The 2026–27 season is the 66th of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL).
The Pembroke Royals was established as an expansion franchise as a result of a legal dispute between the league and the owner of the defunct Pembroke Lumber Kings franchise over ownership of the Lumber Kings name. The league terminated the membership of the former Lumber Kings owner over allegations of "harassing and mistreating players and failing to operate the business in an ethical manner." Notably, the Lumber Kings were once suspended by the league for the 1979–80 season and were replaced by a club called the Royals.
The CCHL, and five other Ontario junior ice hockey leagues, adopted several rule changes pursuant to Hockey Canada's "Ontario Men's Junior Hockey Development pilot project". The initiative included a "transition" to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) rule book and adopting International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Rule 202 for facial protection. The initiative also aimed to address "severe regional imbalances" with roster-related rule changes.
Following a change of ownership, the Renfrew Wolves appointed Carl Robillard as its general manager, and Devin Campbell as its head coach. Mr. Robillard is a former general manager of the Rockland Nationals.
Teams play 55 regular season games and the best eight teams will advance to the post-season playoffs.
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