Peninsula Panthers

Tanner Banks battles against two Saanich Predators during Game 6 in Vancouver Island Junior League playoff action. Banks is one of six players aging out of the Panthers’ lineup. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers’ season finished after disappointing loss at home

Six players aging out of lineup for next season

 

Lucas Prewada carries the puck in the Peninsula Panthers’ VIJHL playoff series against the Saanich Predators. The Panthers lead 2-1 heading into Game 4. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers claw their way to an early lead in VIJHL playoff series

‘Will to win’ will be a determining factor says head coach

 

Malcolm Fletcher scores during the Peninsula Panthers’ 4-3 shootout win over the Port Alberni Bombers Friday evening at the Panorama Recreation Centre. (Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers sharpen claws ahead of VIJHL playoffs

First round kicks off Wednesday in Saanich before Panthers return home Saturday

 

Peninsula Panthers’ Ryan Grambart skates with the puck on Friday against the Saanich Predators. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers split long weekend games with eyes moving to playoffs

Star forward Ryan Grambart scored 3 against Saanich, but Panthers lost against Campbell River

Peninsula Panthers’ Ryan Grambart skates with the puck on Friday against the Saanich Predators. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)
Mason Kelly blocks a shot Friday as the Peninsula Panthers face off against the Lake Cowichan Kraken. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Illness plagues Peninsula Panthers’ lineup

Bad bounce has Panthers looking to get back on a winning streak

Mason Kelly blocks a shot Friday as the Peninsula Panthers face off against the Lake Cowichan Kraken. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)
Ethan Lingard crosses centre ice Friday at the Panorama Recreation Centre. The Panthers beat the Westshore Wolves 6-1. (Christian Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers back on track with two wins in two weeks

Six different players scored Friday against Westshore Wolves

Ethan Lingard crosses centre ice Friday at the Panorama Recreation Centre. The Panthers beat the Westshore Wolves 6-1. (Christian Stewart Photography)
Ethan Lingard moves the puck for the Peninsula Panthers during a game earlier in the season against the Kerry Park Islanders. Lingard returned to the Panthers’ lineup last week after being injured. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart)

Peninsula Panthers on the prowl as players return from injury

Andrew Braun expected back in the lineup this week after the return of Ethan Lingard

Ethan Lingard moves the puck for the Peninsula Panthers during a game earlier in the season against the Kerry Park Islanders. Lingard returned to the Panthers’ lineup last week after being injured. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart)
The Peninsula Panthers face off against the Saanich Predators. Saanich won the Friday evening matchup 2-1. (Courtesy Peninsula Panthers)

Injuries plague Peninsula Panthers

Peninsula drops two weekend contests with eight regulars out of Saturday’s lineup

The Peninsula Panthers face off against the Saanich Predators. Saanich won the Friday evening matchup 2-1. (Courtesy Peninsula Panthers)
Peninsula Panthers owner, general manager and now head coach Pete Zubersky will replace Chris Driebergen behind the bench. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Season on the brink’: Panthers fire bench boss as team sputters

Pete Zubersky stepping in to replace Chris Driebergen behind the bench

Peninsula Panthers owner, general manager and now head coach Pete Zubersky will replace Chris Driebergen behind the bench. (Black Press Media file photo)
Ryan Grambart, here seen earlier in the season, currently leads Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) with 27 goals. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Peninsula Panthers win 12th one-goal game of the season

Defending Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League champs have played in 20 one-goal games

Ryan Grambart, here seen earlier in the season, currently leads Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) with 27 goals. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)
Tanner Banks carries the puck against the Victoria Cougars as the Peninsula Panthers beat their arch-rivals 7-6 Dec. 15 before dropping a 6-0 game against the Port Alberni Bombers on Dec. 17. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Peninsula Panthers shutout by Port Alberni after beating first-placed Victoria Cougars

The Panthers round out 2022 with a road game against the Westshore Wolves

Tanner Banks carries the puck against the Victoria Cougars as the Peninsula Panthers beat their arch-rivals 7-6 Dec. 15 before dropping a 6-0 game against the Port Alberni Bombers on Dec. 17. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)
Panthers Captain Matthew Seale tries to weave his way through opposing Victoria Cougars. The Panthers dropped Friday’s game 5-1 against their arch-rival. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers get ‘spanked’ by Victoria Cougars in 5-1 loss

Defending VIJHL champions sandwich loss against Victoria Cougars between two wins

Panthers Captain Matthew Seale tries to weave his way through opposing Victoria Cougars. The Panthers dropped Friday’s game 5-1 against their arch-rival. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography)
Ethan Lingard of the Peninsula Panthers surveys the ice during Friday’s 4-3 overtime loss against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. The Panthers then lost by the same score in the return game against the Kings, also in overtime. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography).

