What league does Port Alberni Bombers play in?

Port Alberni Bombers play in the VIJHL.

When was Port Alberni Bombers founded?

Port Alberni Bombers was founded in 2021 in Port Alberni, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Port Alberni Bombers based?

Port Alberni Bombers is based in Port Alberni, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Port Alberni Bombers?

The head coach of Port Alberni Bombers is Brad Knight.

What are the team colors of Port Alberni Bombers?

The team colors of Port Alberni Bombers are Red + Black + White.

Port Alberni Bombers

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2023-2024 Season

Port Alberni Bombers were 8-37-3 in the 2023-24 VIJHL season with 19 points, 5th in the North Division and 10th overall.

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2023-2024 Port Alberni Bombers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#45	Drayden Ashley (G)	21	2005	Gibbons, AB, CAN	5'10"	159	R
	#31	Dylan Dykstra (G)	21	2005	Bowmanville, ON, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#30	Damien Knackstedt (G)	21	2005	Vanderhoof, BC, CAN	5'8"	161	L
	#1	Matthew Kuhnlein (G)	21	2005	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	161	L
	#1	Tim Rasey (G)	21	2005	Gowanda, NY, USA	6'3"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#12	Ethan Aston (D)	23	2003	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	5'11"	161	R
	#16	Kane Dickerson (D)	20	2006	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	5'10"	146	L
	#23	Zachary Ellis-Winters (D)	21	2005	Gibsons, BC, CAN	5'10"	165	R
	#21	Brodie Howell (D/F)	20	2006	Black Creek, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#20	Jackson Jesson (D)	21	2005	Cloverdale, BC, CAN	6'4"	207	L
	#28	Caleb Matell (D)	20	2006	Courtenay, BC, CAN	-	-	R
	#9	Owen Robertson (D)	20	2006	Courtenay, BC, CAN	5'9"	194	R
	#27	John Shields (D)	21	2005	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#7	Ben Sullivan (D)	21	2005	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'3"	205	R
	#4	Solstice Tennant (D)	20	2005	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	165	L
FORWARDS
	#17	Mason Cannon (F)	21	2005	Ucluelet, BC, CAN	5'8"	154	L
	#24	Jakob Churchill (F)	18	2007	Qualicum, BC, CAN	6'5"	205	L
	#20	Seth Corlazzoli (F)	18	2007	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#14	Owen Ditzel (F)	21	2005	Nelson, BC, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#31	Anthony Duhammel (F)	21	2005	Yellowknife, NT, CAN	5'8"	161	L
	#26	Zachary Hawley (F/D)	22	2004	East Aurora, NY, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#3	Bobby McKenzie (F)	22	2003	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	-	-	R
	#5	Kash Nicklin (F)	20	2006	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#2	Jackson Nikirk (F)	18	2008	Parksville, BC, CAN	-	-	R
	#15	Jett Ronning (F)	21	2005	Surrey, BC, CAN	-	-	L
	#25	Casey Rutland (F)	20	2006	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#99	Julian Rutland (F)	23	2003	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	187	L
	#8	Aidan See (F)	21	2005	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	5'8"	146	L
	#19	Zach Spafford (F)	20	2006	Port Alice, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#13	Jonny Timmon (LW)	21	2005	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	5'9"	174	L
	#10	Landon Turgeon (F)	20	2006	Port McNeill, BC, CAN	6'3"	223	R
	#22	Kai Verbrugge (F)	21	2005	Port McNeill, BC, CAN	5'9"	165	L
	#47	Griffin Webb (F)	19	2007	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	161	L
	#26	Adyn Yuill (F)	20	2005	Cobble Hill, BC, CAN	5'10"	165	L

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 14Av Age: 18.56 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

2023-2024 Port Alberni Bombers Staff

GM/Head CoachBrad Knight
Asst. CoachMike Doucette
Goaltending CoachTanner Doucette

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2023-2024 Port Alberni Bombers Demographics

Port Alberni Bombers Facts

Plays in: Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Black + White
Town: Port Alberni, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 2021

2023-2024 Port Alberni Bombers Roster Facts

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32 players
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Experience

Port Alberni Bombers: 1 117 GP

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Port Alberni Bombers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/27/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Port Alberni Bombers	Westshore Wolves	-	VIJHL
09/24/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Port Alberni Bombers	Lake Cowichan Kraken	-	VIJHL
09/20/2026 01:30 AM UTC	Comox Valley Glacier Kings	Port Alberni Bombers	2 - 3	VIJHL
09/19/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Port Alberni Bombers	Oceanside Generals	0 - 5	VIJHL
09/13/2026 10:15 PM UTC	Nanaimo Buccaneers	Port Alberni Bombers	4 - 1	VIJHL

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09/19/2026

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Malik Biagio Oliva (F)

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08/13/2026

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Ethan Unger (D)

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07/28/2026

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Ryan Burroughs (G)

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06/03/2025

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Grayson Salmon (F)

