Capital Region Junior Hockey League Welcomes New Expansion Team

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Capital Region Junior Hockey League Welcomes New Expansion Team: The La Broquerie Habs

June 11, 2024 – Manitoba, Canada – The Capital Region Junior B Hockey League (CRJHL) is thrilled to announce the addition of an exciting new expansion team, The La Broquerie Habs, set to begin play in the upcoming 2024-2025 hockey season. This expansion will increase the number of teams in the league to seven, further enhancing the competitive spirit and community engagement of Junior B hockey in the region.

The La Broquerie Habs join a strong lineup of existing teams, including the Arborg Ice Dawgs,
Beausejour Comets, Lundar Falcons, North Winnipeg Satellites, St. Malo Warriors, and the Selkirk Fishermen. With the addition of the Habs, fans can look forward to a dynamic and thrilling season ahead, showcasing local talent and fostering a deeper sense of community pride and support for junior hockey.

CRJHL President, Chris Poponick, expressed enthusiasm about the league’s growth, stating, "We are incredibly excited to welcome The La Broquerie Habs to the CRJHL family. The inclusion of this new team reflects our commitment to growing the sport of hockey in the Capital Region and providingproviding more opportunities for young athletes to develop and compete at a high level. We look forward to seeing the Habs hit the ice and make their mark in the upcoming season."

The La Broquerie Habs, promise to bring a fresh energy and competitive edge to the league. The
team’s management and staff are already hard at work preparing for their inaugural season, with
player tryouts and community engagement events planned for the coming months.

La Broquerie Habs President, Ken Tallaire, is thrilled to be joining the CRJHL for the 2024-25 season, “We are very happy to be able to build on the tradition of hockey in La Broquerie by bringing a junior B team to the community. There is already a lot of excitement from players and community members so we can’t wait for the start of the season.”

Fans, families, and hockey enthusiasts can stay updated on all the latest news and developments
regarding the La Broquerie Habs and the upcoming CRJHL season by visiting the league’s official website @ CRJHL.com and following the CRJHL on social media platforms.

About the Capital Region Junior B Hockey League:
The Capital Region Junior B Hockey League (CRJHL) is dedicated to promoting and developing junior hockey talent in Manitoba and is for players 16-21 years old, looking to play competitive, fast paced hockey. The league has a schedule that allows players to attend school or work, while still competing at a high level of play.

To follow the CRJHL, including schedules, standings, scoring leaders and league-wide news, be sure to check out http://www.crjhl.com

To find out more information about playing in the league, check out the member clubs’ websites:

Arborg Ice Dawgs - http://www.arborgicedawgs.ca/
Beausejour Comets - https://www.beausejourcomets.com
Lundar Falcons – http://www.lundarfalcons.ca/
North Winnipeg Satelites - http://www.northwinnipegjrb.com/
St. Malo Warriors - https://www.stmalojrbwarriors.ca/
Selkirk Fishermen - http://www.selkirkjrbfishermen.ca/

For more information, please contact:
La Broquerie Habs
Ken Tallaire (President)
ken@tandtproperties.ca
204-346-2175

Steve Hildebrand (Hockey Ops)
stevenhildebrand@hotmail.com
204-479-4502

Capital Region Junior Hockey League
Chris Poponick, President
204-770-3540
Chris.poponick@gmail.com