The American Junior Hockey League was a junior hockey league based in the United States. It was founded in the summer of 1977 with the vice-president of the professional American Hockey League, Gordon Anziano, serving as president. The league operated for two years, folding after the 1978-79 season.
Seven teams played in the league in 1977-78: Assabet Valley Tomahawks, Beverly Flyers, South Shore Clippers, Maine Junior Nordiques, Mass-Conn Twins, Western Massachusetts Pioneers, Framingham Pics.
Team Timeline[]
| Team | Centre | Arena | Seasons | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assabet Valley Tomahawks | Concord, Massachusetts | Valley Sports Arenas | 1977-1978 | |
| Beverly Flyers | Beverly, Massachusetts | 1977-1978 | ||
| Framingham Pics | Framingham, Massachusetts | Loring Arena | 1977-1978 | |
| Maine Jr. Nordiques | Lewiston, Maine | Central Main Youth Center | 1977-1978 | |
| Mass-Conn Twins | Enfield, Connecticut | Enfield Twin Rinks | 1977-1978 | |
| South Shore Clippers | Cohasset, Massachusetts | 1977-1978 | ||
| Western Mass. Pioneers | Chicopee, Massachusetts | 1977-1978 |