At the end of the 2021-22 season, eight Victoria Grizzlies players departed the team. Of those eight players, six have NCAA college commitments. Grizzlies team captain Ellis Rickwood committed to Clarkson University while forward Andrew Amousse is off to American International College and forward Kalen Szeto heads to Yale University. […]
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Grizzlies’ Den Members: The Westhaver brothers
This is a short article about the Westhaver brothers and their history with the Victoria Grizzlies.
Connections between the Victoria Grizzlies and VIJHL
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 […]
Leading the Den: a look at the Victoria Grizzlies forwards
The majority of the Victoria Grizzlies offense comes from the team’s forwards. Players like Cody Monds and Alex DiPaolo put up big numbers last season. Along with Henri Schreifels and Marty Westhaver, the four players combined for 186 points. Westhaver and Schreifels have since aged out and left for […]
Spruce Kings recruited to Long Island University
In past articles, I’ve talked about the Prince George Spruce Kings hockey program. It’s a great program that has seen several players recruited by NCAA schools. In fact, the University of Alaska-Anchorage recruited Spruce Kings graduating player Chong Min Lee to play for them this fall. Two other Spruce […]
Youth movement underway for the Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies management team has the difficult job this offseason of constructing a competitive hockey team to bounce back after a disappointing 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies last season finished with a record of 22-33-1 and were swept in round one of the playoffs by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
The Victoria Grizzlies are a team in transition
March 3, 2020, was the day the Victoria Grizzlies 2019-20 season ended after they were swept in round one of the playoffs at the hand of an unfamiliar playoff opponent in Salmon Arm. It was a strange season not just for the Grizzlies but for the entire BCHL as well, […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies acquire Maia, Bulldogs pick up WHL veteran Schaufler, PG captain Walsh commits to LIU, and more
Grizzlies add veteran scorer Maia from Oakville TRADE: The Grizzlies have acquired forward Thomas Maia(00) from the Oakville Blades(OJHL) in exchange for Brendan Bowie. pic.twitter.com/As6nXKV0O8 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) June 4, 2020 The Victoria Grizzlies swung a big move on Wednesday, adding 2000-born forward Thomas Maia from the Oakville […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach, Spruce Kings draw show home lottery winner, fundraising saves UAH hockey, and more
Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach NEWS: The Nanaimo Clippers have hired Ben Walter as the new Skills Coach. Walter will remain as Head Coach of the @NISilvertips . –> https://t.co/1RsnBAQIU7 pic.twitter.com/fhwQwjRaal — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) May 29, 2020 Ben Walter (37 goals, 69 assists in 100 games with […]
BCHL Today: Cents sign forward Jacob Myers, University of Alabama-Huntsville scraps NCAA hockey program, and more
Centennials ink forward Jacob Myers The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that they've committed to Jacob 'Cubby' Myers ('02) for the upcoming… Posted by Merritt Centennials on Friday, May 22, 2020 The Merritt Centennials have added 17-year-old Jacob Myers for the 2020-21 season. The Port Moody, BC product, who also […]
