Summerside cracks the CJHL Top 5, Valley and Miramichi also honoured

CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

CJHL Media Update

Release Date: Monday, October 10, 2022

Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) new No. 1 in latest CJHL rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday that the Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) have been tabbed the new No. 1 rated side in its latest edition of the Top 20 Rankings.

In moving into top spot in the latest listings, concluding Oct. 9, the soaring Stars have reeled off 10 consecutive victories, without defeat, to begin play this season under head coach and general manager Brayden Klimosko in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Another unbeaten team, the Princeville Titan (LHJAAAQ) move to No. 2 in the 118-team CJHL.

Princeville bench boss Guillaume St-Denis also sees his squad at 10-0 on the ice in Quebec.

Up to No. 3 this week are the Humboldt Broncos (SJHL), where head coach and GM Scott Barney has his club also having yet to taste defeat on the campaign at 8-0.

Over in the Maritimes, Billy McGuigan’s Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) are back at it after dealing with some game postponements and other after effects from Hurricane Fiona. They are 5-0 to date and are slotted No. 4 in the nation this week.

Rounding out the Top 5 are the Collingwood Blues (OJHL), who despite suffering their initial setback over the weekend, are still a solid 10-1 while being guided by coach Andrew Campoli.

The following are the CJHL Top 20 Rankings, as well as the five Honourable Mention clubs, for the period ending Oct. 9:

CJHL TOP 20 (As of Oct. 9, 2022)
RANK TEAM (LEAGUE) (PREVIOUS RANKING)

1. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (4)
2. Titan de Princeville (LHJAAAQ) (3)
3. Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) (5)
4. Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) (6)
5. Collingwood Blues (OJHL) (1)
6. Milton Menace (OJHL) (8)
7. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (13)
8. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) (10)
9. Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) (2)
10. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (12)
11. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (14)
12. Blind River Beavers (NOJHL) (15)
13. Cobras de Terrebonne (LHJAAAQ) (19)
14. Collège Français de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ) (11)
15. Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (20)
16. Ottawa Jr. A Senators (CCHL) (NR)
17. Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) (HM)
18. Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL) (16)
19. Valley Wildcats (MHL) (NR)
20. Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) (NR)

HONOURABLE MENTION: Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL); Miramichi Timberwolves (MHL); Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL); Hearst Lumberjacks (NOJHL); Haliburton County Huskies (OJHL)

ABOUT THE RANKINGS: The CJHL Top 20 Rankings are compiled during the course of the regular season by an independent scouting service and are determined using a variety of factors during the process.

ABOUT THE CJHL: The Canadian Junior Hockey League is a national organization comprised of nine Junior A leagues from Alberta to the Maritimes. The CJHL currently represents 118 teams and well over 2,500 players. There are also 3,000-plus CJHL alumni furthering their hockey careers at the NHL, AHL, ECHL, SPHL, NCAA, U SPORTS and CHL levels across North America as well as leagues across Europe. For the latest CJHL news and features, visit cjhlhockey.com and follow-on social media at @cjhlhockey & facebook.com/canadianjuniorhockeyleague.

Photo credit: Martin Martinson / battlefordsNOW

For more information, contact:

Brent Ladds
President
Canadian Junior Hockey League
ladds@cjhlhockey.com (Email)

Tom Annelin
Director of Communications
Canadian Junior Hockey League
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