Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League
The Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Nova Scotia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. League playoff winners compete in the Maritime-Hockey North Junior C Championships.
History
In 1999 the West Nova Junior Hockey League began as the first Junior C circuit sanctioned by Hockey Nova Scotia. The league was reorganized prior to the 2004-05 season as the Nova Scotia Junior C Hockey League. It was renamed prior to the 2016-17 season.
Barrington Ice Dogs were the first team to repeat as provincial champion winning titles in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009.[1] Eastern Shore Jr. Mariners would win back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2011 with the Chester Clippers duplicating the feat in 2012 and 2013. Spryfield Attack became a three-time winner in 2018 after previous titles in 2014 and 2016.
Justin MacLellan of the Avon River Rats made headlines after a 10-point game on January 14, 2018.[2]
Teams
| Team | Centre | Formed |
| South Shore Schooners | Chester | 2019 |
| East Hants Jr. C Penguins | East Hants | 2017 |
| Eastern Shore Thunder | Eastern Shore | 2016 |
| Sackville Knights | Sackville | 2018 |
| South West Storm | Barrington | 2021 |
| Spryfield Attack | Spryfield | 2011 |
Defunct teams
- Antigonish Jr. C Hockey Club (2000-04)
- Avon River Rats (2007-18) - renamed Windsor Royals
- Barrington Ice Dogs (2004-15)
- Bedford Wolverines (2015-17)
- Chebucto Canadians (2000-04)
- Chester Clippers/Northside Vics (2008-13; 2013-14) return as Chester Castaways 2019
- Claire Lions (2005-15)
- Cumberland/Colchester Colts (2016-19)
- East Hants Penguins/Halifax Thunder (2004-06; 2006-09)
- Harbour Crunch/Eastern Shore Jr. Mariners (2006-09; 2009-11)
- Fundy Phantoms/Rhinos (2004-13; 2013-15)
- Metro Jaguars (2015-17)
- New Waterford Jets (2005-11)
- North Shore Storm/Oxford Colts/Amherst Colts (2004-08; 2009-10; 2010-12; 2012-14; 2015-16) - renamed Cumberland/Colchester Colts
- Shannon Huskies (2012-13)
- South Shore Wild (2007-14)
- Thorburn Mohawks (2000-04)
- Valley Fuelers (2009-11)
- Windsor Royals (2007-2019)
- Yarmouth Admirals (2006-09)
- Yarmouth Kings (2009-10)
- Yarmouth Raiders (2000-05)
Champions
| Season | Champions | Runner-up | Result (best-of 7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Thorburn Mohawks | ||
| 2001 | Barrington Ice Dogs | ||
| 2002 | Yarmouth Raiders | ||
| 2003 | Chebucto Canadians | ||
| 2004 | Barrington Ice Dogs | ||
| 2005 | Barrington Ice Dogs | Yarmouth Raiders | 4-1 |
| 2006 | Barrington Ice Dogs | ||
| 2007 | New Waterford Jets | Clare Lions | |
| 2008 | Harbour Crunch | ||
| 2009 | Barrington Ice Dogs | ||
| 2010 | Eastern Shore Jr. Mariners | ||
| 2011 | Eastern Shore Jr. Mariners | Chester Clippers | |
| 2012 | Chester Clippers | Clare Lions | |
| 2013 | Chester Clippers | Barrington Ice Dogs | 4-1 |
| 2014 | Spryfield Silver and Black Attack | MU Rhino Renovations | 4-1 |
| 2015 | MU Rhino Renovations | Spryfield Attack | 4-1 |
| 2016 | Spryfield Silver and Black Attack | Metro Jaguars | 4-2 |
| 2017 | Metro Jaguars | Avon River Rats | 4-2 |
| 2018 | Spryfield Attack | Eastern Shore Thunder | 4-3[3] |
| 2019 | Spryfield Attack | Eastern Shore Thunder | 4-3 |
| 2020 | Eastern Shore Thunder | Chester Castaways | 4-0 |
| 2021 | Chester Castaways | East Hants Penguins | 3-1 covid halted |
| 2022 | South West Storm | East Hants Penguins | 4-1 |
| 2023 | South West Storm | East Hants Penguins | 4-3 |
Teams in bold went on to win the Maritime-Hockey North Junior C Championship.
References
- "Barrington Ice Dogs in playoffs against Clare". The Vanguard. January 28, 2015.
- "MacLellan registers 10-point night for Avon River Rats". Hants Journal. January 19, 2018.
- "Spryfield Attack Win Thriller to Earn NS Birth". Maritime-Hockey North Junior Championship. March 30, 2018.