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BREAKING: Over 100 players suspended following retaliation from league

Five teams have decided to leave the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and join the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) during the 2024-2025 season.

The five teams that have left the AJHL are the Brooks Bandits, Spruce Grove Saints, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park Crusaders, and Blackfalds Bulldogs.

CONFIRMED: AJHL is suspending the five teams leaving - in effect immediately. Just got word that Olds and Blackfalds will not be playing tonight as Olds was told by the league to not show up to Blackfalds. I believe the Brooks- DV game will follow en suite. Will report more soon-� Harold Nixon (@HaroldNixon72) January 20, 2024

This decision has resulted in massive consequences, with the AJHL suspending the five teams, totaling 100 players, and issuing a statement afterward.

The move could be construed as disrespectful by the five teams who chose to leave for the BCHL, however, the hockey community will continue to monitor the consequences and resulting fallout afterward.

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21 JANVIER \| 261 ANSWERS BREAKING: Over 100 players suspended following retaliation from league Do you think these suspensions were warranted?
Yes	121	46.4 %
No	140	53.6 %
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