"Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League" redirects here. For the historical league by that name, see Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (1972–1987).
Ontario Junior Hockey League
Current season or competition: 2022-23 OJHL season
Region(s)
Greater Toronto Area Central Ontario Southwestern Ontario
Commissioner
Marty Savoy
Chairman BoD
Scott McCrory
Former name(s)
list
Central Junior B Hockey League (1954–1992)
Central Junior A Hockey League (1992–1993)
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (1993–2008)
Central Canadian Hockey League (2009–2010)
Ontario Junior A Hockey League (2009–2010)
Ontario Junior Hockey League (2008–2009, 2010–Present)
The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is a Junior A ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada. It is under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
The league dates back to 1954 where it began as the "Central Junior B Hockey League". In 1993, the Central Junior B Hockey League was promoted to the Junior A level and renamed the "Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League". In 2009, the league was dissolved by the Ontario Hockey Association and split into two leagues: the "Central Canadian Hockey League" and the "Ontario Junior A Hockey League". By early 2010, the two leagues merged to reform the Ontario Junior Hockey League.
At its peak, the league was composed of 37 teams and is now mostly based in the Greater Toronto Area with a few teams eastward towards Kingston. The exception to this is the Buffalo Jr. Sabres located in the American state of New York.
The winner of the OJHL playoffs and Frank L. Buckland Trophy compete for the centennial cup with the winners of the eight remaining tier two junior A leagues across canada. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic taking place, there were several smaller tournaments held around the country (only four champions and a host would show up to the national championship - the tournament has increased in duration and for clubs attending).
^League competed for Sutherland Cup from 1954 until 1993 when it was formerly promoted to Junior A
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