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                                      NEXT UP FOR THE JR. VICS

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                                      Thursday night at the old barn the Vics take on the River East Royal Knights.
                                      Another big game for both teams, the Vics fighting with the Jets,Twins and the Twisters for playoff positioning. The Knights are battling the Riels and Canucks for the final playoff spot. It will be a big game for both teams!    Game Time is 7:30 PM            

                                      Twisters down Victorias, take season series
                                      Sunday night in Morris Mb. the Twisters defeated the Vics 5-1 to take the season series between the two teams. The Vics Brian Dies opened the scoring for the Vics at 10:46 of the first as the boys took a 1-0 lead after the first. The Twisters Jordan Hintz and Graham Leiding scored in the second as they took the lead 2-1 after two periods. They then took control in the third with Tyler Groening,Marcus Siemens and Ryan Maynard scoring for the 5-1 final. Paul Schram stopped 26 shots to record the win for the Twisters , while Christian Peloquin stopped 32 PV drives taking the loss. The Twisters took the season series 3-2 with one of the Vics wins coming in a shootout.
                                      The St. Vital Vics will be hosting a Boston Pizza Night
                                      Wednesday Feb. 15, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM @ the BP located on St.Annes Rd. Come and support the Jr. Vics and enjoy the atmosphere at BP!
                                      Hook leads Vics to OT win over Riels 
                                      Tim Hook lead the Vics with two goals, including the winner at 0:35 of overtime as the Vics downed the St. Boniface Riels 5-4 Saturday Night. Dylan Brako,Matt Ainley and Paul Kastes also scored for the boys. Brock Bram,Glen Young,Cole Grant and Aaron Contant scored for the Riels, Contant's marker tying the game and forcing OT with 27 seconds left in the third. That simply set the stage for Hook's heroics in overtime.
                                      Christian Peloquin recorded the win, stopping 41 saves for the Victorias while Sean Lofto and Kyle Vandemosselaer split the duties for the Riels, with Vandemosselaer taking the loss.
                                      With the Victory, the Vics move two points ahead of the Twins and Jets in the race for third. The Riels with the point for the OT loss climb into a tie for the last playoff spot with the Knights. As we said before, its going to be a wild finish in the MMJHL !! Stay tuned!
                                      Vics down Canucks on OT!
                                      The Jr. Vics downed the St. James Canucks 4-3 in overtime Thursday Night at the old barn.
                                      The boys were lead by  Dylan Brako and his two goals and one assist ,including the winner at 3:33 of the overtime period. Tim Hook chipped in one goal and an assist, while JJ Kubicek had two assists. Tanner Fowler scored the other St. Vital marker. The stars of the game were the goaltenders, the Canucks Erik Swar was sharp in stopping 29 Victoria shots, and Christian Peloquin also looked good in the Vics goal stopping 28 Canuck Drives.
                                      The Vics needed the two points to keep in the thick of the standing race, they are now tied with Stonewall with six games remaining. The Twins are two points back, with a game in hand, and the Twisters are there too, just four points back with a game in hand. The Vics have a big game Saturday night at Southdale Rec Centre against the St. Boniface Riels. Game time is 7:30 PM  See you there!!
                                      Hawks Throttle Vics 6-0
                                      Tuesday night at Eric Coy Arena the Charleswood Hawks hammered the Vics 6-0. The Hawks' David Lafleche scored at the 00:48 second mark of the first and it was all downhill from there for the Vics. The Hawks scored two goals each period to take the convincing win.
                                      The Vics next action is Thursday, back at St. Vital Arena vs. the St. James Canucks. The boys are truly in a logjam in the standings. They are tied for third place with the very hot Fort Garry Twins and the always tough Stonewall Jets. The Pembina Valley Twisters are only two points behind. With only seven games left, it  promises to be an exciting finish to the season.
                                      Twins up end Vics 3-1
                                      The Fort Garry Twins on the strength of Charlie Pogue's goaltending and Keith Mitchell's two goals dropped the Victorias 3-1Thursday night at St. Vital Arena. Mackenzie Atcheson scored the other Twins goal. Evan Kastes replied for the Vics.
                                      Christian Peloquin put a strong performance for the Vics in a losing cause stopping 33 shots. Pogue stopped 43 Vic shots including several break aways for the win.
                                      Next action for the boys is next Tuesday, Feb 7 at Charleswood, then Thursday at Home vs. the St. James Canucks.
                                      The MMJHL standings are getting very tight  with the Vics,Twins Jets and Twisters all within four points of each other.
                                      Looks like a barnburner finish for playoff positions with only eight games left in the regular season!

