The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are a junior ice hockey team based in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Island Division of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). They play their home games at Weyerhaeuser Arena.
| Alberni Valley Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Port Alberni, British Columbia |
| League | British Columbia Hockey League |
| Conference | Coastal |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Home arena | Weyerhaeuser Arena |
| Colours | Red, black, grey, white |
| Owner(s) | Olithan Sports & Entertainment Ltd |
| General manager | Joe Martin |
| Head coach | Joe Martin |
| Website | albernivalleybulldogs |
| Franchise history | |
| 1998–2002 | Burnaby Bulldogs |
| 2002–present | Alberni Valley Bulldogs |
| Championships | |
| Conference titles | 4 |
History
editThe Bulldogs were founded as an expansion team in the BCHL based in Burnaby in 1998 and moved to Port Alberni in 2002.[1] The team was sold to the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society in 2012, and to Keycorp Sports & Entertainment Ltd in 2019.[2] The team was sold to Olithan Sports & Entertainment in 2024.[3][4]
Season-by-season record
edit| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 | 60 | 15 | 43 | — | 2 | 214 | 347 | 32 | 4th, Mainland | did not qualify |
| 1999–00 | 60 | 27 | 25 | — | 8 | 234 | 248 | 62 | 3rd, Mainland | Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Hornets) |
| 2000–01 | 60 | 37 | 19 | — | 4 | 287 | 216 | 78 | 1st, Mainland | Lost Conf. Finals, 3–4 (Salsa) |
| 2001–02 | 60 | 25 | 30 | — | 5 | 278 | 304 | 55 | 3rd, Mainland | Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Eagles) |
Source: "Burnaby Bulldogs hockey team statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | 60 | 27 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 242 | 261 | 56 | 4th, Island | Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Clippers) |
| 2003–04 | 60 | 27 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 215 | 246 | 58 | 4th, Island | Lost Conf. Semifinals, 1–3 (Eagles) |
| 2004–05 | 60 | 32 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 207 | 182 | 71 | 2nd, Island | Lost Conf. Semifinals, 0–4 (Clippers) |
| 2005–06 | 60 | 43 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 219 | 141 | 91 | 2nd, Island | Lost Conf. Semifinals, 2–4 (Salsa) |
| 2006–07 | 60 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 209 | 255 | 49 | 7th, Coastal | Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Grizzlies) |
| 2007–08 | 60 | 17 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 171 | 259 | 38 | 8th, Coastal | did not qualify |
| 2008–09 | 60 | 16 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 156 | 240 | 40 | 4th, Island | did not qualify |
| 2009–10 | 60 | 45 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 233 | 145 | 93 | 1st, Coastal | Lost Conf. Finals, 3–4 (Kings) |
| 2010–11 | 60 | 24 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 176 | 197 | 55 | 6th, Coastal | Lost Div. Quarterfinals, 0–4 (Chiefs) |
| 2011–12 | 60 | 22 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 202 | 232 | 48 | 6th, Coastal 12th, BCHL |
did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 56 | 29 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 202 | 192 | 65 | 3rd, Island 8th, BCHL |
Lost Island/Mainland Finals, 0–4 (Eagles) |
| 2013–14 | 58 | 21 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 169 | 206 | 60 | 4th of 5, Island 13th of 16, BCHL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 3–4 (Grizzlies) |
| 2014–15 | 58 | 27 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 200 | 196 | 51 | 4th of 5, Island 12th of 16, BCHL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 3–4 (Clippers) |
| 2015–16 | 58 | 23 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 174 | 200 | 54 | 4th of 5, Island 10th of 17, BCHL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–4 (Clippers) |
| 2016–17 | 58 | 16 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 134 | 209 | 42 | 5th of 5, Island 15th of 17, BCHL |
did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | 58 | 17 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 154 | 230 | 43 | 4th of 5, Island 15th of 17, BCHL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 3–4 (Grizzlies) |
| 2018–19 | 58 | 21 | 34 | — | 6 | 159 | 220 | 45 | 4th of 5, Island 15th of 17, BCHL |
Lost First Round, 0–4 (Grizzlies) |
| 2019–20 | 58 | 26 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 186 | 214 | 56 | 4th of 5, Island 12th of 17, BCHL |
Lost First Round, 0–4 (Clippers) |
| 2020–21 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 82 | 64 | 26 | 2nd of 4, Port Alberni Pod 8th of 16, BCHL |
Covid-19 "pod season" - no playoffs |
| 2021–22 | 54 | 35 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 195 | 148 | 74 | 1st of 9, Coastal 4th of 18, BCHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinal, 4–0 (Capitals) Lost Div. Semifinal, 2–4 (Rivermen) |
| 2022–23 | 54 | 31 | 19 | — | 4 | 198 | 164 | 66 | 3rd of 9, Coastal 5th of 18, BCHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinal, 4–0 (Grizzlies) Won Div. Semifinal, 4–3 (Eagles) Won Conference Finals, 4–0 (Chiefs) Lost Fred Page Cup Finals, 0–4 (Vees) |
| 2023–24 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 203 | 161 | 67 | 3rd of 9, Coastal 7th of 17, BCHL |
Won 1st round, 4-3 (Express) Won 2nd round, 4-0 (Chiefs) Lost semi-finals, 4-3 (Eagles) |
Source: "Alberni Valley Bulldogs hockey team statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
Alumni
editBulldogs alumni include the team's former head coach Jim Hiller, who became head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in 2024.[5] Casey Bailey and Harry Zolnierczyk each played two seasons with the team.[6][7][8] David Dziurzynski played one season with the team.[9] Andrew Hammond played one game with the team.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Quinn, Susie (November 19, 2018). "BCHL Bulldogs are for sale". Alberni Valley News. Black Press Media. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Quinn, Susie (July 18, 2019). "BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs have been sold". Alberni Valley News. Black Press Media. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "BCHL's Alberni Valley Bulldogs have new owner". Vancouver Island Free Daily. Black Press Media. June 3, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (June 4, 2024). "Michaud takes over as president of the Grizzlies and targets bringing fans back to the Q Centre". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "B.C.'s Jim Hiller named head coach of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings". Vancouver Island Free Daily. Black Press Media. May 22, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ "BCHL: Bulldogs' trio commit to NCAA Div. 1 hockey teams". Alberni Valley News. Black Press Media. December 30, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Casey Bailey hockey stats and profile". hockeydb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Harry Zolnierczyk hockey stats and profile". hockeydb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "David Dziurzynski hockey stats and profile". hockeydb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Hammond hockey stats and profile". hockeydb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
Further reading
edit- Dheensaw, Cleve (April 29, 2024). "VIJHL latest league to bolt Hockey Canada and go independent". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
The affiliation will not be club-to-club but be on a universal basis with BCHL teams allowed to call up players from or send down players to any of the VIJHL teams.
- Ewen, Steve (April 30, 2024). "Vancouver Island Junior B loop cuts ties with Hockey Canada, joins forces with BCHL". The Province. Postmedia. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- Drewry, Brian (July 23, 2024). "BCHL approves sale of Bulldogs to Port Alberni business owners". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- Rardon, Elena (September 25, 2024). "Alberni Valley Bulldogs open BCHL season with dramatic overtime win". Vancouver Island Free Daily. Black Press Media. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
External links
edit
 | This Canadian ice hockey team-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |