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Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Twins

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Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Twins
CityWinnipeg, Manitoba Canada
LeagueManitoba Major Junior Hockey League
Founded1970
Home arenaCentury Arena
ColoursOrange and black
Owner(s)Twins LP
General managerScott Wong
Head coachScott Wong
Franchise history
Fort Gary/Fort Rouge Blues 1970–1978
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Legion 90's 1978–1981
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Bisons 1981–1983
Fort Gary/Fort Rouge 90's 1984–1986
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Twins 1986–present
Championships
Jack McKenzie Trophy7 (1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1982-83, 1998-99, 1999-00)
Art Moug Trophy5 (1976-77, 1977-78, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01)

The Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Twins are a Canadian junior ice hockey team currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1970 as the Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Blues, the club is a charter member of the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League (MMJHL).

Since 2010, Century Arena has been the home of the Twins, who have won seven league championships. Fort Garry/Fort Rouge has also won the Art Moug Trophy (regular season title) five times.

History

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Team Name Seasons Home Arena
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Blues 1970-78
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Legion 90's 1978-81 Century Arena
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Bisons 1981-83 Max Bell Centre
Fort Garry/Fort Rouge Twins 1986- 2009 Sam Southern Arena
2010 - present Century Arena[1]

League championships

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Jack Mackenzie Trophy (playoffs)

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  • 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1982-83, 1998-99, 1999-00

Art Moug Trophy (regular season)

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  • 1976-77, 1977-78, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Team History". MMJHL. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Team Championships". River East Royal Knights. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
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