Inaugural season 1951-52 | Founded 1951 No. of teams 8 | |
The South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) is a senior men's ice hockey league in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1951, it is one of Manitoba's longest-running leagues. The SEMHL is affiliated with Hockey Manitoba, the provincial branch of Hockey Canada.
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Teams
During its existence, 28 different teams from across southern Manitoba have played in the league at one time or another. Only one team, the Altona Maroons, has played every season. Currently, the league consists of eight teams, mostly in the Pembina Valley region.
Championship
The Elmer Hilbebrand Trophy is awarded to the league champion each season. The SEMHL champion qualifies for the Manitoba Senior 'A' Provincial Championship and competes against the champions from Manitoba's four other senior leagues.
Only one SEMHL team, the Warroad Lakers, has gone on to win the Allan Cup.