The Strathcona Bruins are a Junior B hockey team playing in the Capital Junior Hockey League. The team was renamed the Bruins in 2008 after playing under the name Sabres since 1978.
The Bruins hosted the 2012-13 season All-Star Game at the Ardrossan Recreation Complex. Rookies Jordan Martin, Jeff Bronetto, and Robbie Lloyd represented the Bruins in the Rookie Game, in which the East Rookies defeated the West Rookies 9-8. Keagan Gorda, Dan Ketsa, and Wes Walkeden represented the Bruins in the All-Star Game, which the East won 10-9 in overtime. Ketsa was named MVP of the game for the East.
Home Arena The Bruins play out of the Strathcona Olympiette Centre (SOC) located in Strathcona County.
"With a capacity of approximately 400 spectator seats and additional standing room around the arena, SOC is one of the largest and brightest facilities in the CJHL. The arena features a fully functional Air Horn and rotating lights above the scoreboard used every time the Bruins score a goal. The facility features a full sized ice surface and miniature ice surface roughly a 1/3 the size of a regular hockey rink. Adjoining the arena, a five-sheet curling rink complete with its own lobby and lounge. Along with a fully functional kitchen located upstairs, SOC is one of the premier multi-purpose facilities located within Strathcona County. The main ice surface features a full sized centre ice Strathcona Bruins logo, one of the few arenas within the Edmonton area to have that privilege (Rogers Place is the only other arena displaying a logo to that magnitude). In the future the Bruins are looking to add their own private dressing room to accommodate the players, along with a fully functional fitness facility to be located within the arena to be used by the Bruins Junior Hockey Club, and the players and parents who frequently use the facility".
Recent Season-by-season record Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Season GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs 2009-10 38 12 22 0 4 28 121 173 5th, East Won First Round, 2-0 (Sherwood Park Knights)Lost Second Round, 3-2 (Beaumont Chiefs) 2010–11 38 20 16 0 2 44 154 173 4th, East Lost First Round, 2-0 (Fort Saskatchewan Hawks) 2011-12 38 16 21 0 1 33 137 156 5th, East Lost First Round, 2-0 (Edmonton Royals) 2012-13 38 14 19 0 5 33 150 188 5th, East Lost First Round, 2-1 (Beaumont Chiefs) 2013-14 38 17 19 0 2 36 145 162 6th, East Lost First Round, 2-0 (Beaumont Chiefs) 2014-15 38 18 18 0 2 38 129 136 3rd, East Lost First Round, 2-1 (Leduc Riggers) 2015-16 38 9 25 0 4 22 99 174 6th, East Lost First Round, 2-0 (Beaumont Chiefs) 2016-17 38 12 24 0 2 26 117 171 5th, East Lost First Round, 2-0 (Fort Saskatchewan Hawks) 2017-18 33 16 19 0 3 35 140 193 6th, East Lost First Round, 0-2 (Fort Saskatchewan Hawks) 2018-19 38 1 35 0 2 4 78 245 7th of 7, East14th of 14 CJHL Did not qualify for playoffs 2019-20 33 12 23 0 3 25 128 172 7th of 7, East12th of 14 CJHL Did not qualify for playoffs 2020-21 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 17 Remainder of Season Cancelled due to Covid 2021-22 38 11 37 0 0 22 102 202 6th of 7, East12th of 14 CJHL Lost First Round, 1-2 (Fort Saskatchewan Hawks) 2022-23 38 15 21 2 0 32 130 162 4th of 7, East9th of 14 CJHL Won First Round, 2-0 (Wetaskiwin Icemen)Lost Quarters, 0-3 Sherwood Park Knights 2023-24 38 17 19 2 0 36 102 202 5th of 7, East9th of 14 CJHL Lost First Round, 2-0 (Fort Saskatchewan Hawks) 2024-25 38 14 21 3 0 31 154 187 4th of 7, East9th of 14 CJHL Lost First Round, 0-2 (Fort Saskatchewan Hawks) 2025-26 38 13 17 8 0 34 126 166 5th of 7, East9th of 14 CJHL tbd First Round, 0-2 (Edmonton Royals)
