On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) released full details of a revised 57-game regular season schedule that officials say will culminate with the crowning of a new Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Champion in May.
According to organizers, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season, the top five teams will automatically advance to the 2024 Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Playoffs, while the bottom six teams will square off in a best of five play-in series. Officials say the winners of the play-in series will then fill spots six through eight in the opening round of the AJHL Playoffs.
Organizers say round one of the Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Playoffs will begin the weekend of March 15th-17th and will be a best-of-seven series, with the top seed playing the lowest remaining seed. Officials say the AJHL Champion will represent Alberta at the 2024 Centennial Cup National Junior-A Championship from May 9-19 in Oakville, ON.
The AJHL is described as a premier developmental league in Canada for student-athletes striving to capitalize on their athletic and academic abilities. AJHL players can advance to the NCAA, CHL, USports and pro hockey without any limitations. For more information about the recent departure of five teams and the exciting future direction of the AJHL, visit the FAQ page.
