Penticton Vees
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The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey
team from Penticton, British Columbia
, Canada
. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League
. The junior Vees were founded in 1961, taking the name of an existing senior hockey team.
. In 1955, the Vees represented Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships
in Krefeld
, West Germany
, beating the Soviet Union 5–0 for the gold medal
. The Vees won another provincial championship in 1960. Six alumni from the senior Vees, also played in the National Hockey League
. They are James Bedard
, Edward Diachuk, Connie Madigan
, George McAvoy
, Bill Warwick
and his brother Grant Warwick
.
champions in 1968, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, as well as in 1986, when they were also Centennial Cup
champions.
.
Penticton Broncos (1964–1975)
Penticton Vees (1975–1979)
Penticton Knights (1979–1990)
Penticton Panthers (1990–2004)
Mike Brown, Kyle Cumiskey
, Paul Kariya
, Duncan Keith
, Chuck Kobasew
, Rick Lanz
, Brendan Morrison
, Jason Podollan
, Kevin Sawyer
, Robbie Tallas, Tanner Glass
The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey
team from Penticton, British Columbia
, Canada
. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League
. The junior Vees were founded in 1961, taking the name of an existing senior hockey team.
. In 1955, the Vees represented Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships
in Krefeld
, West Germany
, beating the Soviet Union 5–0 for the gold medal
. The Vees won another provincial championship in 1960. Six alumni from the senior Vees, also played in the National Hockey League
. They are James Bedard
, Edward Diachuk, Connie Madigan
, George McAvoy
, Bill Warwick
and his brother Grant Warwick
.
champions in 1968, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, as well as in 1986, when they were also Centennial Cup
champions.
.
Penticton Broncos (1964–1975)
Penticton Vees (1975–1979)
Penticton Knights (1979–1990)
Penticton Panthers (1990–2004)
Mike Brown, Kyle Cumiskey
, Paul Kariya
, Duncan Keith
, Chuck Kobasew
, Rick Lanz
, Brendan Morrison
, Jason Podollan
, Kevin Sawyer
, Robbie Tallas, Tanner Glass
The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey
team from Penticton, British Columbia
, Canada
. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League
. The junior Vees were founded in 1961, taking the name of an existing senior hockey team.
. In 1955, the Vees represented Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships
in Krefeld
, West Germany
, beating the Soviet Union 5–0 for the gold medal
. The Vees won another provincial championship in 1960. Six alumni from the senior Vees, also played in the National Hockey League
. They are James Bedard
, Edward Diachuk, Connie Madigan
, George McAvoy
, Bill Warwick
and his brother Grant Warwick
.
champions in 1968, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, as well as in 1986, when they were also Centennial Cup
champions.
.
Penticton Broncos (1964–1975)
Penticton Vees (1975–1979)
Penticton Knights (1979–1990)
Penticton Panthers (1990–2004)
Mike Brown, Kyle Cumiskey
, Paul Kariya
, Duncan Keith
, Chuck Kobasew
, Rick Lanz
, Brendan Morrison
, Jason Podollan
, Kevin Sawyer
, Robbie Tallas, Tanner Glass
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team from Penticton, 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 a part of the British Columbia Hockey League
British Columbia Hockey League
The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior...
. The junior Vees were founded in 1961, taking the name of an existing senior hockey team.
Senior team
The first game played by the senior Penticton Vees was opening of Penticton Memorial Arena on October 25, 1951, versus the Vernon Canadians. The Vees played in the Okanagan Senior Hockey League, and in 1953, were crowned Champions of Western Canada. In 1954, the Vees were National Senior Champions as winners of the Allan CupAllan Cup
The Allan Cup is the trophy awarded annually to the national senior amateur men’s ice hockey champions of Canada. It has been competed for since 1909. The current champion is the Clarenville Caribous hockey club of Newfoundland and Labrador.-History:...
. In 1955, the Vees represented Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships
Ice Hockey World Championships
The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation . First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics, it is the sport's highest profile annual international tournament. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European...
in Krefeld
Krefeld
Krefeld , also known as Crefeld until 1929, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its centre lying just a few kilometres to the west of the River Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
, beating the Soviet Union 5–0 for the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
. The Vees won another provincial championship in 1960. Six alumni from the senior Vees, also played in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. They are James Bedard
Jim Bedard (ice hockey b. 1927)
James Leo Bedard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 22 games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. He spent the majority of his career with the New Westminster Royals of the Western Hockey League.-External links:...
, Edward Diachuk, Connie Madigan
Connie Madigan
Cornelius Dennis "Mad Dog" Madigan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman notable for being the oldest rookie in National Hockey League history....
, George McAvoy
George McAvoy
George McAvoy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played four games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...
, Bill Warwick
Bill Warwick
William Harvey "The Dapper Yapper" Warwick was a professional Canadian ice hockey forward. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.-Playing career:...
and his brother Grant Warwick
Grant Warwick
Grant David "Knobby" Warwick was a professional ice hockey right winger who played 9 seasons in the National Hockey League. He won the Calder Trophy in 1942.-NHL career:...
.
