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 ChampionsWellesley Applejacks (1st) (2022-23)
HeadquartersCambridge, Ontario
WebsitePJHL

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.

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
Team CentreFoundedArena
Alliston Hornets Alliston1971New Tecumseth Recreation Complex
Caledon Golden Hawks Caledon2010Caledon East Arena
Huntsville Otters Huntsville1990Canada Summit Centre
Innisfil Spartans Innisfil2022Innisfil Recreation Complex
Midland Flyers Midland1978North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
Orillia Terriers Orillia2013West Orillia Sports Complex
Penetang Kings Penetanguishene1977Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre
Schomberg Cougars Schomberg1969Trisan Centre
Stayner Siskins Stayner1972Stayner Memorial Arena
Pollock Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Fergus Whalers Fergus2023Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Goderich Flyers Goderich2003Goderich & District Community Centre
Hanover Barons Hanover1964P&H Centre
Kincardine Bulldogs Kincardine1994Davidson Centre Arena
Mitchell Hawks Mitchell1966Mitchell & District Arena
Mount Forest Patriots Mount Forest1987Mount Forest & District Community Centre
Walkerton Capitals Walkerton1976Walkerton Community Centre
Wingham Ironmen Wingham1975North Huron Wescast Community Complex
South Conference
Doherty Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Hespeler Shamrocks Hespeler1959Hespeler Memorial Arena
New Hamburg Firebirds New Hamburg1953Wilmot Township Arena
Norwich Merchants Norwich1968Norwich Community Centre
Paris Titans Paris1985Brant Sports Complex
Tavistock Braves Tavistock1970Tavistock & District Recreation Centre
Wellesley Applejacks Wellesley1987Wellesley Arena
Woodstock Navy-Vets Woodstock1966Woodstock District Community Complex
Bloomfield Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Dundas Blues Dundas1963J.L.Grightmire Arena
Dunnville Jr. Mudcats Dunnville1974Dunnville Memorial Arena
Glanbrook Rangers Glanbrook1975Glanbrook Arena
Grimsby Peach Kings Grimsby1922Peach King Centre
Hagersville Hawks Hagersville1992Hagersville Memorial Arena
Niagara Riverhawks Chippawa1987Gale Centre
Port Dover Sailors Port Dover1988Port Dover & Area Arena
East Conference
Orr Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Clarington Eagles Clarington2011Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Georgina Ice Keswick1994Georgina Ice Palace
Lakefield Chiefs Lakefield1980Lakefield-Smith Community Centre
Little Britain Merchants Little Britain1978Little Britain Community Centre
North Kawartha Knights Apsley2014North Kawartha Community Centre
Port Perry Lumberjacks Port Perry1972Scugog Arena
Uxbridge Bruins Uxbridge1975Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre
Tod Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Amherstview Jets Amherstview1989W J Henderson Recreation Centre
Campbellford Rebels Campbellford1992Campbellford-Seymour Arena
Frankford Huskies Frankford2021Frankford Arena
Napanee Raiders Napanee1989Strathcona Paper Centre
Picton Pirates Picton1989Prince Edward Community Centre
Port Hope Panthers Port Hope2004Jack Burger Sports Complex
West Conference
Stobbs Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Amherstburg Admirals Amherstburg1987Libro Centre
Blenheim Blades Blenheim1968Blenheim Community & Recreation Centre
Dresden Jr. Kings Dresden1959Lambton-Kent Memorial Arena
Essex 73's Essex1973Essex Centre Sports Complex
Lakeshore Canadiens Belle River1978Atlas Tube Centre
Mooretown Flags Mooretown1971Mooretown Sports Complex
Walpole Island Wild Walpole Island1972Walpole Island Sports Complex
Wheatley Sharks Wheatley1995Wheatley Area Arena
Yeck Division
Team CentreFoundedArena
Aylmer Spitfires Aylmer1974East Elgin Community Complex
Dorchester Dolphins Dorchester2012The Flight Exec Centre
Exeter Hawks Exeter1961South Huron Recreation Centre
Lucan Irish Lucan1968Lucan Community Memorial Centre
Mount Brydges Bulldogs Mount Brydges1975Tri-Township Arena
North Middlesex Stars Parkhill1993North Middlesex Arena
Petrolia Flyers Petrolia1988Greenwood Recreation Centre
Port Stanley Sailors Port Stanley1969Port Stanley Arena
Thamesford Trojans Thamesford1976Thamesford Area Recreation Centre

Regular Season Champions

Bolded is overall PJHL season champion based on win percentage.

