TRAINER POSITION OPEN
The OCN Blizzard Jr. A Hockey Club is now accepting applications for the position of Trainer/Equipment Manager for the 2008/2009 season.
A strong background and experience in first aid, sport injury and organizational skills are required. Salary will be negotiable based on education and experience.
Resumes can be sent to:
Box 838
The Pas, MB
R9A 1K8
Faxed to: 204 623 1007
Emailed to ocnblizz@mts.net
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May 2, 2008
CJAHL Unveils The New Name And Brand Of The Canadian Junior Hockey League
The Canadian Junior Hockey League has launching a new look and messaging initiative on May 2nd, 2008. The new logo of the Canadian Junior Hockey League is the new emblem for the organization, and is intended to unite the ten Leagues across Canada under one symbol. It will provide a consistent tone and message within each league, clearly defining our position within Junior “A” hockey, strategically and correctly in the minds of players, other hockey leagues, fans and the general public.
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April 24, 2008
Strandberg Not Returning For 2008-09 Season
The OCN Blizzard Jr. A Hockey Club have announced that marketing Director/Business Manager Leonard Strandberg will not be returning to the Organization for the 2008-2009 season. Leonard’s commitment to the crest was very much appreciated and the Organization and staff wishes him all the best in the future.
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March 13, 2008
Blizzard Award Winners
Cliff Duchesne Memorial Award - Kent Sauter
Rookie of the Year - Dale Warkentin and Matt Watson
Top Defenseman - Dale Warkentin
Top Scorer - Zenan Butternowski
Most Improved - Matt Watson
Plus/Minus - Matt Watson and Mitch Olson
The Team Hard Hat Award(Work Ethic) - P.O. Lemieux
Most Sportsmanlike - Jason Bernatchez and Kyle Freisen
Community Involvement - Matt Olson
Most Dedicated Player - Korbin Ducharme and Matt Jacobucci
Most Popular Player - Eddie Lathlin
Tough Guy Award - Marcel Fontaine
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February 26, 2008
Blizzard End Season With Win Over Stamps
The OCN Blizzard may have missed the MJHL Post Season for the second straight year but they ended the 2007-08 season on a good note with a 4-2 win over the Swan Valley Stampeders. Dale Warkentin, Matthew Watson, Edward Lathlin, and Marcel Fontaine scored the goals for the Blizzard. Pierre-Olivier Lemieux allowed 1 goal on 13 shots while
Ryan Delorme picked up his first MJHL win stopping 15 of 16 shots.
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February 25, 2008
Stamps Blow Away Blizzard
A 3-0 first period lead would be all the Swan Valley Stampeders would need as they defeated the OCN Blizzard 7-1. Justin Watters scored the only Blizzard goal while Pierre-Olivier Lemieux allowed 7 goals on 39 shots before being replaced by Brett Haukaas who stopped all 4 shots that he faced.
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February 23, 2008
Blizzard Blow Away Blades
Jordan Sinclair scored a pair of goals as the OCN Blizzard defeated the Beausejour Blades 7-2. Edward Lathlin, Korbin Ducharme, Jason Bernatchez, Gavin Salomons, and Matthew Watson scored the other goals for the Blizzard while Pierre-Olivier Lemieux stopped 21 of 23 shots.
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February 22, 2008
On behalf of OCN Chief and Council and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation along with the staff, players and fans of the OCN Blizzard, we offer our condolences to Coach Doug Hedley and the Hedley family on the loss of Doug’s father who passed away suddenly on Thursday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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February 21, 2008
Wolverines Defeat Blizzard
The OCN Blizzard opened the scoring but three second period goals proved to be the difference as they were defeated by the Waywayseecappo Wolveriens 5-2. Gavin Salomons and Jason Bernatchez scored the goals for the Blizzard while
Pierre-Olivier Lemieux allowed 5 goals on 40 shots.
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February 10, 2008
Blizzard Eliminated From Playoff Contention After Loss To Wolverines
For the second straight year in a row the OCN Blizzard will miss the post season as they were defeated by the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 8-3. Zeanan Buternowski, Jason Bernatchez, and Kyle Friesen scored the goals for the Blizzard while ierre-Olivier Lemieux allowed 8 goals on 44 shots.
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February 10, 2008
Blizzard Finally Cure Woes Against Wolverines
The OCN Blizzard were finally able to solve the Waywayseecappo Wolverines as they defeated them 5-3 at a rare appearance at the Roy H. Johnston Arena. Zeanan Buternowski and Marcel Fontaine scored a pair of goals for the Blizzard while Jordan Sinclair picked up the other Blizzard goal.
Pierre-Olivier Lemieux stopped 35 of 38 shots for the win.
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February 10, 2008
Blizzard End Road Trip With Win Over Natives
For the second night in a row Zeanan Buternowski scored a pair of goals as the OCN Blizzard defeated the Neepawa Natives 4-2. Charles Lachance and Dan Lind scored the other Blizzard goals while Pierre-Olivier Lemieux stopped 28 of 30 shots..
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February 9, 2008
Blizzard Blow Away Blades
Zeanan Buternowski scored a pair of goals as the OCN Blizzard defeated the Beausejour Blades 7-1. Justin Watters, Dan Lind, Charles Lachance, Matthew Watson, and Jordan Sinclair scored the other goals for the Blizzard.
Pierre-Olivier Lemieux stopped 28 of 29 shots for the win.
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February 8, 2008
Blizzard Start Weekend Roadtrip With Loss To Steelers
A 3-0 first period lead is all the Selkirk Steelers would need as they defeated the OCN Blizzard 6-2. Zeanan Buternowski and Justin Watters scored the goals for the Blizzard while
Pierre-Olivier Lemieux allowed 6 goals on 57 shots.
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February 6, 2008
Olson Scores Hat-trick as Blizzard Defeat Stamps
Mitch Olson scored a hat-trick as the OCN Blizzard defeated the Swan Valley Stampeders 8-5. Dan Lind, Charles Lachance, Gavin Salomons, Matthew Watson, and Garrett Brook scored the remaining Blizzard goals while
Pierre-Olivier Lemieux stopped 38 shots for the win.
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February 5, 2008
Buternowski Wins Player Of The Week
The OCN Blizzard are pround to announce that the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Old Dutch Player of the Week is forward Zeanan Buternowski.
Buternowski, 18, scored four goals and two assists for six points in two games. The Brandon product helped the Blizzard upset the first-place Portage Terriers 9-4 on Saturday night by scoring a hat-trick.
In 52 games this season, Buternowski has scored 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points to lead OCN in scoring.
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February 2, 2008
Blizzard Blow Away Terriers
Zeanan Buternowski scored a hat trick while Kent Sauter, and Dale Warkentin all had a pair of goals as the OCN Blizzard defeated the Portage Terriers 9-4. Charles LaChance and Mitch Olson scored the other Blizzard goals while
Pierre-Olivier Lemieux stopped 27 of 31 shots.
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February 1, 2008
Blizzard Let First Period Lead Slip Away To Lose To Wolverines
The OCN Blizzard gave up a 3-0 and a 6-5 lead with under a minute left as they were defeated 7-6 by the Waywayseecappo Wolverines in overtime. Jordan Sinclair and Charles LaChance scored a pair of goals for the Blizzard while Zeanan Buternowski and Jason Bernatchez scored the other Blizzard goals. Pierre-Olivier Lemieux allowed 7 goals on 35 shots.
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Team |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
OT |
F |
SV |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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2 |
OCN |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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4 |
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