Dorchester Dolphins

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Dorchester Dolphins
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City Dorchester, Ontario, Canada
League Provincial Junior Hockey League
DivisionDoherty (South Conference)
Founded2012
Home arena Flight Exec Centre
Colours Blue, Red, and White
   
General managerMark Steele
Head coachJordan Fuller
Asst. coachesLucas Mastroianni
Kody Tremblay
Media https://www.instagram.com/dorchesterdolphinshockey/#
Website https://dorchesterdolphins.pjhlon.hockeytech.com/

The Dorchester Dolphins are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Dorchester, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Provincial Junior Hockey League.

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History

Dolphins goalie watches puck behind the net early in the 2013-14 season. Dorchester Dolphins goalie 2013.JPG
Dolphins goalie watches puck behind the net early in the 2013–14 season.
Dolphins Defenseman comes back to block rush early in the 2013-14 season. Dorchester Dolphins 2013.JPG
Dolphins Defenseman comes back to block rush early in the 2013–14 season.

The Dolphins are the namesake of the town's long running tradition in intermediate and senior hockey. [1]

The Dolphins played their first ever hockey game on September 14, 2012, at home against the Lucan Irish. The Dolphins were victorious, 6–5. Brendon O'Shaughnessy scored both the first and second goals in team history for the Dolphins against the Irish and Alex Hutcheson made 31 saves on 36 shots to pick up the first ever win. [2]

The Dolphins would finish their first ever season in second place in their division and lose in the seventh game of the division final against the Lambeth Lancers to finish their season.

During the 2013–14 season, the Dolphins would finish third in a three-way footrace for the regular season championship. The lack of a season banner did not deter them in the playoffs as they would beat both the Lambeth Lancers and Thamesford Trojans (the two teams who outpointed them) in the playoff's final two rounds to take home their first even SOJHL playoff championship. By winning the title, the Dolphins also earned the league's second ever berth into the Clarence Schmalz Cup playdowns (Ayr Centennials being the first in 2013). On March 21, 2014, in the second game of their quarter-final series against the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League's Essex 73's, the Dolphins became the first SOJHL team to win a Junior C playoff game against a team from another league with a 6–5 overtime victory at home.

The 2016–17 season marked an historic run for the dolphins who finished the regular season undefeated with one tie, missing the perfect season by one point. This regular season record brings them to a tie with Belle River who also had the same record, as the best season in Jr. C.

Prior to the 2024-25 season the PJHL re-organized teams. As a result, the Dolphins were moved to the South Conference and assigned to the Doherty Division.

Season-by-season standings

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
2012-1337285-4177107602nd SOJHL-YkLost Conf. Final
2013-1440289-321098593rd SOJHLWon League, Lost CSC QF
2014-15402514-1209153515th SOJHLWon Quarter - 4-1 - (Irish)
Won Semi's - 4-1 - (Lancers)
Lost League Finals - 0-4 - (Hawks)
2015-16403550-28498701st of 9 SOJHLWon Quarter - 4-0 - (Lancers)
Won Semifinals - 4-0 - (Bulldogs)
Won League Finals - 4-3 (Hawks)
Lost CSC Quarterfinals 0-4 (Essex)
2016-17403901-24684791st of 9
Yeck Div - PJHL
Won Div. Quarter, 4-1 (Stars)
Won Div. Semifinals 4-0 (Lancers)
Won Div Final, 4-3 (Spitfires)
Lost Conf. Finals, 1-4 (Essex)
2017-1840271102173009563rd of 9
Yeck Div - PJHL
Won Div. Quarter, 4-1 (Bulldogs)
Won Div. Semifinals 4-0 (Hawks)
Lost Div. Finals, 1-4 (Lancers)
2018-194031900197115621st of 9
Yeck Div - PJHL
Won Div. Quarter, 4-1 (Bulldogs)
Won Div. Semifinals 4-0 (Trojans)
Lost Div. Finals, 1-4 (Hawks)
2019-2042281400208118564th of 8
Yeck Div - PJHL
Won Div. Quarter, 4-0 (Stars)
Lost Div. Semifinals 1-4 (Trojans)
2020-21Season Lost due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021-2230161121109102354th of 7
Yeck Div - PJHL
Won Div. Quarter, 4-2 (Trojans)
Won Div Semi 4-3 (Hawks)
Lost Div Finals 0-4 (Stars)
2022-2339201531148135445th of 9
Yeck Div - PJHL
Lost Div. Quarter, 2-4 (Hawks)
2023-244026941159116574h of 9
Yeck Div - PJHL
Lost Div. Quarter, 3-4 (Hawks)
2024-2542191922119133425th of 8 Doherty
10th of 16 South Conf
39th of 63 - PJHL
Lost Div. Quarter, 0-4 (Applejacks)

Season-by-season Breakdown

2012–13 Season Recap

Summary: A season that ended one goal shy of a title. The Dolphins battled through 18 playoff games, showcasing depth and resilience.

