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Canadian Independent Junior
Hockey League
Region(s)Lower Mainland
Founded2014
Folded2014
HeadquartersSurrey, British Columbia
WebsiteCIJHL

The Canadian Independent Junior Hockey League (CIJHL) was a Canadian independent Junior A ice hockey league based in Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The CIHL was a member of the United Hockey Union, a part of the Amateur Athletic Union. None of the six teams announced to play in the CIJHL ever iced a team.

History

The CIJHL was announced in the Spring of 2014. It announced 2 teams in Langley, and teams in Delta, Fleetwood, Pitt Meadows, and Surrey in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.[1]

In early July 2013, the CIJHL applied for entry into the United Hockey Union and sanctioning from the Amateur Athletic Union.[2] One week after request the league was sanctioned by the AAU.[3] However, the league shut down on September 5, 2014 without playing a single game.[4]

Announced teams for 2014-15

Team City Arena
Delta Ravens Delta Planet Ice Delta
Langley Mustangs Langley Langley Twin Rinks
Fleetwood Falcons Fleetwood Fleetwood Arena
Pitt Meadows Foxes Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Arena
Surrey Wave Surrey Cloverdale Arena
Walnut Grove Wolverines Langley Langley Sportsplex

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