2017-18 ProvJHL Season

This is the 2017-18 Provincial Junior Hockey League season. This is the league's second season.
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.
==Membership Changes==
*The Erin Shamrocks, who announced on June 1, 2016 that they were granted a year's leave of absence for the 2016-17 season do not return.
*The Fergus Devils do not return taking a leave of absence for 2015-16 and 2016-17.  The town was granted an expansion team in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League for the 2017-18 season
*On February 2, 2018 the OHA announced that the Little Britain Merchants would not finish the season effective January 28th.  All games from that date on are considered 5-0 forfeits under OHF regulations
==Teams==
 	
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South Conference 	South Conference 	South Conference 	South Conference
Doherty Division 	Doherty Division 	Doherty Division 	Doherty Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Ayr Centennials 	Ayr 	1983 	North Dumfries Community Centre
Burford Bulldogs 	Burford 	1988 	Burford Arena & Community Centre
Delhi Travellers 	Delhi 	1967 	Delhi Community Arena
New Hamburg Firebirds 	New Hamburg 	1953 	Wilmot Township Arena
Norwich Merchants 	Norwich 	1968 	Nor-Del Arena
Paris Mounties 	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
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 	Niagara-on-the-Lake 	1987 	Gale Centre
Port Dover Sailors 	Port Dover 	1988 	Port Dover Arena
Simcoe Storm 	Simcoe 	1959 	Talbot Gardens
East Conference 	East Conference 	East Conference 	East Conference
Orr Division 	Orr Division 	Orr Division 	Orr Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Clarington Eagles 	Clarington 	2011 	Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Georgina Ice 	Keswick 	1994 	Georgina Ice Palace
Lakefield Chiefs 	Lakefield 	1980 	Lakefield-Smith Community Centre
Little Britain Merchants	Little Britain 	1978 	Little Britain Community Centre
North Kawartha Knights 	North Kawartha, Ontario	2014 	North Kawartha Community Centre
Port Perry Mojacks 	Port Perry 	1980 	Scugog Arena
Uxbridge Bruins 	Uxbridge 	1975 	Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre
Tod Division 	Tod Division 	Tod Division 	Tod Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Amherstview Jets 	Amherstview 	1989 	Henderson Recreation Centre
Campbellford Rebels 	Campbellford 	1992 	Campbellford-Seymour Community Centre
Gananoque Islanders 	Gananoque 	1972 	Gananoque Recreation Centre
Napanee Raiders 	Napanee 	1989 	Strathcona Paper Centre
Picton Pirates 	Picton 	1989 	Prince Edward Community Centre
Port Hope Panthers 	Port Hope 	2004 	Jack Burger Sports Complex
West Conference 	West Conference 	West Conference 	West Conference
Stobbs Division 	Stobbs Division 	Stobbs Division 	Stobbs Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Amherstburg Admirals 	Amherstburg 	1987 	United Communities Credit Union Complex
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 Recreation Centre
Mooretown Flags 	Mooretown 	1971 	Mooretown Sports Complex
Petrolia Flyers 	Petrolia 	1988 	Greenwood Recreation Centre
Wallaceburg Lakers 	Wallaceburg 	1972 	Wallaceburg Memorial Arena
Wheatley Sharks 	Wheatley 	1995 	Wheatley Area Arena
Yeck Division 	Yeck Division 	Yeck Division 	Yeck Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Aylmer Spitfires 	Aylmer 	1974 	East Elgin Community Complex
