About

The Winkler Flyers are a Junior A Hockey Club based out of Winkler, Manitoba and they are one of eleven teams that make up the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

The Orange and Black got their start in 1980 and since then they have enjoyed much success, including capturing numerous MJHL Regular Season and Division titles, three Turnbull Cups (MJHL Champions - 1991, 1992 & 1998) and one Anavet Cup (MJHL/SJHL Champions - 1992) to go along with a Centennial Cup (RBC Cup) finals appearance (Jr. A National Championship - 1992).

Over the years the Flyers have developed some very talented players including; Ed Belfour, Steve Harder, Don Gibson, Larry Dyck, Darcy Gryba, Duane Derksen, Kevin McKinnon, Jamie Penner, Pryce Wood, Ryan Wood, Jody Wielgosh, Glen Thornborough, Chris Yaschyshyn, Frank Bialowas, Wade Sambrook, Dane Litke, Robin Cook, Mike Dick, Chris Thomas, Terry Friesen, David Burgess, Jeff McGill, Eric Pateman, Brendan Cook, Colby Genoway, Jordan Little, Rejean Lagace, Steve Mullin, Ross Oldcorn, Ian Vigier, Brent Toews, Colin Herman, Josh Froese and Aaron Lewadniuk among others.

Not only have the Flyers achieved great team success over the years, they have also experienced individual success. In the 90’s alone over 40 Flyers received scholarships to either NCAA or CIS Universities.

The Winkler Flyers are committed to helping young players achieve their hockey and scholastic goals, while maintaining an extremely high caliber of hockey. 

To learn more about the history of the Flyers, including a lengthy list of Alumni that have gone on to bigger and better things after their time with the Orange and Black, please check out the different sections below.

If you are looking for a Junior team to play for, we ask that you seriously consider the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.