What league does Victoria Cougars play in?

Victoria Cougars play in the VIJHL.

When was Victoria Cougars founded?

Victoria Cougars was founded in 1998 in Esquimalt, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Victoria Cougars based?

Victoria Cougars is based in Esquimalt, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Victoria Cougars?

The head coach of Victoria Cougars is Mark Van Helvoirt.

What arena does Victoria Cougars play in?

Victoria Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt, BC, CAN.

What are the team colors of Victoria Cougars?

The team colors of Victoria Cougars are Black + Gold + Red + White.

Victoria Cougars

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2014-2015 Season

Victoria Cougars were 42-5-1-0 in the 2014-15 VIJHL season with 85 points, 1st in the South Island Division and 1st overall.

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2014-2015 Victoria Cougars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Anthony Ciurro (G)	30	1996	Peoria, AZ, USA	5'10"	201	L
		Zach Kerr (G)	28	1998		6'1"	181	L
		Grant Payne (G)	31	1995	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	6'3"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#27	Ludvig Adamsen (D)	29	1996	København, DEN	6'3"	212	L
		Ryan Buse (D)	31	1995	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	R
		Taylor Hickman (D/F)	31	1995	Burbank, CA, USA	6'0"	181	R
		Nick Lyons (D)	31	1995	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	176	R
		Mitch Moloney (D)	29	1997	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	R
		Garnett Roberts (D)	30	1996	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'4"	181	-
	#26	Aiden Silzer-Hooker (D)	31	1995	Revelstoke, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	R
		Nico Somerville (D)	27	1999	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	5'9"	185	L
		Tyler Stanton (D)	30	1996		-	-	-
	#2	Jake Stolz (D)	32	1994	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Ryan Vorster (D)	30	1996	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Austin Wilk (D)	31	1995	Camarillo, CA, USA	5'10"	170	R
	#5	Robert Zadra (D)	32	1994	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	5'9"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Ryan Carson (F)	31	1995	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Jordan Davie (F)	31	1995	Kaslo, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#22	Michael Fretz (F)	31	1994	Snohomish, WA, USA	5'9"	190	-
		P.J. Heger (F)	30	1996	Traverse City, MI, USA	5'10"	185	R
		Howard Howden (F)	32	1994	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'9"	176	R
	#14	Wade Johnson (F)	32	1994	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Liam Kinshella (F)	29	1997	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'8"	174	L
		Jonah Klok (F)	30	1996	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	5'11"	170	L
		John Kretzschmar (F)	31	1995	Campbell River, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Brett Lervold (F)	30	1995	Langford, BC, CAN	6'0"	170	L
		Kyle Ljunggren (F)	31	1995	Castaic, CA, USA	6'1"	185	R
		Nate Looysen (LW)	29	1996	Saanichton, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Devin Mackey (F)	30	1995	Agoura Hills, CA, USA	5'11"	176	R
	#19	Sam McMullen (F)	32	1994	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'4"	174	R
		James Scott (F)	28	1998	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Marino Somerville (F)	31	1995	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	-	-	L
		Kyle Truax (F)	30	1996	Las Vegas, NV, USA	5'9"	161	L
	#13	Lane Van de Wetering (F)	30	1995	Quesnel, BC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Alec Wilkinson (F)	31	1995	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	161	R

Position: G: 2, D: 11, F: 17Av Age: 19.63 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2014-2015 Victoria Cougars Staff

Head CoachMark Van Helvoirt
Asst. CoachSuneil Karod
Athletic TherapistRoss Maceluch

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2014-2015 Victoria Cougars Demographics

Victoria Cougars Facts

Plays in: Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Gold + Red + White
Town: Esquimalt, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1998

2014-2015 Victoria Cougars Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
9 players
1 player

Experience

Victoria Cougars: 1 638 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Archie Browning Sports Centre
Location: Esquimalt, BC, CAN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

