Provincial Women's Hockey League

The Provincial Women's Hockey League (or PWHL) is a Junior[1] women's ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada that was founded in 2004. It is considered to be the highest level of junior women's amateur ice hockey in Ontario, and is sanctioned by Hockey Canada and the Ontario Women's Hockey Association.[2]

Provincial Women's Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Founded2004
CEOFran Rider, OWHA
No. of teams20
Country Canada
Most recent
champion(s)		London Jr. Devilettes
Most titlesToronto Jr. Aeros – 7
Official websitePWHL official site

The PWHL provides alumni to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport,[3] National Collegiate Athletic Association,[1] the Professional National Women's Hockey League,[4] as well as the Canada women's national ice hockey team.[5][6]

History
Southwest and Barrie battle during 2013-14 season.
Kingston skater during 2013-14 season.

The PWHL was founded in 2004 by the Ontario Women's Hockey Association. The PWHL is the women's equivalent to men's junior hockey, but is classified by the OWHA as Intermediate AA officially as the OWHA does not have an official "junior" classification system. Despite this, the teams of the PWHL market themselves as women's junior hockey.

One of the league's most notable alumni is Meghan Agosta who played for the Windsor Wildcats. She went on to play professional with the Montreal Stars of the Canadian Women's Hockey League and is a member of two Olympic championship teams.[7]

In the early years of the league, when PWHL teams had to compete for OWHA provincials they would do so with representatives of the Ottawa District. The PWHL franchises proved much more competitive than their Ottawa counterparts and after two seasons Ottawa applied to and joined the PWHL. By the 2009 league playoffs, the Ottawa Senators beat the league powerhouse Toronto Jr. Aeros to win its first league championship.

The most dominant franchise in league history is the Toronto Jr. Aeros. The Aeros have won five league championships, including the first three consecutively, two Silver Medal finishes and a single Bronze medal finish in league playdowns. The Aeros have also won five regular season championships. Additionally, the Aeros have won three Golds at provincials, as well as two silvers and a bronze. The Aeros have also twice accomplished the PWHL's "triple crown" winning the regular season title, playoff championship, and provincial championship all in one year in both 2005 and 2006.

Teams
Southwest Jr. Wildcats player during 2014-15 season.
Cambridge Rivulettes goalie during 2013-14 season.

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TeamCentreJoined
Aurora Jr. Panthers Aurora, Ontario 2004
Barrie Jr. Sharks Barrie, Ontario 2011
Bluewater Jr. Hawks Strathroy, Ontario 2004
Brampton Jr. Canadettes Brampton, Ontario 2004
Burlington Jr. Barracudas Burlington, Ontario 2004
Cambridge Rivulettes Cambridge, Ontario 2004
Durham West Jr. Lightning Ajax, Ontario 2004
Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins Etobicoke, Toronto 2004
Kingston Ice Wolves Kingston, Ontario 2012
London Jr. Devilettes London, Ontario 2004
Mississauga Jr. Hurricanes Mississauga, Ontario 2004
Nepean Jr. Wildcats Nepean, Ontario 2010
Oakville Jr. Hornets Oakville, Ontario 2004
Ottawa Lady Senators Ottawa, Ontario 2006
Southwest Wildcats Windsor, Ontario 2004
Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres Stoney Creek, Ontario 2004
Toronto Jr. Aeros North York, Toronto 2004
Toronto Leaside Jr. Wildcats Leaside, Toronto 2012
Waterloo K-W Rangers Waterloo, Ontario 2008
Whitby Jr. Wolves Whitby, Ontario 2005

Defunct franchises
  • Chatham Outlaws (2004-2006)
  • Hamilton Hawks (2004-2011)
  • Markham-Stouffville Stars (2004-2009)

Alumni Cup Playoff Champions

The winner of the final four is awarded the Alumni Cup.[9]

