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| Founded | 2016 |
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| No. of teams | 64 |
| Associated Title(s) | Clarence Schmalz Cup |
| Recent Champions | Ayr Centennials (2016-17) |
| Website | OHA |
The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is a Canadian junior ice hockey league spanning Southern Ontario, and parts of Central 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 founded in 2016 with the merging of eight Junior C leagues. The winner of the league wins the Clarence Schmalz Cup.
History
In the works since 2014, in the spring of 2016 it was announced 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]
The leagues that formed the PJHL are the Central Ontario, Empire B, Georgian Mid-Ontario, Great Lakes, Midwestern, Niagara & District, Southern Ontario, and Western Ontario leagues.
The Erin Shamrocks announced on June 1, 2016 that they were granted a year's leave of absence for the 2016-17 season.
Teams
Former Teams
| Team | Centre | Founded | Arena | Fate |
| Alvinston Flyers | Alvinston | 1988 | Brooke, Alvinston, Inwood Community Centre | relocated to Petrolia |
| Erin Shamrocks | Erin | 1971 | Erin Community Centre | Do not return after going on hiatus for 2016-17 |
| Fergus Devils | Fergus | 1990 | Fergus & District Community Centre | Do not return after being on hiatus for 2015-16 and 2016-17 |
Champions
References
External links
| Provincial Junior Hockey League (2022-23) | |
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| Carruthers | Alliston Hornets - Caledon Golden Hawks - Huntsville Otters - Innisfil Spartans - Midland Flyers - Orillia Terriers - Penetang Kings - Schomberg Cougars - Stayner Siskins - (See also: GMOHL) |
| Pollock | Goderich Flyers - Hanover Barons - Kincardine Bulldogs - Mitchell Hawks - Mount Forest Patriots - Walkerton Hawks - Wingham Ironmen - (See also: WOJCHL) |
| Bloomfield | Dundas Blues - Dunnville Jr. Mudcats - Glanbrook Rangers - Grimsby Peach Kings - Hagersville Hawks - Niagara Riverhawks - Port Dover Sailors - (See also: NDJCHL) |
| Doherty | Hespeler Shamrocks New Hamburg Firebirds - Norwich Merchants - Paris Mounties - Tavistock Braves - Wellesley Applejacks - Woodstock Navy-Vets - (See also: MWJCHL) |
| Orr | Clarington Eagles - Georgina Ice - Lakefield Chiefs - Little Britain Merchants - North Kawartha Knights - Port Perry Lumberjacks - Uxbridge Bruins - (See also: COJCHL) |
| Tod | Amherstview Jets - Campbellford Rebels - Frankford Huskies - Napanee Raiders - Picton Pirates - Port Hope Panthers - (See also: EBJCHL) |
| Stobbs | Amherstburg Admirals - Blenheim Blades - Dresden Jr. Kings - Essex 73's - Lakeshore Canadiens - Mooretown Flags - Wallaceburg Thunderhawks - Wheatley Sharks - (See also: GLJCHL) |
| Yeck | Aylmer Spitfires - Dorchester Dolphins - Exeter Hawks - Lambeth Lancers - Lucan Irish - Mount Brydges Bulldogs - North Middlesex Stars - Petrolia Flyers - Port Stanley Sailors - Thamesford Trojans - (See also: SOJHL) |
| Clarence Schmalz Cup - Ontario Hockey Association - Ontario Hockey Federation - Hockey Canada | |
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