| South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League | |
| Sport: | Ice hockey |
| Founded: | 1951 |
| Inaugural: | 1951-52 |
| Teams: | 10 |
| Champion: | Ste Anne Aces |
| Champ Season: | 2022/2023 |
| Most Champs: | Morden Bombers (13) |
| Website: | www.semhl.net |
| Related Comps: | Manitoba Senior 'A' Provincial Championship |
The South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) is a senior men's ice hockey league in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1951, it is one of Manitoba's longest-running leagues. The SEMHL is affiliated with Hockey Manitoba, the provincial branch of Hockey Canada.
During its existence, 28 different teams from across southern Manitoba have played in the league at one time or another. Only one team, the Altona Maroons, has played every season. Currently, the league consists of ten teams, mostly in the Pembina Valley region.
| Team | City/Town | Active | No. of SEMHL Championships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona Maroons | Altona | 1951–present | 11 | |
| Carman Beavers | Carman | 1953-1955, 1963–present | 10 | |
| Ile des Chenes Northstars | Ile des Chene | 2022-Present | 0 | |
| Morden Bombers | Morden | 1983–present | 13 | |
| Notre Dame Hawks | Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes | 1990-1997, 2004–present | 3 | |
| Portage Islanders | Portage la Prairie | 2015–present | 0 | |
| Red River Wild | St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba | 2022–present | 0 | |
| Ste Anne Aces | Ste Anne, Manitoba | 2022–present | 1 | |
| Warren Mercs | Warren | 2005–present | 2 | |
| Winkler Royals | Winkler | 1951-1991, 2013–present | 4 |
The Elmer Hildebrand Trophy is awarded to the league champion each season. The SEMHL champion qualifies for the Manitoba Senior 'A' Provincial Championship and competes against the champions from Manitoba's other senior leagues.[1]
Only one SEMHL team, the Warroad Lakers, has gone on to win the Allan Cup.