Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League VIJHL 2025-2026
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2025-2026
2025-2026 Season
Peninsula Panthers finished first in the 2025-26 VIJHL standings with 79 points. Victoria Cougars (77 points) and Westshore Wolves (72 points) followed.
2025-2026 VIJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Nanaimo Buccaneers | 48 | 33 | - | 13 | - | 2 | 197 | 138 | 59 | 68 | 1.42 | Final loss |
| 2. | Comox Valley Glacier Kings | 48 | 26 | - | 16 | - | 6 | 154 | 145 | 9 | 58 | 1.21 | Division Final loss |
| 3. | Oceanside Generals | 48 | 28 | - | 19 | - | 1 | 159 | 153 | 6 | 57 | 1.19 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Campbell River Storm | 48 | 25 | - | 21 | - | 2 | 171 | 168 | 3 | 52 | 1.08 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Port Alberni Bombers | 48 | 17 | - | 28 | - | 3 | 151 | 211 | -60 | 37 | 0.77 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Lake Cowichan Kraken | 48 | 14 | - | 31 | - | 3 | 137 | 213 | -76 | 31 | 0.65 | Did not make playoffs |
| South Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Peninsula Panthers | 48 | 38 | - | 7 | - | 3 | 272 | 113 | 159 | 79 | 1.65 | Division Final loss |
| 2. | Victoria Cougars | 48 | 37 | - | 8 | - | 3 | 237 | 126 | 111 | 77 | 1.60 | Champion |
| 3. | Westshore Wolves | 48 | 34 | - | 10 | - | 4 | 237 | 152 | 85 | 72 | 1.50 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Saanich Predators | 48 | 10 | - | 35 | - | 3 | 138 | 240 | -102 | 23 | 0.48 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Kerry Park Islanders | 48 | 2 | - | 46 | - | 0 | 93 | 287 | -194 | 4 | 0.08 | Did not make playoffs |
2025-2026 VIJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Joseph Melichar (F) | 45 | 43 | 44 | 87 | 83 |
| 2. | Parker Atkinson (F) | 47 | 32 | 49 | 81 | 16 |
| 3. | Kansys Seney (F) | 47 | 29 | 52 | 81 | 22 |
| 4. | Jordan Ramsay (F) | 39 | 19 | 51 | 70 | 10 |
| 5. |  Simon Semancik (F) | 45 | 23 | 46 | 69 | 30 |
2025-2026 VIJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lane Maarhuis (G) | 18 | 2.20 | .929 |
| 2. |  Anthony Ganoung (G) | 21 | 2.95 | .922 |
| 3. | Ethan Suhr (G) | 25 | 2.87 | .921 |
| 4. | Aaron Pichette (G) | 29 | 2.48 | .918 |
| 5. | Ander Reyes (G) | 22 | 2.48 | .918 |
2025-2026 VIJHL Demographics
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VIJHL Games
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VIJHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Malik Biagio Oliva (F) | Port Alberni Bombers | Terrebonne Cobras | ||
| Confirmed |  Andreas Bylerius (G) | Oceanside Generals | Rock Springs Miners | ||
| Confirmed |  Konrad Lörincz (F) | Saanich Predators | SC Csíkszereda | ||
| Confirmed | Toby Johnson (F) | Lake Cowichan Kraken | Elliot Lake Vikings | ||
| Confirmed | Ethan Unger (D) | Port Alberni Bombers | Battlefords North Stars |
2026-2027 VIJHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 VIJHL Free Agents
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VIJHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Campbell River Storm | 40 | 1 469 | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 19.43 |
| 2. | Comox Valley Glacier Kings | 40 | 1 967 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 19.13 |
| 3. | Kerry Park Islanders | 38 | 1 742 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.89 |
| 4. | Lake Cowichan Kraken | 43 | 1 353 | 6'0" | 172 lbs | 18.98 |
| 5. | Nanaimo Buccaneers | 44 | 2 403 | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 19.20 |
| 6. | Oceanside Generals | 39 | 1 680 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 18.74 |
| 7. | Peninsula Panthers | 32 | 2 376 | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 19.38 |
| 8. | Port Alberni Bombers | 34 | 1 540 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 18.56 |
| 9. | Saanich Predators | 43 | 2 145 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 18.93 |
| 10. | Victoria Cougars | 36 | 1 871 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 19.47 |
| 11. | Westshore Wolves | 40 | 2 243 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 19.51 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mathieu Ouellette (F) | 2026-2027 | Bradford Rattlers | GMHL | 14 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 24 |
| 2. | Porter Muxlow (F) | 2026-2027 | Abbotsford Pilots | PIJHL | 17 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 53 |
| 3. | Austin Galway (F) | 2026-2027 | Hanna Havoc | USPHL Premier | 11 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 10 |
| 4. | Wyatt Wright (D) | 2026-2027 | Hanna Havoc | USPHL Premier | 11 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 8 |
| 5. | Ian Jaksch (F) | 2026-2027 | Cowichan Jr. Capitals 18U | JPHL 18U | 16 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 73 |
| 6. | Logan Meyer (F) | 2026-2027 | Surrey Knights | PIJHL | 14 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 12 |