Victoria Cougars Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/28/2026 12:45 AM UTC	Victoria Cougars	Peninsula Panthers	-	VIJHL
09/26/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Nanaimo Buccaneers	Victoria Cougars	-	VIJHL
09/21/2026 12:45 AM UTC	Victoria Cougars	Saanich Predators	5 - 3	VIJHL
09/19/2026 02:30 AM UTC	Peninsula Panthers	Victoria Cougars	1 - 4	VIJHL
09/14/2026 12:45 AM UTC	Victoria Cougars	Saanich Predators	4 - 3 (OT 63:28)	VIJHL

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06/27/2026

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Sante Bove (G)

Joining fromVancouver NE Chiefs U18 AAA

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06/23/2025

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Mathieu Ouellette (F)

Leaving forIroquois Falls Storm

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06/19/2025

confirmed

Aiden Beavan (D)

Leaving forIroquois Falls Storm

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09/20/2023

confirmed

Jesse Pye (G)

Leaving forNotre Dame Hounds

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08/11/2023

confirmed

Kal Nagy (D)

Joining fromCampbell River Storm

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08/10/2023

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Noah Edstrom (F)

Joining fromSicamous Eagles

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Ashton Billesberger (G)

Leaving forSicamous Eagles

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07/06/2023

confirmed

Samuel Lewis (D)

Joining fromKamloops Storm

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Victoria Cougars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	VIJHL	6	5	0	-	-	1	26	15	11	1.83	1	-
2025-2026	VIJHL	48	37	8	-	-	3	237	126	77	1.6	2	Champion
2024-2025	VIJHL	48	25	17	-	-	6	174	152	56	1.17	4	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	VIJHL	48	34	11	-	-	3	232	150	71	1.48	1	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	VIJHL	48	36	11	-	-	1	232	144	73	1.52	1	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	VIJHL	49	35	11	-	-	3	231	131	73	1.49	1	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	VIJHL	13	11	1	-	-	1	61	32	23	1.77	1	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	VIJHL	48	41	6	-	-	1	226	117	83	1.73	1	Playoffs Interrupted
2018-2019	VIJHL	48	28	12	-	7	1	186	120	99	2.06	1	Champion
2017-2018	VIJHL	48	24	21	2	2	1	145	145	51	1.06	3	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	VIJHL	48	35	8	0	-	5	208	124	75	1.56	1	Final loss
2015-2016	VIJHL	48	41	5	1	2	1	265	88	84	1.75	1	Champion
2014-2015	VIJHL	48	42	5	1	-	0	256	99	85	1.77	1	Final loss
2013-2014	VIJHL	48	35	10	1	2	2	225	92	73	1.52	1	Champion
2012-2013	VIJHL	48	45	1	-	-	2	275	96	92	1.92	1	Champion
2011-2012	VIJHL	42	36	5	-	-	1	200	93	73	1.74	1	Champion
2010-2011	VIJHL	44	33	9	-	-	2	202	110	68	1.55	1	Final loss
2009-2010	VIJHL	48	29	7	-	5	7	229	141	75	1.56	2	-
2008-2009	VIJHL	48	30	8	-	4	6	236	132	74	1.54	2	-
2007-2008	VIJHL	48	32	9	-	2	3	226	120	71	1.48	1	Champion
2006-2007	VIJHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Champion
2005-2006	VIJHL	42	29	8	-	0	3	231	129	61	1.45	2	-
2004-2005	VIJHL	48	29	11	-	0	3	219	145	61	1.27	2	Champion
2003-2004	VIJHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2002-2003	VIJHL	48	27	16	5	-	-	254	191	59	1.23	3	-
2001-2002	VIJHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2000-2001	VIJHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1999-2000	VIJHL	40	11	22	7	-	-	168	219	29	0.73	6	-
1998-1999	VIJHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Victoria Cougars Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2018-2019	Cyclone Taylor Cup	3	2	0	-	0	1	9	4	7	2.33	1	Final loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Nick Scott (F)	2026-2027	Westshore Wolves	VIJHL	4	2	3	5	2
2.	Tee Hagel (F)	2026-2027	Comox Valley Glacier Kings	VIJHL	4	1	3	4	6
3.	Mathieu Ouellette (F)	2026-2027	Bradford Rattlers	GMHL	1	1	2	3	0
4.	Rowan Brodie-Rafuse (F)	2026-2027	Westshore Wolves	VIJHL	5	0	3	3	2
5.	Kobe Sawyer (F)	2026-2027	Battlefords North Stars	SJHL	2	1	0	1	0
6.	Carter Voll (F)	2026-2027	Winnipeg Blues	MJHL	1	0	1	1	2
7.	Caden Lave (D)	2026-2027	Steinbach Pistons	MJHL	2	0	1	1	0
8.	Riley Rich-Holden (F)	2026-2027	Warman Wolverines	SJHL	3	0	1	1	6
9.	Joseph Melichar (F)	2026-2027	HC Kobra Praha	2. liga	1	0	0	0	0
10.	Austin Garrett (D)	2026-2027	Olds Grizzlys	AJHL	1	0	0	0	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	174 lbs	18.32
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.48
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.25
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.38
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	19.52

