Professionals.

Mark Liwiski
KELOWNA ROCKETS- W HL

Mark Liwiski is in the midst of his first full major junior season, suiting up for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Mark, who resides in Dauphin, Manitoba was originally a 3rd round draft pick of the Everett Silvertips but was dealt to Kelowna this past off-season. Prior to this season, Liwiski spent time with the OCN Blizzard of the MJHL and played midget hockey out of Parkland for the Rangers.

Mark trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Colin Burston
BROWN UNIVERSITY - NCAA Div. I

Colin Burston is currently in his second season with Brown University in the ECAC of the NCAA. Burston, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, scored his first career collegiate goal this past month. Before attending Brown University, Colin spent time time both in the USHL with the Fargo Force, and than in the BCHL with the Wenatchee Wild. Burston played his Midget hockey out of Wilcox, Saskatchewan with the Notre Dame Hounds program.



Colin trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Nakodan Greyeyes
DAUPHIN KINGS - MJHL

Nakodan Greyeyes is playing in his first year of junior hockey with the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). Greyeyes is a graduate of the Rink Hockey Academy where he spent the last last two seasons a part of the Midget Prep team. In 2016, Nakodan was a 6th round pick (117 overall) by the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL, and was a 6th overall pick in the 
MJHL Draft by the OCN Blizzard.

Nakodan trains in our R1 Junior group in the summer months.

Kayla Friesen
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY- NCAA Div. I

Kayla Friesen is currently in the middle of her third season at St. Cloud State University. This season she had the honour of being named team captain. Before attending SCSU to play for the Huskies, Kayla attended St. Mary's Academy playing for their Prep program. Kayla has also represented  Team Canada in the past by playing in the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championships. 

Kayla trains in our Female R1 Group during the summer.

Canada Winter Games Shout Outs!

The Rink is proud to have an excellent representation of players that will be participating in the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta. The rosters for the games were named this past month and we want to wish the following players the best of luck!

Team Maniotba U18 Female- Rebecca Thiessen,  Karine Sandilands, Olivia Cvar and Rorie Ringor. 

Team Manitoba U16 Male- Cole Assailly, Aidan Brook, Tayem Gislason, Carson Lambos, Rory Neill, Hudson Thornton, Eric Alarie, Skyler Bruce, Trent Crane, Conor Geekie, Cabrel Labossiere and Justin Lies.

We're Moving!
We are excited to be moving to our new home this coming April for the launch of our Spring Programs!

57 South Landing Drive
Oak Bluff, MB 
R0G 1N0

The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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28November, 2018

November Edition 2018

                           November Edition, 2018

Brendan Harms
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS - ECHL

Brendan Harms, a product from Steinbach, Manitoba, is entering his 2nd full season in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) most recently with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, whom Brendan was traded to from the Utah Grizzles. Harms is a Bemidji State Beavers alumni, spending four years playing in the WCHA, accumulating over 80 collegiate points.

Brendan trains in our Pro Group during the summer with our Rink Professionals.

Josh Curtis
PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS- W HL

Josh Curtis is entering his third full year of major junior hockey, suiting up for the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Josh spent his playing career with the Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Wild, before making the jump to play in the Western League full time. This past September, Josh had the honour of being named 2018/19 team captain for the Cougars.


Josh trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Brayden Pawluk
VIRDEN OIL CAPITALS - MJHL

Brayden Pawluk is currently in the midst of his second season with the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). The Teulon, Manitoba native spent a season in the United States playing for the Elite AAA Program prior to joining Virden last season to start his junior career. Brayden spent his Bantam and Midget hockey playing for the Interlake Lightning.

Brayden trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Ryan Brennan
WINNIPEG WILD - MMHL

Ryan Brennan is currently entering his first season of Midget Hockey suiting up for the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey league (MMHL). Ryan is entering provincial AAA after a really successful Midget City season where he lead all defensemen in scoring. He and the Winnipeg Monarchs also claimed the WCML Championship last season.

Ryan trains in our R1 Junior Prep group in the summer months.