The Peninsula Panthers look to regain their form when they host Victoria Cougars Friday night

The Peninsula Panthers lost 4-3 to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings home and away

Ethan Lingard of the Peninsula Panthers surveys the ice during Friday’s 4-3 overtime loss against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. The Panthers then lost by the same score in the return game against the Kings, also in overtime. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography).
Payton Braun of the Peninsula Panthers tries to weave his way past a Nanaimo defender during Friday’s 4-0 victory over the Buccaneers. Wednesday night, Braun scored twice as the Panthers beat the Saanich Predators. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Peninsula Panthers bounce back from injuries, poor performance with victories against Saanich, Nanaimo

Defending VIJHL champions retain best winning percentage

Payton Braun of the Peninsula Panthers tries to weave his way past a Nanaimo defender during Friday’s 4-0 victory over the Buccaneers. Wednesday night, Braun scored twice as the Panthers beat the Saanich Predators. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)
Ethan Lingard tries to sneak the puck past a defender during the Panthers’ 5-3 loss Friday night to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. (Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Peninsula Panthers drop two games in VIJHL action

Defending champions first lose against Nanaimo, then Comox Valley

Ethan Lingard tries to sneak the puck past a defender during the Panthers’ 5-3 loss Friday night to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. (Christian J. Stewart Photography)
Ryan Grambart celebrates his 14th goal of the season Friday night against the Kerry Park Islanders as the Peninsula Panthers won 4-3. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Peninsula Panthers sink Kerry Park Islanders

General manager, owner Pete Zubersky points to several areas of improvements

Ryan Grambart celebrates his 14th goal of the season Friday night against the Kerry Park Islanders as the Peninsula Panthers won 4-3. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)
Peninsula Panthers captain Matthew Seale carries the puck during Friday’s 4-1 victory over the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The Panthers Sunday afternoon then lost 3-2 against the Campbell River Storm. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Peninsula Panthers lose in regulation for the first time this season

Defending VIJHL champions also had to overcome tough resistance from worst team in league

Peninsula Panthers captain Matthew Seale carries the puck during Friday’s 4-1 victory over the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The Panthers Sunday afternoon then lost 3-2 against the Campbell River Storm. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)
Forward Ryan Grambart celebrates after scoring the tying goal against the Kerry Park Islanders Friday night. The Panthers eventually won 2-1. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Two 2-1 victories keep Peninsula Panthers in penthouse of VIJHL

Victories come as the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League champs deal with a rash of injuries

Forward Ryan Grambart celebrates after scoring the tying goal against the Kerry Park Islanders Friday night. The Panthers eventually won 2-1. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)
Forward Ethan Warnes carries the puck during Friday’s 5-4 overtime loss against the Victoria Cougars. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography

Peninsula Panthers’ winning streak snapped at eight games

Panthers first lose in overtime to Victoria Cougars, then in shootout against Westshore Wolves

Forward Ethan Warnes carries the puck during Friday’s 5-4 overtime loss against the Victoria Cougars. (Courtesy Christian J. Stewart Photography
Tanner Banks, here in action against the Port Alberni Bombers Friday night, ranks second in VIJHL scoring with 17 points on six goals and 11 assists as of Sunday. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)

Peninsula Panthers down Port Alberni Bombers to extend their winning streak to eight

Defending VIJHL champions extend their best start in 25 years

Tanner Banks, here in action against the Port Alberni Bombers Friday night, ranks second in VIJHL scoring with 17 points on six goals and 11 assists as of Sunday. (Christian J. Stewart Photography/Submitted)