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Senior Ice Hockey
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 junior ice hockey, Junior 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 teams in Canada (Senior AAA) 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 pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amateur
An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, autodidacticism, self-taught, user-generated, do it yourself, DIY, and hobbyist. History Historically, the amateur was considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind, and the interest or passion for a subject. That ideology spanned many different fields of interest. It may have its roots in the ancient Greek philosophy of Amateur sports, amateur athletes competing in the Olympic Games, Olympics. The ancient Greek citizens spent most of their time in other pursuits, but competed according to their natural talents and abilities. The "gentleman amateur" was a phenomenon among the gentry of United Kingdom, Great Britain from the 17th century until the 20th century. With the start of the Age of Enlightenment, Age of Reason, with people thinking more about how the world works around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big 6 Hockey League
The Big 6 Hockey League is a senior men's ice hockey league in south-eastern Saskatchewan, Canada. There are currently nine teams in the league. The league began in 1959-1960 with four teams, the Bienfait Coalers, Frobisher, Saskatchewan, Frobisher Flyers, Glen Ewen Eagles, and Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Oxbow Aces. The teams compete for the Lincoln Trophy. The Bienfait Coalers have been the most successful team in league history with 15 championships. Select regular season and playoff games from around the league are broadcast on Estevan radio station CJSL. Current Teams *Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Carlyle Cougars *Carnduff Red Devils *Kipling, Saskatchewan, Kipling/Windthorst, Saskatchewan, Windthorst Oil Kings *Midale Mustangs *Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Moosomin Rangers *Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Oxbow Huskies *Redvers, Saskatchewan, Redvers Rockets *Wawota Flyers Defunct Teams *Arcola, Saskatchewan, Arcola/Kisbey Combines *Yellow Grass Wheat Kings Championships See also *List of ice h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Diamond Hockey League
The Black Diamond Hockey League (BDHL) was a semi-professional ice hockey league consisting of teams from the Western United States. Teams competed for the Joe Casey Cup, named in honor of the former Jackson Hole Moose team captain who died suddenly at the age of 37. History The league was founded in 2014 with four member clubs: the Bozeman Stingers, Jackson Hole Moose, Park City Pioneers, and Sun Valley Suns. Teams played a 12-game schedule followed by a single-elimination playoff with the winner awarded the Joe Casey Cup. In the first-ever league game, Jackson Hole shut out Park City 4-0. Jackson Hole upset regular season winner Sun Valley, who were a perfect 12-0, to capture the first league championship. Season two in the BDHL saw the Park City Pioneers folding. The league replaced the team with the Missoula Desperados to remain at four teams. The Sun Valley Suns avenged their championship loss by defeating Jackson Hole for the 2016 title. Teams Former teams * Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain West Hockey League
The Mountain West Hockey League (MWHL) is a Senior ice hockey league consisting of teams from the Western United States. History The MWHL was founded in Las Vegas, Nevada by Thomas Brown in 2012. It is a Senior A ice hockey league with clubs spanning the western United States. MWHL clubs are composed of North American and European players with junior, college, and professional experience. The MWHL features two geographic divisions: Sierra and Rocky. The MWHL regular season runs from November through March. The club with the best record at the end of the regular season is awarded the Commissioner's Cup. The MWHL Cup Playoffs are held in April, culminating in the MWHL Cup Finals. The winner of the MWHL Cup Finals is awarded the MWHL Cup. The league also sponsors the MWHL Classic, a mid-season inter-division game held at a neutral location. The Park City Pioneers were the first league champion in 2013 defeating the Las Vegas Hookers in the final. The San Diego Skates became the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Lakes Hockey League (adult)
The Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) is an elite amateur full contact ice hockey league that is affiliated with USA Hockey. Players must be at least 18 years of age and many have previous NCAA College, Junior A, or Professional hockey experience. There are currently 10 teams in the league. The teams are all based in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Each team plays two games against every other team in the league. History The league was formed in 1937 as the Badger State Hockey League. The 1998-99 Portage Lake Pioneers hold the record for best regular season at 25–1. They also went undefeated in the playoffs and national championships. GLHL added a tenth team in the Marquette Iron Rangers The Marquette Iron Rangers were a Semi-professional sports, semi-pro team that played in the United States Hockey League (1961-1979), United States Hockey League from 1964-1976 and were five-time champions (three league and two playoffs). The tea ..., who began play during th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union Hockey League
