Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
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The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league under Hockey Canada, a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Open to North American-born players 20 years of age or younger, the SJHL's 12 teams play in two divisions: the Bauer and Sherwood conferences. A major attraction in small-town Saskatchewan, the SJHL draw 400,000 fans each season—nearly half the population of the province. The winner of the SJHL playoffs continues on to play in the Anavet Cup in a best-of-7 series against the champion of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The winner of the Anavet Cup will compete in the Junior "A" National Championship for the Royal Bank Cup.
[edit] History
Founded in 1968, the league was originally known as the Saskatchewan Amateur Junior Hockey League until 1973. They re-adopted the "Amateur" in their name in 1980 and carried it until the 1987-88 season when they dropped the "Amateur" again. They were one of the original Tier II Junior A leagues in the realignment of 1970. Their first two seasons they were eligible for the Memorial Cup.
[edit] The teams
[edit] Hanbidge Cup Playoff Champions
- For the Western Regional playoffs, please go to the Anavet Cup.
- For the National Championship, please go to the 2011 Royal Bank Cup.
Please note: In chart, league champions are bolded.
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League Runner-up |
| Memorial Cup Era |
| 1969 |
Regina Pats |
Weyburn Red Wings |
| 1970 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
Regina Pats |
| Centennial Cup Era |
| 1971 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
Humboldt Broncos |
| 1972 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Melville Millionaires |
| 1973 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Estevan Bruins |
| 1974 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Estevan Bruins |
| 1975 |
Swift Current Broncos |
Prince Albert Raiders |
| 1976 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Weyburn Red Wings |
| 1977 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Melville Millionaires |
| 1978 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Moose Jaw Canucks |
| 1979 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Moose Jaw Canucks |
| 1980 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Moose Jaw Canucks |
| 1981 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Moose Jaw Canucks |
| 1982 |
Prince Albert Raiders |
Yorkton Terriers |
| 1983 |
Yorkton Terriers |
Weyburn Red Wings |
| 1984 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
Yorkton Terriers |
| 1985 |
Estevan Bruins |
Weyburn Red Wings |
| 1986 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Estevan Bruins |
| 1987 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Lloydminster Lancers |
| 1988 |
Notre Dame Hounds |
Yorkton Terriers |
| 1989 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Nipawin Hawks |
| 1990 |
Nipawin Hawks |
Yorkton Terriers |
| 1991 |
Yorkton Terriers |
Humboldt Broncos |
| 1992 |
Melfort Mustangs |
Estevan Bruins |
| 1993 |
Flin Flon Bombers |
Melville Millionaires |
| 1994 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
Melfort Mustangs |
| 1995 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
North Battleford Stars |
| 1996 |
Melfort Mustangs |
Yorkton Terriers |
| 1997 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
North Battleford Stars |
| 1998 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
Nipawin Hawks |
| 1999 |
Estevan Bruins |
Humboldt Broncos |
| 2000 |
North Battleford Stars |
Weyburn Red Wings |
| 2001 |
Weyburn Red Wings |
Nipawin Hawks |
| 2002 |
Kindersley Klippers |
Humboldt Broncos |
| 2003 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Melville Millionaires |
| 2004 |
Kindersley Klippers |
Weyburn Red Wings |
| 2005 |
Yorkton Terriers |
Battlefords North Stars |
| 2006 |
Yorkton Terriers |
Battlefords North Stars |
| 2007 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Melville Millionaires |
| 2008 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Kindersley Klippers |
| 2009 |
Humboldt Broncos |
Melville Millionaires |
| 2010 |
La Ronge Ice Wolves |
Yorkton Terriers |
| 2011 |
La Ronge Ice Wolves |
Yorkton Terriers |
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[edit] Former Member Teams
[edit] External links
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
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