The Port Alberni Bombers are pleased to announce the leadership group for the 2026-27 season, naming forward Joel Dorn, as Captain. Forwards Cole Campbell and Ryan Christenson, along with defenceman Darius Kanalan and Troy Zajac, will serve as alternates. “These guys demand the best out of their teammates on and off the ice with their actions.” said Head Coach Troy Newans, “We knew coming out of exhibition and into the start of the year, that these were the guys to lead our players to be successful. We are extremely happy with our team this season and look forward to watching these guys lead them.”
The 2009 born Dorn is coming off an impressive campaign scoring 28 points in 39 games, including 14 goals.
“I’m incredibly honored to wear the ‘C’ for the Bombers this season.” said the Port Alberni native,
“Now in my third season here, I can’t thank my teammates and coaches enough for trusting me with this role. Let’s go, Bombers!”
Kanalan, the 2007 born native of Toronto, Ontario split last season between the Caledonia Corvairs of the GOJHL, and the Northern Cyclones 18U AAA squad, where he amassed an impressive 24 points in 27 games, including 20 assists.
2006 born Campbell returns to the Bombers, after the Nanoose Bay, BC native played in 45 contests last season, putting up 11 points including 6 goals. Zajac returns as well, as the 2008 born Upsala, Sweden product scored 14 points in 39 games last season for the Bombers, including 11 assists. After Christenson joined the club mid-way through last season, the 2007 born Ladysmith native suited up for 11 games, scoring 3 goals and adding 2 assists for 5 points.
Congratulations to the Leadership Group!
Bombers take to the ice tomorrow for their season home opener vs. Oceanside Generals at 7pm.
Come cheer them on and Brace for Impact.