                                      VICS" SUPER LUBE "PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY

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                                      Congratulations go to Daniel Popel for being named the Victorias "Super Lube" player of the month for January 2012.

                                      Dan scored 4 goals and 2 assists in 8 games. His play this year also had him selected to represent the Vics in this years MMJHL All Star Game. 
                                      For his efforts ,Dan is the recipient of an oil change coupon , compliments of Super Lube Auto Centres, Winnipeg.  
                                      The Victorias would like to acknowledge and thank Super Lube Auto Centres for their support
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                                      Raiders edge Vics 4-3

                                      Sunday night at Billy Mosienko the Raiders edged the Vics 4-3. Brian Dies opened the scoring and the Vics lead 1-0 after the first. Colton Kalinski ,Mitch Chagnon and Jordan Lisowick scored for the Raiders as they took a 3-1 lead into the third. The Vics fought back with goals by Paul Kastes and Daniel Popel. Mitch Changnon with his second of the night scored the eventual winner for the Raiders at 15:59 of the third. Brett Gagnon stopped 29 Vic drives to pick up the win , while Brent Wolfe took the loss stopping 22 Raider shots.
                                      Next action for the Vics is this Thursday at home vs. the Fort Garry Twins. The Twins have been coming on of late and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Should be a good game! The puck drops at 7:30 pm. See you there! 
                                       

                                      Vics down Stonewall in OT!

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                                      The Vics downed the Stonewall Jets Thursday night at the old barn 4-3 in overtime. Kevin Trapmore (pictured at left) scored the winner in overtime at 3:20 with his fifth goal of the year.  It was a rocket that eluded Jets goaltender Curtis Vanwalleghem. Other scorers for the Vics were Brady Bouchard,Evan Kastes and Bradley Kutzak. Tim Hook chipped in two assists.
                                      It was a very clean game with referee Shaun Dalgliesh only calling three minor penalties all night.Brent Wolfe stopped 28 shots in the Vics goal for his eighth victory of the year. Vanwalleghem took the loss for the Jets stopping 29 shots.
                                      The Vics next action is Sunday Jan 29 vs. the Raiders at Billy Mosienko Arena. The next home game is next Thursday, Feb 2nd Vs. the Fort Garry Twins.

                                      Six Victorias represent St. Vital

                                      in MMJHL All-Star Game!

                                      A total of six Jr. Victorias will represent the team at this years MMJHL All Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 4 2012 at Billy Mosienko Arena, 709Keewatin St.
                                      Leading the St. Vital contingent will be rookie and team leading scorer Brady Bouchard. To date, Brady has 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points. Forward Tim Hook with 17 goals and 12 assists for 29 points and Brett Dudar with 9 goals and 19 assists round out the forwards from St. Vital. Defenceman and team captain Mark Goerzen will also represent St. Vital. Mark to date has 8 assists on the year. That and his standout leadership and defensive play are the reasons Mark joins the squad. 
                                      Rookie Daniel Popel rounds out the defenive reps from St. Vital, Dan has 6 goals and 14 assists in his rookie year to date.
                                      Finally, in goal will be Christian Peloquin. The  goaltender has appeared in 14 games this year with a 3.30 goals against ave. and a save percentage of .904. His record is presently 8-5 
                                       

                                      Congratulations boys! Well Done
                                      Evan Kastes leads Jr. Vics over

