Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
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The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a junior "B" ice hockey
league
of 7 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada
. The Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season
. The winner of the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy competes with the champions of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
and the Pacific International Junior Hockey League
for the Cyclone Taylor Cup
, the British Columbia Provincial Title. The winner of the Cyclone Taylor Cup moves on to compete for the Western Canada "B" Crown, the Keystone Cup
.
in 2007 and Campbell River Storm
in 1999 during their dynasty of the league. No team in VIJHL history has ever won the Keystone Cup
as Western Canadian champions, something accomplished multiple times by the rival Pacific International Junior Hockey League
and Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
.
The two all-time leading teams in playoff champions hold their record in much different ways. The Kerry Park Islanders
have won seven championships, but each is spread out through the league's history. The Campbell River Storm
on the other hand won all seven of theirs in a row as part of a league dynasty.
Notes
Ice hockey
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league
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of 7 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in 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...
. The Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
. The winner of the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy competes with the champions of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" Ice Hockey league in British Columbia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of the KIJHL playoffs competes with the champions of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League...
and the Pacific International Junior Hockey League
Pacific International Junior Hockey League
The Pacific International Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" Ice Hockey league in British Columbia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of the PIJHL playoffs competes with the champions of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League...
for the Cyclone Taylor Cup
Cyclone Taylor Cup
The Cyclone Taylor Cup tournament serves as the British Columbia Provincial Junior B Hockey Championship. The annual tournament is held amongst the champions of British Columbia's three Junior B ice hockey leagues, as well as a host team...
, the British Columbia Provincial Title. The winner of the Cyclone Taylor Cup moves on to compete for the Western Canada "B" Crown, the Keystone Cup
Keystone Cup
The Keystone Cup is the Junior "B" ice hockey championship and trophy for Western Canada. The Championship is the culmination of the champions of 12 hockey leagues in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario.-History:...
.
History
The most recent provincial Jr. B champions to come from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League are the Victoria CougarsVictoria Cougars (VIJHL)
The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena...
in 2007 and Campbell River Storm
Campbell River Storm
The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general...
in 1999 during their dynasty of the league. No team in VIJHL history has ever won the Keystone Cup
Keystone Cup
The Keystone Cup is the Junior "B" ice hockey championship and trophy for Western Canada. The Championship is the culmination of the champions of 12 hockey leagues in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario.-History:...
as Western Canadian champions, something accomplished multiple times by the rival Pacific International Junior Hockey League
Pacific International Junior Hockey League
The Pacific International Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" Ice Hockey league in British Columbia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of the PIJHL playoffs competes with the champions of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League...
and Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" Ice Hockey league in British Columbia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of the KIJHL playoffs competes with the champions of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League...
.
The two all-time leading teams in playoff champions hold their record in much different ways. The Kerry Park Islanders
Kerry Park Islanders
The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena...
have won seven championships, but each is spread out through the league's history. The Campbell River Storm
Campbell River Storm
The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general...
on the other hand won all seven of theirs in a row as part of a league dynasty.
