Provincial Junior Hockey League

Provincial Junior
Hockey League
Region(s) Southern Ontario
Central Ontario
Former name(s)
Founded 2016
No. of teams 65
Associated Title(s) Clarence Schmalz Cup
Headquarters Cambridge, Ontario
Website PJHL

The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is a Canadian junior ice hockey league spanning Southern Ontario and parts of Central Ontario. The PJHL is the third tier of the Ontario Hockey Association and is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation and Hockey Canada. The league was formed in 2016 with the merging of eight Junior C leagues. PJHL teams compete for the Clarence Schmalz Cup.

History

Clarence Schmalz Cup, emblematic of the Junior C championship of the Ontario Hockey Association and the PJHL.

In the works since 2014, it was announced in the spring of 2016 that the eight Junior C leagues of the Ontario Hockey Association would merge for the 2016-17 season to create the Provincial Junior Hockey League. The union was in an effort to streamline rules across the classification and to promote growth and development.[1][2]

The leagues that make up the PJHL are the former Central, Empire B, Georgian Mid-Ontario, Great Lakes, Midwestern, Niagara & District, Southern, and Western.[3][4][5] leagues that are now the eight divisions split into four conferences.

The first game in PJHL history was played on September 9, 2016 as the Walkerton Hawks hosted the Hanover Barons in Pollock Division action.[6] Walkerton won the game 6-2.[7]

Teams

North Conference
Carruthers Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Alliston Hornets Alliston 1971 New Tecumseth Recreation Complex
Caledon Golden Hawks Caledon 2010 Caledon East Arena
Huntsville Otters Huntsville 1990 Canada Summit Centre
Midland Flyers Midland 1978 North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
Orillia Terriers Orillia 2013 West Orillia Sports Complex
Penetang Kings Penetanguishene 1977 Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre
Schomberg Cougars Schomberg 1969 Trisan Centre
Stayner Siskins Stayner 1972 Stayner Memorial Arena
Pollock Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Goderich Flyers Goderich 2003 Goderich & District Community Centre
Hanover Barons Hanover 1964 P&H Centre
Kincardine Bulldogs Kincardine 1994 Davidson Centre Arena
Mitchell Hawks Mitchell 1966 Mitchell & District Arena
Mount Forest Patriots Mount Forest 1987 Mount Forest & District Community Centre
Walkerton Hawks Walkerton 1976 Walkerton Community Centre
Wingham Ironmen Wingham 1975 North Huron Wescast Community Complex
South Conference
Doherty Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Ayr Centennials Ayr 1983 North Dumfries Community Centre
Burford Bulldogs Burford 1988 Burford Arena & Community Centre
Delhi Travellers Delhi 1967 Delhi Community Arena
New Hamburg Firebirds New Hamburg 1953 Wilmot Township Arena
Norwich Merchants Norwich 1968 Norwich Community Center
Paris Mounties Paris 1985 Brant Sports Complex
Tavistock Braves Tavistock 1970 Tavistock & District Recreation Centre
Wellesley Applejacks Wellesley 1987 Wellesley Arena
Woodstock Navy-Vets Woodstock 1966 Woodstock District Community Complex
Bloomfield Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Dundas Blues Dundas 1963 J.L.Grightmire Arena
Dunnville Jr. Mudcats Dunnville 1974 Dunnville Memorial Arena
Glanbrook Rangers Glanbrook 1975 Glanbrook Arena
Grimsby Peach Kings Grimsby 1922 Peach King Centre
Hagersville Hawks Hagersville 1992 Hagersville Memorial Arena
Niagara Riverhawks Chippawa 1987 Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena
Port Dover Sailors Port Dover 1988 Port Dover & Area Arena
Simcoe Storm Simcoe 1959 Simcoe Recreation Center Arena
East Conference
Orr Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Clarington Eagles Clarington 2011 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Georgina Ice Keswick 1994 Georgina Ice Palace
Lakefield Chiefs Lakefield 1980 Lakefield-Smith Community Centre
Little Britain Merchants Little Britain 1978 Little Britain Community Centre
North Kawartha Knights Apsley 2014 North Kawartha Community Centre
Port Perry Mojacks Port Perry 1972 Scugog Arena
Uxbridge Bruins Uxbridge 1975 Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre
Tod Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Amherstview Jets Amherstview 1989 W J Henderson Recreation Centre
Campbellford Rebels Campbellford 1992 Campbellford-Seymour Arena
Gananoque Islanders Gananoque 1972 Gananoque Recreation Centre
Napanee Raiders Napanee 1989 Strathcona Paper Centre
Picton Pirates Picton 1989 Prince Edward Community Centre
Port Hope Panthers Port Hope 2004 Jack Burger Sports Complex
West Conference
Stobbs Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Amherstburg Admirals Amherstburg 1987 United Communities Credit Union Complex
Blenheim Blades Blenheim 1968 Blenheim Community & Recreation Centre
Dresden Jr. Kings Dresden 1959 Lambton-Kent Memorial Arena
Essex 73's Essex 1973 Essex Centre Sports Complex
Lakeshore Canadiens Belle River 1978 Atlas Tube Centre
Mooretown Flags Mooretown 1971 Mooretown Sports Complex
Petrolia Flyers Petrolia 1988 Greenwood Recreation Centre
Wallaceburg Lakers Wallaceburg 1972 Wallaceburg Memorial Arena
Wheatley Sharks Wheatley 1995 Wheatley Area Arena
Yeck Division
Team Centre Founded Arena
Aylmer Spitfires Aylmer 1974 East Elgin Community Complex
Dorchester Dolphins Dorchester 2012 The Flight Exec Centre
Exeter Hawks Exeter 1961 South Huron Recreation Centre
Lambeth Lancers Lambeth 1987 Lambeth Arena
Lucan Irish Lucan 1968 Lucan Community Memorial Centre
Mount Brydges Bulldogs Mount Brydges 1975 Tri-Township Arena
North Middlesex Stars Parkhill 1993 North Middlesex Arena
Port Stanley Sailors Port Stanley 2009 Port Stanley Arena
Thamesford Trojans Thamesford 1976 Thamesford Area Recreation Centre

