# Provincial Junior Hockey League

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.
The leagues that make up the PJHL are the former Central, Empire B, Georgian Mid-Ontario, Great Lakes, Midwestern, Niagara & District, Southern, and Western. 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. Walkerton won the game 6-2.

## Teams

| North Conference | North Conference | North Conference | North Conference | North Conference |
| Carruthers Division | Carruthers Division | Carruthers Division | Carruthers Division | Carruthers Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Alliston Hornets | | Alliston | 1971 | New Tecumseth Recreation Complex |
| Huntsville Otters | | Huntsville | 1990 | Canada Summit Centre |
| Innisfil Spartans | | Innisfil | 2022 | Innisfil Recreation Complex |
| Midland Flyers | | Midland | 1978 | North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre |
| Muskoka Bears | | Bracebridge | 2024 | Muskoka Lumber Community Centre |
| Orillia Terriers | | Orillia | 2013 | West Orillia Sports Complex |
| Penetang Kings | | Penetanguishene | 1977 | Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre |
| Stayner Siskins | | Stayner | 1972 | Stayner Memorial Arena |
| Pollock Division | Pollock Division | Pollock Division | Pollock Division | Pollock Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Fergus Whalers | | Fergus | 2023 | Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex |
| Goderich Flyers | | Goderich | 2003 | Goderich & District Community Centre |
| Hanover Barons | | Hanover | 1964 | P&H Centre |
| Kincardine Bulldogs | | Kincardine | 1994 | Davidson Centre Arena |
| Mitchell Hawks | | Mitchell | 1966 | Mitchell & District Arena |
| Mount Forest Patriots | | Mount Forest | 1987 | Mount Forest & District Community Centre |
| Walkerton Capitals | | Walkerton | 1976 | Walkerton Community Centre |
| Wingham Ironmen | | Wingham | 1975 | North Huron Wescast Community Complex |
| South Conference | South Conference | South Conference | South Conference | South Conference |
| Doherty Division | Doherty Division | Doherty Division | Doherty Division | Doherty Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Dorchester Dolphins | | Dorchester | 2012 | The Flight Exec Centre |
| Hespeler Shamrocks | | Hespeler | 1959 | Hespeler Memorial Arena |
| New Hamburg Firebirds | | New Hamburg | 1953 | Wilmot Township Arena |
| Norwich Merchants | | Norwich | 1968 | Norwich Community Centre |
| Paris Titans | | Paris | 1985 | Brant Sports Complex |
| Tavistock Braves | | Tavistock | 1970 | Tavistock & District Recreation Centre |
| Wellesley Applejacks | | Wellesley | 1987 | Wellesley Arena |
| Woodstock Navy-Vets | | Woodstock | 1966 | Woodstock District Community Complex |
| Bloomfield Division | Bloomfield Division | Bloomfield Division | Bloomfield Division | Bloomfield Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Dundas Blues | | Dundas | 1963 | J.L.Grightmire Arena |
| Dunnville Jr. Mudcats | | Dunnville | 1974 | Dunnville Memorial Arena |
| Glanbrook Rangers | | Glanbrook | 1975 | Glanbrook Arena |
| Grimsby Peach Kings | | Grimsby | 1922 | Peach King Centre |
| Hagersville Hawks | | Hagersville | 1992 | Hagersville Memorial Arena |
| Niagara Riverhawks | | Chippawa | 1987 | Gale Centre |
| Port Dover Sailors | | Port Dover | 1988 | Port Dover & Area Arena |
| Streetsville Derbys | | Streetsville | 2024 | Vic Johnston Community Centre |
| East Conference | East Conference | East Conference | East Conference | East Conference |
| Orr Division | Orr Division | Orr Division | Orr Division | Orr Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Caledon Golden Hawks | | Caledon | 2010 | Caledon East Arena |
| Clarington Eagles | | Clarington | 2011 | Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex |
| Georgina Ice | | Keswick | 1994 | Georgina Ice Palace |
| Little Britain Merchants | | Little Britain | 1978 | Little Britain Community Centre |
| Port Perry Lumberjacks | | Port Perry | 1972 | Scugog Community Recreation Centre |
| Schomberg Cougars | | Schomberg | 1969 | Trisan Centre |
| Uxbridge Bruins | | Uxbridge | 1975 | Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre |
| Tod Division | Tod Division | Tod Division | Tod Division | Tod Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Amherstview Jets | | Amherstview | 1989 | W J Henderson Recreation Centre |
| Frankford Huskies | | Frankford | 2021 | Frankford Arena |
| Lakefield Chiefs | | Lakefield | 1980 | Lakefield-Smith Community Centre |
| Napanee Raiders | | Napanee | 1989 | Strathcona Paper Centre |
| North Kawartha Knights | | Apsley | 2014 | North Kawartha Community Centre |
| Picton Pirates | | Picton | 1989 | Prince Edward Community Centre |
| Port Hope Panthers | | Port Hope | 2004 | Jack Burger Sports Complex |
| Trent Hills Thunder | | Campbellford | 1992 | Campbellford-Seymour Arena |
| West Conference | West Conference | West Conference | West Conference | West Conference |
| Stobbs Division | Stobbs Division | Stobbs Division | Stobbs Division | Stobbs Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Amherstburg Admirals | | Amherstburg | 1987 | Libro Centre |
| Blenheim Blades | | Blenheim | 1968 | Blenheim Community & Recreation Centre |
| Dresden Jr. Kings | | Dresden | 1959 | Lambton-Kent Memorial Arena |
| Essex 73's | | Essex | 1973 | Essex Centre Sports Complex |
| Lakeshore Canadiens | | Belle River | 1978 | Atlas Tube Centre |
| Mooretown Flags | | Mooretown | 1971 | Mooretown Sports Complex |
| Walpole Island Wild | | Walpole Island | 1972 | Walpole Island Sports Complex |
| Wheatley Sharks | | Wheatley | 1995 | Wheatley Area Arena |
| Yeck Division | Yeck Division | Yeck Division | Yeck Division | Yeck Division |
| Team | | Centre | Founded | Arena |
| Aylmer Spitfires | | Aylmer | 1974 | East Elgin Community Complex |
| Exeter Hawks | | Exeter | 1961 | South Huron Recreation Centre |
| Lucan Irish | | Lucan | 1968 | Lucan Community Memorial Centre |
| Mount Brydges Bulldogs | | Mount Brydges | 1975 | Tri-Township Arena |
| North Middlesex Stars | | Parkhill | 1993 | North Middlesex Arena |
| Petrolia Flyers | | Petrolia | 1988 | Greenwood Recreation Centre |
| Port Stanley Sailors | | Port Stanley | 1969 | Port Stanley Arena |
| Thamesford Trojans | | Thamesford | 1976 | Thamesford Area Recreation Centre |

