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History

The HTJHL operates exclusively in the southeastern part of the province. It was created in 1987 to complement the now-defunct senior level

Hanover-Taché Hockey League The Hanover-Taché Hockey League was a Senior ice hockey, senior/intermediate ice hockey league that operated in southeastern Manitoba, Canada, from 1953 to 2005. The league's name was derived from the two municipalities (Hanover, Manitoba, Hanov ...

, which was succeeded by the Carillon Senior Hockey League. The number of teams has fluctuated throughout the years, with a high of ten teams competing in 2011-12. Île-des-Chênes Elks had much success during their 17-season tenure winning the league title six times. Steinbach Huskies are the most successful club claiming the HTJHL championship ten times (1989, 1990, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2023, 2024).

Teams

* = team on hiatus

Former/Inactive teams

*Beausejour-Brokenhead Shock (2010–2013) *Grunthal Red Wings (1987–2017; 2018–2021; 2024-present) *Île-des-Chênes Elks (1987–2004) *La Broquerie Habs (1987–2005; 2006–09; 2011–14; 2020–21) *Landmark Blues (1987–1995; 2020–present) * Mitchell Mohawks (1988–2019) *Niverville Clippers - (2008-2015; 2020-present) *Northeast Ice *Red River Rockets - became Red River Mudbugs *St. Adolphe Hawks (1999–2008; 2016–18; 2020–21) *Ste. Anne Aces (1991–2007)(2024-present) *St. Pierre 59ers (2009–2014)

League champions

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