Westshore Wolves

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Westshore Wolves
Westshore Wolves Official Logo.png
City Colwood, British Columbia
League Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
DivisionSouth
Founded2012 (2012)
Home arena The Q Centre
ColoursBlue, Black, Silver
   
General managerBrian Passmore
Head coachBrian Passmore
Parent club(s) Langley Rivermen
Website westshorewolves.ca

The Westshore Wolves are a junior ice hockey team based in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. They are a member of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL). The Wolves entered the VIJHL in 2012, replacing a former franchise, the Westshore Stingers. They play their home games at The Q Centre under head coach Brian Passmore. They are the official farm team of the Langley Rivermen.

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History

The Wolves were one of two expansion teams in the 2012-13 VIJHL season, the other being the Nanaimo Buccaneers. In three seasons, the Wolves have done relatively well, finishing top three in their division every year. As with many expansion franchises, they have slowly gained momentum and become a strong team within a few years.. [1]

In 2024, the VIJHL announced that it would withdraw from the Hockey Canada framework and operate as an independent farm league for the BCHL beginning in the 2024–25 BCHL season. [2] [3] Soon thereafter, the Westshore Wolves became the farm team of the Langley Rivermen. [4]

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

SeasonGPWLTOTLPtsGFGAFinishPlayoffs
2012-1348281901571831893rd, SouthLost div. semi-final, 2-4 (Saanich)
2013-1448211935501942163rd, SouthLost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Peninsula)
2014-1548291621612132042nd, SouthWon Div. Semifinal, 4.2 Saanich
Lost division final, 4-0 (Victoria)
2015-1648151003331051153rd, SouthLost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Peninsula)
2016-1748202323451481754th of 5 South
7th of 9 VIJHL		Lost div. semi-final, 2-4 (Victoria)
2017-1848251723531681682nd of 5 South
4th of 9 VIJHL		Won quarterfinal, 4-1 (Victoria)
Lost semifinals, 0-4 (Storm)
2018-1948172236431431634th of 5 South
6th of 9 VIJHL		Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Buccaneers)
2019-2048261804174175563rd of 5 South
5th of 9 VIJHL		Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Peninsula)
2020-21127401554815Remaining season and playoffs lost due to COVID-19
2021-2249281803195182593rd of 5 South
5th of 11 VIJHL		Lost quarterfinals, 2-4 (Panthers)
2022-2348143211126199305th of 5 South
10th of 11 VIJHL		Did not Qualify for post season play
2023-2448281631194140603rd of 5 South
5th of 11 VIJHL		Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Predators)

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References

  1. ↑ "Westshore Wolves on the rise in VIJHL | Times Colonist". www.timescolonist.com. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
  2. ↑ Ewen, Steve (30 April 2024). "Vancouver Island Junior B loop cuts ties with Hockey Canada, joins forces with BCHL". The Province. Postmedia. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "VIJHL announces decision to become independent league". vijhl.com. Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Ferguson, Dan (6 June 2024). "Langley Rivermen acquire a farm team". Aldergrove Star. Black Press Media. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
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