Junior team
The Vees were Mowat CupMowat Cup
The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr...
champions in 1968, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, as well as in 1986, when they were also Centennial Cup
Royal Bank Cup
The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup...
champions.
NHL alumni
Thirty-five alumni of the junior Pentiction team have moved on to play in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
Penticton Broncos (1964–1975)
- Bruce AffleckBruce AffleckRobert Bruce Affleck is a Canadian retired former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League in the 1970s. Currently he serves as an executive for the St...
, Tony CurrieTony Currie (ice hockey)Anthony Currie is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who spent 8 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1977 and 1985....
, Gary DonaldsonGary DonaldsonRobert Gary Donaldson is a retired ice hockey player. He played one game for the Chicago Black Hawks of the NHL and 5 games for the WHA's Houston Aeros.-External links:...
, Reg KerrReg KerrReginald John Kerr is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.Kerr was drafted in the 3rd Round, 41st overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Barons, but only managed to play seven games for the Barons before he was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Randy Holt...
, Dave McLelland, Vic MercrediVic MercrediVictor Dennis Mercredi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger of Métis ancestry.-Hockey career:...
, Grant MulveyGrant MulveyGrant "Granny" Mulvey is a retired professional ice hockey player who played all but twelve games of his 586-game NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks....
Penticton Vees (1975–1979)
- Ross FitzpatrickRoss Fitzpatrick (ice hockey)Ross Fitzpatrick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 20 games over parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers. He is currently a pro scout with the Flyers....
, Darren JensenDarren JensenDarren Aksel Jensen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Jensen was a talented college goalkeeper for the University of North Dakota, and won the NCAA Tournament with them....
, Kevin MaxwellKevin Maxwell (ice hockey)Kevin Preston Maxwell is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 49 games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars, and New Jersey Devils. After playing, Maxwell scouted for the Dallas Stars, New York Islanders and Philadelphia...
, Andy MoogAndy MoogDonald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...
, Howard WalkerHoward WalkerHoward K. Walker is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames. Originally signed by the Capitals as a free agent in 1980, Walker played parts of two seasons before he was traded to the Flames. He retired following the 1982–83 NHL...
Penticton Knights (1979–1990)
- Rick BohRick BohJohn Richard Boh is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played eight games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1987–88 season, scoring two goals and one assist....
, Jim CamazzolaJim CamazzolaJames "Jimmy" Camazzola is a retired professional ice hockey forward. His older brother, Tony Camazzola, also played in the NHL with the Washington Capitals.-Playing career:...
, Ed CristofoliEd CristofoliEd Cristofoli is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. In the 1989–90 season, he played in 9 games for the Montreal Canadiens. Prior to playing pro hockey, Cristofoli played four season at the University of Denver where he set a Denver record for career games played.-External links:...
, Neil EisenhutNeil EisenhutNeil R. Eisenhut is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent parts of two seasons in the National Hockey League in the mid-1990s....
, Ray FerraroRay FerraroRaymond Ferraro is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers , New York Islanders , New York Rangers , Los Angeles Kings , Atlanta Thrashers and St. Louis Blues...
, Norm FosterNorm Foster (ice hockey)Norm Foster is a retired ice hockey goaltender who played for the Boston Bruins.Norm currently resides in Rochester, MI.-Regular season:- References :...
, Brett HullBrett HullBrett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
, Ian KiddIan KiddIan Kidd is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. He played most of his career in the IHL, but did appear in 20 NHL games for the Vancouver Canucks. Kidd played college hockey at the University of North Dakota, winning the NCAA championship in 1987.-External links:...
, Scott LevinsScott LevinsScott M. Levins is an American former professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:...
, Derek MayerDerek MayerDerek Mayer is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. He played 17 games for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He was also a member of the Canadian team at the 1994 Olympics...
, Joe MurphyJoe Murphy (ice hockey)Joseph Patrick Murphy is a former professional hockey right winger. Murphy grew up and played minor hockey in Newmarket, Ontario. Murphy was on the 1990 Edmonton Oilers when they won the Stanley Cup...
, Scott Sharples
Penticton Panthers (1990–2004)
Mike Brown, Kyle Cumiskey
Kyle Cumiskey
Kyle Cumiskey is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Kyle's brother, Clayton, is a current member of the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League....
, Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya
Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League . Known as a skilled and fast-skating offensive player, he played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators and St...
, Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is an alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...
, Chuck Kobasew
Chuck Kobasew
Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
, Rick Lanz
Rick Lanz
Richard Roman Lanz is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 10 seasons in the National Hockey League and is best known for his time with the Vancouver Canucks...
, Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League...
, Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan is a Canadian former ice hockey player.Podollan was drafted 31st overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers from the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs. He played in 41 games in the National Hockey League with the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los...
, Kevin Sawyer
Kevin Sawyer
Kevin John Sawyer is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
, Robbie Tallas, Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Known as a physical player, he has previously played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers....
