The Manitoba Jr Redmen Hockey Club has announced the debut of the Peguis Jr Mohawks at the Mistapew Cup 2026 in Winnipeg, marking a new opportunity for young Indigenous hockey players in Manitoba.
The new team will compete as an affiliated program of the MB Jr Redmen, which represents Indigenous youth from across the province. According to the announcement, the expansion was driven by the fact that too many young athletes have been turned away in past seasons, and the program wanted to make sure more youth — especially from Peguis — get the chance to play, develop, and compete.
The club described Peguis as one of the largest First Nations in Manitoba and pointed to the success and leadership of the existing Peguis Mohawks program as the foundation for building a pathway for the next generation through the Peguis Jr Mohawks.
The Mistapew Cup 2026 in Winnipeg will mark the team’s official debut.
