Provincial Junior Hockey League (OHA)

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==
(as of 2022-23 season)
 	
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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 Lumberjacks 	Port Perry 	1980 	Scugog Arena
Uxbridge Bruins 	Uxbridge 	1975 	Uxbridge Arena and Community 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
Frankford Huskies 	Frankford 	2021 	Frankford Arena
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
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
Innisfil Spartans 	Innisfil 	2022 	Innisfil Rec 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 	Maitland Recreation 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
West Conference 	West Conference 	West Conference 	West Conference
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 	Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre
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
Wallaceburg Thunderhawks	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
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
Petrolia Flyers 	Petrolia 	1988 	Greenwood Recreation Centre
Port Stanley Sailors 	Port Stanley 	2009 	Port Stanley Arena & Community Centre
Thamesford Trojans 	Thamesford 	1976 	Thamesford Area Recreation Centre
South Conference 	South Conference 	South Conference 	South Conference
Doherty Division 	Doherty Division 	Doherty Division 	Doherty Division
Team 	Centre 	Founded 	Arena
Hespeler Shamrocks 	Hespeler 	1959 	Hespeler Memorial 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
==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 	Mount Forest 	.774 	Stayner 	.786 	Tavistock 	.838 	Glanbrook 	.881 	Essex 	.788 	Dorchester 	.775
2019-20	Clarington 	.726 	Napanee 	.859 	Mount Forest 	.810 	Alliston 	.857 	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 	.828 	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
==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
==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 	2-4 	8-1, 4-1, 2-4, 1-3, 1-4, 3-6
2018 	Lakefield Chiefs 	Glanbrook Rangers 	4-1 	2-1 OT, 2-3, 4-3 OT, 5-2, 4-0
2019 	Napanee Raiders 	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	Championship Tournament 	Championship Tournament 	Championship Tournament 	Championship Tournament
Season 	Champion 	Finalist 	Score 	Location
2022 	Lakeshore Canadiens 	Clarington Eagles 	3-2 OT 	Guelph, Ontario
2023 	Wellesley Applejacks 	Clarington Eagles 	3-2 	Woodstock, Ontario
2024 	Lakeshore Canadiens 	Clarington Eagles 	4-1 	
==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: Alex Lepizzera (Clarington Eagles) & Tyler Parr (Mitchell Hawks)(2021–22) , Brock MacDonald (Lambeth Lancers) & Riley Maskell (Grimsby Peach Kings)(2017–18) - 7
*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)
==References==
==External links==
*PJHL website
*OHA website
Category:Ontario Hockey Association Junior C leagues
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