2013–14 Season Recap

Summary: Three straight playoff sweeps captured the SOJHL title in spectacular fashion. The Dolphins pushed provincial powerhouse Essex to the limit in the CSC but fell in Game 7.

2014–15 Season Recap

Summary: A strong playoff effort and back-to-back series wins couldn’t overcome a juggernaut Exeter team in the final. Still, Dorchester showed they could punch above their seed.

2015–16 Season Recap

Summary: One of the most dominant and memorable runs in franchise history. A 70-point regular season, back-to-back sweeps, and a gritty seven-game final cemented this team’s legacy — even if the Schmaltz Cup journey ended early.

2016–17 Season Recap

Summary: A near-perfect regular season — undefeated in regulation — capped by a dramatic league championship. While the Schmaltz Cup run fell short, this team’s consistency, depth, and resilience made it one of the most formidable rosters in team history.

2017–18 Season Recap

Summary: Another strong playoff showing, with 8 wins in the first 9 games. A return to the final was well earned, but the team came up short against a physical and opportunistic Lambeth side.

2018–19 Season Recap

Summary: A Presidents’ Trophy season that looked poised for a deeper run. Despite 8 dominant wins to start the postseason, Exeter slammed the door in the final — again.

2019–20 Season Recap

Summary: Another promising start undone by inconsistency against a grinding, opportunistic Thamesford squad. Still, Dorchester notched another playoff sweep and valuable postseason experience.

20–21 Season Recap

Summary: A lost season during the pandemic halted momentum. No games were played.

2021–22 Season Recap

Summary: A thrilling playoff ride with a pair of Game 7s and gutsy performances. While the final series was one-sided, Dorchester showed grit and tenacity.

2022–23 Season Recap

Summary: Competitive, but snakebitten. The Dolphins proved they could dominate on any given night, but inconsistency and close-game woes were the story.

2023–24 Season Recap

Summary: One that got away. A 3–1 series lead slipped through their hands as Exeter mounted a stunning comeback. Dorchester played well enough to win the series — but couldn't finish.

2024–25 Season Recap

Summary: A transition year in a new division, capped by a quick playoff exit. The Dolphins had flashes of potential but couldn’t match the intensity of a deep Applejacks team.

Current Team

Current Roster

Updated February 1, 2019. [3]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G AgeAcquiredBirthplace
7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Liam Brulotte F L192023 Dorchester, Ontario
8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jarrett Humphries  ( A ) F R212021 London, Ontario
9 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lucas Wilson F L192023 Dorchester, Ontario
10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Johnston F L192022 Dorchester, Ontario
16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Owen Stoddard F R202024 Fort Erie, Ontario
12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Damian Pancino F R212025 London, Ontario
18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cooper Kilbourne F L202022 London, Ontario
20 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cole Shoup F R172024 Springfield, Ontario
30 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sam Willsie F L182024 Dorchester, Ontario
22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nolan Candy F L192024 Dorchester, Ontario
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg TJ Cleminson D L182024 Kitchener, Ontario
5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matt Sturgeon  ( A ) D L212023 London, Ontario
15 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cody Torraville D L192024 Erin, Ontario
26 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Wyatt Adkins D L212024 Ingersoll, Ontario
27 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mavin Smith  ( C ) D L192023 Dorchester, Ontario
1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jeremy Hardeman G L202024 Dorchester, Ontario

Staff

Updated February 27, 2019

TitleStaff Member
General ManagerMark Steele
Head CoachJordan Fuller
Assistant CoachKody Tremblay
Assistant CoachLucas Mastroianni
Goalie CoachBobby Raine
TrainerDave Hawn
TrainerMark Somers
Equipment ManagerDennis Boyse

References

  1. "OGP | Custom Sports Products by Official Game Puck".
  2. "Game Sheet Dolphins v Irish Sept 14, 2013". pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  3. "Dorchester Dolphins". pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.