| 7. |  Viktor Dudenkov (F) | 2026-2027 | Port Colborne Sailors | GOJHL | 14 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 14 |
| 8. | Ben Walker (F) | 2026-2027 | Coastal Tsunami | BCHC | 17 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| 9. | Logan Furlong (F) | 2026-2027 | Niagara Univ. | ACHA II | 11 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 43 |
| 10. | Brendan Williams (F) | 2026-2027 | Penetang Kings | PJCHL | 12 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 6 |
Regular Season
VIJHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Jones (F) | 135 | 162 | 183 | 345 |
| 2. | Murray Allen (F) | 141 | 131 | 189 | 320 |
| 3. | Paul Hansen (F) | 162 | 131 | 167 | 298 |
| 4. | Riley Braun (F) | 204 | 109 | 185 | 294 |
| 5. | Scott Hawthorne (F) | 223 | 110 | 174 | 284 |
VIJHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Jones (F) | 135 | 162 | 183 | 345 |
| 2. | Dave Bodger (F) | 121 | 135 | 146 | 281 |
| 3. | Jim Clark (F) | 191 | 134 | 149 | 283 |
| 4. | Murray Allen (F) | 141 | 131 | 189 | 320 |
| 5. | Paul Hansen (F) | 162 | 131 | 167 | 298 |
VIJHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Murray Allen (F) | 141 | 131 | 189 | 320 |
| 2. | Riley Braun (F) | 204 | 109 | 185 | 294 |
| 3. | Mike Jones (F) | 135 | 162 | 183 | 345 |
| 4. | Justin Denroche (F) | 98 | 85 | 183 | 268 |
| 5. | Lee Dial (F) | 99 | 85 | 179 | 264 |
VIJHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeff Lawson (F) | 128 | 35 | 102 | 1000 |
| 2. | Derek Turnbull (D) | 195 | 18 | 75 | 977 |
| 3. | Doug Morrison (F) | 169 | 30 | 106 | 870 |
| 4. | Brett Deacon (F) | 125 | 39 | 102 | 839 |
| 5. | Brett Hopwo (F) | 119 | 114 | 230 | 796 |
VIJHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scott Hawthorne (F) | 223 | 110 | 174 | 284 |
| 2. | Landon Dziadyk (F) | 220 | 78 | 66 | 144 |
| 3. | Marshall Brown (F) | 215 | 69 | 106 | 175 |
| 4. | Curtus Larson (F) | 213 | 58 | 100 | 158 |
| 5. | Ethan Lingard (F) | 205 | 63 | 82 | 145 |
VIJHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ian McNabb (F) | 28 | 70 | 128 | 4.57 |
| 2. | Len Meyer (F) | 41 | 62 | 150 | 3.66 |
| 3. | Marty Irvine (F) | 38 | 59 | 130 | 3.42 |
| 4. | Andrew Petruk (F) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 5. | Tim Hollett (F) | 39 | 44 | 111 | 2.85 |
VIJHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Len Meyer (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 39 | 59 | 85 | 144 | 3.69 | 22 |
| 2. | Marty Irvine (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 38 | 59 | 71 | 130 | 3.42 | 69 |
| 3. | Ian McNabb (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 28 | 70 | 58 | 128 | 4.57 | 17 |
| 4. | James Startup (F) | 1990-1991 | VIJHL | - | - | - | 123 | - | - |
| 5. | Riley Braun (F) | 2021-2022 | VIJHL | 48 | 43 | 77 | 120 | 2.50 | 26 |
VIJHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ian McNabb (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 28 | 70 | 58 | 128 | 4.57 | 17 |
| 2. | Bob Court (F) | 1986-1987 | VIJHL | 42 | 70 | 48 | 118 | 2.81 | 118 |
| 3. | Len Meyer (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 39 | 59 | 85 | 144 | 3.69 | 22 |
| 4. | Marty Irvine (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 38 | 59 | 71 | 130 | 3.42 | 69 |
| 5. | Paul Hughes (F) | 1980-1981 | VIJHL | 32 | 56 | 39 | 95 | 2.97 | 75 |
VIJHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Len Meyer (F) | 1979-1980 | VIJHL | 39 | 59 | 85 | 144 | 3.69 | 22 |
| 2. | Lee Dial (F) | 1986-1987 | VIJHL | 40 | 40 | 80 | 120 | 3.00 | 32 |
| 3. | Brody Coulter (F) | 2012-2013 | VIJHL | 48 | 39 | 79 | 118 | 2.46 | 99 |
| 4. | Spencer Goodson (F) | 1995-1996 | VIJHL | 44 | 37 | 78 | 115 | 2.61 | 178 |
| 5. | Riley Braun (F) | 2021-2022 | VIJHL | 48 | 43 | 77 | 120 | 2.50 | 26 |
VIJHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lee Boyden (F) | 2001-2002 | VIJHL | 43 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 0.65 | 401 |
| 2. | Kyle Ralph (F) | 2001-2002 | VIJHL | 41 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 0.59 | 384 |
| 3. | Jeff Lawson (F) | 2001-2002 | VIJHL | 36 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 1.17 | 381 |
| 4. | Jay Birnie (D) | 2000-2001 | VIJHL | 40 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.28 | 358 |
| 5. | Andy Angus (F) | 2001-2002 | VIJHL | 31 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 0.94 | 354 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of VIJHL Champions
VIJHL Awards
- VIJHL Best GAA
- VIJHL Best SVS%
- VIJHL Champion
- VIJHL Coach of the Year
- VIJHL Most Assists
- VIJHL Most Goals
- VIJHL Most Penalized Player
- VIJHL Most Points
- VIJHL Most Points by Defenseman
- VIJHL Most Points Playoffs
- VIJHL Most Valuable Player
- VIJHL Rookie of the Year
- VIJHL Sportsmanship Award
- VIJHL Top Defenseman
- VIJHL Top Forward
- VIJHL Top Goaltender
- VIJHL Unsung Hero Award