The league lasted from 1962 until 1972 and competed for the Memorial Cup from 1962 until 1970 and the Manitoba Centennial Trophy from 1970 until 1972.
Marie Greyhounds, Sudbury Wolves, North Bay Trappers, Garson-Falconbridge Native Sons, Espanola Eagles, and Soo Michigan Realtors.
The NOJHA found itself relegated to a new level of hockey known as Tier II Junior A.
Marie[9] and Sudbury[10] sought moves to the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League and were accepted.
The remaining team, Chelmsford, followed Espanola's lead and joined the NOHA Junior B Hockey League.