Dorchester Dolphins 	Dorchester 	2012 	Flight Exec Centre
Exeter Hawks 	Exeter 	1961 	South Huron Recreation Centre
Lambeth Lancers 	Lambeth 	1987 	Lambeth Arena
Lucan Irish 	Lucan 	1968 	Lucan Community Memorial Centre
Mount Brydges Bulldogs 	Mount Brydges 	1975 	Tri-Township Arena
North Middlesex Stars 	Parkhill 	1993 	North Middlesex and District Arena
Port Stanley Sailors 	Port Stanley 	2009 	Port Stanley Arena & Community Centre
Thamesford Trojans 	Thamesford 	1976 	Thamesford Area Recreation Centre
North Conference 	North Conference 	North Conference 	North Conference
Carruthers Division 	Carruthers Division 	Carruthers Division	Carruthers Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Alliston Hornets 	Alliston 	1971 	New Tecumseth Recreation Complex
Caledon Golden Hawks 	Caledon 	2010 	Caledon East Arena
Huntsville Otters 	Huntsville 	1990 	Canada Summit Centre
Midland Flyers 	Midland 	1978 	North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
Orillia Terriers 	Orillia 	2013 	West Orillia Sports Complex
Penetang Kings 	Penetanguishene 	1977 	Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre
Schomberg Cougars 	Schomberg 	1969 	Trisan Centre
Stayner Siskins 	Stayner 	1972 	Stayner Memorial Arena
Pollock Division 	Pollock Division 	Pollock Division 	Pollock Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
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 Hawks 	Walkerton 	1976 	Walkerton Community Centre
Wingham Ironmen 	Wingham 	1975 	North Huron Wescast Community Complex
==Standings==
===South Conference===
====Bloomfield====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Glanbrook Rangers 	42	38	3 	0	1 	283	111	77
Grimsby Peach Kings 	42	37	3 	0	2 	256	89 	76
Port Dover Sailors 	42	23	17	1	1 	152	167	48
Dundas Blues 	42	21	19	2	0 	141	155	44
Hagersville Hawks 	42	15	24	2	1 	143	175	33
Niagara Riverhawks 	42	12	23	3	4 	158	210	31
Dunnville Jr. Mudcats	42	13	25	3	1 	115	186	30
Simcoe Storm 	42	3 	35	1	3 	81 	236	10
====Doherty====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Ayr Centennials 	40	31	5 	1	3 	218	98 	66
Tavistock Braves 	40	29	6 	2	3 	215	112	63
Woodstock Navy-Vets 	40	30	9 	0	1 	200	112	61
Paris Mounties 	40	26	12	0	2 	210	125	54
Wellesley Applejacks 	40	22	16	1	1 	178	119	46
Norwich Merchants 	40	17	18	3	2 	176	150	39
New Hamburg Firebirds	40	15	19	3	3 	125	142	39
Burford Bulldogs 	40	4 	36	0	0 	76 	318	8
Delhi Travellers 	40	1 	39	0	0 	55 	274	2
===East Conference===
====Orr Division====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Lakefield Chiefs 	42	33	4 	1	3 	237	101	72
Port Perry Mojacks 	42	31	8 	1	2 	243	113	65
Clarington Eagles 	42	25	15	1	1 	147	110	52
Uxbridge Bruins 	42	25	15	0	2 	162	126	52
North Kawartha Knights 	42	18	21	1	2 	168	171	39
Georgina Ice 	42	11	28	1	2 	125	245	23
Little Britain Merchants	42	0 	40	1	1 	62 	278	2
Note: Little Britain folded late in January and forfeited its' last two games 5-0 (against Lakefield and Georgina)
====Tod Division====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Napanee Raiders 	40	37	2 	0	1 	302	70 	75
Port Hope Panthers 	37	27	10	0	1 	240	89 	55
Picton Pirates 	39	24	14	1	0 	200	129	49
Amherstview Jets 	39	18	20	1	0 	187	162	37
Gananoque Islanders	38	8 	28	0	2 	101	246	18
Campbellford Rebels	39	1 	38	0	0 	62 	396	2
Note: Games Jan 22 (Gananoque/Port Hope), Feb 3 (Picton/Campbellford), Feb 11 (Port Hope/Gananoque) were cancelled and the league schedule only listed 39 games on the scheduled for Port Hope and Amherstview.
