The Winkler Flyers have announced their 25 man, opening day roster for the 2017-2018 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season. The roster is highlighted by 10 returning players from last years team that finished the 2016-17 season with the second-best record in the MJHL.

The 15 forwards, 8 defensemen and 2 goaltenders that Head Coach and General Manager Ken Pearson has selected to start the season are a good mix of skill, grit, and size.

The Flyers defense corps averages well over 6’ tall and will provide some solid protection for returning goaltender Troy Martyniuk and newcomer Aaron Brunn.

The forward group is a combination skill, size, toughness, and experience. During the club’s 6-0 preseason, the Flyers outscored their opponent 29-9.

The Orange and Black are hoping to continue that success into the regular season, which will begin with a home and home series against the Neepawa Natives.

The regular season will begin on Friday, September 22nd in Neepawa with the Flyers hosting the Natives on Saturday, September 23rd in their regular season home opener.

2017-2018 Winkler Flyers Opening Day Roster

#3 – D – Collin Caulfield (98) – 6’3”, 215lbs – Grand Forks, ND
#4 – D – CJ Corazzin (99) – 6’0”, 185lbs – Landley, BC
#6 – D – Matt Krawiec (98) – 6’2”, 185lbs – Red Deer, AB
#8 – F – Micah Anderson (99) – 6’1”, 190lbs – St. Louis Park, MN
#9 – F – Coltyn Bates (97) – 6’0”, 170lbs – Brandon, MB
#10 – D – Max Daerendinger (98) – 6’1”, 185lbs – Vancouver, BC
#11 – F – Jacob Lacasse (98) – 6’1”, 170lbs – Vancouver, BC
#12 – D – Mitch Dyck (97) – 6’4”, 225lbs – Winkler, MB
#13 – F – Griffin Leonard (99) – 6’0”, 190lbs – Winnipeg, MB
#14 – F – Cole Kirkup (99) – 5’10”, 175lbs – Souris, MB
#15 – F – Lucas Barker (99) – 5’11”, 165lbs – North Vancouver, BC
#16 – F – Aidan Bar-Lev-Wise (98) – 6’0”, 185lbs – Vancouver, BC
#17 – F – Nolan McGuire (97) – 6’1”, 185lbs – Winkler, MB
#18 – F – Trent Halfdanson (00) – 6’2”, 165lbs – Winnipeg, MB
#19 – F – Brett Opperman (97) – 6’0”, 190lbs – Killarney, MB
#20 – F – Brody Moffatt (99) – 5’10”, 175lbs – Portage, MB
#21 – F – Matt Christian (97) – 6’1”, 185lbs – Grand Forks, ND
#22 – F – Everett Bestland (99) – 6’3”, 180lbs – Brunkild, MB
#23 – F – Weiland Parrish (97) – 6’1”, 170lbs – Bloomington, MN
#24 – D – Garrett Kuklica (98) – 6’0”, 185lbs – East St. Paul, MB
#26 – F – Will Blake (97) – 5’11”, 175lbs – Champlin, MN
#27 – D – Brock Montgomery (97) – 5’10”, 170lbs – Grand Forks, ND
#28 – D – Owen Wiebe (99) – 6’1”, 180lbs – Winkler, MB
#30 – G – Aaron Brunn (99) – 5’9”, 165lbs – Morden, MB
#33 – G – Troy Martyniuk (97) – 5’10”, 155lbs – Winnipeg, MB