                                      Royal Knights 


                                      Friday night at Terry Sawchuck Arena , the Vics defeated the River East Royal Knights 6-3.
                                      Evan Kastes lead the boys with a goal and two assists, Brady Bouchard and Dylan Brako each contributed a goal and an assist, while Jared Neufeld Daniel Popel and Andrew Dunsmore into an empty net rounded out the Vics scoring. Matt Lumsden,Kyle Lee and Stefan Koslor  tallied for the Knights.
                                      Christian Peloquin made 30 saves for the Vics, while Bryan Tait stopped 35 for the Knights.

                                      Vic notes: The next game is Thursday, Jan. 26 vs the Stonewall Jets.
                                      The Vics are 8-2 over the last 10 games.
                                      The Vics are a very mediocre 7-7 at home, but 11-3-1 on the road!



                                      Twisters  Drop Victorias 4-1

                                      Sunday night the Pembina Valley Twisters blew through town and left with two points in the MMJHL standings by defeating the Victorias 4-1. Tyler Groening lead the tornadoes with two goals and an assist. Ryan Maynard contributed one goal and two assists. Tyler Peers added the other PV goal. The Vics Bradley Kutzak with his third of the season ,scored the Vics lone goal.  

                                      The next action for the Jr. Victorias is Friday, Jan 20 when they travel to Terry Sawchuck to take on the River East Royal Knights. Game time is 7:30 PM. Next Home Game is Thursday Jan 26 vs, the Stonewall Jets.  
                                      VICS KEEP ROLLING, DROP RIELS 6-2

                                      The Vics kept their winning streak alive on Thursday in convincing fashion by dropping the St. Boniface Riels 6-2. Brian Dies opened the scoring at the 2:08 mark of the first period. The first period ended 1-0 but when Jared Neufeld scored at  1:16 of the second period there was no looking back. JJ Kubicek , Brett Dudar,Brady Bouchard and Tim Hook also tallied for the boys, Joel Schreyer and Chris Prejet scored for the Riels.

                                      Brent Wolfe was in goal for the Vics stopping 20 shots, while Sean Lofto and Kyle Vandemosselaer combined to make 28 saves with Lofto taking the loss.

                                      The Vic's next home game is this Sunday at the old barn, Vs. the Pembina Valley Twisters,always a tough opponent.

                                      SEE YOU SUNDAY! 7:30 PM


                                      VICS OUTLAST CANUCKS 6-5

                                      Sunday night the Vics downed the St.James Canucks in an offensive minded contest 6-5 at the Civic Centre.
                                      The Vics were lead by rookie Brady Bouchard with two goals, including the winner with 1:26 left in the third . Brian Dies, Paul Kastes,Brett Dudar and JJ Kubicek also scored for the Vic's. Cam Fehr with two, Nicolaas Den Ouden, Jesse Antonyshen and Matt Scherger replied for the Canucks.
                                      The Vics Christian Peloquin in his second consective start stopped 36 of 41 shots to record the win,Erik Swar took the loss for St. James, stopping 31 of 37 shots.  It was a very clean contest ,the two teams took a total of five minor penalties.

                                      The Vics next action is this Thursday, at home vs, the St. Boniface Riels. Game Time is 7:30 PM.
                                      ASK THE COACH!

                                       NOW YOU CAN ASK HEAD COACH KEVIN MARTYNUIK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE REGARDING THIS YEARS EDITION OF THE JR. VICTORIAS . THE QUESTION SELECTED WILL APPEAR HERE ON THE WEBSITE. TO FORWARD YOUR QUESTION CLICK ON THE CONTACT TAB ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE AND FORWARD YOUR QUESTION TO DWAYNE BY EMAIL. IF YOUR QUESTION IS SELECTED, YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PASS FOR TWO TO A REGULAR SEASON VIC'S HOME GAME.

                                      The first question for coach Kevin Martynuik is " Coach, can you give us your thoughts of the teams performance during the first half of the season ?