===West Conference===
====Stobbs====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Lakeshore Canadiens 	40	27	8 	2	3 	143	94 	59
Dresden Jr. Kings 	40	27	9 	1	3 	159	116	58
Essex 73's 	40	26	11	0	3 	157	82 	55
Amherstburg Admirals	40	25	11	2	2 	163	108	54
Mooretown Flags 	40	25	12	1	2 	151	103	53
Petrolia Flyers 	40	19	18	0	3 	147	140	41
Wheatley Sharks 	40	13	24	0	3 	121	163	29
Blenheim Blades 	40	12	25	0	3 	124	165	27
Wallaceburg Lakers 	40	3 	37	0	0 	67 	261	6
====Yeck====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Lambeth Lancers 	39	34	5 	0	0 	218	89 	68
Exeter Hawks 	39	29	8 	0	2 	151	86 	60
Dorchester Dolphins 	40	27	11	0	2 	173	119	56
North Middlesex Stars 	40	24	14	0	2 	169	150	50
Thamesford Trojans 	40	20	20	0	0 	150	180	40
Mount Brydges Bulldogs	40	16	21	0	3 	127	166	35
Port Stanley Sailors 	40	12	24	0	4 	142	165	28
Aylmer Spitfires 	40	11	28	0	1 	129	190	23
Lucan Irish 	40	6 	31	0	3 	116	230	15
Note: a February 3 game between Lambeth and Exeter was cancelled and apparently not made up as it had no bearing on the standings.
===North Conference===
====Carruthers====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Stayner Siskins 	42	40	2 	0	0 	299	81 	80
Alliston Hornets 	42	31	10	0	1 	257	137	63
Caledon Golden Hawks	42	23	17	0	2 	192	153	48
Penetang Kings 	42	21	18	0	3 	186	166	45
Midland Flyers 	42	17	23	0	2 	173	227	36
Huntsville Otters 	42	16	24	1	1 	154	212	34
Schomberg Cougars 	42	15	24	1	2 	154	208	33
Orillia Terriers 	42	4 	38	0	0 	97 	332	8
====Pollock====
Team 	GP	W 	L 	T	OL	GF 	GA 	Pts
Mount Forest Patriots	40	31	7 	0	2 	199	104	64
Walkerton Hawks 	40	25	12	2	1 	173	127	53
Kincardine Bulldogs 	40	23	12	2	3 	137	103	51
Mitchell Hawks 	40	23	15	1	1 	148	122	48
Wingham Ironmen 	40	22	14	1	3 	158	150	48
Goderich Flyers 	40	7 	29	0	4 	117	209	18
Hanover Barons 	40	6 	31	0	3 	77 	190	15
==2018 Schmalz Cup Playoffs==
All Series are best-of-seven.
===South Conference===
====Bloomfield Division====
All 8 teams qualify
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Glanbrook Rangers defeated Simcoe Storm 4 games to none
*Grimsby Peach Kings defeated Dunnville Mudcats 4 games to none
*Port Dover Sailors defeated Niagara Riverhawks 4 games to 3
*Dundas Blues defeated Hagersville Hawks 4 games to 2
Semifinals
*Glanbrook Rangers defeated Dundas Blues 4 games to none
*Grimsby Peach Kings defeated Port Dover Sailors 4 games to none
=====Final=====
*Glanbrook Rangers defeated Grimsby Peach Kings 4 games to 3
====Doherty Division====
The top 8 teams qualify
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Ayr Centennials defeated Burford Bulldogs 4 games to none
*Tavistock Braves defeated New Hamburg Firebirds 4 games to 1
*Woodstock Navy-Vets defeated Norwich Merchants 4 games to 1
*Paris Mounties defeated Wellesley Applejacks 4 games to none
=====Semifinals=====
*Tavistock Braves defeated Woodstock Navy-Vets 4 games to none
*Ayr Centennials defeated Paris Mounties 4 games to 3
=====Final=====
*Tavistock Braves defeated Ayr Centennials 4 games to 3
====South Conference Final====
*Glanbrook Rangers defeated Tavistock Braves 4 games to none
===East Conference===
====Orr Division====
format was changed from 7 teams to all 6 qualify when Little Britain suspended operations for the season (byes offered on declining basis) taken by 1 seed Lakeland Chiefs and 3 seed Uxbridge Bruins
