Neighbouring cities Warman and Martensville will each have junior hockey teams playing out of their facilities starting in the fall.
A few months after the S-J-H-L announced that the Notre Dame Hounds franchise is moving to Warman to be the Wolverines, the Prairie Junior League is moving the Chiefs to Martensville and their new arena. Originally the Saskatoon Chiefs in the North Saskatchewan Junior League, the franchise moved to Delisle and assumed the Chiefs’ nickname in 2008 after North and South Saskatchewan loops joined forces to become the Prairie Junior League. Following is the news item from the Prairie Junior League website…..
Chiefs On The Move
City of Martensville Welcomes New Junior Hockey Team
Martensville SK, April 9, 2025 – The City of Martensville is pleased to announce the arrival of the Martensville Chiefs of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL), who will be relocating to the city for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Chiefs will play home games at the Martensville Sports Centre when the season begins in September.
With the support of Martensville Minor Hockey Association, the development marks a major step in the growth of hockey in the region and a commitment to offering new opportunities and experiences for both players and fans.
“We’re excited to welcome the Chiefs to Martensville,” said Mayor Kent Muench. “This move gives local players the chance to continue playing close to home and brings Junior B hockey right to our doorstep. It’s a great opportunity for our community, bringing new energy and visitors to our city.”
The PJHL was founded in 2007-08 with the merger of the South Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SSJHL) and the North Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (NSJHL) and consists of eleven teams with many local players from across Saskatchewan.
The Chiefs are focused on building a bright future in the city by honouring the team’s history and starting new collaborative initiatives.
“The Chiefs are extremely excited to be a part of the City of Martensville, and we can’t thank the City and Martensville Minor Hockey Association enough for welcoming us with open arms,” said Brennan Hall, General Manager of the Martensville Chiefs. “We are extremely excited to get started – stay tuned to our social media for more updates as we start to engage the community and prepare for the upcoming season.”