                                      First half recap:   After accepting the position with St. Vital I quickly reviewed our depth chart, with the large amount of returning players I predicted to be at the top of the pack at the Christmas break. Well things quickly changed we had some of our vets opt out for various reason like school, relocating and lack of commitment our large group of returning players became a small group. I was now a little worried about my prediction. We saw the potential in our remaining group but there was a lot of work to be done if we hoped to reach our goal.   The coaching staff pushed ahead and was prepared to go to war with the boys who wanted to be here and buy into what we had to do to be at our best. Most players new their role while some others had to find their way.  We brought it down to the 23 guys that wanted to be a part of this team and were prepared do what was asked of them, prepared do what it took to win hockey games.   Since day one I didn’t want to be a one dimensional team. We needed a mix of goal scorers, defensive minded players, and some toughness in the line-up each night. I believe we succeeded it putting such a team together and it’s all coming together. The boys are being rewarded for their hard work if we want to continue with our success we will have to work hard every night. As we seen there are no easy wins in the league this year.   Guys like Bradley Kutzak, Tanner Fowler, JJ Kubicek were prepared to do what ever it took to help there teammates, they played any position we ask of them. All the injuries we had this year added an extra challenge to the staff and players, we lost almost 60 man games to injuries in the first 23 games this year. In all my years of coaching in MMJHL I have never seen anything like it.   Thanks to the players from CJS High School and AA Midget Vics for helping out.   We are expecting to be healthy and have a full bench for January 5th when we take on the Charleswood Hawks! Let the second have begin!   With only 17 games left in the regular season we need to be at our best to make sure we stay in 3rd and try to close in on 2nd place.    Kevin Martynuik

                                      Thanks Coach!
                                      Vics return to win column, down Ft. Garry 6-2


                                      Friday night the Vics resumed their winning ways by dropping the Ft. Garry Twins 6-2 Friday night at the Century Arena.
                                      Dan Popel lead the Vics with his 4th and 5th of the season. Brian Dies ,Brett Dudar , Brad Kutzak and Andrew Dunsmore also tallied for the Vics. Dunsmore's goal coming at the 19:59 mark of the third period. Peter Logan and Ben Fowler replied for the Twins.

                                      Christian Peloquin was sharp in goal for the Vics, stopping 35 of 37 shots, including one that he took of his mask in the third that appeared to shake up the goaltender, but he did complete the game. The Twins Matt Horta stopped 28 shots ,taking the loss.

                                      The Vics continue on the road, Sunday night at the Civic Centre against the St. James Canucks. After the lengthy Christmas break, this will be their third game in four nights. They must keep up their winning ways as the Stonewall Jets are in hot pursuit, two points back in the standings.







                                      Hawks end Vic's winning streak at six

                                      Too much holiday Turkey for the Vics??

                                      The Victoria's six game winning streak is over thanks to the league leading Charleswood Hawks. The Hawks came to the old barn for their first regular season visit and left with a 5-2 victory. 
                                        The Vics started out well in the first period and opened the scoring on Brett Dudar's sixth goal of the season. After one period the Vics lead 1-0, but the Hawks came roaring back in the second with three goals, from Jack Josephson, Jesse Toth on the power play and Dillon Smith. 
                                       The Hawk's power play was deadly , going two for three on the night.  
                                      In the third, Toth scored his second of the night and Nick Demski recorded his third of the season for the Hawks.
                                      The Vic's JJ Kubicek recorded his first goal of the season for the Vic's.

                                      The boys need to regroup after Thurdays loss, but have to do it fast as they are in Fort Garry tomorrow (Friday ) to take on the Twins. Game time is 7:30PM @ Century Arena.


                                      VICS" SUPER LUBE "PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

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                                      Congratulations go to Andrew Dunsmore for being named the Victorias "Super Lube" player of the month for December 2011.

