Westshore Wolves
| Westshore Wolves | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Colwood, British Columbia |
| League | Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League |
| Division | South |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Home arena | The Q Centre |
| Colours | Blue, Black, Silver |
| General manager | Brian Passmore |
| Head coach | Brian Passmore |
| Parent club(s) | Langley Rivermen |
| Website | westshorewolves |
The Westshore Wolves are a junior ice hockey team based in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. They are a member of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL). The Wolves entered the VIJHL in 2012, replacing a former franchise, the Westshore Stingers. They play their home games at The Q Centre under head coach Brian Passmore. They are the official farm team of the Langley Rivermen.
History
[edit]The Wolves were one of two expansion teams in the 2012-13 VIJHL season, the other being the Nanaimo Buccaneers. In three seasons, the Wolves have done relatively well, finishing top three in their division every year. As with many expansion franchises, they have slowly gained momentum and become a strong team within a few years..[1]
In 2024, the VIJHL announced that it would withdraw from the Hockey Canada framework and operate as an independent farm league for the BCHL beginning in the 2024–25 BCHL season.[2][3] Soon thereafter, the Westshore Wolves became the farm team of the Langley Rivermen.[4]
Season-by-season record
[edit]Note: GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, T - Ties, OTL - Overtime Losses, Pts - Points, GF - Goals for, GA - Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 183 | 189 | 3rd, South | Lost div. semi-final, 2-4 (Saanich) |
| 2013-14 | 48 | 21 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 50 | 194 | 216 | 3rd, South | Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Peninsula) |
| 2014-15 | 48 | 29 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 213 | 204 | 2nd, South | Won Div. Semifinal, 4.2 Saanich Lost division final, 4-0 (Victoria) |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 105 | 115 | 3rd, South | Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Peninsula) |
| 2016-17 | 48 | 20 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 148 | 175 | 4th of 5 South 7th of 9 VIJHL |
Lost div. semi-final, 2-4 (Victoria) |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 25 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 168 | 168 | 2nd of 5 South 4th of 9 VIJHL |
Won quarterfinal, 4-1 (Victoria) Lost semifinals, 0-4 (Storm) |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 43 | 143 | 163 | 4th of 5 South 6th of 9 VIJHL |
Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Buccaneers) |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 174 | 175 | 56 | 3rd of 5 South 5th of 9 VIJHL |
Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Peninsula) |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 48 | 15 | Remaining season and playoffs lost due to COVID-19 | |
| 2021-22 | 49 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 195 | 182 | 59 | 3rd of 5 South 5th of 11 VIJHL |
Lost quarterfinals, 2-4 (Panthers) |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 126 | 199 | 30 | 5th of 5 South 10th of 11 VIJHL |
Did not Qualify for post season play |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 194 | 140 | 60 | 3rd of 5 South 5th of 11 VIJHL |
Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Predators) |
References
[edit]- ^ "Westshore Wolves on the rise in VIJHL | Times Colonist". www.timescolonist.com. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Ewen, Steve (30 April 2024). "Vancouver Island Junior B loop cuts ties with Hockey Canada, joins forces with BCHL". The Province. Postmedia. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "VIJHL announces decision to become independent league". vijhl.com. Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Ferguson, Dan (6 June 2024). "Langley Rivermen acquire a farm team". Aldergrove Star. Black Press Media. Retrieved 12 June 2024.