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Port Perry Mojacks defeated Georgina Ice 4 games to none
*North Kawartha Knights defeated Clarington Eagles 4 games to 2
=====Semifinals=====
*Lakefield Chiefs defeated North Kawartha Knights 4 games to none
*Port Perry Mojacks defeated Uxbridge Bruins 4 games to 1
=====Final=====
*Lakefield Chiefs defeated Port Perry Mojacks 4 games to 1
====Tod Division====
Top four teams qualify
=====Semifinals=====
*Amherstview Jets defeated Napanee Raiders 4 games to 3
*Port Hope Panthers defeated Picton Pirates 4 games to none
=====Final=====
*Port Hope Panthers defeated Amherstview Jets 4 games to 1
====East Conference Final====
*Lakefield Chiefs defeated Port Hope Panthers 4 games to 3
===West Conference===
====Stobbs Division====
All 8 teams qualify
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Blenheim Blades 4 games to none
*Dresden Kings defeated Wheatley Sharks 4 games to none
*Essex 73's defeated Petrolia Flyers 4 games to none
*Mooretown Flags defeated Amherstburg Admirals  4 games to 3
=====Semifinals=====
*Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Mooretown Flags 4 games to none
*Essex 73's defeated Dresden Kings 4 games to 2
=====Final=====
*Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Essex 73's 4 games to 1
====Yeck Division====
All 8 teams qualify
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Lambeth Lancers defeated Aylmer Spitfires 4 games to none
*Exeter Hawks defeated Port Stanley Sailors 4 games to 2
*Dorchester Dolphins defeated Mount Brydges Bulldogs 4 games to 1
*North Middlesex Stars defeated Thamesford Trojans 4 games to 2
=====Semifinal=====
*Lambeth Lancers defeated North Middlesex Stars 4 games to 1
*Dorchester Dolphins defeated Exeter Hawks 4 games to none
=====Final=====
*Lambeth Lancers defeated Dorchester Dolphins 4 games to 1
====West Conference Final====
*Lambeth Lancers defeated Lakeshore Canadiens 4 games to 3
===North Conference===
====Carruthers Division====
All 8 teams qualify
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Stayner Siskins defeated Orillia Terriers  4 games to none
*Alliston Hornets defeated Schomberg Cougars 4 games to none
*Caledon Golden Hawks defeated Huntsville Otters 4 games to 3
*Penetang Kings defeated Midland Flyers 4 games to 2
=====Semifinal=====
*Stayner Siskins defeated Penetang Kings 4 games to 2
*Alliston Hornets defeated Caledon Golden Hawks 4 games to 2
=====Final=====
*Stayner Siskins defeated Alliston Hornets 4 games to 1
====Pollock Division====
All 7 qualify (bye offered on decliinng basis) taken by division winner Mount Forest
=====Quarterfinals=====
*Walkerton Hawks defeated Hanover Barons 4 games to 1
*Kincardine Bulldogs defeated Goderich Flyers 4 games to none
*Wingham Ironmen defeated Mitchell Hawks 4 games to none
=====Semifinals=====
*Mount Forest Patriots defeated  Wingham Ironmen 4 games to none
*Walkerton Hawks defeated Kincardine Bulldogs 4 games to 2
=====Final=====
*Mount Forest Patriots defeated Walkerton Hawks 4 games to 2
====North Conference Final====
*Stayner Siskins defeated Mount Forest Patriots 4 games to 1
==Schmalz Cup==
====Schmalz Cup Semifinals====
*Lakefield Chiefs defeated Stayner Siskins 4 games to 3
*Glanbrook Rangers defeated Lambeth Lancers 4 games to 2
====Schmalz Cup Final====
*Lakefield Chiefs defeated Glanbrook Rangers 4 games to 1
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