Niagara District Junior B Hockey League

The Niagara District Junior B Hockey League was a Canadian Junior ice hockey league in the Golden Horseshoe of Ontario from 1954 until 1979. The league was a part of the Ontario Hockey Association of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and was eligible for the Sutherland Cup.

History

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The Niagara District Junior B Hockey League was founded in 1957. In 1974, many teams in the area broke off and formed the Golden Horseshoe Junior Hockey League. The Niagara District League survived until 1979,[1] when it was divided between the Golden Horseshoe League and the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League.

Teams

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Niagara District Champions

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  • 1958 Welland Brookies
  • 1959 St. Catharines Falcons
  • 1960 St. Catharines Falcons
  • 1961 Welland Brookies
  • 1962
  • 1963 Burlington Mohawks
  • 1964 Burlington Mohawks
  • 1965 Hamilton Bees
  • 1966 Hamilton Bees
  • 1967 Stamford Bruins
  • 1968 Thorold Jaycees
  • 1969 Hamilton Mountain Bees
  • 1970 Hamilton Mountain Bees
  • 1971 Hamilton Mountain Bees
  • 1972 St. Catharines Falcons
  • 1973 Hamilton Mountain Bees
  • 1974 Hamilton Red Wings
  • 1975 Niagara Falls Canucks
  • 1976 Niagara Falls Canucks
  • 1977 Niagara Falls Canucks
  • 1978 Welland Cougars
  • 1979 Fort Erie Meteors[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 Franke, Bernd (16 April 2024). "Fort Erie Meteors take first title since 1979 with comeback win in Golden Horseshoe final". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 28 March 2026.