Nelson Leafs
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| Nelson Leafs | |
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| City | Nelson, British Columbia |
| League | Kootenay International Junior Hockey League |
| Conference | Kootenay |
| Division | Neil Murdoch |
| Founded | 1968–69 (KHL) |
| Home arena | Nelson and District Community Complex |
| Colours |
Green, black and white |
| General manager |
 Russel Stocks |
| Head coach |
Frank Maida |
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Website www.nelsonleafs.ca/ | |
| Franchise history | |
| 1968-71 | Nelson Plaza Oilers (KHL/WKHL) |
| 1971-present | Nelson Leafs (KIJHL) |
The Nelson Leafs are a Junior "B" Ice Hockey team based in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Neil Murdoch Division of the Kootenay Conference of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). They play their home games at Nelson and District Community Complex.
History
The Leafs are the 1968-69, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1999-00, 2008–09 KIJHL Champions.
In the 2006-07 season, the Leafs made it to the KIJHL Finals, but lost to the Fernie Ghostriders 4-2. In the 2008-09 season, the Leafs won the KIJHL Championship 4-0 over the Kamloops Storm. Then in the 2009-10 season, the Leafs went to the KIJHL Finals, but lost 4-1 to the Revelstoke Grizzlies.
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, SOL = Shootout Losses, D = Defaults, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Records as of February 18, 2012.[1][2]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs | |
| 1969-70 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 0 | — | 26 | 165 | 179 | 3rd, KHL | ||
| 1970-71 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 0 | — | 22 | — | — | 3rd, WKHL | ||
| 1971-72 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 0 | — | 22 | 129 | 198 | 4th, WKHL | ||
| 1972-73 | 30 | 6 | 22 | 2 | — | 14 | 109 | 251 | 3rd, West | ||
| 1973-74* | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | — | 0 | 39 | 163 | 4th, West | Did not participate (withdrew) | |
| 1974-75 | 34 | 7 | 27 | 0 | — | 14 | 120 | 238 | 4th, West | ||
| 1975-76 | 34 | 13 | 21 | 0 | — | 26 | 139 | 184 | 3rd, West | ||
| 1976-77 | 44 | 21 | 22 | 1 | — | 43 | 190 | 213 | 4th, West | ||
| 1977-78 | 42 | 14 | 28 | 0 | — | 28 | 166 | 240 | 4th, West | ||
| 1978-79 | 40 | 11 | 28 | 1 | — | 23 | 151 | 227 | 5th, West | ||
| 1979-80 | 40 | 19 | 21 | 0 | — | 38 | 200 | 272 | 3rd, West | ||
| 1980-81 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 0 | — | 34 | 197 | 209 | 3rd, West | ||
| 1981-82 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 0 | — | 54 | 279 | 218 | 2nd, West | ||
| 1982-83 | 42 | 15 | 27 | 0 | — | 30 | 238 | 264 | 4th, West | ||
| 1983-84 | 40 | 15 | 25 | 0 | — | 30 | 209 | 277 | 6th, West | ||
| 1984-85 | 40 | 19 | 20 | 1 | — | 39 | 236 | 228 | 4th, West | ||
| 1985-86* | 34 | 3 | 30 | 1 | — | 7 | 161 | 324 | 6th, West | Did not participate (withdrew) | |
| 1986-88* | Did not participate (folded) | ||||||||||
| 1988-89 | 45 | 40 | 4 | 1 | — | 81 | 373 | 163 | 1st, West | Lost in Finals (Rockies) | |
| 1989-90 | 40 | 36 | 3 | 1 | — | 73 | 298 | 122 | 1st, West | Lost in Finals (Rockies) | |
| 1990-91* | 41 | 25 | 15 | 1 | — | 51 | 201 | 159 | 2nd, West | ||
| 1991-92 | 38 | 30 | 6 | 2 | — | 62 | 250 | 107 | 1st, West | KIJHL Champions (Braves) | |
| 1992-93 | 42 | 27 | 14 | 1 | — | 55 | 293 | 139 | 3rd, West | KIJHL Champions (Rockies) | |
| 1993-94 | 40 | 27 | 12 | 1 | — | 55 | 279 | 181 | 2nd, West | ||
| Season | GP | W | L | T | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs | |
| 1994-95 | 52 | 37 | 13 | — | 2 | 76 | 287 | 233 | 1st, Kootenay | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0-4 (Thunder) | |
| 1995-96 | 58 | 33 | 23 | — | 2 | 68 | 234 | 236 | 2nd, Kootenay | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0-4 (Ghostriders) | |
| 1996-97 | 60 | 31 | 23 | — | 6 | 68 | 271 | 273 | 2nd, RMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 0-4 (Colts) | |
| 1997-98 | 54 | 20 | 31 | — | 3 | 43 | 258 | 272 | 5th, RMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 0-4 (Dynamiters) | |
| 1998-99 | 45 | 20 | 25 | — | 0 | 40 | 190 | 195 | 3rd, RMJHL | Lost in Semifinals, 3-4 (Ghostriders) | |
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs | |
| 1999-00 | 45 | 29 | 11 | 5 | — | 65 | 236 | 138 | 1st, Neil Murdoch | KIJHL Champions (Eagles) | |
