Abbotsford Pilots

The Abbotsford Pilots are members of the Harold Brittain Conference of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League (PJHL). The Pilots play their home games at MSA Arena. Jack Goeson is the team's president and general manager, Jim Cowden is the coach and they are captained by defenceman Brett Kolins. 2012- 2013 marks the 25th year of operation since the team transferred from the Mission Pilots... in 1987-88. The Pilots originated in MSA Arena In 1973-74 and left to go to Mission in 1976-77 when the Flyers Junior A team moved to Abbotsford. The Pilots have always strived to be a staple in the community of approximately 135,000 people, as well as an Integral part of our region, the Fraser Valley. We operate as much as a "service club" to the community as well as a "hockey club". Our players are expected to become immersed in the community with several functions and programs in place to ensure this. We believe in developing hockey players but we also believe in building character, appreciating compassion, and stimulating personal growth. With commitment from the players, both on and off the ice, we have found that the players who have passed through our program have taken much more than trophies, championships and statistics away with them to the next level. We believe in helping those who truly want to help themselves. We aid in the pursuit of scholarships, part time work and knowledge of the game but the Initiative must be there from the players.