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

Playoff Division and Conference Champions

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
2017LakefieldPort HopeAllistonMount ForestAyrGrimsbyEssexDorchester
2018LakefieldPort HopeStaynerMount ForestTavistockGlanbrookLakeshoreLambeth
2019UxbridgeNapaneeAllistonMount ForestWellesleyGrimsbyLakeshoreExeter
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022ClaringtonNapaneeStaynerMitchellNew HamburgGrimsbyLakeshoreNorth Middlesex
2023ClaringtonPort HopeStaynerMount ForestWellesleyGlanbrookLakeshoreThamesford

League Championship Series

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

SeasonNorth/East championSouth/West championSeries (Best of 7)Scores
2017Port Hope PanthersAyr Centennials2-48-1, 4-1, 2-4, 1-3, 1-4, 3-6
2018Lakefield ChiefsGlanbrook Rangers4-12-1 OT, 2-3, 4-3 OT, 5-2, 4-0
2019Napanee RaidersGrimsby Peach Kings4-12-0, 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
2022Lakeshore CanadiensClarington Eagles3-2 OTGuelph, Ontario
2023Wellesley ApplejacksClarington Eagles3-2Woodstock, Ontario

2023 Schmalz Cup Playoffs

Division Quarterfinals Division Semifinals Division Finals Conference Finals Schmalz Cup Semifinals Schmalz Cup Finals
                  
O1 Clarington 4
O7 Lakefield 0
O1 Clarington 4
O4 Georgina 0
O4 Georgina 4
O5 North Kawartha 1
O1 Clarington 4
O2 Uxbridge 0
O3 Little Britain
bye
O3 Little Britain 2
O2 Uxbridge 4
O2 Uxbridge 4
O6 Port Perry 0
O1 Clarington 4
T4 Port Hope 0
T1 Napanee
bye
T1 Napanee 2
T4 Port Hope 4
T4 Port Hope 4
T5 Frankford 1
T4 Port Hope 4
T3 Picton 1
T3 Picton 4
T6 Campbellford 0
T3 Picton 4
T2 Napanee 2
T2 Amherstview
bye
O1 Clarington 2
C1 Stayner 1
C1 Stayner 4
C8 Midland 0
C1 Stayner 4
C5 Orillia 0
C4 Innisfil 1
C5 Orillia 4
C1 Stayner 4
C2 Alliston 1
C3 Schomberg 4
C6 Huntsville 0
C3 Schomberg 3
C2 Alliston 4
C2 Alliston 4
C7 Penetang 0
C1 Stayner 4
P1 Mount Forest 2
P1 Mount Forest
bye
P1 Mount Forest 4
P4 Wingham 3
P4 Wingham 4
P5 Kincardine 1
P1 Mount Forest 4
P3 Hanover 1
P3 Hanover 4
P6 Walkerton 0
P3 Hanover 4
P2 Mitchell 1
P2 Mitchell 4
P7 Goderich 0
O1 Clarington 2
D2 Wellesley 3
B1 Glanbrook
bye
B1 Glanbrook 4
B4 Niagara 1
B4 Niagara 4
B5 Dundas 3
B1 Glanbrook 4
B2 Grimsby 1
B3 Port Dover 4
B6 Dunnville 0
B3 Port Dover 1
B2 Grimsby 4
B2 Grimsby 4
B7 Hagersville 0
B1 Glanbrook 1
D2 Wellesley 4
D1 New Hamburg
bye
D1 New Hamburg 4
D4 Tavistock 0
D4 Tavistock 4
D5 Woodstock 3
D1 New Hamburg 2
D2 Wellesley 4
D3 Norwich 4
D6 Paris 1
D3 Norwich 1
D2 Wellesley 4
D2 Wellesley 4
D7 Hespeler 0
D2 Wellesley 3
S2 Lakeshore 2
S1 Essex 4
S8 Wallaceburg 0
S1 Essex 4
S5 Mooretown 2
S4 Blenheim 2
S5 Mooretown 4
S1 Essex 1
S2 Lakeshore 4
S3 Wheatley 4
S6 Amherstburg 0
S3 Wheatley 2
S2 Lakeshore 4
S2 Lakeshore 4
S7 Dresden 0
S2 Lakeshore 4
Y3 Thamesford 0
Y1 Mount Brydges 4
Y8 Petrolia 0
Y1 Mount Brydges 4
Y4 Exeter 0
Y4 Exeter 4
Y5 Dorchester 2
Y1 Mount Brydges 3
Y3 Thamesford 4
Y3 Thamesford 4
Y6 Lucan 0
Y3 Thamesford 0
Y2 North Middlesex 4
Y2 North Middlesex 4
Y7 Port Stanley 1

Records

Individual Season

Single Game

Team

References

  1. ↑ "The OHA 125th Collectors Edition of the Blueline Magazine Now Online". Ontario Hockey Association. 16 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "Junior C League Going Province Wide As PJHL". Chatham-Kent Sports Network. 26 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Junior C loop to be renamed Bill Stobbs". Chatham Daily News. 27 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Eight different loops coming together under new Provincial Junior Hockey League". Sarnia Observer. 29 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Junior C loop taking time in rebranding". Cambridge Times. 3 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "Provincial Junior Hockey League - league schedule | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".
  7. ↑ "PJHL | Pointstreak Stats".
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