Olivia Cvar
BALMORAL HALL BLAZERS- JWHL

Olivia Cvar, a product of Gimli, Manitoba plays for the Balmoral Hall Blazers of the Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL). Olivia is in her third season with the Blazers, and her recent success on the ice, has earned herself a scholarship to play at St. Cloud State University for the Huskies. Olivia plans to start her NCAA career next year, the 2019-2020 season.


Olivia trains in our Female R1 Group during the summer.

The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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31October, 2018

October Edition 2018

                           October Edition, 2018

Eric Fehr
MINNESOTA WILD - NHL

Eric Fehr, a product from Winkler, Manitoba, is entering his 14th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) having recently signed a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Wild. Fehr won a Stanley Cup back in 2016 while a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Eric has also spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks and the Washington Capitals, the team who drafted him 18th overall in 2003. 

Eric takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals during the months of Summer .

Anthony Kehrer
SIOUX CITY MUSKETEERS-  USHL

Anthony Kehrer  is entering his first full year of junior hockey, suiting up for the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Anthony has spent his last two seasons of hockey playing at the Rink Hockey Academy of the CSSHL. Recently, Anthony has made a verbal commitment to play his college hockey at the University of Wisconsin.

Anthony trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Jayden McCarthy
WINKLER FLYERS - MJHL

Jayden McCarthy is currently entering his first full season with the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). McCarthy spent his last two seasons playing for for the Pembina Valley Hawks of the MMHL. The Morris, Manitoba native was a 6th round pick (#125 overall) by the Red Deer Rebels in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft.

Jayden trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Cabrel LaBossiere
EASTMAN SELECTS - MMHL

Cabrel LaBossiere is currently entering his first season of Midget Hockey suiting up for the Eastman Selects of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey league (MMHL). After an impressive Bantam season with the Selects as a captain, LaBossiere was selected in the WHL Bantam Draft in the 3rd Round (#59 overall) by the home province Brandon Wheat Kings. 

Cabrel trains in our R1 Midget Prep group in the summer months.

Sydney Stotski
EASTMAN SELECTS - MFMHL

Sydney Stotski, who plays for the Eastman Selects of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) recently committed to Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. Sydney had this to say about the commitment;

"I am grateful to be given this opportunity to play hockey for Mount Allison. The campus was everything I was looking for and is one of the highest rated undergraduate schools in the country! I want to thank my teammates, teachers, friends and my family for their support and for always being a positive influence throughout the years. Special thanks to Addie, Maggie and all the staff at The Rink.
I am beyond excited to join the "Mountie pride".  I look forward to see what the future holds!" - Sydney Stotski '19


Sydney trains in our R1 Female group in the summer months.

The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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27September, 2018

September Edition 2018

                           September Edition, 2018

Ryan Reaves
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS - NHL

Ryan Reaves, a product from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is entering his 9th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) having recently signing a 2-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. Reaves, who is an integral component of the Knights, helped the team appear in the Stanley Cup Final in their first year of franchise existence. Ryan has also spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the St. Louis Blues, the team that picked him in 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Reaves also played his Junior Hockey in Brandon, Manitoba, for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League.

Ryan takes part in 1v1 sessions with our Rink Professionals during the months of Summer .

Seth Jarvis
PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS - WHL

Seth Jarvis is entering his first full year on major junior hockey, suiting up for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Seth dressed in 11 games with the Hawks last season as an alternate, as well as spending the full year with the RHA Nationals of the CSSHL. In two years at RHA Seth amassed over 120 regular season points for the Nationals. Jarvis has two goals through his first two games this season in Portland.

Seth trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Cayden Kraus
OLDS GRIZZLYS - AJHL

Cayden Kraus is currently entering his first full season with the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). Kraus spent part of last season in Olds, after spending his previous two and a half seasons in the BCHL with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. The East St. Paul, Manitoba native spent majority of his Bantam & Midget years playing in Penticton, BC with the Pursuit of Excellence of the CSSHL & NAPHL. 


Cayden trains in Small Group Sessions during the summer months.

