September Rookies Of The Month Announced

The VIJHL has announced its Rookies of the Month for September in the 2025-26 season. Madden Cruickshank of the Nanaimo Buccaneers was Rookie Forward of the Month with three goals, seven assists and 10 points. Ethan Ungar of the Port Alberni Bombers was Rookie Defenseman of the Month with two goals, six assists and eight […]

Stars Of Week 4: Atkinson, Mayenburg & Gravel

The VIJHL announced its Stars of the Week following the fourth week of play in the 2025-26 season. Parker Atkinson of the Westshore Wolves was the Forward of the Week with three goals, three assists and six points in two games. Kyle Mayenburg of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings was the Defenseman of the Week […]

Sept. 28: Glacier Kings Hand Panthers First Loss

Lake Cowichan 1 Campbell River 2 Elliott Turgeon’s goal at 16:38 of the third period gave the hometown Campbell River Storm a 2-1 decision over the Lake Cowichan Kraken as 505 watched at Rod Brind’Amour Arena. Turgeon was named third star in a goaltenders’ duel, with Storm keeper Luc Gravel named first star with 24 […]

Sept. 27: Glacier Kings Cool Bucs In The Comox Valley

Nanaimo 3 Comox Valley 5 First star Zaya Morro potted a hat trick and the Comox Valley Glacier Kings potted five straight goals to cool the Nanaimo Buccaneers 5-3 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre in Saturday night VIJHL play. Declan Johanneson and Isaac Dunsire had the other goals for the hosts, who led 3-1 […]

Sept. 26: Win Gets Kraken To Top Of North Division

Westshore 7 Saanich 3 First star Parker Atkinson scored three goals and added an assist to lead the Westshore Wolves to a 7-3 victory over the Saanich Predators in Friday night VIJHL action in front of 135 spectators at George Pearkes Arena. Atkinson took over the league scoring lead with 21 points as Westshore led […]

Sept. 25: Panthers Win Battle Of Undefeated Teams

Peninsula 2 Nanaimo 0 A first period goal by second star Luke Christensen stood up as the winner as the Peninsula Panthers blanked the hometown Nanaimo Buccaneers 2-0 in a fast-paced goaltending duel featuring the VIJHL’s two undefeated, division leading teams in front of 265 fans at the Nanaimo Ice Centre Thursday night. Caden Lentz […]

VIJHL Official Williams Hired By American Hockey League

Linesman Matt Williams, who is working games in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and the BC Hockey League this season, has been hired by the American Hockey League. Matt, 27, has been lining VIJHL games for 12 years and will continue to do so. He lives in the Comox Valley and has been officiating […]

Sept. 24: Bombers And Wolves Win On Home Ice

Campbell River 2 Port Alberni 5 A pair goals from first star Malik Oliva and 38 saves from netminder Ryan Burroughs enabled the Port Alberni Bombers to soar over the Campbell River Storm in Wednesday night VIJHL play before 411 fans at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. Kash Nicklin was money in the bank with two […]

Stars Of Week 3: A Westshore Sweep

The VIJHL announced its Stars of the Week following the third week of play in the 2025-26 season. Kansys Seney of Westshore was the Forward of the Week thanks to three goals and two assists for five points in two games. Linden Hoskins of Westshore is the Defenseman of the Week on a goal and […]

Sept. 21: Cougars Down Bombers In Overtime

Port Alberni 3 Victoria 4 (OT) Simon Semancik scored at 6:17 of overtime to give the host Victoria Cougars a 4-3 win over the Port Alberni Bombers in Sunday VIJHL action in front of 165 spectators at Archie Browning Arena. Semancik, who also had two assists, was named third star of the game, which Victoria […]