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1961-62 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 0 | - | 93 | 149 | 18 | 3rd, OMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-3 (Rockets Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
|
| 1962-63 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 0 | - | 61 | 300 | 2 | 4th, OMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 0-2 (default) (Rockets Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
|
| 1963-64 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Did Not Participate |
| 1964-65 | 30 | 11 | 15 | 4 | - | 104 | 159 | 26 | 3rd, OJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-4 (Kraft Kings Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
|
| 1965-66 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 1 | - | 145 | 113 | 31 | 3rd, OJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-4 (Buckaroos Kelowna Buckaroos The Kelowna Buckaroos were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-History:... ) |
|
| 1966-67 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | 66 | 1st, OJHL | Fred Page Cup Champions, 4-1 (Buckaroos Kelowna Buckaroos The Kelowna Buckaroos were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-History:... ) |
|
| 1967-68 | 40 | 30 | 8 | 2 | - | 218 | 123 | 62 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won BC/Alb Championship Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Lost Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... |
|
| 1968-69 | 40 | 23 | 14 | 3 | - | 209 | 157 | 49 | 2nd | Lost in Final | |
| 1969-70 | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | - | 188 | 202 | 44 | 5th | DNQ | |
| 1970-71 | 60 | 36 | 19 | 5 | - | 275 | 203 | 77 | 2nd | Did not compete in League Playoffs, Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1971-72 | 60 | 33 | 20 | 7 | - | - | - | 73 | 2nd | Lost in Final | |
| 1972-73 | 62 | 41 | 18 | 3 | - | 314 | 232 | 85 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Lost Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... |
|
| 1973-74 | 64 | 38 | 24 | 2 | - | 310 | 280 | 78 | 3rd | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1974-75 | 66 | 35 | 29 | 2 | - | 379 | 334 | 72 | 2nd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1975-76 | 66 | 27 | 36 | 3 | - | 302 | 337 | 57 | 6th | Lost in Final | |
| 1976-77 | 68 | 43 | 22 | 3 | - | 404 | 307 | 89 | 3rd | Lost in Final | |
| 1977-78 | 66 | 47 | 17 | 2 | - | 492 | 303 | 96 | 2nd | Forfeited Final | |
| 1978-79 | 62 | 23 | 37 | 2 | - | 263 | 310 | 48 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1979-80 | 60 | 41 | 18 | 1 | - | 350 | 240 | 83 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1980-81 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 1 | - | 267 | 227 | 71 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1981-82 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0 | - | 364 | 130 | 86 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1982-83 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 0 | - | 355 | 249 | 68 | 5th | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1983-84 | 60 | 47 | 13 | 0 | - | 448 | 197 | 94 | 1st | Lost in Final | |
| 1984-85 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 0 | - | 498 | 193 | 94 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Won Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... , Lost Centennial Cup Royal Bank Cup The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup... |
|
| 1985-86 | 52 | 44 | 8 | 0 | - | 433 | 195 | 88 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Won Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... , Won Centennial Cup Royal Bank Cup The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup... |
|
| 1986-87 | 52 | 30 | 19 | 3 | - | 284 | 205 | 63 | 5th | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1987-88 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 0 | - | 268 | 252 | 52 | 6th | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1988-89 | 60 | 16 | 42 | 2 | - | 260 | 351 | 34 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1989-90 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 0 | - | 107 | 174 | 12 | 10th | DNQ-Folded | |
| 1990-91 | 60 | 13 | 44 | 3 | - | 245 | 358 | 29 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1991-92 | 60 | 38 | 20 | 2 | - | 321 | 277 | 78 | 3rd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1992-93 | 60 | 35 | 23 | 2 | - | 350 | 282 | 72 | 2nd | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1993-94 | 60 | 40 | 17 | 3 | - | 341 | 261 | 83 | 3rd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1994-95 | 60 | 42 | 16 | 2 | - | 321 | 250 | 86 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1995-96 | 60 | 32 | 26 | 2 | - | 269 | 248 | 66 | 2nd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1996-97 | 60 | 31 | 27 | 2 | - | 285 | 236 | 64 | 3rd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1997-98 | 60 | 45 | 12 | 3 | - | 296 | 177 | 93 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Final | |
| 1998-99 | 60 | 33 | 22 | - | 5 | 230 | 197 | 71 | 3rd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1999-00 | 60 | 42 | 14 | - | 4 | 283 | 167 | 88 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 2000-01 | 60 | 48 | 10 | - | 2 | 280 | 166 | 98 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2001-02 | 60 | 32 | 21 | - | 7 | 222 | 209 | 71 | 2nd in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2002-03 | 60 | 20 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 222 | 268 | 48 | 6th in Interior | Lost in Preliminary | |
| 2003-04 | 60 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 178 | 237 | 54 | 7th in Interior | DNQ | |
| 2004-05 | 60 | 25 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 180 | 193 | 59 | 5th in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 2005-06 | 60 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 245 | 137 | 88 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Final | |
| 2006-07 | 60 | 41 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 231 | 163 | 87 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2007-08 | 60 | 41 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 235 | 146 | 86 | 2nd BCHL | Won League | |
| 2008-09 | 60 | 36 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 220 | 159 | 79 | 6th BCHL | ||
| 2009-10 | 60 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 284 | 143 | 100 | 2nd BCHL | Lost Semi-final | |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 217 | 171 | 81 | 2nd, Interior | Lost Division Semi-final |
External links
The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team from Penticton, 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 a part of the British Columbia Hockey League
British Columbia Hockey League
The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior...