Alumni Jimmy Quinlan 1999-2003 (NLL - Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club) Shaun Fisher 1999-2003 (ACAC - Grant MacEwan Griffins) Ryan Christensen 2000-2004 (ACAC - Concordia Thunder) Shawn King 2006-2008 (ACAC - Grant MacEwan Griffins) Greg Lutomski 2005-2009 Jay Renner 2008-2010 Casey McGillivray 2006-2010 Adam Bruce 'C' 2008-2010 Shawn Heaney 2008-2010 Dylan Berrecloth 2009-2010 Andrew Wheeler 2009-2010 (NCAA - University of New England Nor'easters) Sam Hinse 'A' 2007-2011 Tyler Gramatovich'A' 2008-2011 Kevin Ruiz 2009-2011 Brett Richards'C' 2009-2011 (ACAC - Concordia Thunder) Luke Milne 2008-2012 Dan Hoyle 'A' 2008-2012 Tyson Wright 'C' 2009-2012 Dan Cordeiro 'A' 2009-2013 Wes Walkeden 'C' 2008-2013 Michael Figgures 2009-2013 Evan Tordiff 2012-2013 Luke Molyneaux 2012-2013 Cole Porter 2012-2013 (SJHL - LaRonge Ice Wolves) (CIS - Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks) Brett Arnston 'C' 2010-2014 Kenny Wood-Schatz 2011-2014 Max McRae 2011-2014 Kyle Kramar 'A' 2011-2014 Keagan Gorda 'A' 2012-2015 Hayden McReynolds 2013-2015 Josh Klein 'A' 2013-2015 Cody Lunnin 'A' 2012-2016 Brett Rossi 2013-2016 Jordan Martin 'C' 2012-2016 Keaton Twohey 2012-2016 Mitch Vigneau 2013-2017 Brent Vigneau 'A' 2013-2017
Award History Most Valuable Player - Gary Koehli Award 2016 - #91 Brent Vigneau 2015 - #34 Mitch Vigneau 2014 - #11 Keagan Gorda 2013 - #11 Keagan Gorda 2012 - #11 Keagan Gorda 2011 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich 2010 - #14 Dan Hoyle 2009 - #1 Casey McGillivray
Most Points in the Regular Season 2016 - #91 Brent Vigneau - 33 PTS / 35 GP 2015 - #15 Gage Gorda - 65 PTS / 38 GP 2014 - #11 Keagan Gorda - 47 PTS / 34 GP 2013 - #11 Keagan Gorda - 66 PTS / 36 GP 2012 - #11 Keagan Gorda - 56 PTS / 38 GP 2011 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich - 52 PTS / 37 GP 2010 - #14 Dan Hoyle & #9 Michel Chalifoux - 36 PTS / 37 GP 2009 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich
Most Outstanding Defenseman 2016 - #5 Clayton Johnson 2015 - #5 Clayton Johnson & #17 Blade Foster 2014 - #44 Jordan Martin 2013 - #44 Jordan Martin 2012 - #25 Wes Walkeden & #12 Tyson Wright
Rookie of the Year Award - Dan Frogner Trophy 2016 - #11 Chance Herrington 2015 - #88 Justin Miller 2014 - # 1 Mitch Vigneau 2013 - #12 Jeff Bronetto 2012 - #11 Keagan Gorda - CJHL Rookie of the Year 2011 - #22 Dan Ketsa 2010 - #88 Dan Cordiero 2009 - #24 Rob Rudd
Most Improved Player 2016 - #14 Dallas Scarlett 2015 - #8 Dylan Kulmatycki 2014 - #91 Brent Vigneau 2013 - #88 Eli Gallinger 2012 - #5 Michael Brice
Unsung Hero Award 2016 - #37 Brett Young 2015 - #91 Brent Vigneau 2014 - #44 Jordan Martin 2013 - #91 Luke Molyneaux 2011 - #16 Brett Richards 2010 - #44 Joel Henriksen