## Regular Season Champions

Bolded is overall PJHL season champion based on win percentage.
| | East | East | East | East | North | North | North | North | South | South | South | South | West | West | West | West |
| Season | Orr | Pct | Tod | Pct | Carruthers | Pct | Pollock | Pct | Bloomfield | Pct | Doherty | Pct | Stobbs | Pct | Yeck | Pct |
| 2016-17 | Lakefield | .805 | Port Hope | .910 | Stayner | .929 | Walkerton | .819 | Ayr | .925 | Grimsby | .869 | Lakeshore | .788 | Dorchester | .988 |
| 2017-18 | Lakefield | .854 | Napanee | .938 | Stayner | .952 | Mount Forest | .800 | Ayr | .825 | Glanbrook | .917 | Lakeshore | .738 | Lambeth | .872 |
| 2018-19 | Uxbridge | .810 | Napanee | .886 | Stayner | .786 | Mount Forest | .774 | Tavistock | .838 | Glanbrook | .881 | Essex | .788 | Dorchester | .775 |
| 2019-20 | Clarington | .726 | Napanee | .859 | Alliston | .857 | Mount Forest | .810 | Tavistock | .800 | Grimsby | .774 | Lakeshore | .900 | Thamesford | .714 |
| 2020-21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021-22 | Little Britain | .797 | Amherstview | .833 | Stayner | .850 | Hanover | .607 | Woodstock | .792 | Grimsby | .700 | Lakeshore | .906 | Exeter | .783 |
| 2022-23 | Clarington | .759 | Napanee | .659 | Stayner | .741 | Mount Forest | .607 | New Hamburg | .681 | Glanbrook | .691 | Essex | .752 | Mount Brydges | .617 |
| 2023-24 | Clarington | .857 | Frankford | .762 | Alliston | .857 | Hanover | .881 | New Hamburg | .810 | Grimsby | .798 | Lakeshore | .881 | Thamesford | .763 |
| 2024-25 | Clarington | .748 | Frankford | .703 | Alliston | .798 | Hanover | .666 | Norwich | .649 | Dundas | .644 | Essex | .772 | Petrolia | .578 |

