First World Juniors in Winnipeg

The first World Juniors were held in Winnipeg during the 1974/75 season. The final culminated in a Canada vs Russia classic.

Greatest Hockey Legends

Here's a great link to a BBC article on Sonny Rost

Hit Men Dressed in White - from the Bonnyville Pontiacs History

Hockey and the Railways

How Manitoba Set the Bar for all World Juniors

Toronto author Gare Joyce's excellent article on the 1999 World Juniors in Winnipeg. The IIHF and Hockey Canada don't always get it right, but this time they did ... read

Jim Mann's Long and Successful Hockey Career - by Mike Fraser

Joe Pelletier has created some terrific sites; Canada vs Russia 1972 Summit Series

Joseph Henry "Bad Joe" Hall

Bad Joe Hall earned his nickname, 'Bad Joe' for his rough and tumble style of play and high penalty count. He later helped to design the Tackaberry hockey boot. To learn more; Click here to visit Bad Joe Hall site - with thanks to Borden D. Mills