Victoria Grizzlies
| Victoria Grizzlies | |
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| City | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| League | British Columbia Hockey League |
| Division | Island |
| Founded | 1967–68 (As Cougars) |
| Home arena | The Q Center |
| Colours |
Gold, Black, White |
| General manager |
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| Head coach |
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| Website | www.victoriagrizzlies.com/ |
| Franchise history | |
| 1967–1971 | Victoria Cougars |
| 1990–1993 | Victoria Warriors |
| 1994–2006 | Victoria Salsa |
| 2006–present | Victoria Grizzlies |
The Victoria Grizzlies are a junior "A" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They are members of the Island Division of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). They play their home games at The Q Center.
- Victoria Cougars 1967–71
- Victoria Warriors 1990–93
- Victoria Salsa 1994–2006
- Victoria Grizzlies 2006–present
History
Victoria originally had a team by the name of Victoria Cougars, who joined the BCJHL for the start of the 1967-68 season which made the league a total of 6 teams. After a realignment of junior hockey in 1971, into "Major Junior" and "Tier II", the Cougars joined the WHL.
In 1990, the BCHL welcomed the Victoria Warriors as part of a 10 team league. After the Warriors moved to Cowichan Valley in 1993, the Victoria Salsa joined the BCJHL in 1994 as an expansion team.
At the start of the 2006-07 season, the team changed its name. They dropped the Salsa, and renamed themselves the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies hosted 2009 Royal Bank Cup. In the 2013-14 season, they won the Island Division championship after beating Powell River 4-2 in game 6. They are currently In the race for the BCHL league championship.
Game broadcasts are available via audio (free) and Pay-Per-View, with Scott Didmon and Rick Burke calling the games.
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Points | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
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| 1967-68 | 40 | 11 | 23 | 6 | - | 146 | 198 | 28 | 6th, BCJHL | Did not qualify | |
| 1968-69 | 40 | 22 | 12 | 6 | - | 223 | 150 | 50 | 1st, BCJHL | Fred Page Cup Champions Mowat Cup Champions | |
| 1969-70 | 48 | 31 | 12 | 5 | - | 238 | 155 | 67 | 2nd, BCJHL | Lost Finals | |
| 1970-71 | 60 | 40 | 12 | 8 | - | 348 | 187 | 88 | 1st, BCJHL | Lost Quarterfinals, 1-4 (Bruins) | |
| 1971-72 | 68 | 18 | 48 | 2 | - | 215 | 321 | 38 | 5th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1972-73 | 68 | 13 | 51 | 4 | - | 231 | 390 | 30 | 5th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1973-74 | 68 | 22 | 40 | 6 | - | 259 | 336 | 50 | 5th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1974-75 | 70 | 47 | 18 | 5 | - | 416 | 257 | 99 | 1st, West & WCHL | Lost Semifinals, 2-4 (Bruins) | |
| 1975-76 | 72 | 37 | 28 | 7 | - | 343 | 320 | 81 | 4th, West | Lost Semifinals, 0-4 (Bruins) | |
| 1976-77 | 72 | 27 | 32 | 13 | - | 299 | 301 | 67 | 4th, West | Lost Quarterfinals, 0-4 (Bruins) | |
| 1977-78 | 72 | 34 | 29 | 9 | - | 365 | 333 | 77 | 2nd, West | Lost Division Finals, 1-4 (Bruins) | |
| 1978-79 | 72 | 34 | 27 | 11 | - | 318 | 295 | 79 | 2nd, West | Lost Division Finals, 3-4 (Winter Hawks) | |
| 1979-80 | 72 | 51 | 21 | 0 | - | 349 | 226 | 102 | 2nd, West | Lost Finals, 1-4 (Pats) | |
| 1980-81 | 72 | 60 | 11 | 1 | - | 462 | 217 | 121 | 1st, West & WHL | Ed Chynoweth Cup Champions, 4-3 (Wranglers) | |
| 1981-82 | 72 | 43 | 28 | 1 | - | 398 | 314 | 87 | 2nd, West | Lost Division Semifinals, 0-4 (Breakers) | |
| 1982-83 | 72 | 47 | 24 | 1 | - | 444 | 335 | 95 | 2nd, West | Lost Division Finals, 1-4 (Winter Hawks) | |
| 1983-84 | 72 | 32 | 40 | 0 | - | 340 | 338 | 64 | 5th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1984-85 | 72 | 24 | 43 | 4 | - | 314 | 385 | 52 | 6th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1985-86 | 72 | 22 | 49 | 1 | - | 346 | 439 | 45 | 6th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1986-87 | 72 | 30 | 41 | 1 | - | 334 | 412 | 61 | 4th, West | Lost Division Semifinals, 0-5 (Blazers) | |
| 1987-88 | 72 | 37 | 34 | 1 | - | 346 | 335 | 75 | 3rd, West | Lost in Division Semifinals, 3-4 (Chiefs) | |
