Victoria Grizzlies forward Alex DiPaolo in a team practice at The Q Centre on Thursday, ahead of Saturday’s pre-season game at home against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST Cleve Dheensaw / Times Colonist NOVEMBER 8, 2020 04:44 AM It hasn’t been easy stick-­handling through this ­pandemic hockey season. But Alex DiPaolo is […]

Marty Westshaver was all set to play for University of Alabama-Huntsville this fall. Photograph By DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST Cleve Dheensaw / Times Colonist MAY 22, 2020 09:22 PM Graduating Victoria Grizzlies captain Marty Westhaver is an example of how the myriad cancelled seasons and programs in sports are taking tolls on personal levels. The […]

Brian Drewry / Times Colonist FEBRUARY 6, 2020 10:00 PM   Marty Westhaver is a rare breed nowadays.Nearing the end of his fourth full season with the Victoria Grizzlies, he’s by far the longest-serving member of the B.C. Hockey League club. And he’s a true local player having been born and raised in Victoria, including […]