Senior hockey refers to amateur or semi-professional ice hockey competition. There are no age restrictions for Senior players, who typically consist of those whose

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eligibility has expired. Senior hockey leagues operate under the jurisdiction of Hockey Canada or USA Hockey. They are not affiliated in any way with professional hockey leagues. Many former professional players play Senior hockey after their pro careers are over. The top Senior AAA teams in Canada compete annually for the Allan Cup.

History

From the beginning of the 1900s until the 1970s, Senior hockey was immensely popular across Canada, particularly in rural towns. At a time when most households didn't have a television and few hockey games were broadcast, local arenas were filled to capacity to watch the local team take on a rival. The popularity of Senior hockey declined in the 1980s and 1990s. A number of long-running leagues and teams vanished. Today, many players choose to play organized recreational hockey, sometimes referred to as "commercial hockey." The popularity of the National Hockey League and

Junior hockey Junior hockey is a level of competitive ice hockey generally for players between 16 and 21 years of age. Junior hockey leagues in the United States and Canada are considered amateur (with some exceptions) and operate within regions of each cou ...

has also supplanted Senior hockey in many towns across Canada.

Senior AAA hockey leagues

* Allan Cup Hockey (Ontario Sr. AAA) * Allan Cup Hockey West (Alberta Sr. AAA)

Other leagues

Canada * North Peace Hockey League * Highway Hockey League * Big 6 Hockey League * Qu'Appelle Valley Hockey League *

Carillon Senior Hockey League Carillon Senior Hockey League is a Canadian senior men's ice hockey league that plays out of southeastern Manitoba. It is affiliated with Hockey Manitoba, the provincial branch of Hockey Canada. History The league was created in 2003 on the prem ...

South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League The South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) is a senior men's ice hockey league in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1951, it is one of Manitoba's longest-running leagues. The SEMHL is affiliated with Hockey Manitoba, the provinc ...

* Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League *

Avalon East Senior Hockey League The Avalon East Senior Hockey League (AESHL) is a senior ice hockey league with teams based in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is one of two senior hockey leagues in Newfoundland; the other being the Central West Senior Hockey League. History The ...

Central West Senior Hockey League The Central West Senior Hockey League (CWSHL) is a Senior ice hockey, senior A ice hockey league in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The league competes for the Herder Memorial Trophy and its teams can declare themselves eligible for the Allan C ...

* Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League United States * Great Lakes Hockey League * Mountain West Hockey League * Black Diamond Hockey League

References

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External links

Allan Cup

Hockey Canada - Allan Cup

USA Hockey - adult hockey