This is the 2022-23 Provincial Junior Hockey League season. This is the league's seventh season.
Membership Changes[]
- On June 21, 2021 Todd Wood, the owner of the Paris Mounties announced that the team was transferring over to the newly formed Senior AA level ACH Senior AA G-League for its' inaugural 2021-22 season. The franchise in the PJHL is requesting a one year leave of absence from the Ontario Hockey Association to find new ownership and to relocate the franchise.[1] On March 15, 2022 the league would announce the return of the Paris Mounties to the league's Doherty Division for 2022-23. [2]
- On May 20, 2022 the Walkerton Hawks announced that they were being renamed the Walkerton Capitals.[3]
- The league adds the Innisfil Spartans.[4]
- The Burford Bulldogs folded after the 2021-22 season.[5]
- The Port Perry Mojacks are renamed the Port Perry Lumberjacks.
- On June 7, 2023 the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks were announced as relocating to the Walpole Island Sports Complex in Walpole Island where they will be renamed the Walpole Island Wild for the 2023-24 season.[6]
On June 8, 2023 the Paris Mounties were announced as being sold[7] and on June 20th the team was announced as being re-branded as the Paris Titans for the 2023-24 season.[8]
Membership[]
Standings[]
East Conference[]
Orr Division[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarington Eagles | 41 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 220 | 70 | 70 |
| Uxbridge Bruins | 41 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 154 | 120 | 59 |
| Little Britain Merchants | 42 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 142 | 119 | 53 |
| Georgina Ice | 40 | 22 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 144 | 141 | 47 |
| North Kawartha Knights | 42 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 119 | 154 | 39 |
| Port Perry Lumberjacks | 42 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 105 | 197 | 24 |
| Lakefield Chiefs | 42 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 179 | 22 |
Tod Division[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napanee Raiders | 41 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 218 | 113 | 71 |
| Amherstview Jets | 42 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 176 | 144 | 55 |
| Picton Pirates | 42 | 23 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 152 | 119 | 50 |
| Port Hope Panthers | 42 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 144 | 133 | 47 |
| Frankford Huskies | 42 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 152 | 189 | 33 |
| Campbellford Rebels | 41 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 91 | 235 | 9 |
North Conference[]
Carruthers[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stayner Siskins | 40 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 74 | 72 |
| Alliston Hornets | 40 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 203 | 118 | 63 |
| Schomberg Cougars | 40 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 196 | 114 | 59 |
| Innisfil Spartans | 40 | 20 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 151 | 161 | 43 |
| Orillia Terriers | 40 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 139 | 151 | 41 |
| Huntsville Otters | 40 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 132 | 159 | 36 |
| Midland Flyers | 41 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 126 | 198 | 23 |
| Caledon Golden Hawks | 41 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 111 | 196 | 22 |
| Penetang Kings | 40 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 110 | 209 | 22 |
Pollock[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Forest Patriots | 42 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 201 | 130 | 65 |
| Mitchell Hawks | 42 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 142 | 101 | 57 |
| Hanover Barons | 42 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 151 | 105 | 56 |
| Wingham Ironmen | 42 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 146 | 109 | 55 |
| Kincardine Bulldogs | 42 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 156 | 148 | 42 |
| Walkerton Capitals | 42 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 129 | 205 | 18 |
| Goderich Flyers | 42 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 241 | 16 |
West Conference[]
Stobbs[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex 73's | 42 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 200 | 66 | 74 |
| Lakeshore Canadiens | 41 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 182 | 82 | 66 |
| Wheatley Sharks | 42 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 165 | 99 | 58 |
| Blenheim Blades | 42 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 166 | 112 | 52 |
| Mooretown Flags | 41 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 145 | 143 | 43 |
| Amherstburg Admirals | 42 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 117 | 186 | 29 |
| Dresden Jr. Kings | 42 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 221 | 20 |
| Wallaceburg Thunderhawks | 42 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 91 | 262 | 11 |
Yeck[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Brydges Bulldogs | 40 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 169 | 105 | 62 |
| North Middlesex Stars | 40 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 203 | 104 | 59 |
| Thamesford Trojans | 39 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 162 | 104 | 55 |
| Exeter Hawks | 39 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 141 | 111 | 51 |
| Dorchester Dolphins | 39 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 148 | 135 | 44 |
| Lucan Irish | 40 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 146 | 143 | 39 |
| Port Stanley Sailors | 40 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 136 | 155 | 34 |
| Petrolia Flyers | 40 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 82 | 158 | 24 |
| Aylmer Spitfires | 39 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 77 | 249 | 9 |
South Conference[]
Doherty[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hamburg Firebirds | 42 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 194 | 91 | 67 |
| Wellesley Applejacks | 42 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 185 | 110 | 66 |
| Norwich Merchants | 42 | 29 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 190 | 122 | 59 |
| Tavistock Braves | 41 | 21 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 142 | 121 | 47 |
| Woodstock Navy-Vets | 41 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 171 | 38 |
| Paris Mounties | 41 | 5 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 88 | 202 | 14 |
| Hespeler Shamrocks | 41 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 83 | 205 | 14 |
Bloomfield[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glanbrook Rangers | 42 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 210 | 94 | 74 |
| Grimsby Peach Kings | 42 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 105 | 64 |
