Calgary Junior Hockey League

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Calgary Jr "B"

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.

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 2005-06 champions are the NWCAA Stampeders.

1 League Organization
2 Recent history
3 Champions
4 External links
5 See also
6 References

[edit] League Organization

The modern CJHL is governed by the by-laws of the Minor Hockey Association of 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 a 35 game season. In the past, teams from 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.

Team	2005-06 Record	Finish
Calgary Buffalo Hockey Association
CBHA Blackhawks	13-15-7	6
CBHA Rangers	9-21-5	7
North East Athletic Association
NEAA Blazers	1-34-0	8
NEAA Canucks	15-14-6	5
North West Calgary Athletic Association
NWCAA Bruins	26-4-5	1
NWCAA Stampeders	19-11-5	3
South West Athletic Association
SWAA Royal Blue	22-8-5	2
SWAA Royal Gold	17-15-3	4

[edit] Recent history

The CJHL gained national attention in October 2006 following a violent brawl which occurred in the hallway of a Calgary arena following a game between the NWCAA Bruins and the NEAA Canucks. A linesman attempting to break up the fight was knocked unconcious by a kick to the head in the melee which involved players, coaches and fans/parents. [1] [2]

As a result of a police investigation, Robert Simard, 21, of Calgary was charged with one count of assault for kicking linesman Rory McCuaig in the head with his skate still on his foot. Two other players involved in the brawl were given two year suspensions from playing in the league, ending their junior carreers, and carrying over to any league sanctioned by Hockey Alberta. One parent was given a ban from all Hockey Calgary sanctioned arenas. [3]