The Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL) is an American Tier III Junior "A" ice hockey league. Founed in 1993, the EJHL has fourteen teams all across the Northeastern United States. The EJHL is a member of USA Hockey. The winner of the EJHL's playoffs goes on to play for the National Championship against the champions of the five other Tier III leagues and a host city. The New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs are the two-time defending National Champions.