The Eastern States Hockey League (ESHL) was an American Tier III Junior ice hockey league. It stated goal is that it develops high school age players to hockey skills needed for higher levels of Junior, college hockey, and

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2011, the Continental Hockey Association officially changed its name to the Eastern States Hockey League.Eastern States Hockey League to replace CHA
/ref> After the 2012–13 season, the ESHL disbanded after several teams left to join the newly renamed Eastern Hockey League or one of the newly formed United States Premier Hockey League Elite or Empire Divisions.

Former teams

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New Jersey Jr Titans
Mass Maple Leafs
Metro Fighting Moose

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Philadelphia Jr. Blazers
Pittsburgh Amateur Penguins South
Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins

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Reading Rails
South Shore Kings
Vineland Junior Eagles

References

External links

CHA Website
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