Across their history, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed several connections with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The junior B league has acted as a proving ground for several future Grizzlies. Several former Grizzlies came from teams in the VIJHL, including Jamie and Jordie Benn, who both played junior […]
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BCHLNetwork names 2020-21 All-Star teams
Surrey Eagles forward Christian Fitzgerald, who was named most valuable player in the first-ever BCHLNetwork awards, headlines the list of players voted to the 2020-21 BCHLNetwork First All-Star Team. Flanking Fitzgerald as First Team forwards are Eagles teammate Holden Katzalay and BCHLNetwork rookie of the year winner Ellis Rickwood […]
Victoria Grizzlies pod season aftermath
With their victory on May 9, the Victoria Grizzlies pod season came to an end. The Grizzlies finished with a record of 14-6-0-0, earning them 28 points. They were also the number one team in the Port Alberni pod. Many surprises emerged during the season. Several players stood out […]
BCHL Today: Visram, Morgan, Floris score first BCHL goals, Veilleux and Carlson suspended, and more!
Morgan gets first BCHL goal GOAL!!!@nate_morgan8 opens the scoring for the Backs on the PP!#GoBacksGo pic.twitter.com/IfjFVXnu5Z — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) May 2, 2021 2002-born Salmon Arm forward Nathan Morgan scored his first BCHL goal on a power play at 18:07 of the first period in the Silverbacks 4-1 […]
BCHL Today: Grizz name captains, BCHL alumni sign NHL deals, and more
Grizzlies unveil 2020-21 captains The Victoria Grizzlies are excited to name our leadership group for the 2021 Pod Season!@bradymac9 has been named team captain while @alxdipaolo, @mcinnis_chase, @edwardjcyan88 and @jakeveilleux19 have been named assistant captains!#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/qjKTSEv6AX — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 31, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Wednesday […]
BCHL Today: Vees and Grizz defensemen secure NCAA futures, lots of alumni news, and more
Grizzlies defenseman Veilleux commits to UConn The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce that defenceman @jakeveilleux19 has committed to @UConnMHOC Division 1 School for next season! Congratulations Jake and very well deserved!@UConnHuskies #BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/s5gtho6gE0 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 8, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that 2000-born […]
Victoria Grizzlies new recruits
In a season of great uncertainty, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen many changes to their roster. They’ve recruited players like Matthew Wood, Jack Gorton, and Timothy Delay for next season. At the same time, several players have departed to play for other teams. Cody Monds left to join the […]
Sharing the den: How the Grizzlies and Shamrocks share the same space
The Victoria Grizzlies and Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse have a unique relationship. Both teams have shared The Q Centre since the arena opened. The Grizzlies play during the fall and winter months while the Shamrocks play during the spring and summer months. Their relationship stretches back to when the Grizzlies […]
Defending the den: looking at the Victoria Grizzlies defensemen
Of the 11 returning Victoria Grizzlies from last season, four of them are defensemen. Isack Bandu, Brady MacDonald, Reid Lindsay, and Jake Veilleux were part of last year’s Grizzlies team that finished fifth in the Island Division. They will be joined by three rookies and two reserve defensemen. Andrew […]
Victoria Grizzlies: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Victoria Grizzlies have a chip on their shoulder coming into the 2020-21 season after being swept in the first round of the playoffs against Salmon Arm. With eight players from the 2019-20 roster not returning, the Grizzlies look to have the horses to make some noise in the newly […]