. The junior Vees were founded in 1961, taking the name of an existing senior hockey team.
Senior team
The first game played by the senior Penticton Vees was opening of Penticton Memorial Arena on October 25, 1951, versus the Vernon Canadians. The Vees played in the Okanagan Senior Hockey League, and in 1953, were crowned Champions of Western Canada. In 1954, the Vees were National Senior Champions as winners of the Allan CupAllan Cup
The Allan Cup is the trophy awarded annually to the national senior amateur men’s ice hockey champions of Canada. It has been competed for since 1909. The current champion is the Clarenville Caribous hockey club of Newfoundland and Labrador.-History:...
. In 1955, the Vees represented Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships
Ice Hockey World Championships
The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation . First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics, it is the sport's highest profile annual international tournament. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European...
in Krefeld
Krefeld
Krefeld , also known as Crefeld until 1929, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its centre lying just a few kilometres to the west of the River Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
, beating the Soviet Union 5–0 for the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
. The Vees won another provincial championship in 1960. Six alumni from the senior Vees, also played in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. They are James Bedard
Jim Bedard (ice hockey b. 1927)
James Leo Bedard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 22 games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. He spent the majority of his career with the New Westminster Royals of the Western Hockey League.-External links:...
, Edward Diachuk, Connie Madigan
Connie Madigan
Cornelius Dennis "Mad Dog" Madigan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman notable for being the oldest rookie in National Hockey League history....
, George McAvoy
George McAvoy
George McAvoy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played four games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...
, Bill Warwick
Bill Warwick
William Harvey "The Dapper Yapper" Warwick was a professional Canadian ice hockey forward. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.-Playing career:...
and his brother Grant Warwick
Grant Warwick
Grant David "Knobby" Warwick was a professional ice hockey right winger who played 9 seasons in the National Hockey League. He won the Calder Trophy in 1942.-NHL career:...
.
Junior team
The Vees were Mowat CupMowat Cup
The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr...
champions in 1968, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, as well as in 1986, when they were also Centennial Cup
Royal Bank Cup
The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup...
champions.
NHL alumni
Thirty-five alumni of the junior Pentiction team have moved on to play in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
Penticton Broncos (1964–1975)
- Bruce AffleckBruce AffleckRobert Bruce Affleck is a Canadian retired former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League in the 1970s. Currently he serves as an executive for the St...
, Tony CurrieTony Currie (ice hockey)Anthony Currie is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who spent 8 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1977 and 1985....
, Gary DonaldsonGary DonaldsonRobert Gary Donaldson is a retired ice hockey player. He played one game for the Chicago Black Hawks of the NHL and 5 games for the WHA's Houston Aeros.-External links:...
, Reg KerrReg KerrReginald John Kerr is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.Kerr was drafted in the 3rd Round, 41st overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Barons, but only managed to play seven games for the Barons before he was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Randy Holt...
, Dave McLelland, Vic MercrediVic MercrediVictor Dennis Mercredi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger of Métis ancestry.-Hockey career:...
, Grant MulveyGrant MulveyGrant "Granny" Mulvey is a retired professional ice hockey player who played all but twelve games of his 586-game NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks....
Penticton Vees (1975–1979)
- Ross FitzpatrickRoss Fitzpatrick (ice hockey)Ross Fitzpatrick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 20 games over parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers. He is currently a pro scout with the Flyers....
, Darren JensenDarren JensenDarren Aksel Jensen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Jensen was a talented college goalkeeper for the University of North Dakota, and won the NCAA Tournament with them....
, Kevin MaxwellKevin Maxwell (ice hockey)Kevin Preston Maxwell is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 49 games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars, and New Jersey Devils. After playing, Maxwell scouted for the Dallas Stars, New York Islanders and Philadelphia...
, Andy MoogAndy MoogDonald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...
, Howard WalkerHoward WalkerHoward K. Walker is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames. Originally signed by the Capitals as a free agent in 1980, Walker played parts of two seasons before he was traded to the Flames. He retired following the 1982–83 NHL...
Penticton Knights (1979–1990)
- Rick BohRick BohJohn Richard Boh is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played eight games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1987–88 season, scoring two goals and one assist....
, Jim CamazzolaJim CamazzolaJames "Jimmy" Camazzola is a retired professional ice hockey forward. His older brother, Tony Camazzola, also played in the NHL with the Washington Capitals.-Playing career:...
, Ed CristofoliEd CristofoliEd Cristofoli is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. In the 1989–90 season, he played in 9 games for the Montreal Canadiens. Prior to playing pro hockey, Cristofoli played four season at the University of Denver where he set a Denver record for career games played.-External links:...
, Neil EisenhutNeil EisenhutNeil R. Eisenhut is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent parts of two seasons in the National Hockey League in the mid-1990s....
