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 […]
The spandex-wearing, crowd-entertaining Green Men of Vancouver will play a huge role in the Victoria Grizzlies’ home-opener next Friday. In the meantime, the B.C. Hockey League club’s regular-season opener at the Showcase tournament at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack on Friday left new general manager and head coach Bill Bestwick feeling a little blue. But at […]
September 6th, 2012, Calgary, AB – Kirk Lamb, a lawyer and a former junior, college and professional hockey player, has been appointed as the first full-time Chairman and President of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). Lamb has served as the CJHL’s volunteer Chairman since January 2011 and during that time has substantially elevated the […]
