This is the 2016-17 Ranchland Senior Hockey League season. This is the league's 43rd season dating back to its founding for the 1974-75 season.
The league was shocked by the sudden lost of Gordon Campbell who was head coach of the Fort Macleod Mustangs on November 1st. He died during a pre-game ceremony prior to the season opening home game against the Piikanai Regulators.
Membership Changes[]
The Eden Valley Arrows do not return after dropping out during the 2015-16 season.
Member Teams[]
| Team | Centre | Arena |
| Fort Macleod Mustangs | Fort Macleod | Fort Macleod & District Recreation Centre |
| Kainai Braves | Stand Off | Kanai Sports Centre |
| Nanton Palominos | Nanton | Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre |
| Piikani Regulators | Brocket | Crowledge Arena |
Standings[]
| Team | GP | W | L | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanton Palominos | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 32 | 36 |
| Fort Macleod Mustangs | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 113 | 88 | 20 |
| Kainai Braves | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 91 | 118 | 16 |
| Piikani Regulators | 18 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 45 | 153 | 1 |
Playoffs[]
Format[]
All four teams qualify for the playoffs. Both rounds were best-of-five. The league champion advanced to the provincial playoffs.
Semifinals[]
- Nanton Palominos defeated Piikani Regulators 2 games to none (Series conceded after 17-2, 13-0 scores in games 1 and 2)
- Fort Macleod Mustangs defeated Kainai Braves 3 games to 1
Final[]
- Nanton Palominos defeatd Fort Macleod Mustangs 2 games to none (Series ended after Nantion won by 10-1 and 12-1 scores)