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Karl Carveth (F)	170	130	137	267
2.	Mark Van Helvoirt (F)	176	104	128	232
3.	Samuel Rice (F)	179	66	159	225
4.	Brody Coulter (F)	117	87	136	223
5.	Ethan Roworth (F)	134	74	136	210

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Karl Carveth (F)	170	130	137	267
2.	Mark Van Helvoirt (F)	176	104	128	232
3.	Darryl Boyer (F)	127	88	116	204
4.	Brody Coulter (F)	117	87	136	223
5.	Mark Walton (F)	144	80	76	156

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Samuel Rice (F)	179	66	159	225
2.	Karl Carveth (F)	170	130	137	267
3.	Brody Coulter (F)	117	87	136	223
4.	Ethan Roworth (F)	134	74	136	210
5.	Mark Van Helvoirt (F)	176	104	128	232

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Brett Deacon (F)	125	39	102	839
2.	Trent Knorr (D)	135	23	103	657
3.	Sean Tackaberry (D)	101	8	39	564
4.	Chad Parker (D)	82	4	30	449
5.	Karl Carveth (F)	170	130	267	402

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Samuel Rice (F)	179	66	159	225
2.	Mark Van Helvoirt (F)	176	104	128	232
3.	Adam Steenbergen (D)	176	37	104	141
4.	Jake Stolz (D)	176	11	34	45
5.	Karl Carveth (F)	170	130	137	267

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Avery Lowe (F)	6	8	14	2.33
2.	Dalton Toma (F)	6	5	14	2.33
3.	Sam McMullen (F)	53	48	113	2.13
4.	Nate Looysen (F)	60	51	124	2.07
5.	Mike Hammond (F)	65	51	131	2.02

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Brody Coulter (F)	2012-2013	48	39	118
2.	Nate Looysen (F)	2015-2016	45	40	101
3.	Sam McMullen (F)	2014-2015	44	41	99
4.	Mike Hammond (F)	2006-2007	48	40	98
5.	Ben Brant (F)	2023-2024	46	41	97

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Joseph Melichar (F)	2025-2026	45	43	87
2.	Geoff Irwin (F)	2002-2003	39	43	77
3.	Sam McMullen (F)	2014-2015	44	41	99
4.	Ben Brant (F)	2023-2024	46	41	97
5.	Nate Looysen (F)	2015-2016	45	40	101

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Brody Coulter (F)	2012-2013	48	79	118
2.	Samuel Rice (F)	2012-2013	45	75	96
3.	Nate Looysen (F)	2015-2016	45	61	101
4.	Sam McMullen (F)	2014-2015	44	58	99
5.	Mike Hammond (F)	2006-2007	48	58	98

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Brett Deacon (F)	2002-2003	46	48	305
2.	Brett Deacon (F)	2003-2004	38	39	281
3.	Brett Deacon (F)	2001-2002	41	15	253
4.	Bryan Stonier (F)	2000-2001	34	31	248
5.	Sean Tackaberry (D)	1999-2000	32	15	238