Provincial Junior Hockey League

Last updated
Provincial Junior
Hockey League
Region(s) Southern Ontario
Central Ontario
Former name(s)
list
Founded2016
No. of teams60
Associated Title(s) Clarence Schmalz Cup
Recent Champions Wellesley Applejacks (1st) (2022-23)
Headquarters Cambridge, Ontario
Website PJHL

The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is a Canadian junior ice hockey league spanning parts of Southern 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.

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History

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
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Alliston Hornets Alliston 1971New Tecumseth Recreation Complex
Huntsville Otters Huntsville 1990Canada Summit Centre
Innisfil Spartans Innisfil 2022Innisfil Recreation Complex
Midland Flyers Midland 1978North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
Muskoka Bears Bracebridge 2024Muskoka Lumber Community Centre
Orillia Terriers Orillia 2013West Orillia Sports Complex
Penetang Kings Penetanguishene 1977Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre
Stayner Siskins Stayner 1972Stayner Memorial Arena
Pollock Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Fergus Whalers Fergus 2023Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Goderich Flyers Goderich 2003Goderich & District Community Centre
Hanover Barons Hanover 1964P&H Centre
Kincardine Bulldogs Kincardine 1994 Davidson Centre Arena
Mitchell Hawks Mitchell 1966Mitchell & District Arena
Mount Forest Patriots Mount Forest 1987Mount Forest & District Community Centre
Walkerton Capitals Walkerton 1976Walkerton Community Centre
Wingham Ironmen Wingham 1975North Huron Wescast Community Complex
South Conference
Doherty Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Dorchester Dolphins Dorchester 2012The Flight Exec Centre
Hespeler Shamrocks Hespeler 1959Hespeler Memorial Arena
New Hamburg Firebirds New Hamburg 1953Wilmot Township Arena
Norwich Merchants Norwich 1968Norwich Community Centre
Paris Titans Paris 1985Brant Sports Complex
Tavistock Braves Tavistock 1970Tavistock & District Recreation Centre
Wellesley Applejacks Wellesley 1987Wellesley Arena
Woodstock Navy-Vets Woodstock 1966 Woodstock District Community Complex
Bloomfield Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Dundas Blues Dundas 1963J.L.Grightmire Arena
Dunnville Jr. Mudcats Dunnville 1974Dunnville Memorial Arena
Glanbrook Rangers Glanbrook 1975Glanbrook Arena
Grimsby Peach Kings Grimsby 1922Peach King Centre
Hagersville Hawks Hagersville 1992Hagersville Memorial Arena
Niagara Riverhawks Chippawa 1987 Gale Centre
Port Dover Sailors Port Dover 1988Port Dover & Area Arena
Streetsville Derbys Streetsville 2024 Vic Johnston Community Centre
East Conference
Orr Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Caledon Golden Hawks Caledon 2010Caledon East Arena
Clarington Eagles Clarington 2011Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Georgina Ice Keswick 1994Georgina Ice Palace
Little Britain Merchants Little Britain 1978Little Britain Community Centre
Port Perry Lumberjacks Port Perry 1972Scugog Arena
Schomberg Cougars Schomberg 1969 Trisan Centre
Uxbridge Bruins Uxbridge 1975Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre
Tod Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Amherstview Jets Amherstview 1989W J Henderson Recreation Centre
Campbellford Rebels Campbellford 1992Campbellford-Seymour Arena
Frankford Huskies Frankford 2021Frankford Arena
Lakefield Chiefs Lakefield 1980Lakefield-Smith Community Centre
Napanee Raiders Napanee 1989 Strathcona Paper Centre
North Kawartha Knights Apsley 2014North Kawartha Community Centre
Picton Pirates Picton 1989Prince Edward Community Centre
Port Hope Panthers Port Hope 2004Jack Burger Sports Complex
West Conference
Stobbs Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Amherstburg Admirals Amherstburg 1987Libro Centre
Blenheim Blades Blenheim 1968Blenheim Community & Recreation Centre
Dresden Jr. Kings Dresden 1959Lambton-Kent Memorial Arena
Essex 73's Essex 1973Essex Centre Sports Complex
Lakeshore Canadiens Belle River 1978Atlas Tube Centre
Mooretown Flags Mooretown 1971Mooretown Sports Complex
Walpole Island Wild Walpole Island 1972Walpole Island Sports Complex
Wheatley Sharks Wheatley 1995Wheatley Area Arena
Yeck Division
TeamCentreFoundedArena
Aylmer Spitfires Aylmer 1974East Elgin Community Complex
Exeter Hawks Exeter 1961South Huron Recreation Centre
Lucan Irish Lucan 1968Lucan Community Memorial Centre
Mount Brydges Bulldogs Mount Brydges 1975Tri-Township Arena
North Middlesex Stars Parkhill 1993North Middlesex Arena
Petrolia Flyers Petrolia 1988Greenwood Recreation Centre
Port Stanley Sailors Port Stanley 1969Port Stanley Arena
Thamesford Trojans Thamesford 1976Thamesford Area Recreation Centre

