The Winkler Flyers are thrilled to announce that Tyler Hildebrand has been hired as the team’s new full-time Director of Marketing and Game Day Operations. Hildebrand joins the Flyers organization after a lengthy tenure with Golden West Broadcasting. Tyler also oversaw the rapidly growing Southern Manitoba exposure platform known as Explore Morden/ Winkler that has […]
The Flyers are happy to announce the hiring of Winkler’s own Justin Falk as Assistant General Manager/Assistant Coach. Justin brings an extensive professional playing career to the Flyers, after playing parts of nine seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers. Justin also saw AHL time […]
Besides hiring staff and recruiting future players, the Winkler Flyers have also been busy making changes to the Hockey Club’s organizational structure. In 1980 the founders registered the Winkler Flyers Hockey Club as SM Sporting Ventures Inc. At a past Annual Meeting, the shareholders directed the Board to transition the structure of the team to […]
The Winkler Flyers are proud to announce the contract extensions of General Manager Jeff Jeanson and Head Coach Kelvin Cech. In his first full season, Jeanson oversaw a team that made an impressive improvement to finish in third place in the MJHL’s standings and secure home ice advantage in last spring’s pandemic-shortened playoff season. A […]
Host Kevin Pauls is back with Winkler Flyers head coach to talk about the cancellation of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s 2020/21 season, and the disappointment, frustration, and relief, that comes with turning the page. The podcast will be back after a short break – thanks to everyone for listening and subscribing, it truly means […]
The Winkler Flyers are looking for a new marketing manager to join the team on a full-time basis. The position requires an energetic, organized individual who’s passionate about junior hockey and the positive impact it can have on community. POSITION SUMMARY The Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League are seeking a dynamic, energetic […]
Listen to Flyers captain Jayden McCarthy describe the ups and downs of life in junior hockey, and the challenges of leading during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Brought to you by Winkler Pizza and SteelTree Designs. Enjoy!
Winkler’s general manager Jeff Jeanson joins the fellas on 10 Minute Misconduct today to talk about his two years at the helm of the good ship Flyer. From his initial goals of building culture to the ups and downs of making trades in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Jeff doesn’t hold anything back in this […]
The Flyers have announced that Sponsorship and Marketing Manager Kerry Wilson has decided to step down from his position with the team. “Kerry has worn many hats with the club over the years, and he took on a huge task with the sponsorship last spring just as the pandemic was starting,” said Flyers General Manager […]
Kevin and Kelvin are back for the third episode of 10 Minute Misconduct to talk about the burden of preparation. Who’s responsible? Is it the coach? Is it the player? To which degree? 10 Minute Misconduct is a weekly podcast that goes behind the scenes with Winkler Flyers head coach Kelvin Cech, and tackles topics […]