                                      Dunsy tallied 6 points in four games.
                                      For his efforts ,Andrew is the recipient of an oil change coupon , compliments of Super Lube Auto Centres, Winnipeg.  
                                      The Victorias would like to acknowledge and thank Super Lube Auto Centres for their support!

                                      NEW FEATURE IN 2012!
                                      NOW YOU CAN ASK HEAD COACH KEVIN MARTYNUIK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE REGARDING THIS YEARS EDITION OF THE JR. VICTORIAS . THE QUESTION SELECTED WILL APPEAR HERE ON THE WEBSITE. TO FORWARD YOUR QUESTION CLICK ON THE CONTACT TAB ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE AND FORWARD YOUR QUESTION TO DWAYNE BY EMAIL.

                                      The Jr. VICS Christmas Hamper Drive

                                      The Jr. Vics have a Yule Tide custom of collecting food for St.Vital Familes that could use a helping hand.    

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                                      This year however , things were handled differently by the team.

                                      This is the first year that the players and parents were directly involved in organizing and delivering the Hampers  to four very appreciative families.

                                      The executive would like to thank the players and parents for taking on this task.

                                      It shows that this years team  is an exceptional group of people!!

                                      From everyone associated with the Junior Vic organisation, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


                                      Vics keep on Rolling , win their sixth game in a row! Down Stonewall 2-1 in shootout!

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                                      The Boys won their sixth in a row on Friday night , entering the holiday break on a six game winning streak.
                                      In the process they defeated the Jets for the first time this season.

                                      The Jets Brett Nespor with his 16th of the season  opened the scoring at 3:27 of the first period on a power play goal. After a scoreless second , the Vics Brett Dudar tied the score at 9:54 of the third with his 5th of the year. Kevin Trapmore and Tanner Fowler logged  the assists.

                                      It was a goaltending duel , with the Vics Brent Wolfe working his second game in as many nights looking sharp again stopping 35 shots.
                                      The Jets Curtis Vanwalleghem was also sharp stopping 38 of 39 Victoria shots.

                                      Overtime solved nothing and it was on to the shootout , where both teams could not score during the first two rounds and the Vics 
                                       Brady Bouchard settled the contest scoring on the Vics third attempt.
                                          
                                      With Sick Bay still full the Vics had to call up three affiliate players for the second night in a row, yet still managed to keep the streak going.
                                       
                                          The players ,staff and executive of the Victorias would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and all the best in 2012!

                                      VICTORIAS GIVE THEIR FANS AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT!  DOWN HIGH FLYING RAIDERS 3-1
                                        The Vics had their last home game before the Christmas 
                                      break Thursday night , and gave the home crowd an early 
                                      Christmas giftby beating the second place Raiders by
                                       a score of 3-1.    
                                      The boys were lead by Brian Dies who had a goal and an assist.
                                      Brady Bouchard chipped in two assists and Paul Kastes and 
                                      Dylan Brako were the other marksmen for the Vics.
                                      Nicholas Leoppky replied for the Raiders.

                                      Goaltending again was a major factor, with Brent Wolfe outstanding 
                                      in the Vics net stopping 44 of 45 shots. 
                                      The Vics could only muster 17 shots on the Raiders Brett Gagnon.
                                      It was a very fast paced game with only five minor penalties called.


                                      The Vics now go on the road to Stonewall tomorrow for a tilt with 
                                      the Jets. The Jets will allow anyone into the game for $5.00 if you 
                                      donate a "tin for the bin" 
                                      Now thats a pretty good deal and its for a worthy cause!!!





