The Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League (formerly the Nova Scotia Junior B Hockey League ) is a Junior "B" ice hockey league in Nova Scotia , Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada . The winner of the Nova Scotia playoffs competes for the Don Johnson Cup , the Atlantic Junior "B" Crown.
History
The Mainland Junior B Hockey League was formed in 1980 by Al Hollingsworth. In 1992, it took on the Cape Breton Jr. Mills and the Port Hawkesbury Pirates of the folded Cape Breton Junior B Hockey League (also known as the Eastern or Northumberland League) and was renamed the Nova Scotia Junior B Hockey League. In 2006, the league dropped the "B" from its name.
Teams
Defunct
Liverpool Privateers (2015-2023) - Moved to BridgewaterBay Ducks (2005–14) - moved to Liverpool
Bedford Barons (1980–82)
Bedford Barons (1994–95)
Bridgewater Hawks (1980–81)
Chester Ravens (1993-2002)
Colchester County K&K Truck Centre Titans (1995–96) - moved to Brookfield
Colchester County Sports Eagle Experts (1996–97) - renamed Brookfield Elks
Cumberland County Blues (2000-2024)East Hants Penguins (1984–90)
Eastern Shore Jr. Mariners (2011–14) - moved to Cole Harbour
Halifax Molson Canadian Blues (1995–96)
Mount Denson Rangers (1993–97)Oxford Blues (2000–03)
Shannon Huskies (1980–84)
South Shore Flyers (1980–82)
Springhill Premium Moosehead Dry (1992–93)
Springhill Ropak Rangers (1991–92)
Spryfield Lions (1980–84)
St. Margaret's Mariners (1988–92)
Truro Bearcats (1983–91)Valley Jets (1980–84)
West Colchester Titans (1982–83)
Windsor Royals (1984-2012)
Playoff Champions
Bolded are teams who also won the Don Johnson Cup as Atlantic Jr. B Champions.
1980 Hantsport Hitlers
1981 Valley Jets
1982 Antigonish Bulldogs
1983 Antigonish Bulldogs
1984 Antigonish Bulldogs
1985 East Hants Penguins
1986 Sackville Blazers
1987 Valley Jets
1988 Windsor Royals
1989 Sackville Blazers
1990 St. Margaret's Bay Mariners
1991 St. Margaret's Bay Mariners
1992 St. Margaret's Bay Mariners
1993 Windsor Royals
1994 Port Hawkesbury Strait Pirates
1995 Windsor Royals
1996 Windsor Royals
1997 Cape Breton Alpines
1998 Windsor Royals
1999 Port Hawkesbury Strain Pirates
2000 Cape Breton Alpines
2001 Port Hawkesbury Strait Pirates
2002 Port Hawkesbury Strait Pirates
2003 Sackville Blazers
2004 Sackville Blazers
2005 Sackville Blazers
2006 Antigonish Bulldogs
2007 East Hants Penguins
2008 Windsor Royals
2009 Cumberland County Blues
2010 Cumberland County Blues
2011 Bay Ducks
2012 East Hants Penguins
2013 Sackville Blazers
2014 Sackville Blazers
2015 Glace Bay Jr. Miners
2016 Valley Maple Leafs
2017 Pictou County Scotians
2018 Kameron Jr. Miners 2019 Sackville Blazers
2020 playoffs interrupted
2021 playoffs interrupted
2022 Antigonish Bulldogs
2023 Antigonish Bulldogs 2024 Antigonish Bulldogs
See also
References
External links
2023–24 teams Seasons Former teams
