What age limits apply to Junior A hockey?
Rule- Canada
- Hockey Canada
- CJHL
- Junior A
- Ages 20 and under
- 2026-27
- Players
Under Hockey Canada Regulation B.1 (2026-27):
- The Junior division is open to players 20 years of age and younger in the current playing season.
- A player's age is calculated as of December 31 of the current season.
- Junior B leagues can be permitted by a Member to register up to four 21-year-olds (age as of December 31), and Junior C leagues up to six, if those players played in that league the previous season. This permission is for Junior B and C only.
- In Junior A, a maximum of nine 20-year-olds, including Affiliate Players, can be on a game sheet (Regulation E.3).
- Players aged 15 and 16 are covered by separate restrictions (see the next question).
Added 25 Oct 2026