The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is a Canadian
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ice hockey
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league spanning parts of
Southern Ontario
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. The PJHL is the third tier of the
Ontario Hockey Association
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and is sanctioned by the
Ontario Hockey Federation
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and
Hockey Canada
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. The league was formed in 2016 with the merging of eight Junior C leagues. PJHL teams compete for the
Clarence Schmalz Cup
The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The champions of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) are awarded the Cup. The PJHL was formed in 2016 from the forme ...
.
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
The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) is the governing body for the majority of junior and senior level ice hockey teams in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern Ontario Hockey As ...
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.
The leagues that make up the PJHL are the former
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. 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
The Walkerton Capitals are a Junior ice hockey team based in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Western Junior C Hockey League. until the 2016-17 season when the league became a division became the Pollock Division of the Provincial ...
hosted the
Hanover Barons
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in Pollock Division action. Walkerton won the game 6-2.
Teams
Regular Season Champions
Bolded is overall PJHL season champion based on win percentage.
Playoff Division and Conference Champions
Listed are Division playoff champions. Bolded are also Conference playoff champions.
League Championship Series
Bolded is winner of
Clarence Schmalz Cup
The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The champions of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) are awarded the Cup. The PJHL was formed in 2016 from the forme ...
as PJHL and OHA champion.
2022 Schmalz Cup Playoffs
Records
''Individual Season''
*Goals: JD Falconer (
Stayner Siskins) - 56 (2017–18)
*Assists: Ryan Casselman (
Napanee Raiders
The Napanee Raiders are a Junior ice hockey team based in Napanee, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The current Napanee Junior C hockey team found its genesis in the 1 ...
) - 69 (2017–18)
*Points: Ryan Casselman (
Napanee Raiders
The Napanee Raiders are a Junior ice hockey team based in Napanee, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The current Napanee Junior C hockey team found its genesis in the 1 ...
) - 117 (2017–18)
*Penalty Minutes: Mitchell Robinson (
Schomberg Cougars
The Schomberg Cougars are a junior ice hockey team based in Schomberg, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
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) - 211 (2017–18)
*Wins in Net: Riley Maskell (
Grimsby Peach Kings
The Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario and play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
History
One of the oldest hockey clubs in Ontario, the Peach Kings officially joined the Ontario Hockey Associat ...
) - 27 (2017–18) &
Brett Brochu
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Early life
Brett Brochu was born in Belle River, Ontario on September 9, 2002, and spent his youth playing hockey.
Pl ...
(
Dresden Jr. Kings
The Dresden Jr. Kings are a junior ice hockey team based in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The Kings won the Clarence Schmalz Cup in 1971 at On ...
) - 27 (2018–19)
*Minutes in Net: Mathew Boere (
North Middlesex Stars
The North Middlesex Stars are a Junior ice hockey team based in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The team was founded in 1992 as the Parkhill Stars. After ...
) - 2187:56 (2016–17)
*Goals Against Average: Romano Liburdi (
Lakeshore Canadiens
The Lakeshore Canadiens are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Belle River, Ontario. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The Canadiens are 5 time Clarence Schmalz Cup W ...
) - 0.93 (2019–20)
*Saves: Mathew Boere (
North Middlesex Stars
The North Middlesex Stars are a Junior ice hockey team based in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The team was founded in 1992 as the Parkhill Stars. After ...
) - 1396 (2016–17)
*Save Percentage: Brock MacDonald (
Lambeth Lancers
The Lambeth Lancers were a Junior ice hockey team based in Lambeth, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Provincial Junior Hockey League
The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is a Canadian junior ice hockey league spanning parts of Souther ...
) - 0.956 (2017–18)
*Shutouts: Alex Lepizzera (
Clarington Eagles
The Clarington Eagles are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Clarington, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Orr Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
History
The Eagles were founded in 2011 to leave the gap in their community ...
) & Tyler Parr (
Mitchell Hawks)(2021–22) , Brock MacDonald (
Lambeth Lancers
The Lambeth Lancers were a Junior ice hockey team based in Lambeth, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Provincial Junior Hockey League
The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is a Canadian junior ice hockey league spanning parts of Souther ...
) & Riley Maskell (
Grimsby Peach Kings
The Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario and play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
History
One of the oldest hockey clubs in Ontario, the Peach Kings officially joined the Ontario Hockey Associat ...
