The South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League looks set to move ahead with the 2025-26 season without its reigning champion.
Last week, the Ste. Anne Aces were removed from the league following a reversal decision by Hockey Manitoba.
The Aces had been reinstated in August after Hockey Manitoba upheld their initial appeal of the SEMHL’s May decision to expel them. But last week’s reversal came only weeks after the team told fans on social media it was preparing to return for the new season.
The Aces have not yet issued a statement in response to the latest ruling.
Without Ste. Anne, the SEMHL will operate with nine clubs: the Carman Beavers, Ile des Chenes Northstars, Morden Bombers, Notre Dame Hawks, Portage Islanders, Red River Wild, Springfield Winterhawks, Warren Mercs and Winkler Royals.
