The Port Alberni Bombers are proud to announce that Blake Power has been named the 2nd captain in franchise history. The captaincy opened when the Bombers traded 20-year old defenceman Evan Vasarhely to the Lake Cowichan Kraken for future considerations last week. Power, a native of Port Alberni re-joined the Bombers this season after a […]
The Port Alberni Bombers will have a new voice next season….some of the time. The club announced on Friday that Dean Fisher will take over from long time Alberni Hockey broadcaster Evan Hammond in the Bombers broadcast booth to provide coverage and support while Hammond is away with the BCHL’s Bulldogs on 93.3 The Peak. […]
The Port Alberni Bombers and the VIJHL have announced their schedule for the 22-23. The Bomb Squad’s 2nd season will kick off on Friday September 9th when they travel to Oceanside to take on the Generals. The Bombers will open the season with 3 straight on the road before finally opening at home on Saturday […]
The Port Alberni Bombers are proud to announce that goaltender Callum Tung is making the jump to the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs for the 2022-2023 BCHL Season. Tung joined the Bombers last October after graduating from the BCEHL’s Vancouver NE Chiefs. Tung quickly became a fan favorite after becoming the Bombers number 1 goaltender. Tung […]
The VIJHL Board of Governors have completed their Annual General Meetings and there are some exciting changes coming in 22-23 for VIJHL fans. Most notable for the fans is the adoption of a new schedule format that will see the schedule reduced to 48 games. Non-Divisional opponents will face each other four times next season, […]
The Bombers went up island to secure one of their newest forwards, and didn’t have to look too far for the other. Kai Verbrugge, an 05 forward from Port McNeil will has committed to the Jr B Bombers for their 2nd season this fall. The 5’9″, 170 pound Verbrugge spent the 2021-2022 season playing for […]
The Port Alberni Bombers have added the first piece of what they hope will be a successful puzzle in the 2022-2023 season as the club announced the commitment of 2006 born defenceman Kenyon McIsaac from Prince George, BC. Kenyon is the younger brother of Brady McIsaac. As captain of the Burnaby Winter Club’s U16 squad, […]
The Port Alberni Bombers will be one of 9 junior hockey teams from across the west scouting the inaugural Hockey Valley Jr Showcase to be held April 8th to 10th at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. The Bombers will be joined by teams from the VIJHL, PIJHL, BCHL, AJHL & SJHL scouting players who are hoping […]
Are you interested in helping hockey at the Junior B level next season? We are looking to fill the following position: VICE PRESIDENT Requirements include an understanding of VIJHL Bylaws and Policies and having a close working relationship with all teams in the league to assist where necessary. Specific functions include : – liaison with coaches – liaison with […]
The Port Alberni Bombers have qualified for the VIJHL playoffs in their expansion season. It took a 6-3 Campbell Storm win over the Lake Cowichan Kraken to finalize the standings and give the Bombers the final playoff spot in the North Division. It will be a battle of David vs. Goliath in the opening round […]
