Westshore Wolves Explained

Team:Westshore Wolves
Colour:
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Colour Text:white
City:Colwood, British Columbia
League:Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
Division:South
Arena:The Q Centre
Colours:Blue, Black, Silver
Coach:Brian Passmore
Gm:Brian Passmore
Parentclub:Langley Rivermen

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.

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

Season GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs
2012-13 48 28 19 0 1 57 183 189 3rd, South Lost div. semi-final, 2-4 (Saanich)
2013-14 48 21 19 3 5 50 194 216 3rd, South Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Peninsula)
2014-15 48 29 16 2 1 61 213 204 2nd, South Won Div. Semifinal, 4.2 Saanich
Lost division final, 4-0 (Victoria)
2015-16 48 15 10 0 3 33 105 115 3rd, South Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Peninsula)
2016-17 48 20 23 2 3 45 148 175 4th of 5 South
7th of 9 VIJHL
Lost div. semi-final, 2-4 (Victoria)
2017-18 48 25 17 2 3 53 168 168 2nd of 5 South
4th of 9 VIJHL
Won quarterfinal, 4-1 (Victoria)
Lost semifinals, 0-4 (Storm)
2018-19 48 17 22 3 6 43 143 163 4th of 5 South
6th of 9 VIJHL
Lost div. semi-final, 1-4 (Buccaneers)
2019-2048 26 18 0 4 174 175 56 3rd of 5 South
5th of 9 VIJHL
Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Peninsula)
2020-2112 7 4 0 1 55 48 15 Remaining season and playoffs lost due to COVID-19
2021-2249 28 180 3 195 182 59 3rd of 5 South
5th of 11 VIJHL
Lost quarterfinals, 2-4 (Panthers)
2022-2348 143211 126 199 30 5th of 5 South
10th of 11 VIJHL
Did not Qualify for post season play
2023-2448 28 163 1 194 140 60 3rd of 5 South
5th of 11 VIJHL
Lost quarterfinals, 1-4 (Predators)

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Notes and References

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