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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 […]
Recently, the Victoria Grizzlies announced the 2021 details of their U18 and U16 BC Spring Hockey League teams. Prospective players looking to play can apply online for a chance to play on one of the two Grizzlies teams. The Grizzlies are one of several BC Hockey League teams who […]
Recently, the BCHL announced that Port Alberni would serve as a regional pod in the league’s return to play plan. All four Vancouver Island-based teams will take part in this pod, with games at Weyerhaeuser Arena. Each team will play between 18 and 20 games beginning in April. The […]
BCHL changes social media branding New season, new us… We've updated our social media handles on all platforms to @BCHockeyLeague#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/X5rYm2Bmmi — BC Hockey League (@BCHockeyLeague) March 15, 2021 The BC Hockey League changed its handles on social media on Monday. Rather than being known as @GoBCHL on Facebook, […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 15, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have played in the RBC Cup only once. In 2009, they hosted the tournament at The Q Centre. As covered in a previous article, the Grizzlies were eliminated in the semi-finals of […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 14, 2021) When looking at Victoria Grizzlies alumni, the Fitzgerald brothers stand out. They stand out for their skill and because they’re unique. The brothers are identical triplets who played for Victoria from 2012-14. Aside from putting up impressive points totals, the […]
A number of details have begun to emerge regarding the five pods being used for the shortened 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. The BC provincial government announced on Friday following conditional approval of the BCHL’s safe return to play plan by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the five […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 10, 2021) Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. […]
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 […]
Since my last Victoria Grizzlies roster update article, there have been several developments. The Grizzlies recruited several more players for the 2021-22 season, they traded for a goaltender and a defenseman, and they’ve also said goodbye to another goalie. The Grizzlies recruited Justin Gibson, Jackson Morehouse, and Hoyt Stanley for next […]
