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Stonewall Jets
CityWinnipeg, Manitoba Canada
LeagueManitoba Major Junior Hockey League
Founded1964
Home arenaVeterans Memorial Sports Complex
Coloursblue and yellow
Owner(s)Darrell Faulkner
General managerRalph Nespor
Head coachRob Reimer

The Stonewall Jets are a junior hockey team that plays in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada. They joined the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League in 2001. The Jets home arena is Veterans Memorial Sports Complex which is also home to the Stonewall Collegiate Institute Rams, Stonewall Blues Minor Hockey Association and Stonewall Flyers Senior hockey club. The Jets presiously played in the Ice Palace (Stonewall Arena).

History

Previously the Jets played in the MJBHL (1964-2001). Their first head coach in the MMJHL was Ed Harvie. Their first general manager was Bill Smith. Their biggest rival is the Charleswood Hawks.

The Jets won their first championship in 2016 with a dramatic finish to the season. Facing elimination in the first round, Stonewall rallied to win three-straight games and advance. Stonewall then swept the regular season winner Raiders Junior Hockey Club before sweeping Pembina Valley Twisters in the finals.

League championships

Jack Mackenzie Trophy (playoffs)

Art Moug Trophy (regular season)

  • none

References