Dawson Creek Kodiaks
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The Dawson Creek Kodiaks were a Canadian
Junior
ice hockey
team from Dawson Creek
, British Columbia
, Canada
. They are former members of the Peace-Cariboo Junior Hockey League.
In 1980, the Canucks became the Kodiaks and the league was promoted to Junior A. The Kodiaks stayed with the league until 1990 when they folded for the second time in three seasons. Their best season was 1982-83 when they finished second in the league with 24 wins in 40 games. They lost the PCJHL Cup league final 4-games-to-1 to the Williams Lake Mustangs
.
The Kodiaks changed their name to the Dawson Creek Capitals in the 1985-1986 season. The Capitals eventually folded and were replaced in 1994 by the Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks
in the North West Junior Hockey League
. The Kodiaks were replaced at the Junior A level in 2010 by the Dawson Creek Rage
of the North American Hockey League
.
Canada
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Junior
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
ice hockey
Ice hockey
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team from Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Dawson Creek is a small city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The municipality of had a population of 11,529 in 2009. Dawson Creek derives its name from the creek of the same name that runs through the community. The creek was named after George Mercer Dawson by a member of his land...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. They are former members of the Peace-Cariboo Junior Hockey League.
History
The Dawson Creek Canucks were members of the Peace Junior B Hockey League. In 1975, the league expanded and became the Peace-Cariboo Junior B Hockey League.In 1980, the Canucks became the Kodiaks and the league was promoted to Junior A. The Kodiaks stayed with the league until 1990 when they folded for the second time in three seasons. Their best season was 1982-83 when they finished second in the league with 24 wins in 40 games. They lost the PCJHL Cup league final 4-games-to-1 to the Williams Lake Mustangs
Williams Lake Mustangs
The Williams Lake Mustangs were a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. They are former members of the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League.-History:...
.
The Kodiaks changed their name to the Dawson Creek Capitals in the 1985-1986 season. The Capitals eventually folded and were replaced in 1994 by the Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks
Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks
The Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks are a Junior "B" Ice Hockey team based in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North West Junior Hockey League...
in the North West Junior Hockey League
North West Junior Hockey League
The North West Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" Ice Hockey league operating in the Peace River region of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of Northwest "B" playoffs earns the chance to compete for the Western Canadian Junior "B" Crown, the Keystone Cup...
. The Kodiaks were replaced at the Junior A level in 2010 by the Dawson Creek Rage
Dawson Creek Rage
The Dawson Creek Rage is a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team based out of Dawson Creek, British Columbia. The team plays in the 4,500 seat EnCana Events Centre...
of the North American Hockey League
North American Hockey League
The North American Hockey League is one of the top junior hockey leagues in the United States and is enterting its 36th season in 2011-12. It is currently the only Junior A Tier II league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. The NAHL currently acts as an alternative to the United States Hockey League...
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Season-by-season standings
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
1975-76 | 39 | 6 | 32 | 1 | ||||||
121 | 266 | 13 | 5th PC Jr. B | DNQ | ||||||
1976-77 | 40 | 18 | 21 | 1 | ||||||
212 | 216 | 37 | 3rd PC Jr. B | |||||||
1977-78 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 0 | ||||||
209 | 227 | 36 | 4th PC Jr. B | |||||||
1978-79 | 36 | 22 | 14 | 0 | ||||||
238 | 165 | 44 | 3rd PC Jr. B | |||||||
1979-80 | 48 | 28 | 18 | 2 | ||||||
294 | 275 | 58 | 4th PC Jr. B | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
1980-81 | 40 | 22 | 17 | 1 | ||||||
226 | 197 | 45 | 3rd PCJHL | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
1981-82 | 56 | 31 | 25 | 0 | ||||||
370 | 315 | 62 | 3rd PCJHL | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
1982-83 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 0 | ||||||
238 | 224 | 48 | 2nd PCJHL | Lost Final | ||||||
1983-84 | 50 | 11 | 38 | 1 | ||||||
209 | 339 | 23 | 6th PCJHL | DNQ | ||||||
1984-85 | 48 | 9 | 39 | 0 | ||||||
183 | 375 | 18 | 5th PCJHL | DNQ | ||||||
1985-86 | 50 | 17 | 32 | 1 | ||||||
226 | 312 | 35 | 5th PCJHL | DNQ | ||||||
1986-87 | 48 | 14 | 34 | 0 | ||||||
196 | 267 | 28 | 5th PCJHL | DNQ | ||||||
1987-88 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 0 | ||||||
114 | 180 | 22 | 5th PCJHL | Folded | ||||||
1988-89 | 52 | 13 | 39 | 0 | ||||||
190 | 371 | 26 | 5th PCJHL | DNQ | ||||||
1989-90 | 49 | 2 | 47 | 0 | ||||||
141 | 500 | 4 | 5th PCJHL | Folded |
Playoffs
- 1981 Lost Semi-final
- Prince George Spruce KingsPrince George Spruce KingsThe Prince George Spruce Kings are a Junior "A" Ice Hockey team based in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Interior Conference of the British Columbia Hockey League...
defeated Dawson Creek Kodiaks 4-games-to-2- 1982 Lost Semi-final
- Grande Prairie North Stars defeated Dawson Creek Kodiaks 4-games-to-none
- 1983 Lost Final
- Williams Lake MustangsWilliams Lake MustangsThe Williams Lake Mustangs were a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. They are former members of the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League.-History:...
defeated Dawson Creek Kodiaks 3-games-to-1 - Dawson Creek Canucks defeated Prince George Spruce KingsPrince George Spruce KingsThe Prince George Spruce Kings are a Junior "A" Ice Hockey team based in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Interior Conference of the British Columbia Hockey League...
3-games-to-2 - Williams Lake MustangsWilliams Lake MustangsThe Williams Lake Mustangs were a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. They are former members of the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League.-History:...
defeated Dawson Creek Kodiaks 4-games-to-1- 1984 DNQ
- 1985 DNQ
- 1986 DNQ
- 1987 DNQ
- 1988 Did Not Finish Season
- 1989 DNQ
- 1990 Did Not Finish Season