They say there’s nothing worse in hockey than a two-goal lead. Well, a three-goal advantage apparently is even more unpleasant. The Victoria Grizzlies will attest to that, gassing that well earned first-period advantage and dropping a disheartening 5-4 double overtime result against the visiting West Kelowna Warriors in B.C. Hockey League play on Friday at […]
A pair of B.C. Hockey League heavyweights went toe-to-toe Saturday night at Bear Mountain Arena. The Powell River Kings were the last men standing, landing a couple of quick haymakers in a 5-2 victory over the Victoria Grizzlies, which propelled the visitors into first place overall in the league. The Kings leap over the Grizzlies […]
The Victoria Grizzlies maintained their grip on first place overall in the B.C. Hockey League with a 6-5 win over the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings at Bear Mountain Arena on Friday night. Storm Wahlrab scored a pair of goals to pace the hosts, who improve to 28-10-3-2, but they were hanging on by their […]
For three straight seasons the Victoria Grizzlies have benefited from and proudly boasted about having a player’s name called at the National Hockey League entry draft. Goaltender Alec Dillon might be the fourth. His statistics and play certainly are attracting attention, as NHL scouts continue to make their way to Bear Mountain Arena to see […]
The Victoria Grizzlies have dedicated the balance of our regular season to our “Happy Day” Fundraiser in support of Hannah Day and her mother Brooke Ervin and father Robert Day. Minimum 100 ticket purchase is encouraged – All tickets are $12.00 $5 from every ticket sold goes directly towards Hannah Day and her parents […]
He began his junior hockey career as a Victoria Grizzlie and he’ll now end it as one as well, and Travis Stephens couldn’t be any happier. The local product, who moved to Victoria in his very early years after being born in Winnipeg, was traded to the Grizzlies for future consideration from the Trail Smoke […]
The Victoria Grizzlies have added yet another partner to its ownership group. Team president John Wilson announced late Thursday afternoon that former Times Colonist publisher Bob McKenzie has joined the group, bringing with him a wealth of experience in community relations and numerous business contacts. “Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and his media connections […]
Looking to improve his lineup without giving away too much before Friday’s league trade deadline, Victoria Grizzlies’ general manager Pete Zubersky acquired 20-year-old Victoria native Travis Stephens on Wednesday. In return, the Trail Smoke Eaters receive future considerations from the first-place Grizzlies, who may still be looking for a defenceman to run the power play. […]
The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club are hosting a bottle drive for Hannah and her family this Saturday night when the Grizzlies host the Merrit Centenials. Bottle Depot will be on site from 6 – 8pm and all proceeds will go directly to the family. Please help the Grizzlies support this local family. http://www.AngelsforHannah.com View the […]
Four-year-old Hannah Day was set to be front-and-centre Tuesday when the Victoria Grizzlies hockey team announced a fundraiser on her behalf, but the young leukemia patient had just returned to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver for further treatment. Hannah was diagnosed with leukemia in early December, in the wake of a 16-month battle against a […]