, Ray FerraroRay FerraroRaymond Ferraro is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers , New York Islanders , New York Rangers , Los Angeles Kings , Atlanta Thrashers and St. Louis Blues...
, Norm FosterNorm Foster (ice hockey)Norm Foster is a retired ice hockey goaltender who played for the Boston Bruins.Norm currently resides in Rochester, MI.-Regular season:- References :...
, Brett HullBrett HullBrett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
, Ian KiddIan KiddIan Kidd is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. He played most of his career in the IHL, but did appear in 20 NHL games for the Vancouver Canucks. Kidd played college hockey at the University of North Dakota, winning the NCAA championship in 1987.-External links:...
, Scott LevinsScott LevinsScott M. Levins is an American former professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:...
, Derek MayerDerek MayerDerek Mayer is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. He played 17 games for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He was also a member of the Canadian team at the 1994 Olympics...
, Joe MurphyJoe Murphy (ice hockey)Joseph Patrick Murphy is a former professional hockey right winger. Murphy grew up and played minor hockey in Newmarket, Ontario. Murphy was on the 1990 Edmonton Oilers when they won the Stanley Cup...
, Scott Sharples
Penticton Panthers (1990–2004)
Mike Brown, Kyle Cumiskey
Kyle Cumiskey
Kyle Cumiskey is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Kyle's brother, Clayton, is a current member of the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League....
, Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya
Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League . Known as a skilled and fast-skating offensive player, he played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators and St...
, Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is an alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...
, Chuck Kobasew
Chuck Kobasew
Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
, Rick Lanz
Rick Lanz
Richard Roman Lanz is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 10 seasons in the National Hockey League and is best known for his time with the Vancouver Canucks...
, Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League...
, Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan is a Canadian former ice hockey player.Podollan was drafted 31st overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers from the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs. He played in 41 games in the National Hockey League with the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los...
, Kevin Sawyer
Kevin Sawyer
Kevin John Sawyer is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
, Robbie Tallas, Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Known as a physical player, he has previously played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers....
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1961-62 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 0 | - | 93 | 149 | 18 | 3rd, OMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-3 (Rockets Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
|
| 1962-63 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 0 | - | 61 | 300 | 2 | 4th, OMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 0-2 (default) (Rockets Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
|
| 1963-64 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Did Not Participate |
| 1964-65 | 30 | 11 | 15 | 4 | - | 104 | 159 | 26 | 3rd, OJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-4 (Kraft Kings Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
|
| 1965-66 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 1 | - | 145 | 113 | 31 | 3rd, OJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-4 (Buckaroos Kelowna Buckaroos The Kelowna Buckaroos were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-History:... ) |
|
| 1966-67 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | 66 | 1st, OJHL | Fred Page Cup Champions, 4-1 (Buckaroos Kelowna Buckaroos The Kelowna Buckaroos were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-History:... ) |
|
| 1967-68 | 40 | 30 | 8 | 2 | - | 218 | 123 | 62 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won BC/Alb Championship Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Lost Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... |
|
| 1968-69 | 40 | 23 | 14 | 3 | - | 209 | 157 | 49 | 2nd | Lost in Final | |
| 1969-70 | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | - | 188 | 202 | 44 | 5th | DNQ | |
| 1970-71 | 60 | 36 | 19 | 5 | - | 275 | 203 | 77 | 2nd | Did not compete in League Playoffs, Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1971-72 | 60 | 33 | 20 | 7 | - | - | - | 73 | 2nd | Lost in Final | |
| 1972-73 | 62 | 41 | 18 | 3 | - | 314 | 232 | 85 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Lost Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... |
|
| 1973-74 | 64 | 38 | 24 | 2 | - | 310 | 280 | 78 | 3rd | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1974-75 | 66 | 35 | 29 | 2 | - | 379 | 334 | 72 | 2nd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1975-76 | 66 | 27 | 36 | 3 | - | 302 | 337 | 57 | 6th | Lost in Final | |
| 1976-77 | 68 | 43 | 22 | 3 | - | 404 | 307 | 89 | 3rd | Lost in Final | |
| 1977-78 | 66 | 47 | 17 | 2 | - | 492 | 303 | 96 | 2nd | Forfeited Final | |
| 1978-79 | 62 | 23 | 37 | 2 | - | 263 | 310 | 48 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1979-80 | 60 | 41 | 18 | 1 | - | 350 | 240 | 83 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1980-81 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 1 | - | 267 | 227 | 71 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1981-82 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0 | - | 364 | 130 | 86 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
|
| 1982-83 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 0 | - | 355 | 249 | 68 | 5th | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1983-84 | 60 | 47 | 13 | 0 | - | 448 | 197 | 94 | 1st | Lost in Final | |
| 1984-85 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 0 | - | 498 | 193 | 94 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Won Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... , Lost Centennial Cup Royal Bank Cup The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup... |
|
| 1985-86 | 52 | 44 | 8 | 0 | - | 433 | 195 | 88 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Won Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... , Won Centennial Cup Royal Bank Cup The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup... |
|