                                                        

                                      The Victorias Executive and Staff would like to thank all that attended Fridays Bud,Spud and Steak Night at Cowboys,making it a success!
                                      Special thanks go to Mr. Bill Hook (parent rep),Diane Hook, Annette Mitchell, Louise Fontaine, and Katherine Moore.
                                       

                                      VICS win fourth in a row, defeat Knights 4-1

                                      The Vic's won their fourth in a row Sunday night at the old barn , by defeating the River East Royal Knights 4-1. Dylan Brako lead the Vics with two goals and an assist. Andrew Dunsmore chipped in a "Gordie Howe Hat trick" A goal, an assist and a fight. Matt Lumsden replied for the Knights. While facing only 21 shots, Christian Peloquin was very sharp in the Vics net. The Vics, suffering from the injury and flu bug had two affiliate players , Danick Leveque and Kris Melna in the lineup.
                                      Head Coach Kevin Martynuik was very happy with the call ups efforts.
                                      Hopefully the sick bay will empty soon bringing the club back to full strength!
                                      The boys have two games before the Christmas break, Thursday ,Dec 15 at home against the high flying Raiders and on Friday the 16th they go on the road to Stonewall to take on the Jets. 
                                       




                                       

                                      VICS BRADY BOUCHARD NAMED MMJHL "INVESTOR GROUP" ROOKIE PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER

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                                      Congratulations to the Vics Brady Bouchard for being recognized by the MMJHL as the "Investers Group " rookie player of the month for November. In seven games Brady scored five goals and two assists for seven points and an average of 1 point pre game.
                                      Congratulations Brady!!

                                      VICS" SUPER LUBE "PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER

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                                      Congratulations to Paul Kastes for being named the Vics "Super Lube" player of the month for November.

                                      Paul tallied three goals and five assists in seven games during the month.
                                      For his efforts ,Paul is the recipient on a coupon for an oil change, compliments of
                                      Super Lube Auto Centres , Winnipeg.


                                      INAUGURAL VICTORIAS "SUPER LUBE " PLAYER OF THE MONTH OCT 2011

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                                      Congratulations go to Tim Hook for being named the first Victorias "Super Lube" player of the month for October 2011. During late Septmber and the month of October Time scored seven goals and three assists.
                                      For his efforts ,Tim is the recipient of an oil change coupon , compliments of Super Lube Auto Centres, Winnipeg.  
                                      The Victorias would like to acknowledge and thank Super Lube Auto Centres for their support!

                                      Vics up end Twisters in shoot out , Win streak now at three

                                      The boys won their third in a row on Saturday night ,in Morris Manitoba ,downing the Pembina Valley Twisters 5-4 in a shootout.   The Victorias were lead by Brady Bouchard with 2 goals in regulation and the eventual winner in the shootout. Tim Hook and Andrew Dunsmore were the other Vic's Marksmen.
                                      Tyler Peers lead the Twisters with two goals with Tyler Groening and Doug Lawrence also scoring for the Twisters. Paul Schram made 40 saves the Twisters including 7 in OT. Charlie Pogue was in goal for his second consectutive start for the Vics and looked sharp making 35 saves. The game became chippy in the second period as four players were ejected for fighting, as well as several other roughing penalties and misconducts issued. The teams did settle down for the third and overtime setting the stage for the shootout. In the fourth round of shots the Twisters Doug Lawrence missed while Brady Bouchard tallied the winner for the Vics.
                                      The Victorias have now reached the midway point of the regular season in third , with 23 points.
                                      Next action for the boys is Sunday,Dec 11 vs. the steadily improving River East Royal Knights. Game Time is 7:30 PM
                                       

                                      Vics Down Canucks!!

                                      On Thursday, Dec 1 the Vics upended the St.James Canucks 8-4 at the old barn .
                                      They were lead by leading scorer Tim Hook with two goals (one on a penalty shot) and two assists.
                                      The Canucks Cody Mymko notched a goal and two assists.
                                      In a relatively clean contest the two teams split 10 minor penalties, but the Vics power play was deadly scoring three goals on four power play chances
                                      Charlie Pogue was solid in the Vic's net making 26 stops.
                                      The Vics are now on the road, in Morris to take on the Pembina Valley Twisters , who are two points behind the Vics with a game in hand.
                                      They then have a break with the next home game on Sunday Dec. 11 vs. the River East Royal Knights who were off to a slow start,but are now coming on! Game Time is 7:30PM