Victoria Cougars (VIJHL)

Victoria Cougars
Victoria Cougars
City	Esquimalt, British Columbia
League	Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League
Division	South
Founded	1998–99
Home arena	Archie Browning Arena
Colours	Black, gold, red, and white;
General manager	Brody Coulter
Head coach	Brody Coulter
Captain	Cameron LeSergent
Championships	Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy (VIJHL) – 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019; Cyclone Taylor Cup – 2007
Website	victoriacougars.com
Franchise history
1998-Present	Victoria Cougars

The Victoria Cougars are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL). The Cougars play their home games at Archie Browning Arena. George Linger is the team's President, Brody Coulter is the General Manager, Suneil Karod is the coach, and the Captain is Carl Ewert.

The Cougars joined the league in 1998 as an expansion team. In its VIJHL history, the team has won the Cyclone Taylor Cup once, in 2007. The Cougars have won the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Eight times in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2019 as league Playoff Champions. They have also won the Andy Hebenton Trophy nine times, as the team with the league's best regular season record in 2007–08, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016-17, and 2019-2020.

History

From their inaugural year when the team won only one game all season, the Cougars have improved every season. In March 2005, the Victoria Cougars won their first Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy, and won the bronze medal at the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championships.

They followed that up with their best regular season record in the 2006-07 season, going 39-6-0-3 for 81 points, and a winning percentage of 0.840, second best in the province. In the 2007 playoffs the Cougars won their second VIJHL playoff championship in three years. They then hosted the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial Junior "B" championships at Esquimalt’s Archie Browning Sports Centre, and won the tournament, defeating the Abbotsford Pilots 4-1 to earn the title of the best Junior "B" team in the province in their ninth year of operation.

The Cougars success on the ice continues: The Cougars have captured the regular season championship in the 2007–08, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016-17, and 2019-2020 seasons; they have been in the VIJHL Finals 13 times, capturing eight Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy's. In 2012-13 they set a new league record, winning 45 of 48 games, losing once in regulation and twice in overtime. In the same season former player and current Head Coach and GM, Brody Coulter, set the VIJHL record for points in a season, 118. In 48 games Coulter scored 118 points (39G 79A 2.5 PPG).

Season-by-season record

Division Champions	Regular Season Champions	League Champions	Provincial Champions