| 1986-87 | 52 | 30 | 19 | 3 | - | 284 | 205 | 63 | 5th | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1987-88 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 0 | - | 268 | 252 | 52 | 6th | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1988-89 | 60 | 16 | 42 | 2 | - | 260 | 351 | 34 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1989-90 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 0 | - | 107 | 174 | 12 | 10th | DNQ-Folded | |
| 1990-91 | 60 | 13 | 44 | 3 | - | 245 | 358 | 29 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1991-92 | 60 | 38 | 20 | 2 | - | 321 | 277 | 78 | 3rd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1992-93 | 60 | 35 | 23 | 2 | - | 350 | 282 | 72 | 2nd | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1993-94 | 60 | 40 | 17 | 3 | - | 341 | 261 | 83 | 3rd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1994-95 | 60 | 42 | 16 | 2 | - | 321 | 250 | 86 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1995-96 | 60 | 32 | 26 | 2 | - | 269 | 248 | 66 | 2nd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1996-97 | 60 | 31 | 27 | 2 | - | 285 | 236 | 64 | 3rd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1997-98 | 60 | 45 | 12 | 3 | - | 296 | 177 | 93 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Final | |
| 1998-99 | 60 | 33 | 22 | - | 5 | 230 | 197 | 71 | 3rd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1999-00 | 60 | 42 | 14 | - | 4 | 283 | 167 | 88 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 2000-01 | 60 | 48 | 10 | - | 2 | 280 | 166 | 98 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2001-02 | 60 | 32 | 21 | - | 7 | 222 | 209 | 71 | 2nd in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2002-03 | 60 | 20 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 222 | 268 | 48 | 6th in Interior | Lost in Preliminary | |
| 2003-04 | 60 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 178 | 237 | 54 | 7th in Interior | DNQ | |
| 2004-05 | 60 | 25 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 180 | 193 | 59 | 5th in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 2005-06 | 60 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 245 | 137 | 88 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Final | |
| 2006-07 | 60 | 41 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 231 | 163 | 87 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2007-08 | 60 | 41 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 235 | 146 | 86 | 2nd BCHL | Won League | |
| 2008-09 | 60 | 36 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 220 | 159 | 79 | 6th BCHL | ||
| 2009-10 | 60 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 284 | 143 | 100 | 2nd BCHL | Lost Semi-final | |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 217 | 171 | 81 | 2nd, Interior | Lost Division Semi-final |
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The Penticton Vees are a Junior "A" ice hockey
Ice hockey
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team from Penticton, British Columbia
British Columbia
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, Canada
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. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League
British Columbia Hockey League
The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior...
. The junior Vees were founded in 1961, taking the name of an existing senior hockey team.
Senior team
The first game played by the senior Penticton Vees was opening of Penticton Memorial Arena on October 25, 1951, versus the Vernon Canadians. The Vees played in the Okanagan Senior Hockey League, and in 1953, were crowned Champions of Western Canada. In 1954, the Vees were National Senior Champions as winners of the Allan CupAllan Cup
The Allan Cup is the trophy awarded annually to the national senior amateur men’s ice hockey champions of Canada. It has been competed for since 1909. The current champion is the Clarenville Caribous hockey club of Newfoundland and Labrador.-History:...
. In 1955, the Vees represented Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championships
Ice Hockey World Championships
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in Krefeld
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, West Germany
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, beating the Soviet Union 5–0 for the gold medal
Gold medal
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. The Vees won another provincial championship in 1960. Six alumni from the senior Vees, also played in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. They are James Bedard
Jim Bedard (ice hockey b. 1927)
James Leo Bedard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 22 games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. He spent the majority of his career with the New Westminster Royals of the Western Hockey League.-External links:...
, Edward Diachuk, Connie Madigan
Connie Madigan
Cornelius Dennis "Mad Dog" Madigan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman notable for being the oldest rookie in National Hockey League history....
, George McAvoy
George McAvoy
George McAvoy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played four games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...
, Bill Warwick
Bill Warwick
William Harvey "The Dapper Yapper" Warwick was a professional Canadian ice hockey forward. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.-Playing career:...
and his brother Grant Warwick
Grant Warwick
Grant David "Knobby" Warwick was a professional ice hockey right winger who played 9 seasons in the National Hockey League. He won the Calder Trophy in 1942.-NHL career:...
.
Junior team
The Vees were Mowat CupMowat Cup
The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr...
champions in 1968, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, as well as in 1986, when they were also Centennial Cup
Royal Bank Cup
The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup...
champions.
NHL alumni
Thirty-five alumni of the junior Pentiction team have moved on to play in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
Penticton Broncos (1964–1975)
- Bruce AffleckBruce AffleckRobert Bruce Affleck is a Canadian retired former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League in the 1970s. Currently he serves as an executive for the St...
, Tony CurrieTony Currie (ice hockey)Anthony Currie is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who spent 8 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1977 and 1985....
, Gary DonaldsonGary DonaldsonRobert Gary Donaldson is a retired ice hockey player. He played one game for the Chicago Black Hawks of the NHL and 5 games for the WHA's Houston Aeros.-External links:...
, Reg KerrReg KerrReginald John Kerr is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.Kerr was drafted in the 3rd Round, 41st overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Barons, but only managed to play seven games for the Barons before he was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Randy Holt...
