2026-2027 Season
Nanaimo Buccaneers are 13-5-3 in the 2026-27 VIJHL season with 29 points, 1st in the North Division and 2nd overall.
2026-2027 Nanaimo Buccaneers Roster
2026-2027 Nanaimo Buccaneers Staff
- Head Coach
Tyler Gow - Assoc. Coach
Brett Bestwick - Asst. Coach
Daeman Fraser - General Manager
Bill Bestwick - Head Scout
Daeman Fraser - Scout
Kenneth Boychuk - Scout
Brayden Costa - Scout
Darian Feser - Scout
Pepe Heible - Scout
Arjuna Van der Lingen
2026-2027 Nanaimo Buccaneers Demographics
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Nanaimo Buccaneers Facts
- Plays in
- Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
- Team Colors
- -
- Town
- Nanaimo, BC, CAN
Map
- Founded
- 2012
2026-2027 Nanaimo Buccaneers Roster Facts
- Nationalities
29 players
4 players
1 player
- Experience
- Nanaimo Buccaneers: 714 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Nanaimo Buccaneers Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | VIJHL | |||
| - | VIJHL | |||
| 2 - 7 | VIJHL | |||
| 6 - 3 | VIJHL | |||
| 6 - 3 | VIJHL |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | leaving | Univ. of Central Oklahoma | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Merritt Centennials | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Chilliwack Jets | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Campbell River Storm | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Grande Prairie Storm | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Cranbrook Bucks | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Victoria Royals | |||
| Confirmed | leaving | Finlandia Univ. |
Nanaimo Buccaneers History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | OTW | T | OTL | L | TP | GF | GA | P/GP | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | VIJHL | 21 | 13 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 29 | 87 | 60 | 1.38 | 1 | - |
| 2025-2026 | VIJHL | 48 | 33 | - | - | 2 | 13 | 68 | 197 | 138 | 1.42 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2024-2025 | VIJHL | 48 | 16 | - | - | 6 | 26 | 38 | 136 | 183 | 0.79 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2023-2024 | VIJHL | 48 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 47 | 2 | 77 | 330 | 0.04 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2022-2023 | VIJHL | 48 | 5 | - | - | 2 | 41 | 12 | 82 | 244 | 0.25 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2021-2022 | VIJHL | 48 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 43 | 6 | 94 | 328 | 0.13 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | VIJHL | 12 | 3 | - | - | 0 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 71 | 0.5 | 4 | Season Cancelled |
| 2019-2020 | VIJHL | 48 | 14 | - | - | 6 | 23 | 34 | 132 | 164 | 0.71 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2018-2019 | VIJHL | 48 | 26 | 2 | - | 2 | 18 | 84 | 175 | 130 | 1.75 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 2017-2018 | VIJHL | 48 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 76 | 214 | 136 | 1.58 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 2016-2017 | VIJHL | 48 | 31 | - | 0 | 1 | 16 | 63 | 186 | 136 | 1.31 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 2015-2016 | VIJHL | 48 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 49 | 166 | 162 | 1.02 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 48 | 22 | - | 3 | 5 | 18 | 52 | 191 | 196 | 1.08 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | VIJHL | 48 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 54 | 171 | 157 | 1.13 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2012-2013 | VIJHL | 48 | 27 | - | - | 4 | 17 | 58 | 167 | 150 | 1.21 | 1 | Semifinal loss |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | Abbotsford Pilots | PIJHL | 20 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 65 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Coastal Tsunami | BCHC | 20 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 6 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Abbotsford Pilots | PIJHL | 18 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 26 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | Dryden Ice Dogs | SIJHL | 17 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 0 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | Slave Lake Wolves | NWJHL | 18 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 8 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | Düsseldorfer EG | DEL 2 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 4 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Westshore Wolves | VIJHL | 16 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 38 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Campbell River Storm | VIJHL | 19 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 2 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Hope Icebreakers | WCSHL | 7 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 0 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Atlantic City Seals | EHLP | 13 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 8 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 18.06 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 19.35 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 18.90 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 19.03 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.25 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 166 | 81 | 133 | 214 | |
| 2. | 170 | 51 | 99 | 150 | |
| 3. | 140 | 74 | 63 | 137 | |
| 4. | 132 | 66 | 65 | 131 | |
| 5. | 91 | 46 | 76 | 122 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 166 | 81 | 133 | 214 | |
| 2. | 140 | 74 | 63 | 137 | |
| 3. | 132 | 66 | 65 | 131 | |
| 4. | 192 | 56 | 57 | 113 | |
| 5. | 170 | 51 | 99 | 150 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 166 | 81 | 133 | 214 | |
| 2. | 170 | 51 | 99 | 150 | |
| 3. | 91 | 46 | 76 | 122 | |
| 4. | 184 | 26 | 70 | 96 | |
| 5. | 132 | 66 | 65 | 131 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 121 | 30 | 52 | 660 | |
| 2. | 157 | 15 | 66 | 590 | |
| 3. | 132 | 66 | 131 | 373 | |
| 4. | 136 | 42 | 94 | 310 | |
| 5. | 184 | 26 | 96 | 301 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 192 | 56 | 57 | 113 | |
| 2. | 189 | 15 | 65 | 80 | |
| 3. | 184 | 26 | 70 | 96 | |
| 4. | 170 | 51 | 99 | 150 | |
| 5. | 166 | 81 | 133 | 214 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3.50 | |
| 2. | 44 | 31 | 71 | 1.61 | |
| 3. | 23 | 18 | 37 | 1.61 | |
| 4. | 12 | 7 | 19 | 1.58 | |
| 5. | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.50 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 46 | 28 | 48 | 76 | 1.65 | 85 | |
| 2. | 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 44 | 31 | 40 | 71 | 1.61 | 12 | |
| 3. | 2012-2013 | VIJHL | 48 | 22 | 40 | 62 | 1.29 | 80 | |
| 4. | 2015-2016 | VIJHL | 43 | 16 | 45 | 61 | 1.42 | 119 | |
| 5. | 2013-2014 | VIJHL | 43 | 24 | 36 | 60 | 1.40 | 90 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 44 | 31 | 40 | 71 | 1.61 | 12 | |
| 2. | 2015-2016 | VIJHL | 47 | 30 | 22 | 52 | 1.11 | 54 | |
| 3. | 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 46 | 28 | 48 | 76 | 1.65 | 85 | |
| 4. | 2016-2017 | VIJHL | 48 | 25 | 16 | 41 | 0.85 | 70 | |
| 5. | 2013-2014 | VIJHL | 43 | 24 | 36 | 60 | 1.40 | 90 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 46 | 28 | 48 | 76 | 1.65 | 85 | |
| 2. | 2015-2016 | VIJHL | 43 | 16 | 45 | 61 | 1.42 | 119 | |
| 3. | 2014-2015 | VIJHL | 44 | 31 | 40 | 71 | 1.61 | 12 | |
| 4. | 2012-2013 | VIJHL | 48 | 22 | 40 | 62 | 1.29 | 80 | |
| 5. | 2018-2019 | VIJHL | 47 | 18 | 39 | 57 | 1.21 | 93 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2018-2019 | VIJHL | 44 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 0.80 | 257 | |
| 2. | 2017-2018 | VIJHL | 35 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0.20 | 244 | |
| 3. | 2015-2016 | VIJHL | 45 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 0.73 | 193 | |
| 4. | 2025-2026 | VIJHL | 42 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 0.57 | 188 | |
| 5. | 2013-2014 | VIJHL | 43 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0.28 | 188 |