Regular Season Champions

Bolded is overall PJHL season champion based on win percentage.

EastNorthSouthWest
SeasonOrrPctTodPctCarruthersPctPollockPctBloomfieldPctDohertyPctStobbsPctYeckPct
2016-17 Lakefield .805 Port Hope .910 Stayner .929 Walkerton .819 Ayr .925 Grimsby .869 Lakeshore .788 Dorchester .988
2017-18 Lakefield .854 Napanee .938 Stayner .952 Mount Forest .800 Ayr .825 Glanbrook .917 Lakeshore .738 Lambeth .872
2018-19 Uxbridge .810 Napanee .886 Stayner .786 Mount Forest .774 Tavistock .838 Glanbrook .881 Essex .788 Dorchester .775
2019-20 Clarington .726 Napanee .859 Alliston .857 Mount Forest .810 Tavistock .800 Grimsby .774 Lakeshore .900 Thamesford .714
2020-21Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021-22 Little Britain .797 Amherstview .833 Stayner .850 Hanover .607 Woodstock .792 Grimsby .700 Lakeshore .906 Exeter .783
2022-23 Clarington .759 Napanee .659 Stayner .741 Mount Forest .607 New Hamburg .681 Glanbrook .691 Essex .752 Mount Brydges .617
2023-24 Clarington .857Frankford.762 Alliston .857 Hanover .881 New Hamburg .810 Grimsby .798 Lakeshore .881 Thamesford .763

Playoff Division and Conference Champions

Clarence Schmalz Cup, emblematic of the Junior C championship of the Ontario Hockey Association and the PJHL. Clarence Schmalz Cup 2015.JPG
Clarence Schmalz Cup, emblematic of the Junior C championship of the Ontario Hockey Association and the PJHL.

Listed are Division playoff champions. Bolded are also Conference playoff champions.

EastNorthSouthWest
SeasonOrrTodCarruthersPollockDohertyBloomfieldStobbsYeck
2017 Lakefield Port Hope Alliston Mount Forest Ayr Grimsby Essex Dorchester
2018 Lakefield Port Hope Stayner Mount Forest Tavistock Glanbrook Lakeshore Lambeth
2019 Uxbridge Napanee Alliston Mount Forest Wellesley Grimsby Lakeshore Exeter
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Clarington Napanee Stayner Mitchell New Hamburg Grimsby Lakeshore North Middlesex
2023 Clarington Port Hope Stayner Mount Forest Wellesley Glanbrook Lakeshore Thamesford
2024 Clarington Napanee Alliston Hanover New Hamburg Grimsby Lakeshore Thamesford

League Championship Series

Bolded is winner of Clarence Schmalz Cup as PJHL and OHA champion.

