Prairie Junior Hockey League
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The Prairie Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" ice hockey league in Saskatchewan, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada.
History
Originally known as the South Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (1992–2006) the Prairie Junior Hockey League was founded in 2007–2008 with the merger of the SSJHL and the North Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (NSJHL).
Previously the playoff winners played-off against the champion of the NSJHL in the Provincial championships (Athol Murray Trophy). Since the amalgamation of the two leagues in 2007, the PJHL has been the only Junior 'B' league in the province; thus its champion has been awarded the provincial title. The provincial champion moves on to compete for the Keystone Cup Western Canadian Junior 'B' championship.
The league draws many players from Saskatchewan. Most teams draft players from nearby towns and cities, though it is not mandatory. Some teams outweigh other teams in the PJHL. For example, the Pilot Butte Storm advanced to the finals eleven years (2005–15) in a row, while the Ochapawace Thunder (0-40-0-0) didn't win a game in the 2015–16 PJHL season.
Teams
| Team | City | Arena | Joined PJHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Dybvig (North Division) | |||
| Carrot River Outback Thunder | Carrot River | Kearns Arena | 2005 |
| Martensville Chiefs | Martensville | Martensville Sports Centre | 2008 (Delisle) 2025 (Martensville) |
| Prince Albert Timberjaks | Prince Albert | Northern Regional Recreation Centre (Buckland) | 2023 |
| Saskatoon Quakers | Saskatoon | Harold Latrace/Rod Hamm Arena | 2007 |
| Saskatoon Royals | Saskatoon | Harold Latrace/Rod Hamm Arena | 2007 |
| Saskatoon Westleys | Saskatoon | Harold Latrace/Rod Hamm Arena | 2007 |
| Bill Johnston (South Division) | |||
| Team | City | Arena | Joined PJHL/SSJHL |
| Assiniboia Southern Rebels | Assiniboia | Southland Co-op Centre | 1992 |
| Fort Knox | Fort Qu'Appelle | Prairie Co-op Rexentre | 1996 |
| Moosomin Steel Hawks | Moosomin | Mike Schwean Arena | 2025 |
| Pilot Butte Storm | Pilot Butte | Pilot Butte Recreation Centre | 1993 |
| Regina Capitals | Regina | Al Ritchie Arena | 1992 |
| Regina Silver Foxes | Regina | Doug Wickenheiser Arena | 2013 |
a - relocate from Delisle
Franchise history
Former member Current member
- Assiniboia Southern Rebels (1992–present)
- Briercrest College Clippers (1992–96) → joined the ACAC
- Moose Jaw Canucks (1992–94)
- Notre Dame Hounds (1992–94, 2003–05)
- Regina Capitals (1992–present)
- Regina Express (1993–98) → Pilot Butte Express (1998–2001) → Pilot Butte Storm (2001–present)
- Grenfell Spitfires (1994–96) → Grenfell Storm (1996–2000)
- Canora Cobras (1995–2001)
- Delilse Chiefs (2008-2025) → Martensville Chiefs (2025-present)
- Fort Knox (1996–present)
- St. Phillips Rangers (1996–2003) → Moose Mountain Rangers (2003–07)
- Tri-Town Thunder (2005–16) → Carrot River Outback Thunder (2016–present)
- Cypress Cyclones (2005–14)
- Saskatoon Quakers (2007–present; joined from NSJHL)
- Saskatoon Royals (2007–present; joined from NSJHL)
- Saskatoon Westleys (2007–present; joined from NSJHL)