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West Coast Senior Hockey League (British Columbia)
The West Coast Senior Hockey League (WCSHL) is a senior ice hockey league with teams based in Newfoundland and Labrador. The WCSHL was founded in 1996 as a senior B intermediate league and developed into a senior A league. It operated until the summer of 2011 when the WCSHL merged with the Avalon East Senior Hockey League to form the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League. The league resurfaced for the 2016–2017 season, with that season being shortened. For the 2017–2018 season it played an 18-game season, with teams based out of Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Stephenville, and Port aux Basques. The league returned to action for the 2022-23 season with three competing teams from Corner Brook, Deer Lake, and Port aux Basques. History Current Teams Corner Brook Royals Deer Lake Red Wings Port-aux-Basques Mariners Stephenville Lightning League Champions *1996 *1997 *1998 *1999 *2000 *2001 Deer Lake Red Wings *2002 Corner Brook Royals *2003 Corner Brook Royals *2004 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League
The Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League is a senior ice hockey league with 16 franchises based in Eastern Ontario. History The EOSHL became a sanctioned Senior "A" league in 2003. In 2005, the league was promoted to Senior "AAA" to compete against the Major League Hockey (MLH) league and have a chance to win the Allan Cup. In 2006, the league dropped from six to four teams. During the 2007-08 season, a new team known as the Cooks Bay Canucks joined the league. What ensued with this franchise his quite original, as the team, although successful on the ice, underwent two name changes in the same season. The team started the season as the Cooks Bay Canucks, but soon dropped it for the Simcoe County Canucks. Although that does not sound too strange, the Canucks made the playoffs and before game two of the league semi-final announced another name change to the Simcoe County Tundras, with new logos, and completely different jerseys and team colours. The Eastern Ontario Senior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central West Senior Hockey League
The Central West Senior Hockey League (CWSHL) is a senior ice hockey league in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The league competed for the Herder Memorial Trophy and its teams declared themselves eligible for the Allan Cup. History On June 4, 2014 four teams from the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League, the Clarenville Caribous, Western Royals, Gander Flyers and the Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts, officially announced their departure and formed a new league to be the Central West Senior Hockey League (CWSHL). On February 25, 2015, Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador approved a request by the Central West Senior Hockey League in which they asked to play for the historic Herder Trophy because it was the only operating Senior A hockey league registered in the province. Hockey NL announced on September 20, 2015 that beginning in March 2016 the CWSHL champions will play the Avalon East Senior Hockey League champions in a best-of-five Herder final series. After a hiatus of over 6 se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avalon East Senior Hockey League
The Avalon East Senior Hockey League (AESHL) is a senior ice hockey league with teams based in Newfoundland. It is one of two senior hockey leagues in Newfoundland; the other being the West Coast Senior Hockey League The West Coast Senior Hockey League (WCSHL) is a senior ice hockey league with teams based in Newfoundland and Labrador. The WCSHL was founded in 1996 as a senior B intermediate league and developed into a senior A league. It operated until the su .... History The AESHL was founded in 1967 to provide a competitive platform for senior hockey teams in eastern Newfoundland. Over the years, the league has seen various teams compete, with some achieving notable success in provincial championships. In 2017, the league underwent a rebranding and became known as the East Coast Senior Hockey League (ECSHL). However, in 2021, the league reverted to its original name, the Avalon East Senior Hockey League, to honor its longstanding history and the many Hall of Fame players who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
The Ontario Elite Hockey League is a Canadian senior ice hockey league governed by the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The league operates in Southwestern Ontario. As of the 2024–25 season, the champion of the OEHL will be eligible to challenge the champion of Allan Cup Hockey for a spot in the Canadian national Senior AAA championship and a chance to win the Allan Cup. Formerly known as the WOAA Senior AA Hockey League, and governed by the autonomous Western Ontario Athletic Association, in the summer of 2023 ten of the twelve existing teams voted to leave the WOAA and reform under the umbrella of the Ontario Hockey Association. History WOAA Intermediate League From 1969 until 1977, the WOAA's premier division was an Intermediate B hockey league. Teams that were involved were the Mount Forest Rams, Arthur Tigers, Thornbury, Harriston Blues, Milverton Four Wheel Drives, Plattsville Combines, Seaforth, Durham 72's, Listowel, Lucknow, Crediton, Atwood, Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
