Dorchester Dolphins | |
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City | Dorchester, Ontario, Canada |
League | Provincial Junior Hockey League |
Division | Doherty (South Conference) |
Founded | 2012 |
Home arena | Flight Exec Centre |
Colours | Blue, Red, and White |
General manager | Mark Steele |
Head coach | Jordan Fuller |
Asst. coaches | Lucas 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.
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 | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
2012-13 | 37 | 28 | 5 | - | 4 | 177 | 107 | 60 | 2nd SOJHL-Yk | Lost Conf. Final |
2013-14 | 40 | 28 | 9 | - | 3 | 210 | 98 | 59 | 3rd SOJHL | Won League, Lost CSC QF |
2014-15 | 40 | 25 | 14 | - | 1 | 209 | 153 | 51 | 5th SOJHL | Won Quarter - 4-1 - (Irish) Won Semi's - 4-1 - (Lancers) Lost League Finals - 0-4 - (Hawks) |
2015-16 | 40 | 35 | 5 | 0 | - | 284 | 98 | 70 | 1st of 9 SOJHL | Won Quarter - 4-0 - (Lancers) Won Semifinals - 4-0 - (Bulldogs) Won League Finals - 4-3 (Hawks) Lost CSC Quarterfinals 0-4 (Essex) |
2016-17 | 40 | 39 | 0 | 1 | - | 246 | 84 | 79 | 1st 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) |
2017-18 | 40 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 173 | 009 | 56 | 3rd of 9 Yeck Div - PJHL | Won Div. Quarter, 4-1 (Bulldogs) Won Div. Semifinals 4-0 (Hawks) Lost Div. Finals, 1-4 (Lancers) |
2018-19 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 197 | 115 | 62 | 1st of 9 Yeck Div - PJHL | Won Div. Quarter, 4-1 (Bulldogs) Won Div. Semifinals 4-0 (Trojans) Lost Div. Finals, 1-4 (Hawks) |
2019-20 | 42 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 118 | 56 | 4th of 8 Yeck Div - PJHL | Won Div. Quarter, 4-0 (Stars) Lost Div. Semifinals 1-4 (Trojans) |
2020-21 | Season Lost due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||||
2021-22 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 109 | 102 | 35 | 4th of 7 Yeck Div - PJHL | Won Div. Quarter, 4-2 (Trojans) Won Div Semi 4-3 (Hawks) Lost Div Finals 0-4 (Stars) |
2022-23 | 39 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 148 | 135 | 44 | 5th of 9 Yeck Div - PJHL | Lost Div. Quarter, 2-4 (Hawks) |
2023-24 | 40 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 159 | 116 | 57 | 4h of 9 Yeck Div - PJHL | Lost Div. Quarter, 3-4 (Hawks) |
2024-25 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 119 | 133 | 42 | 5th of 8 Doherty 10th of 16 South Conf 39th of 63 - PJHL | Lost Div. Quarter, 0-4 (Applejacks) |
Summary: A season that ended one goal shy of a title. The Dolphins battled through 18 playoff games, showcasing depth and resilience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summary: Another promising start undone by inconsistency against a grinding, opportunistic Thamesford squad. Still, Dorchester notched another playoff sweep and valuable postseason experience.
Summary: A lost season during the pandemic halted momentum. No games were played.
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.
Summary: Competitive, but snakebitten. The Dolphins proved they could dominate on any given night, but inconsistency and close-game woes were the story.
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.
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.
Updated February 1, 2019. [3]
No. | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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7 | ![]() | Liam Brulotte | F | L | 19 | 2023 | Dorchester, Ontario |
8 | ![]() | Jarrett Humphries ( A ) | F | R | 21 | 2021 | London, Ontario |
9 | ![]() | Lucas Wilson | F | L | 19 | 2023 | Dorchester, Ontario |
10 | ![]() | David Johnston | F | L | 19 | 2022 | Dorchester, Ontario |
16 | ![]() | Owen Stoddard | F | R | 20 | 2024 | Fort Erie, Ontario |
12 | ![]() | Damian Pancino | F | R | 21 | 2025 | London, Ontario |
18 | ![]() | Cooper Kilbourne | F | L | 20 | 2022 | London, Ontario |
20 | ![]() | Cole Shoup | F | R | 17 | 2024 | Springfield, Ontario |
30 | ![]() | Sam Willsie | F | L | 18 | 2024 | Dorchester, Ontario |
22 | ![]() | Nolan Candy | F | L | 19 | 2024 | Dorchester, Ontario |
4 | ![]() | TJ Cleminson | D | L | 18 | 2024 | Kitchener, Ontario |
5 | ![]() | Matt Sturgeon ( A ) | D | L | 21 | 2023 | London, Ontario |
15 | ![]() | Cody Torraville | D | L | 19 | 2024 | Erin, Ontario |
26 | ![]() | Wyatt Adkins | D | L | 21 | 2024 | Ingersoll, Ontario |
27 | ![]() | Mavin Smith ( C ) | D | L | 19 | 2023 | Dorchester, Ontario |
1 | ![]() | Jeremy Hardeman | G | L | 20 | 2024 | Dorchester, Ontario |
Updated February 27, 2019
Title | Staff Member |
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General Manager | Mark Steele |
Head Coach | Jordan Fuller |
Assistant Coach | Kody Tremblay |
Assistant Coach | Lucas Mastroianni |
Goalie Coach | Bobby Raine |
Trainer | Dave Hawn |
Trainer | Mark Somers |
Equipment Manager | Dennis Boyse |