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With 34 trophies (11 league championships, 13 [[Dan Earle Trophy|Earle Trophies]], 9 [[Coupe Balbuzard|Coupes Balbuzard]], 1 [[Double (VHF award)|Double]]), the Sailors are the second most decorated team in Valorian history. They are one of only three teams to have accomplished the coveted Double, having done so in [[VHL 2016|2016]]. Throughout their history, the Sailors have held intense rivalries with the [[Boston Spirits]], the [[Providence Doves]], and the [[Acadia Rage]]. | With 34 trophies (11 league championships, 13 [[Dan Earle Trophy|Earle Trophies]], 9 [[Coupe Balbuzard|Coupes Balbuzard]], 1 [[Double (VHF award)|Double]]), the Sailors are the second most decorated team in Valorian history. They are one of only three teams to have accomplished the coveted Double, having done so in [[VHL 2016|2016]]. Throughout their history, the Sailors have held intense rivalries with the [[Boston Spirits]], the [[Providence Doves]], and the [[Acadia Rage]]. | ||
[[Dorian Hargrove]] has managed the club since 2009, and left-winger [[Danilo Lorenz]] has captained the club since 2014. The Sailors finished | [[Dorian Hargrove]] has managed the club since 2009, and left-winger [[Danilo Lorenz]] has captained the club since 2014. The Sailors finished 6th in the league in their [[VHL 2023|2024]] campaign, and currently face the [[Mainers]] in the quarter-finals. The Sailors are reigning [[Coupe Balbuzard]] holders, having successfully defended their 2022 title by defeating the Acadia Rage 4 - 3 in the [[2023 Coupe Balbuzard]] finals. | ||
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Revision as of 21:07, 27 March 2024
| Newfoundland Sailors | |
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| Founded | 1977 |
| Home arena | Alexander Kaufman Arena |
| City | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Team colors | Navy blue, red |
| Owner(s) | Quincy Sutherland |
| President | Quincy Sutherland |
| Manager | Dorian Hargrove |
| Captain | Danilo Lorenz |
| 2024 performance | League: 6th Playoffs: Quarter-finals |
| VHL championships | 11 (1979, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021) |
| Earle Trophies | 13 (1981, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021) |
| Coupes Balbuzard | 9 (1983, 1984, 1986, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2016, 2022, 2023) |
| Doubles | 1 (2016) |
The Newfoundland Sailors are a professional ice hockey team based in St. John's and competing in the Valorian Hockey League. Since 1999, the Sailors have played their home games at Alexander Kaufman Arena.
With 34 trophies (11 league championships, 13 Earle Trophies, 9 Coupes Balbuzard, 1 Double), the Sailors are the second most decorated team in Valorian history. They are one of only three teams to have accomplished the coveted Double, having done so in 2016. Throughout their history, the Sailors have held intense rivalries with the Boston Spirits, the Providence Doves, and the Acadia Rage.
Dorian Hargrove has managed the club since 2009, and left-winger Danilo Lorenz has captained the club since 2014. The Sailors finished 6th in the league in their 2024 campaign, and currently face the Mainers in the quarter-finals. The Sailors are reigning Coupe Balbuzard holders, having successfully defended their 2022 title by defeating the Acadia Rage 4 - 3 in the 2023 Coupe Balbuzard finals.