Ilya Mikheyev also had a goal and an assist in his NHL debut during the season opener. Matthews scored two goals, becoming the fourth player in NHL history to score in each of his first four-season openers. The Maple Leafs won their season opener 5–3 against the Ottawa Senators on October 3. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Morgan Rielly were named alternate captains. At the start of the season, John Tavares was named the 25th captain in the history of the Maple Leafs, filling a position that had been vacant since Dion Phaneuf was traded to the Ottawa Senators in February 2016. However, they never really lived up to that promise. In the offseason they were predicted to have a strong season and be a major playoff contender. The Centre’s weapons effects simulation technology, purpose-built urban infrastructure, role-playing civilians and resident opposing force contribute to the Canadian Army’s readiness to conduct domestic and international operations in a variety of environments.The season was generally considered disappointing for the Leafs. The Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre provides realistic and dynamic training. Participating personnel used a wide variety of tactics, weapons, simulation technology, armoured fighting vehicles, and aircraft to hone their skills within a realistic, evolving and challenging operating environment. Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 19 is a key component of this training program. The Road to High Readiness training program prepares Canadian Army soldiers to react at short notice to support international and domestic commitments. military, approximately 150 soldiers from the British Army, 40 soldiers from the French Army, and two Observer Controller Trainers from the Australian Army.ģrd Canadian Division will be responsible for High Readiness from Jto June 30, 2020.
Incorporating lessons learned from across the Canadian Army enables us to effectively train soldiers to respond appropriately and decisively.”Ĭolonel Pete Huet, Commander, Canadian Manoeuvre Training CentreĮxercise MAPLE RESOLVE challenges soldiers in an environment that closely models modern conflict, complete with simulated villages populated with professional actors, simulated media and social media environmentsĬanadian Army soldiers serving with 1 CMBG, based in Edmonton, Alberta, and Shilo, Manitoba, trained with elements of the Royal Canadian Air Force, the British Army, the French Army and United States forces from the Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, and the Marine Corps.Īllied and partner participation involved over 600 soldiers from the U.S. Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 19 was the venue for our soldiers to maintain their warfighting skills, conduct full-spectrum operations, and integrate with key partners and allied forces. “The Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre designs and executes collective training exercises year-round to prepare forces for the challenges and complexities of the contemporary operating environment.
1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group remains ever strong, proud and ready to respond to domestic contingencies in support of Canadians.”Ĭolonel Bob Ritchie, Commander, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 19 mobilized our entire formation and challenged our combined arms teams in dynamic force-on-force scenarios using instrumented simulation. “Throughout 3 rd Canadian Division’s Road To High Readiness, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group trained tactically and realistically in austere environments while making deliberate investments in our readiness, resilience and growth.