| 1988-89 | 72 | 36 | 32 | 4 | - | 341 | 351 | 76 | 2nd, West | Lost Division Semifinals, 3-5 (Blazers) | |
| 1989-90 | 72 | 5 | 65 | 2 | - | 221 | 565 | 12 | 6th, West | Did not qualify | |
| 1990-91 | 60 | 25 | 34 | 1 | - | 263 | 308 | 51 | 4th, Coastal | Lost Semifinals, 3-4 (Paper Kings) | |
| 1991-92 | 60 | 25 | 34 | 1 | - | 303 | 363 | 51 | 4th, Coastal | Lost Quarterfinals, 0-4 (Ice Hawks) | |
| 1992-93 | 60 | 17 | 37 | 6 | - | 259 | 387 | 40 | 5th, Coastal | Did not qualify | |
| 1993-94 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Did Not Participate | |
| 1994-95 | 60 | 21 | 35 | 4 | - | 263 | 338 | 46 | 4th, Coastal | Did not qualify | |
| 1995-96 | 60 | 12 | 43 | 5 | - | 219 | 314 | 29 | 4th, Coastal | Did not qualify | |
| 1996-97 | 60 | 24 | 35 | 1 | - | 213 | 273 | 49 | 6th, Coastal | Did not qualify | |
| 1997-98 | 60 | 31 | 24 | 5 | - | 188 | 209 | 67 | 3rd, Coastal | Lost Quarterfinals, 3-4 (Chiefs) | |
| 1998-99 | 60 | 35 | 22 | - | 3 | 282 | 234 | 73 | 3rd, Coastal | Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 (Chiefs) | |
| 1999-00 | 60 | 36 | 20 | - | 4 | 282 | 223 | 76 | 4th, Coastal | Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Clippers) | |
| 2000-01 | 60 | 29 | 23 | - | 8 | 225 | 205 | 66 | 2nd, Coastal | Fred Page Cup Champions, 4-3 (Centennials) | |
| 2001-02 | 60 | 33 | 26 | - | 1 | 231 | 220 | 67 | 3rd, Coastal | Lost Preliminary, 1-4 (Capitals) | |
| 2002-03 | 60 | 23 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 234 | 281 | 52 | 5th, Coastal | Did not qualify | |
| 2003-04 | 60 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 217 | 235 | 56 | 2115 | 5th, Island | Lost Preliminary, 1-4 (Eagles) |
| 2004-05 | 60 | 16 | 39 | 0 | 5 | 176 | 255 | 37 | 818 | 5th, Island | Lost Preliminary, 1-4 (Eagles) |
| 2005-06 | 60 | 25 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 188 | 212 | 57 | 1166 | 4th, Island | Lost Semifinals, 1-4 (Express) |
| 2006-07 | 60 | 39 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 263 | 211 | 82 | 1235 | 2nd, Coastal | Lost Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Capitals) |
| 2007-08 | 60 | 30 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 204 | 189 | 68 | 1021 | 5th, Coastal | Lost Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Chiefs) |
| 2008-09 | 60 | 43 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 237 | 159 | 90 | 983 | 1st, Island | Lost Division Finals, 3-4 (Kings) |
| 2009-10 | 60 | 34 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 220 | 175 | 76 | 1016 | 3rd, Coastal | Lost Div. Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Clippers) |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 33 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 218 | 197 | 69 | 4th, Coastal | Lost Division Semi-final | |
| 2011-12 | 60 | 21 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 192 | 305 | 43 | 14th, BCHL | Did not qualify | |
| 2012-13 | 56 | 33 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 189 | 162 | 76 | 1st, Island | Lost Division Finals 2-3 (Bulldogs) | |
| 2013-14 | 58 | 37 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 212 | 163 | 80 | 1st, Island | Lost Division Semi-Finals 0-3 Round Robin Play | |
| 2014-15 | 58 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 208 | 205 | 69 | 2nd, Island | Lost R1 Powell River | |
| 2015-16 | 58 | 24 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 173 | 178 | 52 | 5th of 5, Island 11th of 17, BCHL | Did not qualify | |
| 2016-17 | 58 | 37 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 218 | 143 | 83 | 1st of 5, Island 4th of 17, BCHL | Won Div. Semi-finals 4-1 (Clippers) Won Div. Finals 4-3 (Kings) Lost League Semi-finals 2-4 (Chilliwack) | |
| 2017-18 | 58 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 216 | 187 | 72 | 1st of 5, Island 5th of 17, BCHL | Won Div. Semi-finals 4–3 (Bulldogs) Lost Div. Finals 1–4 (Kings) |
NHL alumni
Awards and trophies
Cliff McNabb Memorial Trophy
Top Goaltender Trophy
Brett Hull Trophy
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Wally Forslund Memorial Trophy
Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy
Bob Fenton Trophy
Top Defenceman Trophy
Vern Dye Trophy
Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy
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