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Recently acquired Grizzlies defenseman Eli Barnett comes to Victoria having played in Maritime Junior Hockey League in 2020-21. But one team that might not jump out to you in Barnett’s playing history is Team New Brunswick at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Barnett played seven games […]
Grizzlies bring in Kelsey for 2021-22 The Victoria Grizzlies are pleased to have signed goaltender, @kykelsey_ from the @NEChiefsU18AAA for next season. Welcome to the Grizzlies, Kyle! #WeAreGrizzlies pic.twitter.com/6s0STPB1st — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) August 6, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced the signing of 2004-born goaltender Kyle Kelsey for the 2021-22 […]
Clippers pick up Turrin from Victoria Victoria Grizzlies acquire Declan Ride in a three team trade. Declan Ride is a big physical defenseman that will make an immediate impact to our lineup. Welcome to the Grizzlies Family Declan! pic.twitter.com/ZVzvfLldQY — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) August 5, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies swung […]
Clippers pick up Turrin from Victoria Clippers Acquire Matteo Turrin from The Grizzlies@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/fqpkgv4Bik — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 4, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born forward Matteo Turrin from the Victoria Grizzlies for future considerations. Turrin, who hails from Montreal, QC, had two goals and two assists in 14 games […]
The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born forward Matteo Turrin from the Victoria Grizzlies for future considerations. Turrin, who hails from Montreal, QC, had two goals and two assists in 14 games as a rookie with the Grizzlies during the 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. He scored twice in nine […]
Rimmer joins Trail as its goaltender coach Welcome to the Smoke Eaters Ty! Smoke Eaters add Ty Rimmer as the teams new goalie coach Article: https://t.co/wwYRwHXrsn#WeAreSmokeEaters — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) July 28, 2021 The Trail Smoke Eaters announced the addition of Ty Rimmer to their staff as a goalie […]
The BC Hockey League has had some fantastic and unique jerseys over its 60-year history. Some were questionable, which I covered in a previous article. This one will cover each of the 18 BCHL teams’ best jerseys from 1990 to the present, which follows the same criteria as the […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic winding down, it’s time to write about attending a Victoria Grizzlies game in person. Mar. 3, 2020, was the last time the Grizzlies hosted fans at The Q Centre. WIth pandemic restrictions easing, fans will return this fall to watch the Grizzlies again. With that […]
Of all the brothers to play for the Victoria Grizzlies, the Benn brothers are the most famous. From 2004-07, Jamie Benn and Jordie Benn played together on the same teams. From the junior B Peninsula Panthers to the newly renamed (at the time) Grizzlies, they were teammates. It was only during the […]
The 2021-22 BC Hockey League season is quickly approaching, and things seem to be heading back to normal. It appears as though all 18 teams will compete in a full 54-game schedule, after a very unusual season last year. The 2020-21 season went into the books as one of […]