SeasonNorth/East championSouth/West championSeries (Best of 7)Scores
2017 Port Hope Panthers Ayr Centennials {1st}2-48-1, 4-1, 2-4, 1-3, 1-4, 3-6
2018 Lakefield Chiefs {1st} Glanbrook Rangers 4-12-1OT, 2-3, 4-3OT, 5-2, 4-0
2019 Napanee Raiders {1st} Grimsby Peach Kings 4-12-0, 2-3, 3-1, 4-1, 3-1
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Championship Tournament
SeasonChampionFinalistScoreLocation
2022 Lakeshore Canadiens {1st} Clarington Eagles 3-2 OT Guelph, Ontario
2023 Wellesley Applejacks {1st} Clarington Eagles 3-2 Woodstock, Ontario
SeasonNorth/East championSouth/West championSeries (Best of 7)Scores
2024 ?? ?? 0-00-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0,

2024 Schmalz Cup Playoffs

Division Quarterfinals Division Semifinals Division Finals Conference Finals League Semifinals Schmalz Cup Champion
                  
O1 Clarington4
O7 North Kawartha 0
O1 Clarington4
O4 Lakefield 0
O4 Lakefield4
O5 Port Perry 0
O1 Clarington4
O2 Georgina 0
O3 Uxbridge
bye
O2 Georgina4
O3 Uxbridge 0
O2 Georgina4
O6 Little Britain 0
O1 Clarington4
T4 Napanee 2
T1 Frankford
bye
T1 Frankford 2
T4 Napanee4
T4 Napanee4
T5 Picton 2
T3 Port Hope 0
T4 Napanee4
T3 Port Hope4
T6 Campbellford 0
T2 Amherstview 2
T3 Port Hope4
T2 Amherstview
bye
O1 Clarington Eagles
P1 Hanover Barons
C1 Alliston4
C8 Innisfil 0
C1 Alliston4
C4 Schomberg 1
C4 Schomberg4
C5 Penetang 0
C1 Alliston4
C2 Stayner 0
C3 Orillia4
C6 Huntsville 0
C2 Stayner4
C3 Orilla 0
C2 Stayner4
C7 Caledon 0
C1 Alliston 1
P1 Hanover4
P1 Hanover4
P8 Goderich 0
P1 Hanover4
P4 Fergus 2
P4 Fergus4
P5 Walkerton 0
P1 Hanover4
P2 Mount Forest 3
P3 Kincardine4
P6 Wingham 3
P2 Mount Forest4
P3 Kincardine 1
P2 Mount Forest4
P7 Mitchell 0
See Championship
Tournament
B1 Grimsby
bye
B1 Grimsby4
B4 Niagara 0
B4 Niagara4
B5 Hagersville 2
B1 Grimsby4
B2 Dundas 1
B3 Glanbrook4
B6 Dunnville 0
B2 Dundas4
B3 Glanbrook 3
B2 Dundas4
B7 Port Dover 0
B1 Grimsby 1
D1 New Hamburg4
D1 New Hamburg
bye
D1 New Hamburg4
D6 Hespeler 1
D4 Norwich4
D5 Wellesley 3
D1 New Hamburg4
D2 Woodstock 1
D3 Tavistock 3
D6 Hespeler4
D2 Woodstock4
D4 Norwich 1
D2 Woodstock4
D7 Paris 1
D1 New Hamburg Firebirds
S1 Lakeshore Canadiens
S1 Lakeshore4
S8 Walpole Island 0
S1 Lakeshore4
S4 Wheatley 0
S4 Wheatley4
S5 Mooretown 1
S1 Lakeshore4
S2 Essex 3
S3 Blenheim4
S6 Amherstburg 1
S2 Essex4
S3 Blenheim 0
S2 Essex4
S7 Dresden 0
S1 Lakeshore4
Y1 Thamesford 0
Y1 Thamesford4
Y8 Lucan 1
Y1 Thamesford4
Y5 Exeter 0
Y4 Dorchester 3
Y5 Exeter4
Y1 Thamesford4
Y2 Mount Brydges 1
Y3 North Middlesex4
Y6 Petrolia 0
Y2 Mount Brydges4
Y3 North Middlesex 2
Y2 Mount Brydges4
Y7 Port Stanley 2

Records

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Single Game

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