YearGoldSilverBronzeFourth
2005Toronto Jr. AerosStoney Creek Jr. SabresBluewater Jr. HawksWindsor Wildcats
2006Toronto Jr. AerosStoney Creek Jr. SabresDurham West Jr. LightningMarkham-Stouffville Stars
2007Toronto Jr. AerosDurham West Jr. LightningStoney Creek Jr. SabresOttawa NCCP Raiders
2008Stoney Creek Jr. SabresOttawa NCCP CapitalsMississauga Jr. ChiefsDurham West Jr. Lightning
2009Ottawa SenatorsToronto Jr. AerosBluewater Jr. HawksDurham West Jr. Lightning
2010Toronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. ChiefsStoney Creek Jr. SabresBluewater Jr. Hawks
2011Toronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. ChiefsBluewater Jr. HawksBurlington Jr. Barracudas
2012Bluewater Jr. HawksToronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. ChiefsAurora Jr. Panthers
2013Whitby Jr. WolvesLondon Jr. DevilettesToronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. Chiefs
2014Whitby Jr. WolvesMississauga Jr. ChiefsNepean Jr. WildcatsToronto Jr. Aeros
2015Stoney Creek Jr. SabresWhitby Jr. WolvesOakville Jr. HornetsToronto Jr. Aeros
2016Toronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. ChiefsWhitby Jr. WolvesDurham West Jr. Lightning
2017Oakville Jr. HornetsToronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. ChiefsDurham West Jr. Lightning
2018Toronto Jr. AerosOakville Jr. HornetsNepean Jr. WildcatsCambridge Rivulettes
2019 London Jr. Devilettes Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres Kingston Ice Wolves Toronto Jr. Aeros

Provincials

The OWHA runs a second run of playoffs that determines Provincial champion. These are not operated by the PWHL, but have all PWHL teams participating.

YearGoldSilverBronzeFourth
2005Toronto Jr. AerosWindsor WildcatsMarkham-Stouffville StarsEtobicoke Jr. Dolphins
2006Toronto Jr. AerosDurham West Jr. LightningMarkham-Stouffville StarsStoney Creek Jr. Sabres
2007Stoney Creek Jr. SabresAurora Jr. PanthersMississauga Jr. ChiefsDurham West Jr. Lightning
2008Ottawa CapitalsStoney Creek Jr. SabresMississauga Jr. ChiefsAurora Jr. Panthers
2009Mississauga Jr. ChiefsStoney Creek Jr. SabresToronto Jr. AerosDurham West Jr. Lightning
2010Toronto Jr. AerosBluewater Jr. HawksMississauga Jr. ChiefsBrampton Jr. Canadettes
2011Mississauga Jr. ChiefsToronto Jr. AerosWhitby Jr. WolvesLondon Jr. Devilettes
2012Bluewater Jr. HawksToronto Jr. AerosMississauga Jr. ChiefsBurlington Jr. Barracudas
2013Durham West Jr. LightningMississauga Jr. ChiefsStoney Creek Jr. SabresCambridge Jr. Rivulettes
2014Mississauga Jr. ChiefsToronto Jr. AerosNepean Jr. WildcatsDurham West Jr. Lightning
2015Oakville Jr. HornetsStoney Creek Jr. SabresWhitby Jr. WolvesToronto Jr. Aeros
2016Toronto Jr. AerosOakville Jr. HornetsMississauga Jr. Chiefs
2017Oakville Jr. HornetsStoney Creek Jr. SabresNepean Jr. Wildcats
2018Toronto Jr. AerosOakville Jr. HornetsLondon DevilettesOttawa Lady 67's
2019 London Jr. Devilettes Kingston Ice Wolves Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres Oakville Jr. Hornets

National team and professional alumni
Southwest Jr. Wildcats goalie 2014-15 season.

The following PWHL alumni have represented Canada in international tournaments and in Professional leagues.

  • Meghan Agosta (Windsor Wildcats), 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 Winter Games
  • Courtney Birchard (Toronto Jr. Aeros)
  • Mellissa Channell (Burlington Jr. Barracudas)
  • Mallory Deluce (Bluewater Jr. Hawks)
  • Laura Fortino (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres) 2014, 2018 Winter Games
  • Brittany Haverstock (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres)
  • Haley Irwin (Toronto Jr. Aeros) 2010, 2014, 2018 Winter Games
  • Laura McIntosh (Mississauga Jr. Chiefs) Canada Under-22/Development Team
  • Stefanie McKeough (Ottawa Senators)
  • Isabel Menard (Ottawa Senators)
  • Jamie Miller (Toronto Jr. Aeros)
  • Carolyne Prevost (London Jr. Devilettes), Canada women's national under-18 ice hockey team
  • Ashley Riggs (Durham West Jr. Lightning)
  • Jillian Saulnier (Toronto Jr. Aeros) 2018 Winter Games
  • Britni Smith (Markham-Stouffville Stars)
  • Natalie Spooner (Durham West Jr. Lightning) 2014, 2018 Winter Games
  • Jennifer Wakefield (Durham West Jr. Lightning) 2010, 2014 Winter Games
  • Tara Watchorn (Durham West Jr. Lightning) 2014 Winter Games
  • Catherine White (Mississauga Jr. Chiefs)
  • Jessica Wong (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres)
  • Celine Frappier (Southwest Wildcats/Toronto Jr. Aeros)

Awards
Barrie Jr. Sharks goalie 2013-14 season.

Regular Season champions
SeasonTeamRecordPoints
2004-05Toronto Jr. Aeros23-5-248
2005-06Toronto Jr. Aeros[10]27-0-357
2006-07Toronto Jr. Aeros[11]22-6-448
2007-08Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres[11]27-2-357
2008-09Toronto Jr. Aeros[11]27-5-256
2009-10Mississauga Chiefs[12]29-2-3-061
2010-11Mississauga Chiefs[13]33-3-0-066
2011-12Toronto Jr. Aeros[11]31-1-1-164
2012-13Whitby Jr. Wolves29-6-2-161
2013-14Nepean Jr. Wildcats[14]32-3-2-167
2014-15Oakville Jr. Hornets31-3-4-066
2015-16Durham West Jr. Lightning27-2-5-463
2016-17 Oakville Hornets 31-3-4-0 66
2017-18 Toronto Aeros 31-3-4-0 66
2018-19 Kingston Ice Wolves 28-2-7-1 64

Scoring champion
SeasonPlayerTeamG-A-P
2004-05
2005-06Mallory DeluceBluewater Jr. Hawks18-45-63
2006-07Laura McIntoshMississauga Jr. Chiefs21-33-54
2007-08Kelly SabatineStoney Creek Jr. Sabres28-32-60
2008-09Kelly SabatineStoney Creek Jr. Sabres33-35-68
2009-10Theadora Imbrogno[15]Mississauga Jr. Chiefs28-34-62
2010-11Jenna DingeldeinMississauga Jr. Chiefs21-40-61
2011-12Emily JanigaBurlington Jr. Barracudas27-21-48
2012-13Krista Yip-ChuckWhitby Jr. Wolves29-36-65
2013-14Victoria Bach[16]Mississauga Jr. Chiefs36-32-68
2014-15Jessie EldridgeToronto Jr. Aeros29-35-64
2015-16Daryl WattsMississauga Jr. Chiefs30-35-65

Goaltending Award
Kingston goalie during 2013-14 season.
SeasonPlayerTeamGAA
2004-05Melissa John/
Jamie Miller		Toronto Jr. Aeros1.50
2005-06Christina Kessler/
Jamie Miller		Toronto Jr. Aeros0.93
2006-07Jamie MillerToronto Jr. Aeros1.28
2007-08Cassandra McNicholMississauga Jr. Chiefs1.13
2008-09Cassie SeguinOttawa Senators1.34
2009-10Olivia RossMississauga Jr. Chiefs0.98
2010-11Ali Binnington/
Bridget Smith		Mississauga Jr. Chiefs1.00
2011-12Taylor HoughToronto Jr. Aeros0.71
2012-13Jackie RochefortDurham West Jr. Lightning0.94
2013-14Kira Bombay[17]Nepean Jr. Wildcats0.82
2014-15Sarah McDonnellStoney Creek Jr. Sabres1.03
2015-16Danika RangerDurham West Jr. Lightning0.83

Coach of the Year
SeasonCoachTeam
2004-05Paul RockettBrampton Jr. Canadettes
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10Dave GwynEtobicoke Jr. Dolphins
2010-11Rick SullivanBluewater Jr. Hawks
2011-12Christina JolliffeLondon Jr. Devilettes
2012-13Wayne McDonaldDurham West Jr. Lightning
2013-14Bruce MacDonaldNepean Jr. Wildcats
2014-15Jessica TurriEtobicoke Jr. Dolphins

Christie Rose Scholarship
Barrie Jr. Sharks players line up for a draw during 2013-14 season.

The PWHL awards a scholarship in memory of former PWHL player Christie Rose. She was an 18-year-old young woman who died on June 24, 2008, as a result of her injuries suffered in a car accident.[11] The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to recognize a young woman who shares the same qualities and characteristics as Christie.

Recipients
YearPlayerTeam
2009Kaitlyn Bannon[18]London Jr. Devilettes
2010Blair ConnellyBluewater Jr. Hawks[11]
2011Stacey ScottLondon Jr. Devilettes
2012Michelle TanelDurham West Jr. Lightning
2013Clare McKellarLondon Jr. Devilettes
2014Caitlin Lee/
Erran Lee		Kingston Ice Wolves
2015Davis SmithBluewater Jr. Hawks

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