Princeton Posse
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| Princeton Posse | |
|---|---|
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| City | Princeton, British Columbia |
| League | Kootenay International Junior Hockey League |
| Conference | Okanagan/Shuswap |
| Division | Bill Ohlhausen |
| Founded | 1991–92 |
| Home arena | Princeton & District Multipurpose Arena |
| Colours | White, black, red |
| President |  Mark McNaughton |
| General manager | Vacant |
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Captain | Vacant |
| Website | www.princetonposse.org/ |
| Franchise history | |
| 1991–2001 | North Okanagan Kings |
| 2001–2002 | Enderby Ice Kings |
| 2002–present | Princeton Posse |
The Princeton Posse are a Junior 'A' ice hockey team based in Princeton, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Bill Ohlhausen Division of the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). They play their home games at Princeton & District Multipurpose Arena.
After 21 seasons, the Princeton Posse won their second regular season Division and first Conference and League Championship. They took Kimberley Dynamiters to the seventh game in the league playoffs to cap a remarkable 2022-23 season.
Season-by-season record[edit]
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Records as of April 1, 2024.[1][2]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | 50 | 13 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 175 | 223 | 5th, Okanagan Shuswap | Did not qualify |
| 2003–04 | 50 | 15 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 38 | 184 | 242 | 5th, Okanagan Shuswap | Lost Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Rockies) |
| 2004–05 | 50 | 5 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 138 | 302 | 5th, Okanagan Shuswap | Did not qualify |
| 2005–06 | 50 | 15 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 153 | 237 | 4th, Okanagan Shuswap | Lost Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Eagles) |
| 2006–07 | 52 | 18 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 155 | 204 | 5th, Okanagan Shuswap | Did not qualify |
| 2007–08 | 52 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 63 | 171 | 159 | 1st, Eddie Mountain: West | Lost division finals, 0–4 (Storm) |
| 2008–09 | 52 | 25 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 163 | 195 | 4th, Okanagan | Lost division finals, 0–4 (Storm) |
| 2009–10 | 50 | 31 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 68 | 221 | 173 | 2nd, Okanagan | W, DivisionFinals 4–0, Sicamous Lost Conference Finals, 0–4 (Grizzlies) |
| 2010–11 | 50 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 147 | 203 | 3rd, Okanagan | Lost Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Chiefs) |
| 2011–12 | 52 | 28 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 61 | 217 | 196 | 2nd, Okanagan | Lost division finals, 1–4 (Chiefs) |
| 2012–13 | 52 | 34 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 203 | 135 | 2nd, Okanagan | Lost Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Coyotes) |
| 2013–14 | 52 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 180 | 235 | 5th, Okanagan | Did not qualify |
| 2014–15 | 52 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 146 | 149 | 4th, Okanagan | Lost Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Coyotes) |
| 2015–16 | 52 | 9 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 94 | 207 | 5th of 5, Okanagan 19th of 20, KIJHL | Did not qualify |
| 2016–17 | 47 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 99 | 164 | 5th of 5, Okanagan 17th of 20, KIJHL | Did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | 47 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 130 | 177 | 4th of 5, Okanagan 14th of 20, KIJHL | Lost Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Coyotes) |
| 2018–19 | 49 | 19 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 128 | 175 | 3rd of 5, Okanagan 12th of 20, KIJHL | Lost Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Steam) |
| 2019–20 | 47 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 60 | 175 | 155 | 2nd of 5, Bill Ohlhausen 8th of 20, KIJHL | Won Division Semifinals, 4-0 (Steam) Incomplete Div Final 1-1 (Chiefs) Playoffs cancelled due to covid-19 |
| 2020–21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | Remaining season cancelled due to COVID-19 | |
| 2021–22 | 42 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 124 | 165 | 4th of 5, Bill Ohlhausen 14th of 19, KIJHL | Lost Division Semifinals, 1-4 (Coyotes) |
| 2022–23 | 44 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 181 | 110 | 1st of 5, Bill Ohlhausen 1st of 19, KIJHL | Won Division Semifinals, 4-0 (Steam) Won Division Final 4-1 (Knights) Won Conference Finals 4-2 (Grizzlies) Lost League Finals 3-4(Dynamiters) |
| 2023–24 | 44 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 208 | 96 | 1st of 5, Bill Ohlhausen 1st of 20, KIJHL | Won Division Semifinals, 4-1 (Chiefs) Won Div. Finals, 4-3 (Knights) Lost Conference Finals 3-4 (Grizzlies) |
Awards and trophies[edit]
Top Scorer
- Dan Hillman: 2009–10
- Kyle L'Arrivee: 2008–09
Most Sportsmanlike
- Dan Hillman: 2007–08
Rookie of the Year
- Brad Goss: 2007–08
- Michael Garteig: 2008–09
Coach of the Year
- Dale Hladun: 2007–08
Notable alumni[edit]
- Connor McGarry - Aurora Tigers, OJHL - won Canadian National Jr. A title (Royal Bank Cup)
- Cody Devitt - Yorkton Terriers, SJHL - signed pro with Rocky Mountain Rage of the Central Hockey League
- Chad Hohmann – Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL, York University
- Jordan Kerr - Dauphin Kings, MJHL
- Seth Armitage - Utah State Aggies, ACHA
- David Wyman - Utah State Aggies, ACHA
- Jamie Sparkes - Brockville Braves, CCHL
- Micah Anderson - Westside Warriors, BCHL
- Brad Davis - Penticton Vees, BCHL
- Jesse Tresierra - Langley Chiefs, BCHL
- Evan Karembelas – Powell River Kings, BCHL
- Michael Bunting – Notre Dame Hounds SJHL
- Mike Salter - Fort William North Stars, SIJHL
- Eric Galbraith - Quesnel Millionaires, BCHL
- Jordan Lane - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
- Liam Darragh - Chilliwack Bruins, WHL
- Alex Young - Alaska Avalanche NAHL
- Brett VanRiper – Portage College, ACAC
- Brenden Stephen – Everett Silvertips, WHL Trinity Western University
- Brad Goss – Langley Chiefs, BCHL - Team Rookie of Year Award winner.
- Andrew Walsh – Langley Chiefs, BCHL
- Scott Ramsay – Chilliwack Bruins, WHL
- Jeremy Wagner – Hannover Indians, Oberliga, Germany
- Logan Johnston – Penticton Vees, BCHL
- Kyle L’Arrivee – Mount Royal College, ACAC
- Kieran Friesen – Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL
- Dylan McKinlay – Chilliwack Bruins, WHL (Drafted by Minnesota Wild in 2010)
- Michael Garteig – Powell River Kings, BCHL
- Spencer Brooks – Portage College, ACAC
- Matt Chomyc – Yorkton Terriers, SJHL
- Nate Rempel – Lloydminster Bobcats, AJHL
- Jaden Fodchuk – Cranbrook Bucks , BCHL
References[edit]
- ^ KIJHL.ca, Regular season standings 2011–2012. Archived 2013-01-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ KIJHL.ca – KIJHL Final Standings.