Season	Division	Regular season									Playoffs
Season	Division	GP	W	L	T	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	Result	GP	W	L	GF	GA	Result
1998–99	South	40	1	38	1	—	3	120	407	4th						Lost Division Semifinals
1999–00	South	40	11	22	7	—	29	168	219	3rd	4	1	3	14	26	Lost Division Semifinals 1–3 (Panthers)
2000–01	South	48	23	19	6	—	52	233	212	3rd	3	0	3	11	18	Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–3 (Islanders)
2001–02	South	48	23	15	6	4	56	223	209	2nd	4	1	3	13	18	Lost Division Semifinals 1–3 (Islanders)
2002–03	South	48	27	16	1	4	59	254	191	1st	12	7	5	38	41	Won Division Semifinals 4–0 (Islanders) Won Division Finals 3–2 (Panthers) Lost Finals, 0–3 (Storm)
2003–04	South	48	28	17	3	0	59	230	186	2nd	11	6	5	40	33	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–1 (Braves) Lost in Division Finals, 2–4 (Panthers)
2004–05	South	48	29	11	5	3	61	219	145	2nd	13	10	3	66	46	Won in Division Semifinals (Islanders) Won in Division Finals (Panthers) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 2–0 (Storm) Finished 3rd in Cyclone Taylor Cup, 1–2–1 (Final vs Pilots)
2005–06	South	42	29	8	2	3	61	231	129	2nd	5	1	4	12	17	Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Braves)
2006–07	South	48	39	6	0	3	81	303	132	2nd	23	16	7	83	36	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Stingers) Won in Division Finals, 4–0 (Panthers) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 4–2 (Islanders) Cyclone Taylor Cup Champions, 3–1–0 (Final vs Pilots) Finished 4th in Keystone Cup
2007–08	South	48	34	9	2	3	71	226	120	1st	19	12	7	82	44	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Stingers) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Panthers) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 4-2 (Islanders) Finished 4th in Cyclone Taylor Cup, 0–4–0 (Final vs Ghostriders)
2008–09	South	48	34	8	—	6	74	236	132	2nd	15	9	6	63	46	Won Div. Semifinals 4–1 (Braves) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Panthers) Lost in Finals, 1–4 (Generals)
2009–10	South	48	34	7	—	7	75	229	141	2nd	14	7	7			Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Braves) Lost in Division Finals, 3–4 (Panthers)
2010–11	South	44	33	9	—	2	68	202	110	1st	10	6	4	26	20	Bye in Quarterfinals Won Semifinals 3–0 (Generals) Lost in Finals, 3–4 (Panthers)
2011–12	South	42	36	5	—	1	73	200	93	1st	13	10	3	60	30	Bye in Quarterfinals Won Semifinals 4–1 (Islanders) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 4–0 (Panthers) Finished 2nd in Cyclone Taylor Cup, 2–2–0 (Final vs Pilots)
2012–13	South	48	46	1	—	2	94	280	98	1st	18	14	4	94	42	Won Division Semifinals 4–1 (Panthers) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Braves) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 4–0 (Glacier Kings) Finished 2nd in Cyclone Taylor Cup, 2–2–0 (Final vs Sockeyes)
2013-14	South	48	35	10	1	2	73	225	92	1st	19	14	5	78	36	Won Div Semifinals 4–0 (Islanders) Won in Division Finals, 4–1 (Storm) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 4–2 (Panthers) Finished 3rd in Cyclone Taylor Cup, 2–2–0 (Final vs Leafs)
2014–15	South	48	42	5	1		85	256	99	1st	12	8	4	66	21	Won Quarterfinals 4–0 (Islanders) Won Semiinals, 4-0 (Wolves) Lost League Finals, 0-4 (Storm)
2015-16	South	48	41	5	1	1	84	265	88	1st	16	12	3	85	42	Won Quarterfinal 4–0 (Islanders) Won Semifinals, 4-0 (Panthers) Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy Champions, 4-2 (Storm) Cyclone Cup (see below)
2016-17	South	48	35	8	0	5	75	208	124	1st	18	11	7	60	49	Won Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Wolves) Won Div. Finals, 4–1 (Islanders) Lost League Finals, 3-4 (Storm)
2017-18	South	48	24	21	2	1	51	145	145	3rd	-	-	-	-	-	Lost Quarterfinals, 3-4 (Wolves)
2018-19	South	48	28	12	7	1	99	186	120	1st	16	11	4	59	31
2019-20	South	48	41	6	0	1	83	226	117	1st	6	6	0	24	13	Playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Season	Round Robin	Record	Bronze Medal Game	Gold Medal Game
2005	N/A	N/A	W, Abbotsford Pilots 4-2 Bronze Medalists	n/a
2007	N/A	N/A	n/a	W, Abbotsford Pilots 4-1 Gold Medalists
2008	N/A	N/A	L, Fernie Ghostriders 5-3 4th Place	n/a
2012	W, Abbotsford Pilots 3-2 W, Beaver Valley Nitehawks 3-0 L, Delta Ice Hawks 7-2	2-1	n/a	L, Abbostford Pilots 3-2 (OT) Silver Medalists
2013	L, Richmond Sockeyes 5-2 W, Castlegar Rebels 1-0 W, Comox Valley Glacier Kings 6-1	2-1	n/a	L, Richmond Sockeyes 4-1 Silver Medalists
2014	W, Nelson Leafs 6-1 L, Aldergrove Kodiaks 4-1 L, Beaver Valley Nitehawks 3-0	1-2	W, Nelson Leafs 3-0 Bronze Medalists	n/a
2016*	W, 100 Mile House 4-2 W, Campbell River 5-3 W, Mission City 7-5	3-0-0	n/a	L, 100 Mile House 5-4 Silver Medalists
2019	W, Revelstoke Grizzlies 4-1 L (OT), Campbell River Storm 3-2 W, N Vancouver Wolf Pack 3-0	2-0-0-1	n/a	L, Revelstoke Grizzlies 5-1 Silver Medalists

Victoria Hosted in 2007 and 2016
Round Robin records only stored online dating back to 2011

Awards and trophies

Cyclone Taylor Cup

2006-07

Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy
VIJHL Championship

2004-05, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018-19

Andy Hebenton Trophy
Regular Season Champion

2007-08, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016-17

Grant Peart Memorial Trophy
Least Penalized Team

1997-98, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2016–17

Doug Morton Trophy
Leading Scorer

Daryl Boyer: 1999-00
Daryl Boyer: 2000-01
Mark Van Helvoirt: 2001-02
Karl Carveth: 2004-05
Michael Hammond: 2005-06
Steve Axford: 2011-12 (tied with Ty Jones (Braves))
Brody Coulter: 2012-13
Sam Mcmullen: 2014-15
Nathan Looysen: 2015-16