, Dave McLelland, Vic MercrediVic MercrediVictor Dennis Mercredi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger of Métis ancestry.-Hockey career:...
, Grant MulveyGrant MulveyGrant "Granny" Mulvey is a retired professional ice hockey player who played all but twelve games of his 586-game NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks....
Penticton Vees (1975–1979)
- Ross FitzpatrickRoss Fitzpatrick (ice hockey)Ross Fitzpatrick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 20 games over parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers. He is currently a pro scout with the Flyers....
, Darren JensenDarren JensenDarren Aksel Jensen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Jensen was a talented college goalkeeper for the University of North Dakota, and won the NCAA Tournament with them....
, Kevin MaxwellKevin Maxwell (ice hockey)Kevin Preston Maxwell is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 49 games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars, and New Jersey Devils. After playing, Maxwell scouted for the Dallas Stars, New York Islanders and Philadelphia...
, Andy MoogAndy MoogDonald Andrew Moog is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the goaltending coach for the NHL's Dallas Stars.Moog was previously the Dallas Stars' assistant coach...
, Howard WalkerHoward WalkerHoward K. Walker is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames. Originally signed by the Capitals as a free agent in 1980, Walker played parts of two seasons before he was traded to the Flames. He retired following the 1982–83 NHL...
Penticton Knights (1979–1990)
- Rick BohRick BohJohn Richard Boh is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played eight games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1987–88 season, scoring two goals and one assist....
, Jim CamazzolaJim CamazzolaJames "Jimmy" Camazzola is a retired professional ice hockey forward. His older brother, Tony Camazzola, also played in the NHL with the Washington Capitals.-Playing career:...
, Ed CristofoliEd CristofoliEd Cristofoli is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. In the 1989–90 season, he played in 9 games for the Montreal Canadiens. Prior to playing pro hockey, Cristofoli played four season at the University of Denver where he set a Denver record for career games played.-External links:...
, Neil EisenhutNeil EisenhutNeil R. Eisenhut is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent parts of two seasons in the National Hockey League in the mid-1990s....
, Ray FerraroRay FerraroRaymond Ferraro is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers , New York Islanders , New York Rangers , Los Angeles Kings , Atlanta Thrashers and St. Louis Blues...
, Norm FosterNorm Foster (ice hockey)Norm Foster is a retired ice hockey goaltender who played for the Boston Bruins.Norm currently resides in Rochester, MI.-Regular season:- References :...
, Brett HullBrett HullBrett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
, Ian KiddIan KiddIan Kidd is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. He played most of his career in the IHL, but did appear in 20 NHL games for the Vancouver Canucks. Kidd played college hockey at the University of North Dakota, winning the NCAA championship in 1987.-External links:...
, Scott LevinsScott LevinsScott M. Levins is an American former professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:...
, Derek MayerDerek MayerDerek Mayer is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. He played 17 games for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He was also a member of the Canadian team at the 1994 Olympics...
, Joe MurphyJoe Murphy (ice hockey)Joseph Patrick Murphy is a former professional hockey right winger. Murphy grew up and played minor hockey in Newmarket, Ontario. Murphy was on the 1990 Edmonton Oilers when they won the Stanley Cup...
, Scott Sharples
Penticton Panthers (1990–2004)
Mike Brown, Kyle Cumiskey
Kyle Cumiskey
Kyle Cumiskey is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Kyle's brother, Clayton, is a current member of the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League....
, Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya
Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League . Known as a skilled and fast-skating offensive player, he played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators and St...
, Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is an alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League...
, Chuck Kobasew
Chuck Kobasew
Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
, Rick Lanz
Rick Lanz
Richard Roman Lanz is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 10 seasons in the National Hockey League and is best known for his time with the Vancouver Canucks...
, Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League...
, Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan is a Canadian former ice hockey player.Podollan was drafted 31st overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers from the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs. He played in 41 games in the National Hockey League with the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los...
, Kevin Sawyer
Kevin Sawyer
Kevin John Sawyer is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
, Robbie Tallas, Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Known as a physical player, he has previously played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers....
