[citation needed] The league carried on through most of World War II but disbanded in 1944-45 because of a shortage of players and the difficulty of travelling.
The SSHL lay dormant until 1950 when the WCSHL moved up to the major level and competed for the Alexander Cup.
[citation needed] The SSHL was revived for 1950–51, again sending its champions to the Allan Cup playoffs, but only lasted until 1954–55.
The Western Hockey League (WHL) operated in the province and the SSHL could not compete.
[citation needed] The SSHL started up again in 1967-68 and lasted until 1971 when another merger formed the Prairie Senior Hockey League.