Most Sportsmanlike Player - Glenn Worrell Trophy 2015 - #44 Jordan Martin - 2 PIM / 33 Gms 2014 - #17 Max McRae - 2 PIM / 24 Gms 2013 - #88 Eli Gallinger - 0 PIM / 35 Gms 2012 - #6 Matt Ohrt - 4 PIM / 30 Gms 2011 - #16 Brett Richards 'C' - CJHL Most Sportsmanlike Player - 2 PIM / 38 Gms 2010 - #88 Dan Cordiero - 6 PIM / 37 Gms 2009 - #44 Joel Henriksen
Playoff Most Valuable Player 2015 - #16 Nic Moulding 2014 - #1 Mitch Vigneau 2010 - #1 Casey McGillivray
Scholastic Player of the Year 2015 - #11 Keagan Gorda - Charles S. Noble Scholarship 2014 - #5 Jarrett Belliveau - Friends of the AJHL Scholarship Recipient 2013 - #33 Micheal Figgures - Friends of the AJHL Scholarship Recipient 2012 - #88 Dan Cordeiro 2011 - #88 Dan Cordeiro 2010 - #7 John Hampton 2009 - #7 John Hampton
Scholastic Awards 2015 - #11 Keagan Gorda, #12 Cody Lunnin, #15 Gage Gorda, #44 Jordan Martin 2012 - #88 Dan Cordiero, #3 Khenan Rutsch, #9 Kyle Kramar & #33 Michael Figgures 2011 - #88 Dan Cordiero 2010 - #7 John Hampton, #10 Tyler Gramatovich, #16 Brett Richards & #91 Luke Milne 2009 - #7 John Hampton & #9 Michel Chalifoux
Individual Season Records Stats only available from 2009-2016/17 Season
Best Save % in a Single Season 0.926 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2014/15) 0.912 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2013/14) 0.907 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2016/17) 0.905 - #29 Joe Mandrusiak (2011/12) 0.904 - #33 Robbie Lloyd (2012/13) 0.901 - #33 Michael Figgures (2012/13) 0.887 - #33 Robbie Lloyd (2013/14) 0.885 - #33 Michael Figgures (2011/12)
Lowest G.A.A. in the Regular Season 2.66 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2014/15) 3.56 - #01 Joe Mandrusiak (2011/12) 3.59 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2013/14) 3.68 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2016/17) 3.96 - #33 Michael Figgures (2011/12) 4.15 - #1 Casey McGillivray (2009/10)
Most Saves in a Single Game 59 - #1 Casey McGillivray (2009/10 - 124:01 mins) 52 - #1 Casey McGillivray (2009/10 - 91:03 mins) 50 - #29 Joe Mandrusiak (2011/12 - 60:00 mins)
Most Wins in the Regular Season 18 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2014/15) 11 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2016/17) 11 - #33 Michael Figgures (2010/11) 8 - #1 Casey McGillivray (2009/10) 8 - #29 Jesse Melnychyn (2010/11) 8 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2013/14)
Most Assists in the Regular Season 35 - #15 Gage Gorda (F) (2014/15) 31 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2014/15) 31 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2012/13) 27 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011/12) 24 - #84 Dan Cordeiro (F) (2011/12) 24 - #25 Wes Walkeden (D) (2010/11) 24 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2013/14) 24 - #08 Dylan Kulmatycki (F) (2016/17) 22 - #44 Jordan Martin (D) (2014/15) 22 - #84 Dan Cordiero (F) (2012/13)
Most Goals in the Regular Season 35 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011/12) 34 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich (F) (2010/11) 30 - #15 Gage Gorda (F) (2014/15) 26 - #84 Dan Cordiero (F) (2012/13) 23 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2014/15) 23 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2013/14)
