The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is an

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-based

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league that belongs to the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). It was formed as a five-team league in 1964. There are currently 16 teams in the league. The regular season league champions receive the Dave Duchak Trophy. The playoff champions receive the Inter Pipeline Cup (previously known as the Carling O'Keefe trophy and Gas Drive Cup). The winner of the AJHL playoffs continues on to play in the

Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is an ice hockey trophy won through a best-of-7 series conducted annually by the Canadian Junior Hockey League to determine the Pacific region berth in the Centennial Cup, the national Junior A championship. From 1971 to 2021, the se ...

series, which determines the Pacific region berth in the national Junior A championship, the Centennial Cup.

History

The early 1960s saw a much different junior hockey scene in Alberta than what currently exists. The

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were the only true Junior-A-calibre team in the province and drew most of the top talent Alberta had to offer. The Oil Kings were the Western Canadian champions from 1962 until 1966, Abbott Cup champions in 1954 and from 1960 to 1966, and Memorial Cup national champions in 1963 and 1966. In 1966, the Oil Kings helped create the

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. The issue in 1964 was that there were hundreds of junior-calibre players in the province, but really only one team to play for. A group of business and hockey people got together in 1964 and decided to form a Junior "A" league in an attempt to truly develop Alberta hockey. The original league consisted of the

Edmonton Safeway Canadians The St. Albert Saints were a junior hockey, junior ice hockey franchise based in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, for twenty-seven seasons from 1977 to 2004. Before 1977, the team played in nearby Spruce Grove as the Spruce Grove Mets, and in 2004 the ...

, the

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, the

Lethbridge Sugar Kings The Lethbridge Sugar Kings were a founding junior "A" ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) based in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. History The Lethbridge Sugar Kings were one of the five original member hockey teams of the ...

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, and the

Calgary Buffaloes The Calgary Centennials were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) from 1966–1977. They played in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the Stampede Corral. History A charter member of the Canadian Major Junio ...

. The Edmonton Safeway Canadians and Maple Leafs later merged in 1971 to become the Edmonton Mets, then moved to Spruce Grove to become the

Spruce Grove Mets The St. Albert Saints were a junior ice hockey franchise based in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, for twenty-seven seasons from 1977 to 2004. Before 1977, the team played in nearby Spruce Grove as the Spruce Grove Mets, and in 2004 the team again m ...

in 1974. They lasted only three seasons in Spruce Grove; however, they won the AJHL title twice, and the

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in 1975. In 1976, they moved again to become the

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, where they won three more league titles. In 2004, the team returned to Spruce Grove as the Spruce Grove Saints. This well-travelled franchise has sent over 30 players into the

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, including

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.''AJHL Annual Guide & Record Book 2006–07'', pg. 98 One of the AJHL's most famous franchises, the Red Deer Rustlers, joined the league in 1967, capturing the championship in their first season. The Rustlers had attempted to join the

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, but were blocked by the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association, and instead placed in the AJHL. In 1971, the Rustlers captured the first Manitoba Centennial Trophy as national Junior A champions. The Rustlers, who featured all six Sutter brothers who would go on to the

, won eight AJHL titles and two Centennial Trophies during their existence. They were expelled from the league, however, in 1989, and formally folded in 1992 when the Red Deer Rebels joined the WHL. In 1971, the Calgary Canucks were founded following the demise of the Cowboys and Buffaloes. Today, the Canucks are the oldest franchise still operating in the AJHL. It was founded with a mandate to focus on giving Calgary-area kids a place to play while focusing on their educational needs. The Canucks have captured a league record nine AJHL championships and won the Centennial Cup in 1995, the Canadian Championship of Junior A hockey, now known as the Royal Bank Cup. After a game on February 21, 1980, the AJHL was shaken by a tragedy. Twenty-year-old Trevor Elton, Captain of the Sherwood Park Crusaders was hit cleanly along the boards by a player on the

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. Elton landed and went into convulsions and died later that night while in hospital. On November 26, 2010, the

