FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VICTORIA, B.C. — The Victoria Grizzlies are proud to announce that Montreal Canadiens draft pick Mikus Vecvanags will return to the organization for the 2026-27 BCHL season. Vecvanags joined the Grizzlies in January and quickly established himself as one of the premier goaltenders in the BCHL. The 6’3” Latvian netminder posted a […]
The Victoria Grizzlies are proud to announce that Equipment Manager John Smith has been named the BCHL Equipment Manager of the Year for a third consecutive season. The recognition once again highlights the commitment, professionalism, and care that Smith brings to the Grizzlies organization every single day. In junior hockey, equipment managers are often the […]
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club is pleased to announce the promotion of Garry Nunn to Associate Head Coach for the 2026-27 BCHL season. Nunn joined the Grizzlies coaching staff prior to the 2025-26 season following a successful professional playing career. In his first season behind the bench, he quickly established himself as […]
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club announced today that Associate Head Coach and Assistant General Manager Suneil Karod will be departing the organization after five seasons with the club. Karod joined the Grizzlies in 2021 and played an important role in the development of the organization’s players and hockey operations department throughout his […]
Former Victoria Grizzlies standout Alex Newhook has once again delivered in the biggest moments on hockey’s biggest stage. On Monday night, Newhook scored the overtime winner in Game 7 to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres and send Montreal to the Eastern Conference Final. Newhook buried the series-clinching […]
Former Victoria Grizzlies forward Vidar Blixt has signed his first professional contract with Mariestad BoIS of Hockeyettan in Sweden. Blixt quickly became a fan favourite during his time in Victoria, earning the Grizzlies’ Tony Burrows Community Award for his outstanding involvement and impact within the community. On the ice, the Swedish forward recorded 6 goals […]
The Victoria Grizzlies have signed forward Peter Ziak for the 2026–27 BCHL season. Ziak, a 2007-born forward from Slovakia, brings a combination of size, skill, and offensive production to the Grizzlies lineup. The 6’2”, 190-pound forward recorded 21 goals and 35 assists for 56 points in 37 games this past season at the U20 level […]
The Victoria Grizzlies have signed forward Matthew Dowdall for the 2026–27 BCHL season. Dowdall, a 6’3”, 210-pound forward, brings a combination of size, physicality, and offensive production to the Grizzlies lineup. He recorded 19 goals and 23 assists for 42 points in 32 games this past season with the Vancouver NE Chiefs. A hard-nosed player […]
The Victoria Grizzlies are proud to announce that graduating forward Matthew Jenken has committed to Guelph Gryphons men’s ice hockey for the 2026–27 season. Jenken appeared in 46 games for the Grizzlies this season, recording 8 goals and 22 assists. He was also named the Grizzlies defenceman of the year. “We’re thrilled to see Matthew […]
