Pacific Northwest Hockey League
Canadian ice hockey league (1965–1982)
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The Pacific Northwest Hockey League (PNWHL) was a Canadian junior ice hockey and semi-professional hockey league in British Columbia from 1965 to 1982.[1][2] The Fowler Cup was awarded annually to the league champion at the end of each season. The PNWHL had two play levels: Junior and Intermediate.
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Ceased | 1982 |
| No. of teams | Varying per season |
| Countries | Canada |
| Most titles | Houston Luckies (5) |
| Broadcaster | Channel 3 |
The PNWHL has had varying season lengths, in September 1974, the league shortened the intermediate season from 40 to 32 games to accommodate working-class players, while extending the junior season from 32 to 40 games. As a result, league standings switched from the traditional point system to the win-loss percentage system. [3]
The PNWHL was broadcast on Channel 3.[clarification needed][4]
League champions
| Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1965–66 | Smithers Totems[5] |
| 1966–67 | Burns Lake Braves[6] |
| 1967–68 | Smithers Bruins[7] |
| 1968–69 | Smithers Bruins[7] |
| 1969–70 | Smithers Totem-Blues[8] |
| 1970–71 | Houston Luckies[9] |
| 1971–72 | Houston Luckies[10] |
| 1972–73 | Smithers Nats[11] |
| 1973–74 | Houston Luckies[12] |
| 1974–75 | Houston Luckies[13] |
| 1975–76 | Houston Luckies[14] |
| 1976–77 | Prince Rupert Kings[15] |
| 1977–78 | Burns Lake Braves[16] |
| 1978–79 | Prince Rupert Halibut Kings[17] |
| 1979–80 | Prince Rupert Kings[18] |
| 1980–81 | Vanderhoof Flyers[19] |
| 1981–82 | Vanderhoof Flyers[20] |