)(2017–18) - 7
*Longest Point Streak: William Stadder (
Essex 73's
The Essex 73's are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Essex, Ontario. The 73's are members of the Provincial Junior Hockey League and the Ontario Hockey Association. Prior to becoming members of the PJHL in 2016 the 73's won the GLJHL ...
) - 31 (September 11, 2018 to January 22,2019)
''Single Game''
*Most Goals in Game: Drake Board (
Alliston Hornets) - 8 (November 3, 2017)
*Most Assists in Game: Jordan Taylor (
Stayner Siskins) - 8 (October 20, 2016) & Ryan Young (
Alliston Hornets) - 8 (November 3, 2017)
*Most Points in Game: Matt Walilko (
Midland Flyers
The Midland Flyers are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Midland, Ontario. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League and were former members of the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.
History
In 1985, the Centennials w ...
) - 10 (January 8, 2017) & Drake Board (
Alliston Hornets) - 10 (November 3, 2017)
*Most PIM in Game: Garret Magalas (
Delhi Travellers
The Delhi Travellers are a junior hockey team based in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. The Travellers play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
Prior to 1966, the Delhi franchise was a member of the Shamrock ...
) - 34 (December 30, 2018)
*Most Saves in Game: Brandon Soucy (
Campbellford Rebels) - 91 (January 29, 2017)
''Team''
*Best Record: 2016-17
Dorchester Dolphins
The Dorchester Dolphins are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Dorchester, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
History
The Dolphins are the namesake of the town's long running tradition in intermediate a ...
(39-0-1)
*Worst Record: 2019-20
Delhi Travellers
The Delhi Travellers are a junior hockey team based in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. The Travellers play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
Prior to 1966, the Delhi franchise was a member of the Shamrock ...
(0-40-0)
*Highest Goals For: 2016-17
Ayr Centennials
The Ayr Centennials are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Ayr, Ontario. They play in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The Ayr Centennials were founded in 1982 as members of the Sout ...
& 2017-18
Napanee Raiders
The Napanee Raiders are a Junior ice hockey team based in Napanee, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The current Napanee Junior C hockey team found its genesis in the 1 ...
(302)
*Lowest Goals For: 2019-20
Delhi Travellers
The Delhi Travellers are a junior hockey team based in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. The Travellers play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
Prior to 1966, the Delhi franchise was a member of the Shamrock ...
(47)
*Highest Goals Against: 2019-20
Delhi Travellers
The Delhi Travellers are a junior hockey team based in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. The Travellers play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
Prior to 1966, the Delhi franchise was a member of the Shamrock ...
(532)
*Lowest Goals Against: 2019-20
Lakeshore Canadiens
The Lakeshore Canadiens are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Belle River, Ontario. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The Canadiens are 5 time Clarence Schmalz Cup W ...
(57)
*Longest Game: 115:01 --
Paris Mounties
The Paris Mounties are a junior hockey team based in Paris, Ontario, Canada. They were members of the Midwestern Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association until the 2016-17 season when it became the Pat Dougherty Division of the ...
3 -
Wellesley Applejacks
The Wellesley Apple Jacks are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Wellesley, Ontario. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The Wellesley Apple Jacks joined the Western Junior D Hoc ...
2 3OT (February 25, 2017)
*Largest Margin of Victory:
Wellesley Applejacks
The Wellesley Apple Jacks are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Wellesley, Ontario. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The Wellesley Apple Jacks joined the Western Junior D Hoc ...
23 -
Delhi Travellers
The Delhi Travellers are a junior hockey team based in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. The Travellers play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
Prior to 1966, the Delhi franchise was a member of the Shamrock ...
1 (January 12, 2020)
*Highest Scoring Shutout:
Ayr Centennials
The Ayr Centennials are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Ayr, Ontario. They play in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The Ayr Centennials were founded in 1982 as members of the Sout ...
21 -
Delhi Travellers
The Delhi Travellers are a junior hockey team based in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. The Travellers play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
Prior to 1966, the Delhi franchise was a member of the Shamrock ...
0 (January 14, 2020)
*Most Goals in Game (One Team):
Wellesley Applejacks
The Wellesley Apple Jacks are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Wellesley, Ontario. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.
History
The Wellesley Apple Jacks joined the Western Junior D Hoc ...
23 (January 12, 2020)
*Longest Win Streak:
Dorchester Dolphins
The Dorchester Dolphins are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Dorchester, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
History
The Dolphins are the namesake of the town's long running tradition in intermediate a ...
31 (September 17, 2016 to January 6, 2017)
References
External links
PJHL websiteOHA website
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