Carter Halamandaris
WINNIPEG WILD - MMHL

Carter Halamandaris is currently entering his first season of Midget Hockey suiting up for the Winnipeg Wild of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey league. Last season, Carter's hard work and dedication with the Bantam 1 Winnipeg Monarchs helped him earn a 4th round (86th) selection in the 2018 Western Hockey League (WHL) Draft. After being drafted by the Everett Silvertips, Carter attended his first training camp with the club this past August. During his time at camp signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement

Carter trains in our R1 Midget Prep group in the summer months.

Jenae Cockerill
BALMORAL HALL BLAZERS - JWHL

Jenae Cockerill is entering her first year as a member of the Balmoral Hall Blazers of the Junior Womens Hockey League. Jenae spent last season with the Winnipeg AA Saints, and will enter her grade 9 season with the Blazers. Recently, Jenae was named to the Hockey Manitoba Under 16 Female Hockey Team who took part in the Swift Current Wildcats Midget AAA Tournament earlier this month.

Jenae trains in our R1 Female group in the summer months.

The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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29August, 2018

August Edition 2018

                           August Edition, 2018

Travis Brown
WICHITA THUNDER - ECHL

Travis Brown is getting prepared to head back to Wichita for another season of minor professional hockey in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). In his 3 years of pro hockey, Travis has also spent time playing for the Brampton Beast, the Allen Americans, and has played games in the American Hockey League's (AHL) St. John's Ice Caps and San Jose Barracuda. He was also drafted #149 by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Brown has a decorated Junior career as he spent 5 full seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Victoria Royals. 

Travis trains in  our R1 Pro Group during the summer months.

Tristan Mullin
CORNELL UNIVERSITY - NCAA

Tristan Mullin is entering into his Sophomore year of NCAA hockey at the Ivy League's Cornell University. Last year, Tristan and the Big Red finished 4th in the ECAC division and played in the NCAA Championship Tournament. Prior to joining Cornell, Tristan had an exceptional 4-year Junior hockey career representing both the Dauphin Kings and the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), and the Powell River Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). During his time in Dauphin, Mullin helped the team appear in a Royal Bank Cup Championship Tournament. This past Summer, Tristan attended the San Jose Sharks Summer Development Camp.

Tristan trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Kelli Rowswell
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - NCAA

Kelli Rowswell is entering her Junior year at Syracuse University. Last year, Kelli was a two semester member of the athletic director's honor roll and also earned herself CHA Player of the Week honours in the month of October. Before joining Syracuse, Rowswell played for the Balmoral Hall Prep Team and served as team captain during her time there. Kelli also competed on the 2015 Team Manitoba U18 National Team and participated in the May 2015 Team Canada U18 Strength and Conditioning Camp. In the 2013/2014 season, Kelli was Awarded the Winnipeg Ice Midget AAA Leading Scorer title.

Kelli trains in our R1 Female College group in the summer months.

Evan Kaufman
OKOTOKS OILERS - AJHL

Evan Kaufman is coming off his second season with the RHA Nationals Midget Prep team, and will be heading to Alberta for the 2018/19 season with the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Kaufman, who resides from East St. Paul, MB, had two very successful seasons with the Nationals, doubling his points and goal total and helping the team reach the finals in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) Championship.



Evan trains in our R1 Junior program during the summer months.

Hughie Hooker
WINNIPEG MONARCHS - WCML

Hughie Hooker is coming off a very successful season with the Bantam 1 Winnipeg Monarchs, who play in the Winnipeg AAA Bantam League. The strong play of Hooker resulted in a 7th Round selection (149th) in the WHL Bantam Draft by the Kootenay Ice this past Spring. Hughie was also an Auto-Selection by the Winnipeg Blues of the MJHL, prior to the leagues Bantam Draft. Hughie will be looking to suit up for the Winnipeg Wild next season.

Hughie trains in our R1 Midget Prep group in the summer months.

The Rink Player Development
91 Lowson Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0T3
p.204-489-7465
e. info@therink.ca

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