Fort McMurray Oil Barons The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are a Junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). They play in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada at the Centerfire Place. The Oil Barons have won three AJHL playoff championships, three regular ...

and

Drayton Valley Thunder The Drayton Valley Thunder is a junior ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The Thunder are members of the Canadian Junior Hockey League and are eligible to compete for the Doyle Cup and National Junior A Championship. The ...

played the first ever modern era regulation outdoor junior hockey game at MacDonald Island in Fort McMurray. The game was known as the "Northern Classic". The 5,000 tickets available for the game sold out in less than an hour, and consequently broke the league attendance record of 4,400. The current attendance record was set in 2017 as 5,989 fans watched the Okotoks Oilers and Spruce Grove Saints play the last game at

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. On May 2, 2012, the AJHL announced its approval of a request from the St. Albert Steel to relocate the team from St. Albert to Whitecourt to become the

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Current teams

Future teams

Formerly the Calgary Mustangs, which went on hiatus in 2019, the

Blackfalds Bulldogs The Blackfalds Bulldogs is a junior "A" ice hockey team that plays in the South Division of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) based in Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada. The 2021–22 season is their inaugural season in Blackfalds. The team is ...

will commence play out of the Blackfalds Multiplex in the Town of

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in the AJHL's South Division in the 2021–2022 season.

National Junior A Championships

Teams from the AJHL have captured the Centennial Cup nine times. The Canadian Junior A championship was known as the Manitoba Centennial Trophy until 1995 and the Royal Bank/RBC Cup from 1995 to 2019. * 1971: Red Deer Rustlers * 1975: Spruce Grove Mets * 1980: Red Deer Rustlers * 1994: Olds Grizzlys * 1995: Calgary Canucks *

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: Fort McMurray Oil Barons *

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: Camrose Kodiaks *

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: Brooks Bandits *

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: Brooks Bandits

Playoff champions

The playoff championship cup was originally known as Carling O'Keefe Cup before it began going by several other sponsored names: * Carling O'Keefe Cup was presented 1965–1997 * Rogers Wireless Cup presented 1998–2007 * Enerflex Cup presented 2008–2012 * Gas Drive Cup presented 2013–2017 *

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Cup presented 2018–present The winners of the AJHL playoffs then advance to the

against the playoff champion of the

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. The winner of the Doyle Cup then advances to the

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, previously known as the

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and RBC Cup. From 2013 to 2017, instead of the Doyle Cup to qualify to the National Championship, the AJHL playoff winner participated in the Western Canada Cup.

Timeline of teams in the AJHL

* 1964 – Alberta Junior Hockey League is founded with:

and

. * 1965 – Edmonton Canadians renamed Edmonton Western Movers * 1967 – Red Deer Rustlers join league * 1971 – Calgary Canucks join league * 1972 – The Pass Red Devils join league * 1972 – Edmonton Maple Leafs and Edmonton Western Movers merge, renamed

Edmonton Mets The St. Albert Saints were a junior ice hockey franchise based in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, for twenty-seven seasons from 1977 to 2004. Before 1977, the team played in nearby Spruce Grove as the Spruce Grove Mets, and in 2004 the team again mo ...

* 1974 – Edmonton Mets relocate to Spruce Grove and become the

* 1974 –

Taber Golden Suns The Taber Golden Suns were a Junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League based in Taber, Alberta, Canada. History The Golden Suns were founded in 1974 as an expansion club, lasting seven seasons before being sold and relocated ...

join league * 1976 –

Edmonton Crusaders The Sherwood Park Crusaders are a junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). They play in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, with home games at Sherwood Park Arena Sports Centre. History The Edmonton Crusaders joined th ...

join league * 1976 –

Fort Saskatchewan Traders The Fort Saskatchewan Traders were an ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. They played in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, at the Jubilee Recreation Centre, capacity 2000. :Founded: 1976–77 :Division titles won: 1983–84 :R ...

join league * 1976 – The Pass Red Devils relocate to Pincher Creek and become the

Pincher Creek Panthers The Pincher Creek Panthers were a Junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League from Pincher Creek, Alberta. Founded in 1972 as The Pass Red Devils, the team relocated to Pincher Creek for the 1976–77 season. The Panthers last ...