Regular Season champions

Bolded is overall PJHL season champion.

Season Bloomfield Pts Carruthers Pts Doherty Pts Orr Pts Pollock Pts Stobbs Pts Todd Pts Yeck Pts
2016-17

Playoff division champions

Season Bloomfield Carruthers Doherty Orr Pollock Stobbs Todd Yeck
2017

Conference and League champions

Bolded is winner of Clarence Schmalz Cup as PJHL and OHA champion. Italicized is runner-up.

Season East North South West
2017

2017 Schmalz Cup playoffs

Division Quarterfinals Division Semifinals Division Finals Conference Finals Semifinals Schmalz Cup
                  
O1  
X Bye
O1  
O4  
O4  
X Bye
 
 
O2  
X Bye
O2  
O3  
O3  
X Bye
 
 
T1  
X Bye
T1  
T4  
T4  
X Bye
 
 
T2  
X Bye
T2  
T3  
T3  
X Bye
 
 
B1  
B8  
 
 
B4  
B5  
 
 
B2  
B7  
 
 
B3  
B6  
 
 
D1  
D8  
 
 
D4  
D5  
 
 
D2  
D7  
 
 
D3  
D6  
 
Orr
 
C1  
C8  
 
 
C4  
C5  
 
 
C2  
C7  
 
 
C3  
C6  
 
 
P1  
P8  
 
 
P4  
P5  
 
 
P2  
P7  
 
 
P3  
P6  
 
 
S1  
S8  
 
 
S4  
S5  
 
 
S2  
S7  
 
 
S3  
S6  
 
 
Y1  
Y8  
 
 
Y4  
Y5  
 
 
Y2  
Y7  
 
 
Y3  
Y6  

References

  1. ↑ "The OHA 125th Collectors Edition of the Blueline Magazine Now Online". Ontario Hockey Association. 16 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "Junior C League Going Province Wide As PJHL". Chatham-Kent Sports Network. 26 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Junior C loop to be renamed Bill Stobbs". Chatham Daily News. 27 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Eight different loops coming together under new Provincial Junior Hockey League". Sarnia Observer. 29 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Junior C loop taking time in rebranding". Cambridge Times. 3 August 2016.
  6. ↑ http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/leagueschedule.html?leagueid=2172&seasonid=16178
  7. ↑ http://pjhl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2931623
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