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History

Originally known as the South Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (1992–2006) the Prairie Junior Hockey League was founded in 2007–2008 with the merger of the SSJHL and the North Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (NSJHL). Previously the playoff winners played-off against the champion of the NSJHL in the Provincial championships (

Athol Murray Trophy The Athol Murray Trophy is a Canadian ice hockey series to determine the Saskatchewan Junior B championship and seed of the Keystone Cup - the Western Canada Junior "B" Hockey Crown. History Since the 1960s the tournament has been an important de ...

). Since the amalgamation of the two leagues in 2007, the PJHL has been the only Junior 'B' league in the province; thus its champion has been awarded the provincial title. The provincial champion moves on to compete for the

Keystone Cup The Keystone Cup is the Junior B ice hockey championship and trophy for Western Canada. From 1983 to 2017, the championship was the culmination of the champions of 12 hockey leagues in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwe ...

Western Canadian Junior 'B' championship. The league draws many players from Saskatchewan. Most teams draft players from nearby towns and cities, though it is not mandatory. Some teams outweigh other teams in the PJHL. For example, the

Pilot Butte Storm The Pilot Butte storm of 1995 was a powerful storm and tornado that devastated Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan on August 26, 1995. At about 4:40 p.m., a major wind and hailstorm started in the town. The storm later spawned a tornado, which touched ...

advanced to the finals eleven years (2005–15) in a row, while the Ochapawace Thunder (0-40-0-0) didn't win a game in the 2015–16 PJHL season.

Teams

Franchise history

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Notre Dame Hounds The Notre Dame Hounds are a junior "A" ice hockey team based in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Canada. They are members of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). The Hounds also had a junior "B" team that played in the South Saskatchewan Junior ...

(1992–94, 2003–05) * Regina Capitals (1992–present) * Regina Express (1993–98) → Pilot Butte Express (1998–2001) → Pilot Butte Storm (2001–present) * Grenfell Spitfires (1994–96) → Grenfell Storm (1996–2000) * Canora Cobras (1995–2001) * Fort Knox (1996–present) * St. Phillips Rangers (1996–2003) → Moose Mountain Rangers (2003–07) * Tri-Town Thunder (2005–16) → Carrot River Outback Thunder (2016–present) *

Cypress Cyclones The Cypress Cyclones were a Canadian Junior ice hockey franchise from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. They last played in the South Division of the Prairie Junior Hockey League. Expansion season was 2005 into the Northern Saskatchewan Junior Hockey ...

(2005–14) * Saskatoon Quakers (2007–present; joined from NSJHL) * Saskatoon Royals (2007–present; joined from NSJHL) * Saskatoon Westleys (2007–present; joined from NSJHL) * Delisle Chiefs (2008–present) * Ochapowace Thunder (2008–16) * Prince Albert Ice Hawks (2008–16) → Prince Albert Titans (2016–21) * West Central Rage (2009–21) * Regina Silver Foxes (2013–present)

Champions

''To see the champions for the North Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League before 2007, see

North Saskatchewan Junior B Hockey League The now defunct North Saskatchewan Junior B Hockey League (NSJHL) was an independent, successful Junior "B" ice hockey league in Saskatchewan, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The league comprised teams from cities and towns such as Saskato ...

'' ''To see the full list of champions of the Athol Murray Trophy, see

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