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Vancouver Island junior hockey season scheduling

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2026-09-02 18:13 UTC → 2026-09-06 07:47 UTC · added removed

The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) has released commenced its 2026-2027 regular-season schedule, with regular season, which features 11 teams playing 48 games each. Following the season officially commencing opener on September 4. Each team is set to play 48 games, split equally between home and road contests. Logistical adjustments include the 4, several teams secured early victories. The Victoria Cougars utilizing alternative venues such as the Save On Foods Memorial Center and SeaParc Arena due to renovations at the Archie Browning Arena, while earned a 6-5 overtime win against the Saanich Predators, highlighted by an Avery Lowe hat trick. The Nanaimo Buccaneers have shifted regular home games to Friday nights. As also won their opening matchup, defeating the season begins, all 11 teams have completed training camps. VIJHL chair Shawn Vincent noted that Lake Cowichan Kraken 3-2. The Westshore Wolves secured a partnership with the B.C. Hockey League is assisting in recruiting international talent; while most players are Canadian, rosters include athletes from 13 other countries across four continents, including the United States, Germany, France, South Korea, and Japan. Coaching updates are also notable. Craig Didmon will lead 4-1 victory over the defending champion Victoria Cougars, replacing Mike Vandekamp. Additionally, Lee Stone returns to Peninsula Panthers. On September 5, the Campbell River Storm and Brian Passmore returns to the Westshore Wolves. Specific season openers include defeated the Lake Cowichan Kraken starting on Comox Valley Glacier Kings 4-1, and the road against Port Alberni Bombers beat the Nanaimo Buccaneers on September 4, followed by a home opener on September 18. Oceanside Generals 5-2. The Kerry Park Islanders are scheduled to host the Peninsula Panthers on September 5. also recorded a 4-2 win against the Kerry Park head coach Adam Smith noted that an early stretch of road games presents a challenge but offers an opportunity Islanders. Earlier preparations for the team to “build cohesion.” season included training camps for all teams and coaching transitions, such as Craig Didmon taking over the defending champion Victoria Cougars. The postseason format will feature league continues to utilize international recruitment through a partnership with the top four teams B.C. Hockey League, featuring players from the North and South Divisions competing in best-of-seven series. 13 different countries.

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  1. 2026-09-06 07:47 UTC Vancouver Island junior hockey season scheduling
  2. 2026-09-02 18:13 UTC Vancouver Island junior hockey season scheduling
  3. 2026-08-20 17:11 UTC Vancouver Island junior hockey season scheduling
  4. 2026-08-12 21:08 UTC Vancouver Island junior hockey season scheduling

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