| 2000-01 | 58 | 27 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 61 | 237 | 237 | 4th, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0-4 (Nitehawks) | |
| 2001-02 | 50 | 19 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 172 | 199 | 3rd, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Semifinals, 1-4 (Rebels) | |
| 2002-03 | 50 | 24 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 203 | 202 | 2nd, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Finals, 3-4 (Nitehawks) | |
| 2003-04 | 50 | 25 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 54 | 228 | 208 | 3rd, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0-4 (Braves) | |
| 2004-05 | 50 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 167 | 194 | 4th, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Semifinals, 0-4 (Nitehawks) | |
| 2005-06 | 50 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 57 | 208 | 169 | 3rd, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Finals, 0-4 (Nitehawks) | |
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | D | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs | |
| 2006-07 | 52 | 40 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 82 | 253 | 163 | 1st, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Finals, 2–4 (Ghostriders) | |
| 2007-08 | 52 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 73 | 214 | 162 | 1st, Neil Murdoch: West | Lost in Division Finals, 3-4 (Nitehawks) | |
| 2008-09 | 52 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 88 | 248 | 128 | 1st, Neil Murdoch | KIJHL Champions, 4-0 (Storm) | |
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs | |
| 2009-10 | 50 | 36 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 76 | 247 | 128 | 1st, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Finals, 1–4 (Grizzlies) | |
| 2010-11 | 50 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 173 | 187 | 3rd, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Nitehawks) | |
| 2011-12 | 52 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 259 | 167 | 3rd, Neil Murdoch | Lost in Division Semifinals, 1-4 (Rebels) | |
- Notes
- 1973-74 season: Nelson withdrew from play for balance of season
- 1985-86 season: Nelson withdrew on January 15, 1986
- 1986-87 and 1987-88 seasons: Nelson did not participate (folded)
- Stats for the 1990-91 season are only thru February 17, 1991. May not be complete
Playoffs
Records as of March 1, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Season | 1st Round | 2nd Round | 3rd Round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | L, 0-4, CVT | — | — | — |
| 1995–96 | L, 0-4, FER | — | — | — |
| 1996–97 | W, 4-3, CVT | L, 0-4, CRA | — | — |
| 1997–98 | W, 2-0, CAS | L, 0-4, KIM | — | — |
| 1998–99 | L, 3-4, FER | — | — | — |
| 1999–00 | W, 4-2, CAS | W, BV | — | W, SIC |
| 2000–01 | L, 0-4, BV | — | — | — |
| 2001–02 | L, 1-4, CAS | — | — | — |
| 2002–03 | W, 4-2, SPO | L, 3-4, BV | — | — |
| 2003–04 | L, 3-4, SPO | — | — | — |
| 2004–05 | L, 0-4, BV | — | — | — |
| 2005–06 | W, 4-1, CAS | L, 0-4, BV | — | — |
| 2006–07 | W, 4-0, SPO | W, 4-2, BV | Bye | L, 2-4, FER |
| 2007–08 | Bye | L, 3-4, BV | — | — |
| 2008–09 | W, 4-1, SPO | W, 4-0, CAS | W, 3-0, FER | W, 4-0, KAM |
| 2009–10 | W, 4-3, BV | W, 4-3 SPO | W, 4-1 FER | L, 1-4 REV |
| 2010-11 | L, 3-4, BV | — | — | — |
| 2011-12 | L, 1-4, CAS | — | — | — |
- Notes
- The RMJHL playoffs had three playoff rounds.
- The final 1998-99 RMJHL playoffs had two playoff rounds.
Cyclone Taylor Cup
| Season | Semifinals | Finals |
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| 1999–00 | W, 2-1, CRS | L, 0-2, ABB |
| Season | Bronze Medal Game | Gold Medal Game |
| 2008–09 | — | L, 2-6, RIC |
NHL Alumni
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Other Notable Alumni
Awards and trophies
Most Sportsmanlike
- Chris Cucullu: 2009-2010
- Mike Lebler: 2006-2007
- Lindon Horswill: 2011-12
Top Goaltender
- Billy Faust: 2009-2010
- Garrett Beckwith: 2008-2009
Rookie of the Year
- Dylan Walchuk: 2008-2009
- Nik Newman: 2011-12
Coach Of The Year
- Simon Wheeldon: 2008-2009
- Simon Wheeldon: 2007-2008
- Simon Wheeldon: 2006-2007
Top Defenseman
- Torin Brusven: 2007-2008
- Jonathon Petrash: 2011-12
Top Scorer
- Dan Fraser: 2006-2007
- Nik Newman 2011-12
References
External links
- Official website of the Nelson Leafs
- Official website of the KIJHL
- Official website of the Cyclone Taylor Cup
- Official website of the Keystone Cup
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