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1961-62 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 0 | - | 93 | 149 | 18 | 3rd, OMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-3 (Rockets Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
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| 1962-63 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 0 | - | 61 | 300 | 2 | 4th, OMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 0-2 (default) (Rockets Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
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| 1963-64 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Did Not Participate |
| 1964-65 | 30 | 11 | 15 | 4 | - | 104 | 159 | 26 | 3rd, OJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-4 (Kraft Kings Kamloops Rockets The Kamloops Rockets were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.... ) |
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| 1965-66 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 1 | - | 145 | 113 | 31 | 3rd, OJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 1-4 (Buckaroos Kelowna Buckaroos The Kelowna Buckaroos were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-History:... ) |
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| 1966-67 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | 66 | 1st, OJHL | Fred Page Cup Champions, 4-1 (Buckaroos Kelowna Buckaroos The Kelowna Buckaroos were a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. They were a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-History:... ) |
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| 1967-68 | 40 | 30 | 8 | 2 | - | 218 | 123 | 62 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won BC/Alb Championship Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Lost Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... |
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| 1968-69 | 40 | 23 | 14 | 3 | - | 209 | 157 | 49 | 2nd | Lost in Final | |
| 1969-70 | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | - | 188 | 202 | 44 | 5th | DNQ | |
| 1970-71 | 60 | 36 | 19 | 5 | - | 275 | 203 | 77 | 2nd | Did not compete in League Playoffs, Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
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| 1971-72 | 60 | 33 | 20 | 7 | - | - | - | 73 | 2nd | Lost in Final | |
| 1972-73 | 62 | 41 | 18 | 3 | - | 314 | 232 | 85 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Lost Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... |
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| 1973-74 | 64 | 38 | 24 | 2 | - | 310 | 280 | 78 | 3rd | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1974-75 | 66 | 35 | 29 | 2 | - | 379 | 334 | 72 | 2nd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1975-76 | 66 | 27 | 36 | 3 | - | 302 | 337 | 57 | 6th | Lost in Final | |
| 1976-77 | 68 | 43 | 22 | 3 | - | 404 | 307 | 89 | 3rd | Lost in Final | |
| 1977-78 | 66 | 47 | 17 | 2 | - | 492 | 303 | 96 | 2nd | Forfeited Final | |
| 1978-79 | 62 | 23 | 37 | 2 | - | 263 | 310 | 48 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1979-80 | 60 | 41 | 18 | 1 | - | 350 | 240 | 83 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
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| 1980-81 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 1 | - | 267 | 227 | 71 | 2nd | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
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| 1981-82 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0 | - | 364 | 130 | 86 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Lost Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... |
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| 1982-83 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 0 | - | 355 | 249 | 68 | 5th | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1983-84 | 60 | 47 | 13 | 0 | - | 448 | 197 | 94 | 1st | Lost in Final | |
| 1984-85 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 0 | - | 498 | 193 | 94 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Won Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... , Lost Centennial Cup Royal Bank Cup The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup... |
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| 1985-86 | 52 | 44 | 8 | 0 | - | 433 | 195 | 88 | 1st | Won Final, Won Mowat Cup Mowat Cup The Mowat Cup is emblematic of the Junior "A" ice hockey Championship of British Columbia .The cup was donated to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association by Mr... , Won Doyle Cup Doyle Cup The Doyle Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Fred Page Cup champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and the Enerflex Cup champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League... , Won Abbott Cup Abbott Cup The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.... , Won Centennial Cup Royal Bank Cup The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup... |
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| 1986-87 | 52 | 30 | 19 | 3 | - | 284 | 205 | 63 | 5th | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1987-88 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 0 | - | 268 | 252 | 52 | 6th | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1988-89 | 60 | 16 | 42 | 2 | - | 260 | 351 | 34 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1989-90 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 0 | - | 107 | 174 | 12 | 10th | DNQ-Folded | |
| 1990-91 | 60 | 13 | 44 | 3 | - | 245 | 358 | 29 | 10th | DNQ | |
| 1991-92 | 60 | 38 | 20 | 2 | - | 321 | 277 | 78 | 3rd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1992-93 | 60 | 35 | 23 | 2 | - | 350 | 282 | 72 | 2nd | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1993-94 | 60 | 40 | 17 | 3 | - | 341 | 261 | 83 | 3rd | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1994-95 | 60 | 42 | 16 | 2 | - | 321 | 250 | 86 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 1995-96 | 60 | 32 | 26 | 2 | - | 269 | 248 | 66 | 2nd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1996-97 | 60 | 31 | 27 | 2 | - | 285 | 236 | 64 | 3rd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1997-98 | 60 | 45 | 12 | 3 | - | 296 | 177 | 93 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Final | |
| 1998-99 | 60 | 33 | 22 | - | 5 | 230 | 197 | 71 | 3rd in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 1999-00 | 60 | 42 | 14 | - | 4 | 283 | 167 | 88 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 2000-01 | 60 | 48 | 10 | - | 2 | 280 | 166 | 98 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2001-02 | 60 | 32 | 21 | - | 7 | 222 | 209 | 71 | 2nd in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2002-03 | 60 | 20 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 222 | 268 | 48 | 6th in Interior | Lost in Preliminary | |
| 2003-04 | 60 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 178 | 237 | 54 | 7th in Interior | DNQ | |
| 2004-05 | 60 | 25 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 180 | 193 | 59 | 5th in Interior | Lost in Quarter-finals | |
| 2005-06 | 60 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 245 | 137 | 88 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Final | |
| 2006-07 | 60 | 41 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 231 | 163 | 87 | 1st in Interior | Lost in Semi-finals | |
| 2007-08 | 60 | 41 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 235 | 146 | 86 | 2nd BCHL | Won League | |
| 2008-09 | 60 | 36 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 220 | 159 | 79 | 6th BCHL | ||
| 2009-10 | 60 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 284 | 143 | 100 | 2nd BCHL | Lost Semi-final | |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 217 | 171 | 81 | 2nd, Interior | Lost Division Semi-final |