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OpenManitoba · 2013 Born Division

Brandon

Manitoba's 2013 Born division competes at the historic Keystone Centre in Brandon.

What's Included

Five 60-minute games

A full round-robin plus playoff schedule against unified rosters built from the region's top talent.

Assigned dressing room

Every team gets its own dedicated dressing room for the full event.

Physio & massage access

On-site sports therapy staff available between games.

NHL Alumni coaching

Bench staff includes former pro and NHL Alumni coaches.

Mindset & educational workshops

Off-ice sessions on sports psychology, recovery, and player development.

Player banquet

A closing banquet for players and families to celebrate the event.

Live broadcast

Every game is streamed live with play-by-play announcers.

Cash prizes for game stars

Top performers in each game are recognized with cash prizes.

Schedule at a Glance

  1. Day 1 — Thursday

    Check-in, dressing room assignments, and opening games.

  2. Day 2 — Friday

    Full round-robin schedule continues, physio access available between games.

  3. Day 3 — Saturday

    Final round-robin games and mindset workshop session.

  4. Day 4 — Sunday

    Championship game, awards, and player banquet.

Gallery

Coaches lead an on-ice session as grey-jersey players kneel and listen beside the boards.Red-jersey UMH-68 teammates skate beside a referee with black-and-gold opponents near the net.A blue-jersey player carries the puck through grey-and-teal opponents during a UMH-68 game.Blue and grey-and-teal players follow the play in front of UMH-68 and sponsor banners.

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FAQs

How do players get selected for UMH-68 Brandon?

Players are added to the UMH-68 Watchlist through provincial nomination forms submitted by coaches and associations, or by parent/guardian submission. Our selection staff builds four unified 17-player rosters from the strongest talent across Manitoba's 2013 birth year.

What should players bring?

Full equipment (the event supplies the jersey), water bottle, and any personal recovery gear. A detailed packing list is emailed to selected families ahead of the event.

Is this event open to spectators?

Yes — families and scouts are welcome to attend in person, and every game is also available on the live broadcast for those who can't make it to the Keystone Centre.

What is the refund policy?

Full refunds are available up to 30 days before the event; after that, refunds are prorated. See your registration confirmation for full terms.

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