- Ochapowace Thunder (2008–16)
- Prince Albert Ice Hawks (2008–16) → Prince Albert Titans (2016–21)
- West Central Rage (2009–21)
- Regina Silver Foxes (2013–present)
- Whitefish Flyers (2023) announced but never fielded team
- Moosomin Steelhawks (2025–present)
Champions
| Team | Titles |
|---|---|
| Assiniboia Southern Rebels | 7 |
| Pilot Butte Storm | 6 |
| Saskatoon Quakers | 5 |
| Regina Capitals | 3 |
| Saskatoon Royals | 2 |
| Carrot River Outback Thunder | 1 |
| Fort Knox | 1 |
| Saskatoon Westleys | 1 |
To see the champions for the North Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League before 2007, see North Saskatchewan Junior B Hockey League
To see the full list of champions of the Athol Murray Trophy, see Athol Murray Trophy
Season SSJHL / PJHL Playoff champion Runner-up Result Keystone Cup / Central Canada Cup finish 1992–93 Assiniboia Southern Rebels Regina Capitals 1993–94 Notre Dame Hounds Moose Jaw Canucks 1994–95 Regina Capitals Grenfell Spitfires 1995–96 Assiniboia Southern Rebels Regina Capitals Gold medalist 1996–97 Grenfell Storm Briercrest Clippers Gold medalist 1997–98 St. Phillips Rangers Regina Capitals 1998–99 Assiniboia Southern Rebels Regina Capitals 1999–00 Assiniboia Southern Rebels Fort Knox 2000–01 Assiniboia Southern Rebels St. Phillips Rangers Gold medalist 2001–02 Assiniboia Southern Rebels St. Phillips Rangers 4-0 (best-of 7) 2002–03 Assiniboia Southern Rebels Regina Capitals 4-1 (best-of 7) Gold medalist 2003–04 Regina Capitals Gold medalist 2004–05 Pilot Butte Storm Fort Knox 4-3 (best-of 7) DNQ 2005–06 Regina Capitals Pilot Butte Storm 4-1 (best-of 7) DNQ 2006–07 Pilot Butte Storm Fort Knox 4-1 (best-of 7) Fort Knox (host) - Silver medalist 2007–08 Pilot Butte Storm Saskatoon Royals 4-2 (best-of 7) 5th 2008–09 Saskatoon Royals Pilot Butte Storm 4-1 (best-of 7) 4th 2009–10 Tri-Town Thunder Pilot Butte Storm 4-3 (best-of 7) Silver medalist 2010–11 Pilot Butte Storm Saskatoon Royals 4-3 (best-of 7) Bronze medalist 2011–12 Pilot Butte Storm Delisle Chiefs 4-1 (best-of 7) Pilot Butte Storm — 6th Saskatoon Royals (host) — 4th 2012–13 Saskatoon Royals Pilot Butte Storm 4-1 (best-of 7) Silver medalist 2013–14 Saskatoon Quakers Pilot Butte Storm 4-3 (best-of 7) 5th 2014–15 Saskatoon Quakers Pilot Butte Storm 4-0 (best-of 7) Bronze medalist 2015–16 Saskatoon Quakers Regina Capitals 4-0 (best-of 7) Saskatoon Quakers — Silver medalist Regina Capitals (host) - 4th 2016–17 Regina Capitals Saskatoon Quakers 4-2 (best-of 7) Bronze medalist 2017–18 Regina Capitals Delisle Chiefs 4-1 (best-of 7) Sask did not send rep 2018–19 Regina Capitals Saskatoon Quakers 4-0 (best-of 7) Sask did not send rep 2019–20 none (COVID-19 pandemic) --- --- --- 2020–21 none (COVID-19 pandemic) --- --- --- 2021–22 Saskatoon Quakers Pilot Butte Storm 4-1 (best-of 7) Sask did not send rep 2022–23 Pilot Butte Storm Saskatoon Quakers 4-3 (best-of 7) Sask did not send rep 2023–24 Saskatoon Quakers Regina Capitals 4-1 (best-of 7) Saskatoon Royals — Silver medalist 2024–25 Fort Knox Saskatoon Westleys 4-2 (best-of 7) Saskatoon Royals — 3rd Place 2025–26 Saskatoon Westleys Regina Capitals 4-2 (best-of 7) Regina Capitals — TBD Saskatoon Royals (host) — TBD