North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League
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| Formerly | CAJBHL North Division |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ice Hockey |
| Founded | 1990 |
| First season | 1990-91 |
| President | Keith Wilkinson Vice President-Lisa Davies |
| Country | Canada |
| Headquarters | Kitscoty, AB |
| Continent | North America |
| Most recent champion | Lloydminster Bandits (2025-26) |
| Most titles | Lloydminster Bandits (15) |
| Official website | www |
The North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League is a Junior "B" ice hockey league in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada.[1]
League champions advance to the Hockey Alberta Provincials to face off against the winners of the other Alberta "B" leagues in the Russ Barnes Trophy. The Provincial winner earns the chance to compete for the Western Canadian Junior "B" championship, the Keystone Cup. However, this perk was removed 2017. The NEAJBHL elected to send a representative for the 2024 tournament, now called the Central Canada Cup. The return to the Cup proved successful as the St. Paul Canadians were champions. The victory earned them the opportunity to host the 2025 tournament. St. Paul proceeded to make it back to back Central Canada Cup Champions.
| Team | City | Arena | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Lake Ice | Cold Lake, Alberta | Imperial Oil Place | 2001 |
| Killam Wheat Kings | Killam, Alberta | Killam Agriplex | |
| Lloydminster Bandits | Lloydminster, Saskatchewan | Centennial Civic Centre | |
| St. Paul Canadiens | St. Paul, Alberta | Clancy Richards Arena | |
| Vegreville Rangers | Vegreville, Alberta | Vegreville Recreation Centre | 1974 |
| Vermilion Tigers | Vermilion, Alberta | Vermilion Stadium | |
| Wainwright Bisons | Wainwright, Alberta | Peace Memorial Multiplex |
Champions
| Year | Winning team | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Lloydminster Bandits | Bonnyville Jr B Sabres | 4–2 |
| 1992 | Lloydminster Bandits | Wetaskiwin Icemen | 4–2 |
| 1993 | Lloydminster Bandits | Wetaskiwin Icemen | 4–1 |
| 1994 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 1995 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 1996 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 1997 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 1998 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 1999 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 2000 | Saddle Lake Warriors | Lloydminster Bandits | 4–2 |
| 2001 | Wainwright Bisons | ||
| 2002 | Lloydminster Bandits | Wainwright Bisons | 4–3 |
| 2003 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 2004 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 2005 | Vegreville Rangers | ||
| 2006 | Saddle Lake Warriors | ||
| 2007 | Saddle Lake Warriors | ||
| 2008 | Vermilion Tigers | Lloydminster Bandits | 4–1 |
| 2009 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 2010 | Lloydminster Bandits | ||
| 2011 | Cold Lake Ice | Lloydminster Bandits | 4–0 |
| 2012 | Cold Lake Ice | Killam Wheat Kings | 4–0 |
| 2013 | Cold Lake Ice | Wainwright Bisons | 4–1 |
| 2014 | Cold Lake Ice | Wainwright Bisons | 4–2 |
| 2015 | Cold Lake Ice | Wainwright Bisons | 4–2 |
| 2016 | Wainwright Bisons | Killam Wheat Kings | 4–1 |
| 2017 | Wainwright Bisons | St. Paul Canadiens | 4–0 |
| 2018 | Wainwright Bisons | Frog Lake T-Birds | 4–1 |
| 2019 | Wainwright Bisons | Lac La Biche Clippers | 4–0 |
| 2022 | Wainwright Bisons | ||
| 2023 | Wainwright Bisons | ||
| 2024 | Wainwright Bisons | Vermilion Tigers | 4–2 |
| 2025 | Wainwright Bisons | Lloydminster Bandits | 4–2 |
| 2026 | Lloydminster Bandits | Vermilion Tigers | 4–0 |
Former teams
- Frog Lake T-Birds (2014–2019)
- Lac La Biche Clippers (1995–2000) returned (2017–2019)
- Onion Lake Border Chiefs (2014–2018)(2023–2025)
- Saddle Lake Warriors (1991–2017)
- Thorhild Titans (2009–2012)