## Playoff Division and Conference Champions

Listed are Division playoff champions. Bolded are also Conference playoff champions.
| | East | East | North | North | South | South | West | West |
| Season | Orr | Tod | Carruthers | Pollock | Doherty | Bloomfield | Stobbs | Yeck |
| 2017 | Lakefield | Port Hope | Alliston | Mount Forest | Ayr | Grimsby | Essex | Dorchester |
| 2018 | Lakefield | Port Hope | Stayner | Mount Forest | Tavistock | Glanbrook | Lakeshore | Lambeth |
| 2019 | Uxbridge | Napanee | Alliston | Mount Forest | Wellesley | Grimsby | Lakeshore | Exeter |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2022 | Clarington | Napanee | Stayner | Mitchell | New Hamburg | Grimsby | Lakeshore | North Middlesex |
| 2023 | Clarington | Port Hope | Stayner | Mount Forest | Wellesley | Glanbrook | Lakeshore | Thamesford |
| 2024 | Clarington | Napanee | Alliston | Hanover | New Hamburg | Grimsby | Lakeshore | Thamesford |
| 2025 | | | | | | | | |

## League Championship Series

Bolded is winner of Clarence Schmalz Cup as PJHL and OHA champion.
| Season | North/East champion | South/West champion | Series (Best of 7) | Scores |
| 2017 | Port Hope Panthers | Ayr Centennials {1st} | 2-4 | 8-1, 4-1, 2-4, 1-3, 1-4, 3-6 |
| 2018 | Lakefield Chiefs {1st} | Glanbrook Rangers | 4-1 | 2-1 OT, 2-3, 4-3 OT, 5-2, 4-0 |
| 2019 | Napanee Raiders {1st} | Grimsby Peach Kings | 4-1 | 2-0, 2-3, 3-1, 4-1, 3-1 |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Championship Tournament |||||
| Season | Champion | Finalist | Score | Location |
| 2022 | Lakeshore Canadiens {1st} | Clarington Eagles | 3-2 OT | Guelph, Ontario |
| 2023 | Wellesley Applejacks {1st} | Clarington Eagles | 3-2 | Woodstock, Ontario |
| Season | North/East champion | South/West champion | Series (Best of 7) | Scores |
| 2024 | Clarington Eagles | Lakeshore Canadiens {2nd} | 1-4 | 1-0, 1-2, 2-3, 2-4, 4-5 |
| 2025 | | | 0-0 | 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, |

