Asides

2025 Blizzard Top Prospects Camp

MJHL’s NorMan Blizzard 2025 Top Prospects Camp

Top players (’08, ’09, ’10) have been selected exclusively for a high performance camp.  This camp has been specially planned for maximum development – elevate your game!

April 18-20
St. Adolphe Community Centre
By Invite Only

This is an elite opportunity to compete, develop, and train with the best.  Limited waitlist spots available: hcgm@normanblizzard.com

Player Advancement: Brett Ward to Fredonia State

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!

NorMan Blizzard X Trappers’ Festival Jersey Auction

We will be auctioning off the 2025 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival x NorMan Blizzard jerseys.  There’s a few options for you to get your hands on one.

Feb 14 / Feb 15 – Team Autographed Jerseys
Two jerseys in total, one each game, will be auctioned off.   To enter your bid, bid in person at each game.  For those out of town, phone in your order, calling Jenn at 204.620.5200.  The auction deadline for each of these jerseys will be at 8:30 pm CST, Feb. 14 & 15.

Congrats to February 14 winner, Davide Novo and our February 15 winner, Troy Steingard!

Game Worn Player Jerseys
Each rostered player will also have a jersey to be auctioned off.  Bid in-person at home games, or by texting/calling Jenn at 204.620.5200 or emailing volunteer@normanblizzard.com. Minimum bid $150 and minimum $10 increments. Deadline for this is 8:30 pm CST, March 1st.  Bids will be updated on this page as well as our Social Media Platforms.

Winners will have an opportunity to have their jersey autographed and presented to them by each player (if in town).  An additional fee of $25 if you’d like a customized name bar on jersey.

Good luck, and Happy Trappers’!

Bids as of Saturday March 1 @ 7:50pm.

# Player Bid
3 Lathlin 150
4 Cinq-Mars 150
5 Knight 150
6 Hirst 200
7 Bernier 160
8 Larkin 225
9 Bouvier 250
10 Kellerman 150
11 Linton 190
12 Tomchak 200
14 Krestanowich 150
15 Dahms 210
16 Beauregard 160
17 Supprien 185
19 McMullan 160
20 Andre 195
21 McNeill 175
24 Collyer 160
25 J. Ward 150
27 Edwards 260
28 Primanti 200
44 Ward 225
30 Reedy 150
33 Timmerman 175

Eight Blizzard Players Selected for Showcase

The Pas, MB | The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are extremely proud to announce that eight of our players have been selected to play at the MJHL SJHL Showcase, January 28-29, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

MJHL Team 18U White
Marlen Edwards (06)
Esteban Cinq-Mars (06)
Taye Timmerman (07)

MJHL Team 20U Red
Miguel Bouvier (04)
Keenan McNeill (04)
Quincy Supprien (05)
Cheechoo Lathlin (04)
Brett Ward (04)

Our eight players join HC/GM Eric Labrosse who is coaching 20U Red.

We wish you all the best of luck, and congratulations!

For more information on this event, please visit the MJHL website.

Andre Named RBC Community Ambassador

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard would like to congratulate our RBC Community Ambassador for the 24/25 season.  Alexandre Andre, a 2008 born player, reigns from Winnipeg, MB.  He has made an impact on our organization on and off the ice and has taken a huge community role since arriving in The Pas.

Alex regularly spends 3 days a week at our local elementary school, École Opasquia, helping with multiple after-school clubs and spending time with the students.  Andre also takes the time to attend any Français events within the schools or community as a bilingual, french speaking player.  He goes above the norm with anything he does, always offering more and giving more than is asked of him at any event.

Congrats Alex!

Photo:  Sara Francoeur Photography

Edwards & Labrosse Come Home with Bronze

Congratulations to NorMan Blizzard player Marlen Edwards, and Head Coach Eric Labrosse on taking Bronze today at the World Junior A Challenge.

Edwards had a pair of assists in today’s win.

Can’t wait to hear all your stories when you’re back home, congrats again!

📸 – Tim Edwards

Edwards Picked for Team Canada West

The Pas, Manitoba | The Northern Manitoba Blizzard would like to congratulate Marlen Edwards, who has just been announced to play with Team Canada West; at the Junior A World Challenge in Camrose, Alberta, from December 9-15.

Edwards joins 4 other MJHL players, who were also announced today.

The Blizzard Junior A Hockey Club is well represented, with our Head Coach / General Manager Eric Labrosse being an Assistant Coach for the team, as well.

“Marlen’s selection to Team Canada West is a very well earned honour for himself.  He will get to wear Hockey Canada’s logo and experience an international event where the level of competition is very high.

Since the MJHL-SJHL showcase in Warman, Marlen has put in many good performances that did not go unnoticed.  In Marlen’s case, he was on the outside looking in coming into the MJ-SJ showcase, and step by step he managed to work his way into the roster with consistent performances.  His work ethic and over all play with and without the puck over 200 feet convinced Team Canada West staff that he has what it takes to be a great addition to the group.

It will most definitely be a great experience for Marlen and it’s a bonus that we will get to experience this great event together. He will come out of the World Junior A Challenge a more complete player.” – Eric Labrosse

We wish you the best of luck, we’ll all be cheering for you!