| Port Dover Sailors | 42 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 148 | 153 | 48 |
| Niagara Riverhawks | 42 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 161 | 167 | 47 |
| Dundas Blues | 42 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 133 | 148 | 38 |
| Dunnville Jr. Mudcats | 42 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 111 | 170 | 30 |
| Hagersville Hawks | 42 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 95 | 189 | 17 |
2023 Schmalz Cup Playoffs[]
Bracket[]
| Division Quarterfinals | Division Semifinals | Division Finals | Conference Finals | Schmalz Cup Semifinals | Schmalz Cup Finals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O1 | Clarington | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O7 | Lakefield | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O1 | Clarington | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O4 | Georgina | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O4 | Georgina | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O5 | North Kawartha | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O1 | Clarington | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O2 | Uxbridge | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O3 | Little Britain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O3 | Little Britain | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O2 | Uxbridge | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O2 | Uxbridge | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O6 | Port Perry | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O1 | Clarington | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T4 | Port Hope | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T1 | Napanee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T1 | Napanee | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T4 | Port Hope | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T4 | Port Hope | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T5 | Frankford | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T4 | Port Hope | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T3 | Picton | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T3 | Picton | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T6 | Campbellford | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T3 | Picton | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T2 | Napanee | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T2 | Amherstview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O1 | Clarington | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C1 | Stayner | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C1 | Stayner | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C8 | Midland | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C1 | Stayner | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C5 | Orillia | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C4 | Innisfil | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C5 | Orillia | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C1 | Stayner | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C2 | Alliston | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C3 | Schomberg | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C6 | Huntsville | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C3 | Schomberg | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C2 | Alliston | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C2 | Alliston | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C7 | Penetang | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C1 | Stayner | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P1 | Mount Forest | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P1 | Mount Forest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P1 | Mount Forest | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P4 | Wingham | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P4 | Wingham | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P5 | Kincardine | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P1 | Mount Forest | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P3 | Hanover | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P3 | Hanover | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P6 | Walkerton | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P3 | Hanover | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P2 | Mitchell | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P2 | Mitchell | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P7 | Goderich | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O1 | Clarington | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D2 | Wellesley | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B1 | Glanbrook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B1 | Glanbrook | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B4 | Niagara | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B4 | Niagara | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B5 | Dundas | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B1 | Glanbrook | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2 | Grimsby | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B3 | Port Dover | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B6 | Dunnville | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B3 | Port Dover | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2 | Grimsby | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2 | Grimsby | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B7 | Hagersville | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B1 | Glanbrook | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D2 | Wellesley | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D1 | New Hamburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bye | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D1 | New Hamburg | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D4 | Tavistock | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D4 | Tavistock | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D5 | Woodstock | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D1 | New Hamburg | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D2 | Wellesley | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D3 | Norwich | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D6 | Paris | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D3 | Norwich | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D2 | Wellesley | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D2 | Wellesley | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D7 | Hespeler | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D2 | Wellesley | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | Lakeshore | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S1 | Essex | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S8 | Wallaceburg | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S1 | Essex | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S5 | Mooretown | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S4 | Blenheim | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S5 | Mooretown | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S1 | Essex | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | Lakeshore | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S3 | Wheatley | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S6 | Amherstburg | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S3 | Wheatley | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | Lakeshore | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | Lakeshore | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S7 | Dresden | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | Lakeshore | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y3 | Thamesford | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y1 | Mount Brydges | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y8 | Petrolia | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y1 | Mount Brydges | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y4 | Exeter | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y4 | Exeter | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y5 | Dorchester | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y1 | Mount Brydges | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y3 | Thamesford | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y3 | Thamesford | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y6 | Lucan | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y3 | Thamesford | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y2 | North Middlesex | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y2 | North Middlesex | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Y7 | Port Stanley | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
East Conference[]
Orr Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Clarington Eagles defeated Lakefield Chiefs 4 games to none
- Uxbridge Bruins defeated North Kawartha Knights 4 games to 1
- Georgina Ice defeated Port Perry Lumberjacks 4 games to none
Semifinals[]
- Clarington Eagles defeated Georgina Ice 4 games to none
- Uxbridge Bruins defeated Little Britain Merchants 4 games to 2
Final[]
- Clarington Eagles defeated Uxbridge Bruins 4 games to none
Tod Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Picton Pirates defeated Campbellford Rebels 4 games to none
- Port Hope Panthers defeated Frankford Huskies 4 games to 1
Semifinals[]
- Port Hope Panthers defeated Napanee Raiders 4 games to 2
- Picton Pirates defeated Amherstview Jets 4 games to 2
Final[]
- Port Hope Panthers defeated 4 Picton Pirates games to 1
North Conference[]
Caruthers Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Stayner Siskins defeated Midland Flyers 4 games to none
- Alliston Hornets defeated Penetang Kings 4 games to none
- Schomberg Cougars defeated Huntsville Otters 4 games to none
- Orillia Terriers defeated Innisfil Spartans 4 games to 1
Semifinals[]
- Stayner Siskins defeated Orillia Terriers 4 games to none
- Alliston Hornets defeated Schomberg Cougars 4 games to 3
Final[]
- Stayner Siskins defeated Alliston Hornets 4 games to 1
Pollock Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Mitchell Hawks defeated Goderich Flyers 4 games to none
- Hanover Barons defeated Walkerton Hawks 4 games to none
- Wingham Ironmen defeated Kincardine Bulldogs 4 games to 1
Semifinals[]
- Mount Forest Patriots defeated Wingham Ironmen 4 games to 3
- Hanover Barons defeated Mitchell Hawks 4 games to 1
Final[]
- Mount Forest Patriots defeated Hanover Barons 4 games to 1
West Conference[]
Stobbs Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Essex 73's defeated Wallaceburg Thunderhawks 4 games to none
- Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Dresden Jr. Kings 4 games to none
- Wheatley Sharks defeated Amherstburg Admirals 4 games to none
- Mooretown Flags defeated Blenheim Blades 4 games to 2
Semifinals[]
- Essex 73's defeated Mooretown Flags 4 games to 1
- Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Wheatley Sharks 4 games to 2
Final[]
- Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Essex 73's 4 games to 1
Yeck Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Mount Brydges Bulldogs defeated Petrolia Flyers 4 games to none
- North Middlesex Stars defeated Port Stanley Sailors 4 games to 1
- Thamesford Trojans defeated Lucan Irish 4 games to none
- Exeter Hawks defeated Dorchester Dolphins 4 games to 2
Semifinals[]
- Mount Brydges Bulldogs defeated Exeter Hawks 4 games to none
- Thamesford Trojans defeated North Middlesex Stars 4 games to none
Final[]
- Thamesford Trojans defeated Mount Brydges Bulldogs 4 games to 3
South Conference[]
Doherty Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Wellesley Applejacks defeated Hespeler Shamrocks 4 games to none
- Norwich Merchants defeated Paris Mounties 4 games to 1
- Tavistock Braves defeated Woodstock Navy-Vets 4 games to 3
Semifinals[]
- New Hamburg Firebirds defeated Tavistock Braves 4 games to none
- Wellesley Applejacks defeated Norwich Merchants 4 games to 1
Final[]
- Wellesley Applejacks defeated New Hamburg Firebirds 4 games to 2
Bloomfield Division[]
Quarterfinals[]
- Grimsby Peach Kings defeated Hagersville Hawks 4 games to none
- Port Dover Sailors defeated Dunnville Jr. Mudcats 4 games to none
- Niagara Riverhawks defeated Dundas Blues 4 games to 3
Semifinals[]
- Glanbrook Rangers defeated Niagara Riverhawks 4 games to 1
- Grimsby Peach Kings defeated Port Dover Sailors 4 games to 1
Final[]
- Glanbrook Rangers defeated Grimsby Peach Kings 4 games to 1
Conference Finals[]
- Clarington Eagles defeated Port Hope Panthers 4 games to none
- Stayner Siskins defeated Mount Forest Patriots 4 games to 2
- Lakeshore Canadiens defeated Thamesford Trojans 4 games to none
- Wellesley Applejacks defeated Glanbrook Rangers 4 games to 1
Schmalz Cup[]
The final four teams meet in a round robin over two weekends with the first week end held at one of the team's arenas with the final round robin games along with the semifinal and final games held May 12-14, 2023 at the Woodstock District Community Complex in Woodstock, Ontario hosted by the Woodstock Navy-Vets.
Schmalz Cup Round Robin[]
May 5th
May 6th
May 7th
May 12th
Schmalz Cup Semifinals[]
May 13th
Schmalz Cup Final[]
May 14th
References[]
- ↑ https://twitter.com/519sportsonline/status/1407008565856985088
- ↑ https://www.thepjhl.ca/pjhl-press-release-regarding-paris-mounties-return-to-play
- ↑ https://twitter.com/WalkertonHawks/status/1527809168706572288
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/innisfilspartansJR/posts/pfbid02yV6DYtcFZXir32tfPvbqyzwYpr5YRCz8WAuMVL3BrVLyoUsxCNzm7MXmNbPbaJXMl
- ↑ https://www.brantbeacon.ca/burford-bulldogs-organization-folds-after-34-years/
- ↑ https://www.thepjhl.ca/franchise-move
- ↑ https://www.thepjhl.ca/ownership-change
- ↑ https://www.thepjhl.ca/paris-franchise-re-branded