The junior Smoke Eaters have competed in British Columbia since 1926. Originally, the ice hockey usage of "junior" referred to a general, age-limited, non-professional hockey concept that was distinct from senior and intermediate divisions. Later, the junior divisions in Canada were divided into two levels, Junior A and Junior B.
The junior Smoke Eaters have competed in British Columbia since 1926. The term "junior" initially denoted a non-professional hockey concept distinct from senior and intermediate divisions.  Later, the Canadian junior leagues were divided into two tiers: Junior A and Junior B.