They played in the Winnipeg Arena because of its artificial ice, until the St. James Civic Centre opened in 1967. The Braves were crowned MJHL champions in 1959 and 1965, winning the Turnbull Cup. In 59, the Team went on to win the Abbott Cup as Western Canada Junior A Champions, and the Memorial Cup as Canada Junior A Champions. The 59 Braves were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. In 65, they advanced to the Western Canada Final for the Abbott Cup.