The Port Alberni Bombers opened their 2026-27 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) regular season with a hard-fought 5-2 win over Oceanside Generals before a crowd of 505 fans on Saturday night in Parksville.
After surrendering the first goal to the Generals, the Bombers scored twice in the first period, once more in the second frame, and twice more in the third period to earn the victory.
Bombers captain Joel Dorn led the way with two goals, while Daniil Kupstov, Kyle Mori and Bogdan Rogushkin added single tallies. Marton Loschnig, Troy Zajac, Drason Martini and Darius Kanalan added assists. Schafer Gibbs and Jacob Bate scored for the Generals.
The Bombers were 1-for-4 on the power play while the Generals were 1-for-6 with the man advantage. Parksville outshot the Bombers 38-33. Bombers net minder Ethan Losier picked up the win for the Bombers.
In other VIJHL games on Saturday, Campbell River Storm defeated Comox Valley Glacier Kings 4-1, while Peninsula Panthers upended Kerry Park Islanders 4-2.
The Bombers return to action on Friday when they travel to Campbell River and a date with the Storm before another bus ride will take them to Nanaimo to face the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. The locals will open their home schedule against the Generals on Friday, September 18 in a 7:00 pm start at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.
Bombers Open 2026-27 Campaign With Road Win
