Victoria Grizzlies hand captaincy to blue-liner Van Lierop

Cleeve Dheensaw Times Colonist Photo Credit: Kyle Robinson Photography SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 10:24 PM It was a tricky task to decide in a two-man sweepstake, said Victoria Grizzlies head coach and GM Craig Didmon. Didmon has selected Cody Van Lierop, a 20-year-old defenceman from Sutton West, Ont., to captain the Grizzlies this season in the […]

Victoria Grizzlies’ Rookie Westhaver Hitting Stride

Mario Annicchiarico / Times Colonist SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 10:36 PM Marty Westhaver grew up idolizing the Victoria Salsa and Grizzlies, now he is one. The 17-year-old forward was signed by the B.C. Hockey League club on Sunday, about 13 years after he first started attending team practices as his mom, Mena Westhaver, taught power skating […]

2016 Grizzlies Training Camp Updates

The Victoria Grizzlies are heading into a double header this weekend vs. the defending Island Division Champs, the Nanaimo Clippers. The Grizzlies will look to keep the goals coming and with a 4-0 exhibition season start, optimism is growing for this veteran laden team.   Down to only two more releases, Coach Didmon is looking […]

Cornell scholarship for Grizzlies’ Galajda

Mario Annicchiarico / Times Colonist AUGUST 28, 2016 06:00 AM Christmas has come a little early for Victoria Grizzlies netminder Matthew Galajda, who has agreed an NCAA Division I scholarship with Cornell University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Ithaca, New York. “It’s really nice to get it done early and now I can focus […]

Victoria Grizzlies Training Camp Underway!

50 players have come to tryout but there are only 22 roster spots available. Those that want it bad enough and have the skill, intelligence, passion, integrity, bravado, grit and wherewithal will be the last ones standing! Come cheer on your favourite prospects at the upcoming Exhibition Games! Grizzlies vs Clippers Exhibition in Sooke to Support Rotary […]

BCHL Showcase Tickets Only $10 With Grizzlies Code

Starting Monday, August 22, fans can get full-day passes to the 2016 Bauer BCHL Showcase for just $10 when purchasing online. Visit: https://chilliwackchiefs.showare.com/ After you select the date, seating section and seats – click ‘Change Ticket Type’ and enter your team’s special online promo code: The promo code is: Grizzlies After entering the promo code, click ‘Unlock’ […]

The Grizzlies Mourn the Death of Former Salsa Player Eddie Samuels

The Grizzlies were sad to hear that former Victoria Salsa player Eddie Samuels passed away due to heart failure on August 6, 2016. Eddie played for the Victoria Salsa as a forward during the 2004-05 season, before moving on to the Billings Bulls and then the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the NAHL The Las Vegas native […]

A first in BCHL franchise news – Caps purchased by overseas owner

The Cowichan Valley Capitals are pleased to announce Ray Zhang has taken over as the new majority owner. The deal was concluded just last week and the announcement promises exciting changes for the Caps. “This transaction is the first time someone from China has purchased an overseas hockey franchise,” said Zhang. “It will open a door for hockey […]

Dante Hahn headed to Concordia University-Wisconsin!

The contingent of BCHLers from Vancouver Island to Concordia University-Wisconsin (CUW) has grown to a triumvirate. Victoria Grizzlies forward Dante Hahn is the latest to commit to the school, joining Cowichan Valley Capitals grads Josh Adkins and Jake Switzer. Hahn, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound forward, produced 12 goals and 24 assists last season which were both […]

2016 Bauer BCHL Showcase Schedule

The 2016 Bauer BCHL Showcase schedule is set and again all 17 teams will be in action at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack.   The dates of this season’s event are Sept. 21 to 25. The one extra day is to accommodate a single game on the Wednesday night, Sept. 21. All 17 games will be […]