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The Keystone Junior Hockey League (KJHL) is a Junior 'B' ice hockey league in the province of
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. The league, sanctioned by
Hockey Manitoba Hockey Manitoba is the governing body of amateur ice hockey in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Hockey Manitoba was founded in 1914 as the ''Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association'' and is a branch affiliate of Hockey Canada. As part of its mandat ...
, was formerly known as the Manitoba Junior 'B' Hockey League.


History

The KJHL champion used to play the champion of the Northwest Junior Hockey League (NJHL) for the
Baldy Northcott Trophy The Baldy Northcott Trophy or ''Manitoba Provincial Junior B Hockey Championship'' is a Canadian ice hockey series to determine the Manitoba representative at the Keystone Cup - the Western Canada Junior "B" hockey championship. History First awar ...
. Since the demise of the NJHL in 2004, the KJHL 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 Western Canadian Junior 'B' championship, the
Keystone Cup The Keystone Cup is the Junior B ice hockey championship and trophy for Western Canada. From 1983 to 2017, the championship was the culmination of the champions of 12 hockey leagues in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northw ...
. In 2018, five southern teams of the KJHL announced they were leaving and forming their own league, the
Capital Region Junior Hockey League The Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL) is a junior B ice hockey league in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The league, sanctioned by Hockey Manitoba, began play for 2018–19 season. History The CRJHL was formed in 2018 when five team ...
(CRJHL). The five departing clubs
Arborg Ice Dawgs The Arborg Ice Dawgs are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Arborg, Manitoba and a member of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League. The team was founded in 2006 and a member of the Keystone Junior Hockey League The Keystone Junior Hockey L ...
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Lundar Falcons The Lundar Falcons are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Lundar, Manitoba. Home games are played at Lundar Arena. History Lundar Falcons were formed for the 2010–11 season as a member of the Keystone Junior Hockey League, where they com ...
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North Winnipeg Satelites The North Winnipeg Satelites are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are members of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL). History Founded in 1980, the North Winnipeg Satelites found much success early on w ...
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Selkirk Fishermen The Selkirk Fishermen are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Selkirk, Manitoba. They are members of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL). The franchise was founded in 1917. They are the longest running junior hockey team in Canada. ...
and
St. Malo Warriors The St. Malo Warriors are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in St. Malo, Manitoba. They are members of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League The Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL) is a junior B ice hockey league in the province o ...
cited travel costs as well as parents expressing concerns for bus travel in light of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. The Fisher River Hawks also announced they would be taking a one-year leave of absence from the league. The league added another team after their 2019 AGM with the NCN Flames joining for the 2019-20 season. NCN Flames last competed in the Northwest Junior Hockey League in 2004 winning two league championships and one
Baldy Northcott Trophy The Baldy Northcott Trophy or ''Manitoba Provincial Junior B Hockey Championship'' is a Canadian ice hockey series to determine the Manitoba representative at the Keystone Cup - the Western Canada Junior "B" hockey championship. History First awar ...
(2002). The league then added a sixth franchise in the PBCN Selects (Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation) at their 2022 AGM, and they will play their first season out of the historic Whitney Forum out of Flin Flon, Manitoba.


Teams

*Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation **Opaskwayak Cree Nation ***Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation


Former/inactive teams

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Arborg Ice Dawgs The Arborg Ice Dawgs are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Arborg, Manitoba and a member of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League. The team was founded in 2006 and a member of the Keystone Junior Hockey League The Keystone Junior Hockey L ...
(2006–2018) - charter member of the CRJHL *Brandon Stingers (1991–1999) *Carberry Plainsmen (1989–1992) *Central Plains Feathermen (1994–1995) *Ebb & Flow Flyers (1998–2000; 2002–2003) * Fisher River Hawks (2014–2018) - leave of absence in 2018 *Gimli Vikings (1978–1998) *Kewatin Canucks (1982–1984) *Lorette Roadrunners (1986–1987) *
Lundar Falcons The Lundar Falcons are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Lundar, Manitoba. Home games are played at Lundar Arena. History Lundar Falcons were formed for the 2010–11 season as a member of the Keystone Junior Hockey League, where they com ...
(2010–2018) - charter member of the CRJHL *North East Comets (1980–1983) **Beausejour Comets (1984–1996) *North Lake United (1986–1994) *
North Winnipeg Satelites The North Winnipeg Satelites are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are members of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL). History Founded in 1980, the North Winnipeg Satelites found much success early on w ...
(1980–2018) - charter member of the CRJHL *Oak Bluff Raiders (1986–1990) *Pine Creek Warriors (1999–2000) *Pineview Saints (1981–1982; 1983–1985) *Portage Terriers (1981–1987) *Red River Rockets (1989–1994) *Sagkeeng Braves (1994–1997) * Sagkeeng Hawks (2001–2008; 2010–2011) * Sanford Titans (2008–2010) *
Selkirk Fishermen The Selkirk Fishermen are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Selkirk, Manitoba. They are members of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL). The franchise was founded in 1917. They are the longest running junior hockey team in Canada. ...
(1977–2018) - charter member of the CRJHL *Souris Elks (1993–1996) *St. Boniface Seals (1998–2005) **Winnipeg Saints (2005–2008) *St. Claude Knights (1981–1984; 1986–1992; 1996–1997; 2000–2003) *
St. Malo Warriors The St. Malo Warriors are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in St. Malo, Manitoba. They are members of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League The Capital Region Junior Hockey League (CRJHL) is a junior B ice hockey league in the province o ...
(1994–2018) - charter member of the CRJHL *Ste. Anne Aces (1991–1993) *Ste. Rose Royals (1992–1994) *Steinbach Millers (1974–1979; 1981–1983) * Stonewall Jets (1997–2001) - joined MMJHL in 2001 *Transcona Railers (1977–1982) - joined MMJHL in 1983 *Two Nation River Hawks (2006–2009) - Peguis Juniors and Fisher River Hawks merge


Champions

*''For a list of provincial champions, please see:
Baldy Northcott Trophy The Baldy Northcott Trophy or ''Manitoba Provincial Junior B Hockey Championship'' is a Canadian ice hockey series to determine the Manitoba representative at the Keystone Cup - the Western Canada Junior "B" hockey championship. History First awar ...
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Notable alumni

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Darren Helm Darren Helm (born January 21, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Detroit Red Wings. Helm is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with ...
(2003–04) – Selkirk Fishermen *
Brady Keeper Brady Keeper (born June 5, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career K ...
(2012-13) – Norway House North Stars *Thomas Stuart-Dant (2010-13) – Selkirk Fishermen * Neil Wilkinson (1984–85) – Selkirk Fishermen *Bryce Young (2017-18) – OCN Storm


See also

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List of ice hockey teams in Manitoba The following is a list of ice hockey teams in Manitoba, past and present. It includes the league(s) they play for, and championships won. Major Professional National Hockey League World Hockey Association Minor Professional Current teams ...


References


External links


Keystone Junior Hockey League@KJHLca Twitter

Cross Lake Islanders

Norway House North Stars

OCN Storm

Peguis Juniors
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