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Nanaimo Buccaneers

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Nanaimo Buccaneers
CityNanaimo, British Columbia
LeagueVancouver Island Junior Hockey League
DivisionNorth Division
Founded2012 (2012)-13
Home arenaNanaimo Ice Centre
ColoursYellow, Black, White
     
General managerBill Bestwick
Head coachBill Bestwick
Websitewww.buccaneers.vijhl.com Official Website
Franchise history
2012-presentNanaimo Buccaneers

The Nanaimo Buccaneers are a junior ice hockey team based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The original Buccaneers were founded and owned by Cliff McNabb, and Jimmy Dawes in 1966-67. They play in the North Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. They were one of two expansion teams in 2012 in the VIJHL returning to the league after 30+ years (the other being the Westshore Wolves), and play their home games at the Nanaimo Ice Centre (Rink #1).

History

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The current Buccaneers franchise was founded as an expansion team in 2012 along with the Westshore Wolves by Brenda and Phil Levesque.[1] However there was a former Buccaneers franchise founded by Cliff McNabb that operated in the 1960’s. They finished first in the North Division in their first season (2012–13) with 58 points in 48 games, losing in the second round of the playoffs. The following year they finished third in the division, losing in the first round. They finished third again in 2014-15, and lost again in the first round. The Nanaimo Buccaneers are now owned by Nicole Brandenburg.

Season-by-season record

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Note: GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, T - Ties, OTL - Overtime Losses, Pts - Points, GF - Goals for, GA - Goals against

Accurate as of 19 February 2018.[2]

Season GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs
2012-13 48 27 17 0 4 58 167 150 1st, North Lost in division final (Comox Valley)
2013-14 48 25 19 2 2 54 171 157 3rd, North Lost in first round (Campbell River)
2014-15 48 22 18 3 5 52 191 196 3rd, North Lost in first round (Comox Valley)
2015-16 48 22 21 1 4 49 166 162 2nd, North Lost in division final 0-4 (Campbell River)
2016-17 48 31 16 0 1 63 186 136 2nd of 4 North
3rd of 9 VIJHL
Lost in division final 1-4 (Campbell River)
2017-18 48 37 9 0 2 76 214 136 2nd of 4 North
2nd of 9 VIJHL
Won div. quarterfinal 4-0 (Oceanside)
Lost Div Semifinals 3-4 (Braves)
2018-19 48 26 18 2 2 84 175 130 2nd of 4 North
3rd of 9 VIJHL
Won div. quarterfinal 4-1 (Wolves)
Lost Div Semifinals 2-4 (Cougars)
2019-20 48 14 28 0 6 132 164 34 3rd of 4 North
7th of 9 VIJHL
Lost quarterfinals, 2-4 (Storm)
2020-21 12 3 9 0 0 22 71 6 Remaining season and playoffs lost due to COVID-19
2021-22 48 1 43 0 4 94 328 5 6th of 6 North
11th of 11 VIJHL
Did Not QUALIFY
2022-23 48 5 41 1 1 82 244 12 6th of 6 North
11th of 11 VIJHL
Did Not QUALIFY
2023-24 48 1 47 0 0 77 330 2 6th of 6 North
11th of 11 VIJHL
Did Not QUALIFY

Playoffs

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Accurate as of 29 April 2018.[3]

Season 1st round 2nd round Finals
2012-13 W, 4-0, Kerry Park L, 2-4, Comox Valley -
2013-14 L, 2-4, Campbell River - -
2014-15 L, 1-4, Comox Valley - -
2015-16 W, 4-0, Comox Valley L, 0-4, Campbell River -
2016-17 W, 4-1, Comox Valley L, 1-4, Campbell River -
2017-18 W, 4-0, Oceanside L, 3-4, Saanich -

References

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  1. ^ "Nanimo gets Junior B Hockey | Nanaimo Bulletin". nanimobulletin.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  2. ^ "Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (Design, Hosting, Registration & Administration tools by esportsdeskpro.com)". www.vijhl.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-16.
  3. ^ "Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (Design, Hosting, Registration & Administration tools by esportsdeskpro.com)". www.vijhl.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-27.
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