Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League Membership Hockey Nova Scotia Founded Circa 1978 Don Johnson Cups 11 Current Champion Antigonish Bulldogs (5th) Current President Gerard MacDonald Website https://nsjhl.ca/

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

Brookfield Elks

Capstone Colts

East Hants Penguins

Liverpool Privateers

Sackville Blazers

Valley Maple Leafs

Antigonish Bulldogs

Eskasoni Jr. Eagles

Cumberland County Blues

Membertou Jr. Miners

Pictou County Scotians

Strait Pirates

Defunct

• Liverpool Privateers (2015-2023)- Moved to Bridgewater
• Bay 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
• 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.