Top Forward
(New award for 2011-12 season)

Brody Coulter: 2011-12
Sam Mcmullen: 2014-15
Nathan Looysen: 2015-16

Jack Kingston Memorial Trophy
Top Defenceman

Cam Smith: 2005-06
Jacob Koistinen: 2007-08
Adam Steenbergen: 2008-09
Kevan McBean: 2018-19

Jamie Benn Trophy
Most Valuable Player

Adam Steenbergen: 2009-10
Brody Coulter: 2012-13
Sam Mcmullen: 2014-15
Nathan Looysen: 2015-16

Jamie Robertson Trophy
Most Sportsmanlike Player

Michael Hammond: 2005-06

Larry Lamoureaux Trophy
Rookie of the Year

Ryan Fuzi: 2000-01
Brandon Wong: 2001-02
Matt Thomson: 2003-04
Michael Hammond: 2005-06
Steven Axford: 2007-08
Samuel Rice: 2008-09

Ray's Sports Centre Trophy
Top Goaltender

Matt Thomson: 2003-04
Matt Thomson: 2005-06
Corey Koop: 2009-10
Evan Roch 2011-12
Anthony Ciurro 2015-16

Walt McWilliams Memorial Trophy
Unsung Hero

Tim Simpson: 2002-03
Mark Walton: 2012-13
Mark Walton: 2013-14

Coach of the Year
(New award for 2011-12 season)

Mark Van Helvoirt 2011-12

External links

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Teams and Leagues eligible for the Cyclone Taylor Cup
KIJHL	100 Mile House Wranglers Beaver Valley Nitehawks Castlegar Rebels Chase Heat Columbia Valley Rockies Creston Valley Thunder Cats Fernie Ghostriders Golden Rockets Grand Forks Border Bruins Kamloops Storm Kelowna Chiefs Kimberley Dynamiters Nelson Leafs North Okanagan Knights Osoyoos Coyotes Princeton Posse Revelstoke Grizzlies Sicamous Eagles Spokane Braves Summerland Steam
PJHL	Abbotsford Pilots Aldergrove Kodiaks Delta Ice Hawks Grandview Steelers Langley Trappers Mission City Outlaws North Vancouver Wolf Pack Port Moody Panthers Richmond Sockeyes Ridge Meadows Flames Surrey Knights White Rock Whalers
VIJHL	Campbell River Storm Comox Valley Glacier Kings Kerry Park Islanders Nanaimo Buccaneers Oceanside Generals Peninsula Panthers Saanich Braves Victoria Cougars Westshore Wolves
Defunct Teams	100 Mile House Blazers Castlegar Apollos Chase Chiefs Cranbrook Colts Creston Clippers Dawson Creek Kodiaks Elk Valley Raiders Enderby Ice Kings Fort St. John Huskies Kilimat Golden Eagles Nor'Wes Caps North Okanagan Kings Osoyoos Storm Penticton Lakers Rossland Warriors Squamish Wolfpack Summerland Sting Summerland Warriors Westshore Stingers Williams Lake Mustangs
BCAHA PCJHL PJHL PNHL Cyclone Taylor Cup Keystone Cup

Sports teams based in Greater Victoria, British Columbia
Baseball	WCL Victoria HarbourCats
Football	CJFL Westshore Rebels
Hockey	WHL Victoria Royals BCHL Victoria Grizzlies VIJHL Peninsula Panthers Saanich Braves Victoria Cougars Westshore Stingers VIHL Victoria Racquet Club Kings Saanich Braves Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Sooke Thunderbirds Victoria Ice Hawks Peninsula Eagles
Soccer	CPL Pacific FC PCSL Premier Men Victoria Highlanders Victoria United PCSL Premier Women Victoria Stars FC PCSL Reserve Men Victoria United
Lacrosse	WLA Victoria Shamrocks BCJ-A LL Victoria Shamrocks Jr. A
Rugby	RCNJC Vancouver Island Rising Tide BCRU Castaway-Wanderers James Bay Athletic Association University of Victoria Vikings Velox Valhallians
University & College athletics	U Sports Victoria Vikes CCAA Camosun Chargers
Defunct teams	ECHL Victoria Salmon Kings (2004–11) WCHL Victoria Cougars (1911–26) PCHL/WHL Victoria Cougars (1949–61) BCHL Victoria Cougars (1967–71) WHL Victoria Cougars (1971–94) CSL Victoria Vistas (1989–90) CBL Victoria Capitals (2003–04) GBL Victoria Seals (2008–10)