* 1977 – Spruce Grove Mets relocate to St. Albert and become the

* 1978 – Edmonton Crusaders relocate to Sherwood Park and become the Sherwood Park Crusaders * 1978 – Pincher Creek Panthers relocate to Calgary and become the Calgary Chinooks * 1979 – Calgary Chinooks become the Calgary Spurs * 1981 –

and

Hobbema Hawks The Hobbema Hawks were a junior "A" ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) based in Hobbema, Alberta, Canada. History The Hobbema Hawks' inaugural season was 1981–82, entering the AJHL at the same time as the Fort McMurra ...

join league * 1981 – Taber Golden Suns relocate to Olds and become the Olds Grizzlys * 1988 – Lloydminster Lancers of the

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and one of nine member leagues of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Open to North American-born players 20 years of ...

join league as Lloydminster Blazers * 1989 – Red Deer Rustlers expelled from league after bi-law violations * 1990 – Calgary Spurs become the Calgary Royals * 1990 – Hobbema Hawks take leave of absence * 1991 –

Bonnyville Pontiacs The Bonnyville Pontiacs are a Junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. They play in Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada at the R. J. Lalonde Arena. History The Bonnyville Pontiacs entered the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) a ...

join league * 1993 – Hobbema Hawks cease operations * 1995 – Bow Valley Eagles join league * 1996 –

Grande Prairie Storm The Grande Prairie Storm is a junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, with home games at Revolution Place. History The organization was founded in 1966 as the Junior Athleti ...

join league from the

Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League The Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League was a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey league in British Columbia. :Peace Junior B Hockey League 19xx–1975 :Peace-Cariboo Junior Hockey League 1975–1991 :Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League 1991–1999 ...

* 1997 – Camrose Kodiaks join league * 1998 –

join league * 1998 –

Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves The Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves were a Junior 'A' ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Based out of the town of Blairmore, Alberta and playing at the Coleman Complex in Coleman, the team represented the Municipality of Crowsn ...

join league * 2000 –

Brooks Bandits The Brooks Bandits are a junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). They play in Brooks, Alberta, Canada, with home games at the Centennial Regional Arena. History The Brooks Bandits were awarded an expansion franchis ...

join league * 2001 – Bow Valley Eagles become Canmore Eagles * 2003 – Drumheller Dragons join league * 2004 – St. Albert Saints return to Spruce Grove and become the Spruce Grove Saints * 2005 – Lloydminster Blazers become

Lloydminster Bobcats The Lloydminster Bobcats are a Canadian junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). They play home games in the Lloydminster Centennial Civic Centre on the Saskatchewan Saskatchewan ( ; ) is a province in western ...

* 2005 – Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves relocate to Okotoks and become the

Okotoks Oilers The Okotoks Oilers are a junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. They play in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada with home games at the Centennial Arenas in South Okotoks. History In June 2004, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJ ...

* 2007 – Fort Saskatchewan Traders relocate to St. Albert and become the St. Albert Steel * 2010 – Calgary Royals become the Calgary Mustangs * 2012 – St. Albert Steel relocate to Whitecourt and become the

* 2019 – Calgary Mustangs go on hiatus * 2019 - Calgary Mustangs relocate to Blackfalds and become the

NHL alumni

As of 2006, nearly 200 AJHL alumni have gone on to play in the

. Among them: * Craig Adams *

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* Bob Bassen *

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* Scott Hartnell * Dany Heatley *

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* Kelly Kisio *

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* Cale Makar * Clint Malarchuk *

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* Chris Phillips * Fernando Pisani *

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* Lindy Ruff *

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* Mike Vernon *

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References

External links

AJHL official website
{{Junior Hockey A Canadian Junior Hockey League members