Independent Leagues (Canada and US)
Some leagues that refer to themselves as Junior A also operate outside the control of the Hockey Canada and USA Hockey. Presently, the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League in Ontario is operating as an independent league in Ontario and western New York. The International Junior Hockey League operates in the Northeast United States. The upstart Continental Junior Hockey League has only two teams for its first season. Additionally, in Manitoba the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League is operating as a non-sanctioned league. While a leagues can claim to be comparable to Junior A leagues, due to the lack of regulation the actual level of play may vary. In addition to independent leagues, there are also independent teams, such as the Jamestown Jets, although these usually result from league problems or other disputes.
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