List of teams
| Division | Team | City/Area | Arena | Founded | Joined | Head Coach | Captain |
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| North | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
Campbell River Campbell River, British Columbia Campbell River is a coastal city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage, which lies along the important coastal Inside Passage shipping route... , BC 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... |
Rod Brind'Amour Arena | 1997 | Kevin Spooner | Vacant | |
| Courtenay Courtenay, British Columbia Courtenay is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area commonly known as the Comox Valley, and it is the seat of the Comox Valley Regional District which replaced the Comox-Strathcona Regional District... , BC 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... |
Comox Valley Sports Centre | 1992 | Jordan Butcher | Jackson Garrett | |||
| Oceanside Generals Oceanside Generals The Oceanside Generals are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Generals play their home games at Oceanside Place. Dave Johnson is the team's president, general manager... |
Parksville Parksville, British Columbia -Demographics:Parksville had a population of 10,993 people in 2006, which was an increase of 6.5% from the 2001 census count. The median household income in 2006 for Parksville was $55,524, which is below the British Columbia provincial average of $62,346.... , BC 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... |
Oceanside Place | 1990 | Dave Johnson | Vacant | ||
| South | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
Mill Bay Mill Bay, British Columbia Mill Bay is a commuter town of about 3,200 people located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada about north of Victoria, the capital.Mill Bay was founded in the 1860s with lumber and milling as its primary industries, done at the mill on the bay... , BC 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... |
Kerry Park Arena | 1970 | Brad Scafe | Vacant | |
| Peninsula Panthers Peninsula Panthers The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Panthers play their home games at Panorama Recreation Centre... |
North Saanich North Saanich, British Columbia North Saanich is located on the Saanich Peninsula, approximately 25 km north of Victoria, British Columbia on southern Vancouver Island... , BC 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... |
Panorama Recreation Centre | 1980's | Paul Brasset | Vacant | ||
| Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
Saanich Saanich, British Columbia The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is located north of the provincial capital, Victoria. It has a population of 108,265 people, making it the most populous municipality on Vancouver Island, and the seventh most populous in the province... , BC 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... |
George Pearkes Arena | 1967 | Brad Cook | Ty Jones | ||
| Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
Victoria Victoria, British Columbia Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian... , BC 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... |
Archie Browning Arena | 1998 | Mark Van Helvoirt | Brody Coulter | ||
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Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions
| Year | Winning team | Coach | Losing team | Coach | Games | Winning goal |
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| 1978 | Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
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| 1979 | Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
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| 1980 | Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
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| 1981 | Oak Bay Flyers | |||||
| 1982 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 1983 | Oak Bay Flyers | |||||
| 1984 | Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
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| 1985 | Oak Bay Flyers | |||||
| 1986 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 1987 | Juan de Fuca Gulls | |||||
| 1988 | Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
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| 1989 | Peninsula Eagles Peninsula Panthers The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Panthers play their home games at Panorama Recreation Centre... |
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| 1990 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 1991 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 1992 | Parksville Generals Oceanside Generals The Oceanside Generals are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Generals play their home games at Oceanside Place. Dave Johnson is the team's president, general manager... |
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| 1993 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 1994 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 1995 | Comox Valley Glacier Kings Comox Valley Glacier Kings The Comox Valley Glacier Kings are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Glacier Kings play their home games at Comox Valley Sports Centre, which has a capacity of 1,400... |
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| 1996 | Saanich Braves Saanich Braves The Saanich Braves are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Braves play their home games at George Pearkes Arena... |
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| 1997 | Parksville Generals Oceanside Generals The Oceanside Generals are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Generals play their home games at Oceanside Place. Dave Johnson is the team's president, general manager... |
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| 1998 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
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| 1999 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
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| 2000 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
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| 2001 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 2002 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
Peninsula Panthers Peninsula Panthers The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Panthers play their home games at Panorama Recreation Centre... |
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| 2003 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
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| 2004 | Campbell River Storm Campbell River Storm The Campbell River Storm are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Storm play their home games at Rod Brind'Amour Arena. Kevin Spooner is the team's president, general... |
Peninsula Panthers Peninsula Panthers The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Panthers play their home games at Panorama Recreation Centre... |
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| 2005 | Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
Mark Van Helvoirt | ||||
| 2006 | Kerry Park Islanders Kerry Park Islanders The Kerry Park Islanders are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Islanders play their home games at Kerry Park Arena... |
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| 2007 | Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
Mark Van Helvoirt | ||||
| 2008 | Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
Mark Van Helvoirt | ||||
| 2009 | Oceanside Generals Oceanside Generals The Oceanside Generals are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Generals play their home games at Oceanside Place. Dave Johnson is the team's president, general manager... |
Dave Johnson | Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
Mark Van Helvoirt | ||
| 2010 | Peninsula Panthers Peninsula Panthers The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Panthers play their home games at Panorama Recreation Centre... |
Paul Brasset | Comox Valley Glacier Kings Comox Valley Glacier Kings The Comox Valley Glacier Kings are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Glacier Kings play their home games at Comox Valley Sports Centre, which has a capacity of 1,400... |
Jordan Butcher | 3-1 | |
| 2011 | Peninsula Panthers Peninsula Panthers The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Panthers play their home games at Panorama Recreation Centre... |
Paul Brasset | Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League . The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena... |
Mark Van Helvoirt | 4–3 | Ryan Reynolds |