The Calgary Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" ice hockey league based in Calgary, Alberta , Canada. It is sanctioned by Hockey Canada , and operated by Hockey Calgary . Founded in 1945, the CJHL is one of the oldest hockey leagues operating in Alberta.
5-580: The league champion earns a berth in the Alberta Provincial Junior B Hockey Championship , with a chance to participate in the Western Canadian championship, the Keystone Cup . The modern CJHL is governed by the by-laws of Hockey Calgary which stipulates that each of Calgary's four community hockey associations operate at least one team. Presently, each association operates two teams that play
10-889: A 30-game season. In the past, teams from outside the Calgary area have also participated in the league. Both the Okotoks Oilers and the High River Flyers of the Heritage Junior B Hockey League were originally members of the CJHL. The CJHL gained national attention in October 2006 following a brawl in the hallway of a Calgary arena following a game between the NWCAA Bruins and the NEAA Canucks. A linesman attempting to break up an off-ice scuffle
15-599: Is a trophy awarded by Hockey Alberta to the Alberta Junior B Provincial champion. The gold medallist advances to the Keystone Cup Western Canada Junior B championship. Eight teams compete in the Alberta Junior B Provincials. The two largest leagues ( Capital Junior Hockey League , Heritage Junior B Hockey League ) send two teams each, the remaining three send one, while the host team is guaranteed
20-500: Was allegedly knocked unconscious by a kick to the head in the melee, which involved players, coaches, fans and parents. As a result of a police investigation, Robert Simard, 21, of Calgary was charged with one count of assault for allegedly kicking linesman Rory McCuaig in the head. Simard and one other player involved in the brawl were given two-year suspensions from playing in the league, ending their junior careers, and carrying over to any league sanctioned by Hockey Alberta . One parent
25-629: Was given a ban from all Hockey Calgary sanctioned arenas. -Alberta provincial champions listed in bold Also won Keystone Cup Western Canadian Junior B Champion. Team members of the 1987 NWCAA Bruins included Ken MacLean, Chris Tibbles, Terry Copot (Coach), Neil Houghton, Brendan Black, Craig Wheeler, Steve Jordan, Craig Coulombe, Scott Muzychka, Ross Rayment, Barry Faminoff, Dan Matley, Jeff Hegland, Brad Thompson (Asst. Coach), Otto Gentile, Doug Thubron, John Irvine, Sandy Quilty, Blaine Louis, Brent Willis and Scott Burrell. Alberta Provincial Junior B Hockey Championship The Russ Barnes Trophy
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