Most Points in the Regular Season 66 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2012/13) 65 - #15 Gage Gorda (F) (2014/15) 56 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011/12) 54 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich (F) (2010/11) 54 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2014/15) 48 - #84 Dan Cordiero (F) (2012/13) 47 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2013/14) 40 - #84 Dan Cordeiro (F) (2011/12)
Most PIM in the Regular Season 207 - #16 Aaron Tiessen (F) (2013/14) 175 - #18 Brett Arnston (F) (2011/12) 171 - #22 Dan Ketsa (F) (2010/11) 167 - #18 Brett Arnston (F) (2013/14) 161 - #11 Kevin Ruiz (F) (2009/10) 146 - #4 Josh Klein (D) (2014/15) 142 - #25 Wes Walkeden (D) (2009/10)
Individual Career Records Stats only available from 2009-2016/17 Season
Save % 0.907 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2013–2017) 0.875 - #1 Jacob Suppes (2014-2015) 0.866 - #1 Kit Liske (2015–present) 0.743 - #33 Robbie Lloyd (2011-2014)
GAA 3.61 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2013-2017) 4.09 - #1 Casey McGillivray (2009-2010) 4.20 - #29 Joe Mandrusiak (2010-2012) 4.49 - #1 Jacob Suppes (2014-2015) 4.59 - #33 Michael Figgures (2009-2013) 4.65 - #29 Jesse Melnychyn (2010-2011) 4.80 - #33 Robbie Lloyd (2011-2014) 5.64 - #1 Kit Liske (2015–present)
Wins 51 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (2013-2017) 31 - #33 Michael Figgures (2009-2013) 14 - #33 Robbie Lloyd (2011-2014) 9 - #1 Casey McGillivray (2009-2010) 7 - #29 Jesse Melnychyn (2010-2011) 6 - #29 Joe Mandrusiak (2010-2012) 3 - #1 Jacob Suppes (2014-2015)
Assists (Minimum 50) 122 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011-2015) 79 - #84 Dan Cordeiro (F) (2009-2013) 59 - #44 Jordan Martin (D) (2012-2016) 59 - #08 Dylan Kulmatycki (F) (2014–present) 58 - #25 Wes Walkeden (D) (2009-2013) 53 - #91 Brent Vigneau (F) (2013-2017) 51 - #15 Gage Gorda (F) (2013-2015) 50 - #12 Tyson Wright (D) (2009-2012)
Goals (Minimum 30) 116 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011-2015) 67 - #84 Dan Cordeiro (F) (2009-2013) 51 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich (F) (2009-2011) 45 - #15 Gage Gorda (F) (2013-2015) 41 - #14 Dan Hoyle (F) (2009-2012) 37 - #91 Brent Vigneau (F) (2013-2017) 33 - #22 Dan Ketza (F) (2010-2014) 31 - #08 Dylan Kulmatycki (F) (2014–present) 30 - #76 Keaton Twohey (F) (2012-2016)
Points (Minimum 70) 238 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011-2015) 146 - #84 Dan Cordeiro (F) (2009-2013) 97 - #15 Gage Gorda (F) (2013-2015) 90 - #91 Brent Vigneau (F) (2013-2017) 90 - #08 Dylan Kulmatycki (F) (2014–present) 86 - #10 Tyler Gramatovich (F) (2009-2011) 82 - #25 Wes Walkeden (D) (2009-2013) 80 - #14 Dan Hoyle (F) (2009-2012) 72 - #44 Jordan Martin (D) (2012-2016) 70 - #12 Tyson Wright (D) (2009-2012)
Games Played (Minimum 120) 156 - #84 Dan Cordeiro (F) (2009-2013) 153 - #44 Jordan Martin (D) (2012-2016) 146 - #11 Keagan Gorda (F) (2011-2015) 143 - #91 Brent Vigneau (F) (2013-2017) 145 - #25 Wes Walkeden (D) (2009-2013) 129 - #12 Cody Lunnin (D) (2012-2016) 124 - #34 Mitch Vigneau (G) (2013-2017) 121 - #18 Brett Arnston (F) (2010-2014)