Portfolio: Amateur Hockey
THE HOCKEY ICELANDERS OF SARGENT AVENUE
Icelanders were the first foreign nationality to establish a settlement in an area that would become part of Manitoba. They established 'New Iceland' along the west coast of Lake Winnipeg between Winnipeg Beach and Hecla Island in 1875. A steady stream of immigration followed with a yearly average from 700 to 2,000 settlers. By 1881,...
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.
