Nanaimo Buccaneers

The Nanaimo Buccaneers are a junior 'B' ice hockey team based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The original Buccaneers were founded and owned by Cliff McNabb and Jimmy Dawes, in 1966-67. They play in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. They were one of two expansion teams in 2012 in the VIJHL returning to the league after 30+ years (the other being the Westshore Wolves), and play their home games at the Nanaimo Ice Centre (Rink #1). The team is currently coached by James Gaertner and owned by Carl Ollech.

Nanaimo Buccaneers
CityNanaimo, British Columbia
LeagueVancouver Island Junior Hockey League
DivisionNorth Division
Founded2012 (2012)-13
Home arenaNanaimo Ice Centre
ColoursYellow, Black, White
              
General manager Carl Ollech
Head coach James Gaertner
Captain
Websitewww.buccaneers.vijhl.com
Franchise history
2012-presentNanaimo Buccaneers

History

The Buccaneers were founded as an expansion team in 2012 along with the Westshore Wolves by Brenda and Phil Levesque.[1] They finished first in the North Division in their first season (2012–13) with 58 points in 48 games, losing in the second round of the playoffs. The following year they finished third in the division, losing in the first round. They finished third again in 2014-15, and lost again in the first round.


Season-by-season record

Note: GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, T - Ties, OTL - Overtime Losses, Pts - Points, GF - Goals for, GA - Goals against

Pre-2012 statistics currently unavailable.

Accurate as of 19 February, 2018.[2]

SeasonGPWLTOTLPtsGFGAFinishPlayoffs
2012-1348271704581671501st, NorthLost in Division Final (Comox Valley)
2013-1448251922541711573rd, NorthLost in First Round (Campbell River)
2014-1548221835521911963rd, NorthLost in First Round (Comox Valley)
2015-1648222114491661622nd, NorthLost in Division Final 0-4 (Campbell River)
2016-1748311601631861362nd of 4 North
3rd of 9 VIJHL		Lost in Division Final 1-4 (Campbell River)
2017-184837902762141362nd of 4 North
2nd of 9 VIJHL		Won Div. Quarterfinal 4-0 (Oceanside)
Lost Div Semifinals 3-4 (Braves)
2018-1948261822841751302nd of 4 North
3rd of 9 VIJHL		Won Div. Quarterfinal 4-1 (Wolves)
Lost Div Semifinals 2-4 (Cougars)

Playoffs

Accurate as of 29 April, 2018.[3]

Season1st Round2nd RoundFinals
2012-13W, 4-0, Kerry ParkL, 2-4, Comox Valley-
2013-14L, 2-4, Campbell River--
2014-15L, 1-4, Comox Valley--
2015-16W, 4-0, Comox ValleyL, 0-4, Campbell River-
2016-17W, 4-1, Comox ValleyL, 1-4, Campbell River-
2017-18W, 4-0, OceansideL, 3-4, Saanich-
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References
  1. "Nanimo gets Junior B Hockey | Nanaimo Bulletin". nanimobulletin.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  2. http://www.vijhl.com/leagues/standingsTotals.cfm?leagueID=16189&clientID=3467
  3. http://www.vijhl.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?clientID=3467&leagueID=16189&pageid=7980
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