Just call him the turnaround artist. The Victoria Grizzlies, wallowing near the bottom of the B.C. Hockey League standings last season, have experienced a remarkable rebound under new head coach and GM Bill Bestwick. The former Nanaimo Clippers mentor has the Grizzlies ranked No. 8 in the first Canadian Junior Hockey League top-20 poll. The […]
Mike Stiliadis made 40 saves, and Gerry and Myles Fitzgerald provided the offence, as the Victoria Grizzlies defeated the Coquitlam Express 2-1 Sunday afternoon. The victory ended a successful road trip as the now 5-1-0-1 Grizzlies won two of three outings on the mainland. Stiliadis, making his third straight appearance in three days, lost his […]
It was a tough start to a three-game road trip for the Victoria Grizzlies, in particular the coaching staff. With head man and general manager Bill Bestwick sitting out a one-game suspension, associate coach Craig Didmon handled the duties in Surrey against the Eagles, until he was forced from the game to an injury, of […]
As a general manager, Bill Bestwick certainly isn’t standing still. The Victoria Grizzlies’ executive and head coach continues to make improvements to his B.C. Hockey League club in hopes of finding the right mix. His latest acquisition, David Mazurek, was brought in from the Ontario Hockey League where he spent time with the Barrie Colts […]
Victoria, BC – The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan O’Byrne as the team’s Assistant Coach. O’Byrne played under Grizzlies Head Coach and General Manager Bill Bestwick during his time in the BCHL and was a member of the Grizzlies franchise from 2001-2003. He attended Cornell University […]
The word out of the B.C. Hockey League Showcase last weekend in Chilliwack was that the event could hardly be considered a success attendance-wise, drawing fewer fans than hoped. But the number of university, college and even National Hockey League scouts more than made up for it as they previewed the current crop of B.C.based […]
The Victoria Grizzlies triumphantly rang in the Bill Bestwick era on Friday night. Leo Fitzgerald’s goal, with .6 seconds remaining in the third period, gave the home side a thrilling 3-2 win over the visiting Powell River Kings. It came on a power play, off a long shot that just trickled through Kings goaltender Jonah […]
The hibernation is over and the Victoria Grizzlies return to action Friday night at 7:15pm at Bear Mountain Arena. Don't miss the Grizzlies special guests – the world famous Green Men, as they bring their antics to the Den to rattle the Powell River Kings! And come early for outside BBQ hosted by Sportball, fun […]
Home is supposed to be where the heart is, but the Victoria Grizzlies will have just a brief stay in the friendly confines of Bear Mountain Arena. The B.C. Hockey League team settles in for its home-opener tonight at 7:15 against the Powell River Kings before setting right back out for four straight on the […]
4th Annual Big Barbecue Party Starts at 5:00 pm Party Activities Include: Bouncy Castle for Kids Meet the GREEN MEN at 6:00 pm Come and enjoy our Hotdog & Hamburger BBQ (By donation only. All Money raised will benefit the BC Children’s Hospital) GAME TIME: 7:15 pm at BEAR MOUNTAIN ARENA www.victoriagrizzlies.com 250-385-1555 Download flyer […]
