The 2016-2017 Canadian Junior Hockey League season officially came to a close over the weekend at the RBC Cup in Coburg.

While the season just ended, Junior 'A' leagues across Canada along with The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will turn the page to a new season. Ahead of the SJHL's annual general meeting, it was announced the Western Canada Cup will be dissolved.

The Western Canada Cup, which had a life span of five years, was initially set up to generate funds not just for the host community, but also to provide financial assistance to the host leagues's other franchises. While Estevan held a very successful event in 2016, the other editions were far below expectations which ultimately led to the dissolution of the championship.

The event was a massive success for the City of Estevan and the Bruins. According to Bruins Head Coach Chris Lewgood, it's something he'll remember forever.

"The long term debt that was owed to the city by the Estevan Bruins was paid off due to the success of the Western Canada Cup."

"Every one that supported it and put it together did such a fantastic job."

"It left a pretty lasting impression on the City of Estevan," he added.

As the City of Estevan and the Bruins organization saw many benefits of the WCC, a past format that should wet the appetite of Junior hockey fans will be restored. League President Bill Chow indicated the former format where the SJHL and MJHL champions vied for the Anavet Cup while BCHL and AJHL battled for the Doyle Cup, with both winners moving on the the RBC Cup, will likely be reinstated.

The Anavet Cup saw many great rivalries built over its existence from 1971-2012. The two prairie provinces should expect to see some more great battles looking ahead into the future.