Leaving forAlberni Valley Bulldogs

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05/14/2025

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Sean Richards (F)

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08/10/2023

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Sam Davidson (D)

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07/31/2023

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Jackson Payeur (D)

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07/14/2023

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Blake Power (F)

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Port Alberni Bombers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	VIJHL	5	2	2	-	-	1	11	16	5	1	3	-
2025-2026	VIJHL	48	17	28	-	-	3	151	211	37	0.77	5	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	VIJHL	48	31	13	-	-	4	193	136	66	1.38	2	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	VIJHL	48	8	37	-	-	3	118	248	19	0.4	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	VIJHL	48	17	27	-	-	4	135	171	38	0.79	4	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	VIJHL	50	19	28	-	-	3	167	210	41	0.82	4	Quarterfinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Logan Meyer (F)	2026-2027	Surrey Knights	PIJHL	4	6	2	8	6
2.	Jack Barrett (F)	2026-2027	Nanaimo Buccaneers	VIJHL	4	3	2	5	0
3.	Kaydin Halladay (F)	2026-2027	Saanich Predators	VIJHL	4	1	4	5	0
4.	Sean Richards (F)	2026-2027	Grande Prairie Storm	AJHL	2	1	3	4	4
5.	Finlay Klippenstein (F)	2026-2027	Battlefords North Stars	SJHL	2	1	2	3	0
6.	McCall Nault (D)	2026-2027	Red Lake Miners	SIJHL	2	2	0	2	4
7.	Makhi Wandler (F)	2026-2027	Red Lake Miners	SIJHL	2	1	1	2	0
8.	Kaelan Basnett (F)	2026-2027	Kerry Park Islanders	VIJHL	6	1	1	2	4
9.	Cole Blakeley (F)	2026-2027	Red Lake Miners	SIJHL	2	0	2	2	0
10.	Leim Smith (F)	2026-2027	Alberni Valley Bulldogs	BCHL	2	1	0	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	170 lbs	17.42
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	18.41
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	18.82
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.56
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	18.36

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kash Nicklin (F)	126	49	45	94
2.	Zach Spafford (F)	89	26	45	71
3.	Kai Verbrugge (F)	132	29	37	66
4.	Blake Power (F)	80	21	43	64
5.	Sam Davidson (D)	140	19	43	62

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kash Nicklin (F)	126	49	45	94
2.	Sean Richards (F)	48	31	30	61
3.	Kai Verbrugge (F)	132	29	37	66
4.	Owen Ditzel (F)	76	27	30	57
5.	Zach Spafford (F)	89	26	45	71

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kash Nicklin (F)	126	49	45	94
2.	Zach Spafford (F)	89	26	45	71
3.	Solstice Tennant (D)	122	12	45	57
4.	Blake Power (F)	80	21	43	64
5.	Sam Davidson (D)	140	19	43	62

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Easton Sandberg (D)	88	6	24	199
2.	Owen Ditzel (F)	76	27	57	189
3.	Jaxon Hinchey (F)	86	9	22	181
4.	Leim Smith (F)	46	25	59	171
5.	Kash Nicklin (F)	126	49	94	131

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John Shields (D)	141	6	14	20
2.	Sam Davidson (D)	140	19	43	62
3.	Kai Verbrugge (F)	132	29	37	66
4.	Kash Nicklin (F)	126	49	45	94
5.	Solstice Tennant (D)	122	12	45	57

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Eduard Mishikov (F)	5	8	10	2.00
2.	Brady McIsaac (F)	26	23	44	1.69
3.	Jaydon Merritt (F)	38	24	57	1.50
4.	Kaydin Halladay (F)	7	4	10	1.43
5.	Leim Smith (F)	46	25	59	1.28

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sean Richards (F)	2024-2025	48	31	61
2.	Leim Smith (F)	2024-2025	46	25	59
3.	Jaydon Merritt (F)	2021-2022	38	24	57
4.	Nathan MacDonald (F)	2021-2022	49	25	53
5.	Chase Pacheco (F)	2022-2023	44	26	46

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sean Richards (F)	2024-2025	48	31	61
2.	Chase Pacheco (F)	2022-2023	44	26	46
3.	Leim Smith (F)	2024-2025	46	25	59
4.	Nathan MacDonald (F)	2021-2022	49	25	53
5.	Jaydon Merritt (F)	2021-2022	38	24	57

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Hunter Harwood (D)	2021-2022	47	37	43
2.	Luke Ridgway (D)	2024-2025	42	35	40
3.	Leim Smith (F)	2024-2025	46	34	59
4.	Jaydon Merritt (F)	2021-2022	38	33	57
5.	Sean Richards (F)	2024-2025	48	30	61

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Leim Smith (F)	2024-2025	46	59	171
2.	Owen Ditzel (F)	2023-2024	43	41	122
3.	Zeyd Boltakke (D)	2022-2023	22	7	118
4.	Evan Vasarhely (D)	2021-2022	48	17	105
5.	Easton Sandberg (D)	2021-2022	47	12	102