The Nanaimo Buccaneers secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Victoria Cougars in a closely contested Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League matchup at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The Buccaneers, who entered the game on a three-game winning streak, faced stiff competition from the Cougars, who came into the Thursday night game with a 2-1-1-0 record. …
If you get an opportunity to get down to the NIC, on Thursday night for 7:15 PM puck drop, there is a good chance you will see a tremendous hockey game. Try to get there early because the last game was a sellout! The decades old rivalry between countless Victoria and Nanaimo hockey teams is timeless …
TWO GREAT HOCKEY CITIES COLLIDE THURSDAY IN NANAIMO Read More »
THURSDAY AT 7:15 AT THE N I C ! Team Statistics Victoria CougarsSeason Record: 2-1-1-0Last 10 Games: 2-1-1-0Streak: 1-0-0-0Last Game: 3-6 W vs Oceanside (2025-09-14)Home Record: 1-1-0-0Away Record: 1-0-1-0Goals For: 21Goals Against: 16Power Play: 2/17 (11.76%)Penalty Killing: 3/17 (82.35%) Nanaimo BuccaneersSeason Record: 3-0-0-0Last 10 Games: 3-0-0-0Streak: 3-0-0-0Last Game: 4-1 W @ Port Alberni (2025-09-13)Home Record: 1-0-0-0Away Record: 2-0-0-0Goals …
Head-to-Head Showdown: Victoria Cougars vs Nanaimo Buccaneers Read More »
The 3-0 Nanaimo Buccaneers, on Tuesday, announced the acquisition of 17-year-old defenseman Nathan Barclay. According to Bucs’ GM Bill Bestwick, Barclay is “a very solid and impressive player. Will upgrade us immensely.” The entire Bucs’ organization, including owner Nicole Brandenburg, would like to extend a warm Vancouver Island welcome to Nathan, his family and friends. Facts about Nathan …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers secured a convincing 4-1 victory over the Port Alberni Bombers on Saturday night in Port Alberni. The Buccaneers’ win was fueled by strong performances from several players, including Ethan Nordli, Kai Verbrugge, Jaxin Karst, and Ryan Christenson. The Buccaneers’ power play unit scored one goal on seven opportunities. The team’s penalty kill unit …
Anatomy of a Victory: Nanaimo Buccaneers Defeat Port Alberni Bombers 4-1 Read More »
The VIJHL’s Nanaimo Buccaneers emerged victorious on Saturday night, against their division counterpart Port Alberni Bombers, winning 4-1. The game was played at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. GoalsThe Buccaneers’ goals were scored by: Ethan Nordli (1) assisted by Madden Cruickshank (3) on the power play at 9:13 1st period Kai Verbrugge (1) assisted by Reese Wilcox (1) at 0:40 …
Post Game Report: Nanaimo Buccaneers Top Port Alberni Bombers 4-1 Read More »
The Nanaimo Buccaneers are set to face off against one of their Island rivals, the Port Alberni Bombers, this Saturday night at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. After a thrilling 3-2 overtime win (over the Westshore Wolves) the Buccaneers are looking to keep their momentum going against a Bombers team thats been busy building chemistry. The Bombers …
Nanaimo Buccaneers to Face Off Against Port Alberni Bombers Saturday Read More »
The Nanaimo Buccaneers’ solid road victory involved several key factors: Game Statistics: Nanaimo Buccaneers: Goals: Jaxin Karst (1), Bostyn MacDonald (1), Koen Gauthier (1) Assists: Kai Verbrugge (1), Casey Rutland (1), Ethan Nordli (1), Jaxin Karst (1) Penalties: Bostyn MacDonald (7 minutes), Jaxin Karst (2 minutes) Westshore Wolves: Goals: Sam Spring (1), Linkin Niedoba …
The Nanaimo Buccaneers secured a thrilling 3-2 win over the Westshore Wolves in a closely contested Wednesday evening match. The game was marked by intense action, with both teams creating multiple high quality scoring opportunities throughout the contest. In the pre-game interview, Westshore Wolves coach Mike Nesbitt said, “Nanaimo is a big strong team,” and gave …
Buccaneers Edge Wolves in Thrilling Wednesday Overtime Victory Read More »
The Nanaimo Buccaneers (1-0-0-0) hit the road for their first away game of the 2025-26 VIJHL season. They face the Westshore Wolves (1-1-0-0) on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 pm PDT. Location: Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood. Recent Action for the Buccaneers Nanaimo comes off a strong home opener. They defeated the Comox Valley …
Buccaneers Set Sail for Westshore: Previewing the Road Clash Against the Wolves Read More »