## 2025 Schmalz Cup Playoffs

| Division Quarterfinal | Division Quarterfinal | Division Quarterfinal | Division Semifinal | Division Semifinal | Division Semifinal | Division Final | Division Final | | Conference Final |
| O1 | Clarington | 4 | | | | | | | |
| O7 | Caledon | 0 | | | | | | | |
| O7 | Caledon | 0 | O1 | Clarington | 4 | | | | |
| | | | O5 | Port Perry | 0 | | | | |
| O4 | Uxbridge | 3 | O5 | Port Perry | 0 | | | | |
| O5 | Port Perry | 4 | | | | | | | |
| O5 | Port Perry | 4 | | | | O1 | Clarington | | |
| | | | | | | O2 | Georgina | | |
| O3 | Schomberg | bye | | | | | | O2 | Georgina |
| | | | O2 | Georgina | 4 | | | | |
| | | | O3 | Schomberg | 0 | | | | |
| O2 | Georgina | 4 | O3 | Schomberg | 0 | | | | |
| O6 | Little Britain | 1 | | | | | | | |
| T1 | Frankford | 4 | | | | | | | |
| T8 | North Kawartha | 0 | | | | | | | |
| T8 | North Kawartha | 0 | T1 | Frankford | 4 | | | | |
| | | | T5 | Lakefield | 3 | | | | |
| T4 | Picton | 0 | T5 | Lakefield | 3 | | | | |
| T5 | Lakefield | 4 | | | | | | | |
| T5 | Lakefield | 4 | | | | T1 | Frankford | | |
| | | | | | | T2 | Napanee | | |
| T3 | Amherstview | 4 | | | | | | T2 | Napanee |
| T6 | Port Hope | 0 | | | | | | | |
| T6 | Port Hope | 0 | T2 | Napanee | 4 | | | | |
| | | | T3 | Amherstview | 2 | | | | |
| T2 | Napanee | 4 | T3 | Amherstview | 2 | | | | |
| T7 | Trent Hills | 0 | | | | | | | |
| C1 | Alliston | 4 | | | | | | | |
| C8 | Muskoka | 0 | | | | | | | |
| C8 | Muskoka | 0 | C1 | Alliston | 4 | | | | |
| | | | C4 | Penetang | 0 | | | | |
| C4 | Penetang | 4 | C4 | Penetang | 0 | | | | |
| C5 | Huntsville | 3 | | | | | | | |
| C5 | Huntsville | 3 | | | | C1 | Alliston | | |
| | | | | | | C2 | Orillia | | |
| C3 | Stayner | 4 | | | | | | C2 | Orillia |
| C6 | Innisfil | 1 | | | | | | | |
| C6 | Innisfil | 1 | C2 | Orillia | 4 | | | | |
| | | | C3 | Stayner | 1 | | | | |
| C2 | Orillia | 4 | C3 | Stayner | 1 | | | | |
| C7 | Midland | 0 | | | | | | | |
| P1 | Hanover | 4 | | | | | | | |
| P8 | Goderich | 0 | | | | | | | |
| P8 | Goderich | 0 | P1 | Hanover | 4 | | | | |
| | | | P4 | Kincardine | 0 | | | | |
| P4 | Kincardine | 4 | P4 | Kincardine | 0 | | | | |
| P5 | Wingham | 1 | | | | | | | |
| P5 | Wingham | 1 | | | | P1 | Hanover | | |
| | | | | | | P3 | Fergus | | |
| P3 | Fergus | 4 | | | | | | P3 | Fergus |
| P6 | Mitchell | 1 | | | | | | | |
| P6 | Mitchell | 1 | P2 | Mount Forest | 1 | | | | |
| | | | P3 | Fergus | 4 | | | | |
| P2 | Mount Forest | 4 | P3 | Fergus | 4 | | | | |
| P7 | Walkerton | 1 | | | | | | | |
| B1 | Dundas | 4 | | | | | | | |
| B8 | Port Dover | 0 | | | | | | | |
| B8 | Port Dover | 0 | B1 | Dundas | 4 | | | | |
| | | | B4 | Hagersville | 0 | | | | |
| B4 | Hagersville | 4 | B4 | Hagersville | 0 | | | | |
| B5 | Glanbrook | 2 | | | | | | | |
| B5 | Glanbrook | 2 | | | | B1 | Dundas | | |
| | | | | | | B2 | Grimsby | | |
| B3 | Niagara | 4 | | | | | | B2 | Grimsby |
| B6 | Streetsville | 1 | | | | | | | |
| B6 | Streetsville | 1 | B2 | Grimsby | 4 | | | | |
| | | | B3 | Niagara | 2 | | | | |
| B2 | Grimsby | 4 | B3 | Niagara | 2 | | | | |
| B7 | Dunville | 0 | | | | | | | |
| D1 | Norwich | 4 | | | | | | | |
| D8 | Hespeler | 0 | | | | | | | |
| D8 | Hespeler | 0 | D1 | Norwich | 2 | | | | |
| | | | D4 | Wellesley | 3 | | | | |
| D4 | Wellesley | 4 | D4 | Wellesley | 3 | | | | |
| D5 | Dorchester | 0 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D2 | New Hamburg | | |
| D3 | Woodstock | 4 | | | | | | D2 | New Hamburg |
| D6 | Paris | 1 | | | | | | | |
| D6 | Paris | 1 | D2 | New Hamburg | 4 | | | | |
| | | | D3 | Woodstock | 1 | | | | |
| D2 | New Hamburg | 4 | D3 | Woodstock | 1 | | | | |
| D7 | Tavistock | 3 | | | | | | | |
| S1 | Essex | 4 | | | | | | | |
| S8 | Walpole Island | 0 | | | | | | | |
| S8 | Walpole Island | 0 | S1 | Essex | 4 | | | | |
| | | | S6 | Blenheim | 1 | | | | |
| S4 | Wheatley | 3 | S6 | Blenheim | 1 | | | | |
| S5 | Amherstburg | 4 | | | | | | | |
| S5 | Amherstburg | 4 | | | | S1 | Essex | | |
| | | | | | | S2 | Lakeshore | | |
| S3 | Mooretown | 2 | | | | | | S2 | Lakeshore |
| S6 | Blenheim | 4 | | | | | | | |
| S6 | Blenheim | 4 | S2 | Lakeshore | 4 | | | | |
| | | | S5 | Amherstburg | 0 | | | | |
| S2 | Lakeshore | 4 | S5 | Amherstburg | 0 | | | | |
| S7 | Dresden | 0 | | | | | | | |
| Y1 | Petrolia | 4 | | | | | | | |
| Y8 | Lucan | 0 | | | | | | | |
| Y8 | Lucan | 0 | Y1 | Petrolia | 4 | | | | |
| | | | Y4 | Mount Brydges | 2 | | | | |
| Y4 | Mount Brydges | 4 | Y4 | Mount Brydges | 2 | | | | |
| Y5 | North Middlesex | 2 | | | | | | | |
| Y5 | North Middlesex | 2 | | | | Y1 | Petrolia | | |
| | | | | | | Y2 | Exeter | | |
| Y3 | Port Stanley | 4 | | | | | | Y2 | Exeter |
| Y6 | Thamesford | 2 | | | | | | | |
| Y6 | Thamesford | 2 | Y2 | Exeter | 4 | | | | |
| | | | Y3 | Port Stanley | 3 | | | | |
| Y2 | Exeter | 4 | Y3 | Port Stanley | 3 | | | | |
| Y7 | Aylmer | 0 | | | | | | | |

## Records

Individual Season
* Goals: JD Falconer (Stayner Siskins) - 56 (2017–18)
* Assists: Ryan Casselman (Napanee Raiders) - 69 (2017–18)
* Points: Ryan Casselman (Napanee Raiders) - 117 (2017–18)
* Penalty Minutes: Mitchell Robinson (Schomberg Cougars) - 211 (2017–18)
* Wins in Net: Riley Maskell (Grimsby Peach Kings) - 27 (2017–18) & Brett Brochu (Dresden Jr. Kings) - 27 (2018–19)
* Minutes in Net: Mathew Boere (North Middlesex Stars) - 2187:56 (2016–17)
* Goals Against Average: Romano Liburdi (Lakeshore Canadiens) - 0.93 (2019–20)
* Saves: Mathew Boere (North Middlesex Stars) - 1396 (2016–17)
* Save Percentage: Brock MacDonald (Lambeth Lancers) - 0.956 (2017–18)
* Shutouts: Garrett Golley (Wingham Ironmen) - 9 (2022–23)
* Longest Point Streak: William Stadder (Essex 73's) - 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) - 10 (January 8, 2017) & Drake Board (Alliston Hornets) - 10 (November 3, 2017)
* Most PIM in Game: Garret Magalas (Delhi Travellers) - 34 (December 30, 2018)
* Most Saves in Game: Nicholas Bolton (Lakeshore Canadiens) - 96 (March 29, 2023)
Team
* Best Record: 2016-17 Dorchester Dolphins (39-0-1)
* Worst Record: 2019-20 Delhi Travellers (0-40-0)
* Highest Goals For: 2016-17 Ayr Centennials & 2017-18 Napanee Raiders (302)
* Lowest Goals For: 2019-20 Delhi Travellers (47)
* Highest Goals Against: 2019-20 Delhi Travellers (532)
* Lowest Goals Against: 2019-20 Lakeshore Canadiens (57)
* Longest Game: 145:32 -- Lakeshore Canadiens 5 - Wheatley Sharks 4 5OT (March 29, 2023)
* Largest Margin of Victory: Wellesley Applejacks 23 - Delhi Travellers 1 (January 12, 2020)
* Highest Scoring Shutout: Ayr Centennials 21 - Delhi Travellers 0 (January 14, 2020)
* Most Goals in Game (One Team): Wellesley Applejacks 23 (January 12, 2020)
* Longest Win Streak: Dorchester Dolphins 31 (September 17, 2016 to January 6, 2017)