Initially, the league was to downsize to twelve teams (one feeder club for each Tier 1 team), however it reduced to six teams, removing six of the current franchises, including the Akwesasne Wolves, Morrisburg Lions, Almonte Thunder, Gananoque Islanders, Gatineau Mustangs and Shawville Pontiacs.

The Gananoque Islanders announced that they would continue their franchise in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League beginning in 2015-16.

The members of the Empire league became the Tod Division in the East Conference of the PJHL.

In 2021 new senior Gananoque team became part of the EOSHL.

West Div - EOSHL Lost finals 3-2 Games (North Dundas Rockets)