South Shore Lumberjacks | |
City: | Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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League: | Maritime Junior A Hockey League |
Division: | Eastlink |
Founded: | 2004 (Halifax Wolverines) |
Home Arena: | Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre |
Colors: | Polar Night Blue, White, Aviator Blue, Silver, Goal Red
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Owner(s): | Larry Creaser |
General Manager: | Brad Muise |
Head Coach: | Brogan Bailey |
Franchise history | |
2004-2008: | Halifax Wolverines |
2008-2014: | Bridgewater Lumberjacks |
2014-present: | South Shore Lumberjacks |
The South Shore Lumberjacks are a Junior A Ice Hockey team based out of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. They play their home games at the 1300 seat Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. The team is a member of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League and plays in the Bent Division.
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History[edit | edit source]
This franchise was born as the Halifax Wolverines in 2004, on the same day the former Halifax Team Pepsi relocated to New Glasgow to become the Weeks Crushers. Interestingly enough, Bridgewater was also considered as a destination for Team Pepsi.
Team Pepsi had struggled in Halifax's crowded hockey market and it was no different for the Wolverines.
In 2008, the Wolverines decided to test the waters outside the city. They played a pair of regular season games in Bridgewater and attracted a combined 1,500 spectators to Bridgewater Memorial Arena. They also played two games in Kentville but ultimately Bridgewater was chosen as the team's new home. Shortly after the end of the season, the relocation to the south shore's largest town was announced.
On June 7, 2008 the club's new name, major sponsor, logo, and colors were announced. The Lumberjacks name was chosen through a name the team contest. The moniker pays tribute to Lunenburg County's forestry, logging and Christmas tree industry.
The team colors are Navy Blue, Red and White.
2008-09[edit | edit source]
The Lumberjacks' inaugural season saw growing pains on and off the ice. Attendance wasn't as strong as the team had hoped it would be. Halfway through the campaign, ownership switched to local ties. The new bosses immediately dropped ticket prices, which resulted in larger crowds coming through the gates during the second half.
On the ice, the team finished fifth out of six teams in the Bent Division. Bridgewater earned the right to play the Weeks Crushers in a best-of-3 mini series. The Crushers swept the brief encounter 2-0.
2009-10[edit | edit source]
The Lumberjacks second season was a success. They won their best of 3 mini-series 2 games to none. They gave Truro a good run in the next round but ended up losing in 6 games.
Season-by-season record[edit | edit source]
Season | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
2004-05 | 56 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 148 | 254 | 32 | 12th MJAHL | DNQ |
2005-06 | 56 | 16 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 192 | 255 | 38 | 11th MJAHL | DNQ |
2006-07 | 58 | 34 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 247 | 210 | 73 | 6th MJAHL | Lost Division Final |
2007-08 | 58 | 18 | 33 | - | 7 | 166 | 242 | 43 | 10th MJAHL | |
2008-09 | 53 | 18 | 26 | - | 9 | 164 | 202 | 45 | 9th MJAHL | Lost Division Mini Series |
2009-10 | 50 | 21 | 23 | - | 6 | 179 | 213 | 48 | 7th MJAHL | Lost Division Semi-final |
2010-11 | 52 | 24 | 26 | - | 2 | 219 | 237 | 50 | 8th MHL | Lost Division Semi-final |
2011-12 | 52 | 15 | 36 | - | 1 | 166 | 258 | 31 | 10th MHL | DNQ |
2012-13 | 52 | 10 | 39 | - | 0 | 144 | 255 | 23 | 9th MHL | Lost Division Mini Series |
2013-14 | 52 | 5 | 40 | - | 7 | 123 | 269 | 17 | 11th MHL | DNQ |
2014-15 | 48 | 16 | 29 | - | 3 | 144 | 169 | 35 | 10th MHL | DNQ |
2015-16 | 48 | 24 | 21 | - | 3 | 138 | 142 | 51 | 10th MHL, 4th South | Lost South final |
Season | GP | W | L | OL | SL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
2016-17 | 50 | 17 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 171 | 232 | 37 | 10th MJAHL, 5th South | DNQ |
2017-18 | 50 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 193 | 132 | 66 | t-4th MJAHL, T-2nd South | W. DSF 4-3 (Ramblers) L, DF 1-4 (Mariners) |
2018-19 | 50 | 27 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 211 | 200 | 57 | t-5th MJAHL, 3rd South | W. DSF 4-3 (Ramblers) L, DF 2-4 (Mariners) |
2019-20 | 52 | 26 | 22 | 4 | - | 182 | 186 | 56 | 9th MJAHL, 5th South | DNQ |
Franchise records[edit | edit source]
These are franchise records held by previous team rosters. Figures are updated after each completed MHL regular season.
Team Records for a single season | ||||||||||
Statistic | Total | Season | ||||||||
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Most Points | 73 | 2006-07 | ||||||||
Most Wins | 34 | 2006-07 | ||||||||
Most Goals For | 247 | 2006-07 | ||||||||
Least Goals For | 123 | 2013-14 | ||||||||
Least Goals Against | 202 | 2008-09 | ||||||||
Most Goals Against | 269 | 2013-14 |
External links[edit | edit source]
Maritime Junior A Hockey League | |
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South Division Teams | Amherst Ramblers · Pictou County Crushers · South Shore Lumberjacks · Truro Bearcats · Valley Wildcats · Yarmouth Mariners |
North Division Teams | Campbellton Tigers · Edmundston Blizzard · Fredericton Red Wings · Grand Falls Rapids · Miramichi Timberwolves · Summerside Western Capitals |
Former Teams | Cape Breton Islanders · Charlottetown Abbies · Dartmouth Pepsis · Dieppe Commandos · Glace Bay Miners · Halifax Lions · Metro Marauders/Shipbuilders · Saint John Alpines · St. Stephen Aces · Woodstock Slammers |
History | Original Maritime Junior A League · Island Junior Hockey League · New Brunswick Junior Hockey League · List of MJAHL Seasons |
CJHL: · Fred Page Cup · Centennial Cup |
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