Saanich Predators

The Saanich Predators are a junior "B" ice hockey team based in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL). Formerly known as the Saanich Braves, they play their home games at George Pearkes Arena. Norm Kelly is the team's president and general manager, Sam Waterfield is the coach and they are captained by forward Jack Rachwalski.

Saanich Predators
CitySaanich, British Columbia
LeagueVancouver Island Junior Hockey League
DivisionSouth
Founded1967 (1967)–68
Home arenaGeorge Pearkes Arena
ColoursBlack, Teal, Silver, White
       
Owner(s)Canada Ed Geric and Norm Kelly
General managerCanada Brent Polischuk (2019-20)
Head coachCanada Brent Polischuk (2019-20)
Websitesaanichpreds.com
Franchise history
1967-2020Saanich Braves
2020-Saanich Predators

In July 2020, team ownership announced a rebrand in respect to the First Nations communities. By September, the Saanich Predators was chosen over other finalist suggestions: Saanich Squid, and the Saanich Defenders. https://saanichbraves.ca/media-release/

History

The Braves joined the league in 1967 as an original VIJHL team. In its VIJHL history, the team has won the Cyclone Taylor Cup once, in 1976. The Braves have won the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy seven times; in 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988, and 1996. They won the Andy Hebenton Trophy ten times, as the team with the league's best regular season record in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1994, 1995, and 1996.

Season-by-season record

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

SeasonGPWLTOTLPtsGFGAFinishPlayoffs
1999–00406313-151602684th, South
2000–01483432-81273174th, SouthLost in Division Semifinals, 2-3 (Panthers)
2001–024814295-331732554th, SouthLost in Division Semifinals, 0-3 (Panthers)
2002–034210293-231072273rd, SouthLost in Division Semifinals, 1-4 (Panthers)
2003–044515273-333rd, SouthLost in Division Semifinals, 1-4 (Cougars)
2004-05481927-1391481844th, SouthLost in Division Semifinals, 2-4 (Panthers)
2005-06422912-1592271363rd, SouthLost in Division Finals, 1-4 (Islanders)
2006-07481827-2381782303rd, South
2007-08481433-1291402003rd, South
2008-09481726-5391441843rd, South
2009-10482619-3591841613rd, SouthLost Division Semifinals, 3-4 (Cougars)
2010–11441523-6361321703rd, SouthLost quarterfinals, 2-3 (Glacier Kings)
2011-12422115-6481771492nd, SouthWon quarterfinals, 4-2 (Storm)
Lost semifinals, 3-4 (Panthers)
2012-13483014-4641811402nd, SouthWon quarterfinals, 4-2 (Glacier Kings)
Lost semifinals, 3-4 (Panthers)
2013-1448113412251122275th, SouthLost quarterfinals, 0-4 (Glacier Kings)
2014-1548172515401411803rd, SouthLost div semi-finals, 2-4 (Wolves)
2015-1648122925311332035th, SouthWon Wildcard Game 3-2 (Generals)
Lost quarterfinals 2-4 (Storm)
2016-174829151362191147 2 of 5 Sou
4 of 9 VIJHL
Lost div semi-finals, 2-4 (Islanders)
2017-184826172357188140 1 of 5 Sou
3 of 9 VIJHL
Won quarterfinals, 4-1 (Islanders)
Won semifinals, 4-3 (Buccaneers)
Lost League Finals 3-4 (Storm)
2018-194821174677170158 3 of 5 Sou
5 of 9 VIJHL
Won quarterfinals, 4-2 (Islanders)
Lost semifinals 0-4 (Storm)
2019-2048202107167192474th of 5 South
6th of 9 VIJHL
Lost quarterfinals, 0-4 (Cougars)
SAANICH PREDATORS
2020-21124611363710Remaining season and playoffs lost due to COVID-19
2021-2252163501152253335th of 5 South
10th of 11 VIJHL
Did not qualify
2022-2348261354169147612nd of 5 South
5th of 11 VIJHL
Won quarterfinals, 4-2 (Panthers)
Won semifinals, 4-2 (Cougars)
Lost finals, 2-4 (Generals)

NHL alumni

Awards and trophies

Cyclone Taylor Cup

  • 1975-76

Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy
VIJHL Championship

  • 1975-76, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1983–84, 1987–88, 1995–96

Andy Hebenton Trophy
Regular Season Champion

  • 1974-75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1982–83, 1986–87, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96

Grant Peart Memorial Trophy
Least Penalized Team

  • 1980-81, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 2001–02

Doug Morton Trophy
Leading Scorer

  • Rob Coldwell: 1974-75
  • Mike Jones: 1986-87
  • Garry Elander: 1987-88
  • Spencer Goodson: 1994-95
  • Mark Johnston: 1997-98
  • Ty Jones: 2010-11

Jamie Robertson Trophy
Most Sportsmanlike Player

  • Mike Shemilt: 1975-76
  • Murray McLaren: 1976-77
  • Craig Eversfield: 1981-82
  • Roy Clark: 1990-91
  • Roy Clark: 1991-92
  • 1994-95
  • Dean Golbeck: 1996-97
  • Trevor Yee: 2008-09

Jamie Benn Trophy
League Most Valuable Player

  • Ty Jones: 2010-11

Larry Lamoureaux Trophy
Rookie of the Year

  • Spencer Goodson: 1994-95
  • A.J. Gale: 2002-03
  • Ty Jones: 2008-09
  • Jack Palmer: 2010-11

Ray's Sports Centre Trophy
Top Goaltender

  • Steve Hanna: 1974-75
  • Mike Duch: 1975-76
  • Mike Duch: 1976-77
  • Steve Hanna: 1977-78
  • Marty Wakelyn: 1978-79
  • Alf Orton: 1982-83
  • Shon Hunter: 1986-87
  • Jacob Matychuk: 1992-93
  • 1993-94
  • Tanner McGaw: 2011-12

Walt McWilliams Memorial Trophy
Unsung Hero

  • Steve McKenzie: 1985-86
  • Ed Pratt: 1987-88
  • Norm Westhaver: 1988-89
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