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Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs: A decade of rivalry

(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. […]

Former Grizzlies’ den members: Jordan Sigalet

AHL BCHL BCHL playoffs Coastal Conference NCAA NHL WHL by Clifford Hofferd

(This article was originally published on Feb. 11, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have only one BC Hockey League championship. One of the backbones of that 2001 championship team was goaltender Jordan Sigalet. Sigalet backstopped the team to a game seven win against the Merritt […]

Former Grizzlies’ den members: Matt Pettinger

AHL BCHL Coastal Conference NHL WHL by Clifford Hofferd

In the 25-plus seasons since the Grizzlies joined the BC Hockey League, they’ve produced several famous alumni. For their 25th anniversary in 2019, the Grizz invited alumnus Matt Pettinger to drop the puck at their home opener. Pettinger had a long career in professional hockey and played everywhere from […]

Predecessors of the Victoria Grizzlies

BCHL Coastal Conference VIJHL WHL by Clifford Hofferd

With 25-plus seasons in Greater Victoria, the Grizzlies are the longest, continuously operating junior A team in the southern Vancouver Island region. They are not the first junior A hockey team though, as the region hosted several before the Grizzlies joined the BC Hockey League. As far back as […]

BCHL Today: Grizzlies MacDonald secures NCAA future, Calgary names Sigalet to new role, Hammond signs a contract in Minnesota, and more

BCHL Bulletin Coastal Conference ECHL Interior Conference NCAA NHL by Brian Wiebe

MacDonald is off to Dartmouth The Victoria Grizzlies are happy to announce that defenceman @bradymac9 has committed to @Dartmouth_MIH Ivy League School for next season! Congratulations Brady!#BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/kykU6O7xLD — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) December 17, 2020 Defenseman Brady MacDonald, who only played one game for the Victoria Grizzlies during the […]

Sharing the den: How the Grizzlies and Shamrocks share the same space

BCHL Coastal Conference COVID-19 ECHL VIJHL WHL by Clifford Hofferd

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 […]

BCHL Today: Grizzlies alumnus three wins from Stanley Cup, Silverbacks deal Langenegger’s rights, and more

BCHL Coastal Conference COVID-19 Interior Conference NCAA NHL OJHL by Brian Wiebe

Benn and Stars take 1-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final #NHLScores DAL 4 – TBL 1https://t.co/NFSYj50hKj #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/vVczMcUMR9 — NHL (@NHL) September 20, 2020 Jamie Benn (42 goals and 23 assists in 61 games with Victoria from 2005-07) didn’t make it onto the scoresheet but his Dallas Stars struck […]

BCHL Today: Forward Buhr commits to Alberni Valley, NHL Draft Prospect Campbell inks with Langley, Three Stars Rewind to 2005

BCHL by Brian Wiebe

Bulldogs get a commitment from Buhr The Bulldogs have committed to Brandon Buhr for next season. Buhr joins the Bulldogs after notching 33 goals and 38 assists for the @WestVanWarriors Midget Prep team. He also suited up in 6 @GoBCHL games with @BCHLWarriors as an AP. Welcome to the Bulldogs! […]