The NorMan Blizzard are excited to announce the hiring of Derek Puttick, for the role of Assistant Coach.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Derek to our staff.  His extensive hockey background, knowledge of the game, and passion for development make him a valuable addition to our team.

I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work alongside him with the Blizzard organization.” – HC/GM Ty Valin

Welcome Derek!

The Blizzard would like to send a huge congratulations to Benson Hirst for his Future Commitment to D1 North Michigan University Wildcats. Way to go, Benny!

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard Junior A Hockey Club is very happy to announce the hiring of our new Head Coach / General Manager, Ty Valin.

Hailing from Alberta, with years of player & coaching experience, he’s ready to hit the ground running immediately.

“Being named Head Coach/ GM of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard in the MJHL is an incredible opportunity. I want to sincerely thank the White family for the opportunity to lead their organization. I’m extremely excited to meet all the players and staff, and get to work preparing for the season.”

Welcome Ty! You can read more about him here.

You can listen to the CJAR 102.9 interview with Ty here:

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August 18-21, 2025

U9  – 2017/18 – limited spots available
U11  – 2015/16 * FULL
U13  – 2013/14 * FULL – 1 goalie spot remaining
U15  – 2011/12 * FULL – 1 goalie spot remaining

8 ice times during week  – morning and afternoon
Goalies – $140
Players – $240

(EMT to payment@normanblizzard.com, please put your players name and birth year in notes)

Questions can be directed to camps@normanblizzard.com

Parents are expected to stay on site, there is no direct supervision of players outside of ice times.

Spots are limited, register today!

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard Hockey Club is now seeking applicants for a key position to be filled immediately.

• Equipment Coordinator

To view the job descriptions, please click above.

If anyone has any questions, please reach out to Bonnie White.

The Pas, MB – On Thursday May 29th, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard Junior A Club held the annual year end awards banquet.  It was a full house at the Wescana Inn Rendezvous Room, as fans, supporters, billet families, sponsors, staff and admin celebrated an amazing year.

The event was MC’d by Chris Marsh, of 102.9 CJAR, with words being said by Captain Miguel Bouvier, HC/GM Eric Labrosse, and Co-owner Rob White.

Here are the list of award recipients:

• 102.9 CJAR Scholastic Excellence – Alexandre Andre
• Cliff Duchesne Memorial Hardest Worker – Max Collyer
• Wayne Hawrysh Most Dedicated – Esteban Cinq-Mars
• Cook & Cooke Top Goal Scorer – Miguel Bouvier
• Funky Threadz Top Points – Miguel Bouvier
• Henry Sayese Top Defensive Forward. – Quincy Supprien
• Wescana Inn Skill & Sportsman – Marlen Edwards
• Twin Motors Rookie of the Year – Taye Timmerman
• Don Dorion Memorial Top Defenceman – Brett Ward
• Rob & Bonnie White Most Valuable Player – Miguel Bouvier
• Greg & Sherry Hunter Most Improved Player – Kelton Kellerman
• Mouse & Sue Constant MVP in Playoffs – Quincy Supprien & Taye Timmerman

Time was taken to celebrate the successful season, the ups and downs, the Turnbull Cup Championship, and our run at the Centennial Cup.  A special outpouring of support went out to our graduating 20s:

• Miguel Bouvier
• Jack Linton
• Keenan McNeill
• Cheechoo Lathlin
• Hugo Larkin
• Brett Ward

We’d like to wish good luck to the graduating players, and very much look forward to seeing everyone back at the Roy H at the end of summer.

(Photographs by Sara Francoeur)

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard would like to extend a huge congratulations to Keenan McNeill, for this huge achievement.

Way to go Keenan, we’re all very proud of your accomplishments!

Originally posted March 1, 2025

THE PAS, MB | The Northern Manitoba Blizzard would like to congratulate ’04 defensemen, Brett Ward , on his commitment to continue his hockey and academic career at Fredonia State University (NCAA DIII) in Fredonia, New York.

Ward is a Spruce Grove, Alberta product who came to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard during the 2022/23 season. Before playing with the Blizzard, Ward also suited up for the Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) as well as Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL). In 156 regular season games played at the Junior A level, Ward notched 14 goals and added 33 assists.  In playoffs, the right handed defensemen has tallied 3 assists in 15 games.

Brett is a key veteran defensemen, who plays a strong game on both ends of the ice. He plays in all situations for the Blizzard, whether it’s 5 on 5, powerplay and penalty kill. He will bring to Fredonia State Blue Devils a strong defensive presence as well as a passion for the game that will help him succeed at the next level.

HC/GM Eric Labrosse added, “I’m thrilled for Brett, he’s worked extremely hard and gone through a lot of adversity in his first few seasons as a Junior A player. Brett has improved tremendously his attention to details since I first saw him on the ice here two years ago. He’s worked very hard at becoming a detailed, well rounded defensive defensemen. I’m happy to see that it is now paying off for him. He will bring many attributes to Fredonia’s D core, one of them being a PK specialist. He has earned himself this great opportunity through hard work and a great deal of determination.  Fredonia is definitely getting a great player and an even better person for their hockey program.”

Congrats Brett from all of us at the NorMan Blizzard!

Originally posted February 27, 2025

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard would like to wish HC/GM Eric Labrosse, and Assistant Coach P.A. Deslaurier the best of luck, as they’ve announced they’re leaving The Pas to pursue other opportunities.

Two years ago they came to the club, in the middle of the team negotiating a new venue service agreement, a complete organizational restructure, and a fresh rebuild.  Through all the challenges, they were able to take the club into game 7 of the semi-finals of the Turnbull Cup Playoffs in 23/24, then a League Championship and Centennial Cup birth in 24/25.

We wish nothing but the best of luck to both Eric & P.A., thank you for your service at a most-critical juncture of our history.  Their hard work and assisting in our laying a strong foundation, has set the groundwork for future success, you shall be missed.

Photo by Todd Pederson