05/23/2026
50 years later… the legendary 1972-73 St. Malo Warriors still inspire Manitoba hockey.
1972-73 ST. MALO WARRIORS
The intermediate Hanover Tache Hockey League was established in January 1958 to provide an outlet for local players from smaller communities in southeastern Manitoba. Six teams played in the initial season and St. Malo entered a team for the first time in 1963-64. In 1970-71, the Warriors finished first in the league’s south division, but lost to Mitchell in the semi-finals. The next season the third-place Warriors defeated the first place Mohawks in the semis, but then lost to the eventual champion Grunthal Red Wings. In 1972-73 it all came together for the youthful St. Malo team. Warriors went through the regular season undefeated winning 18 straight games. They then capped off a perfect year by winning eight more in the playoffs and the team’s first Hanover Tache title. Now 40 years later, the St. Malo Warriors are being recognized by the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame for their single-season accomplishment in 1972-73.
Back Row - Maurice Coulombe, Nick Derbowla, Denis Marion, Richmond Gosselin, Henri Hamonic
Middle row - Julien Remillard, Jacques Remillard, Lévis Preteau, Gerry Preteau, Noel Preteau, Gerry Lariviere, Gillis Labelle, Bernard Remillard
Front row - René Lafournaise, Henri Coulombe, Martial Lafantaisie, Ray Marion, Real Trudel
Missing - Irvin Hildebrandt, Léo Lafrance, Roland Tetrault