Victoria Grizzlies

Colorado Avalanche centre Alex Newhook is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a regular-season goal in March. Newhook, a former Victoria Grizzlies star, won a Stanley Cup on Sunday with the Avs following a 2-1 win over two-time defending champion Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Alex Newhook second former Victoria Grizzlies player in 3 years to hoist Stanley Cup

The pride of St. John’s, Colorado Avalanche centre joins Blues’ Bozak on short list

 

Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Cole Schwebius handles the puck Friday night during Game 5 of the first round of BCHL playoffs against the Langley Rivermen. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies knocked out of playoffs by Langley Rivermen

The Grizzlies fell 5-3 Friday in Langley, sending the Rivermen to face the Alberni Valley Bulldogs

 

Victoria Grizzlies right winger Matthew Wood bears down on Powell River Kings defenceman Dylan Finlay during regular season play at The Q Centre. Wood finished the regular season as the BCHL’s leading scorer and point-earner despite it being his rookie season. (Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies rookie Matthew Wood tops league in goals and points

The 17-year-old from Nanaimo earned 45 goals and 85 points in 46 regular-season games

 

Victoria Grizzlies forward Connor Eddy stands in front of Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah Friday night during game one of the first BCHL playoff series in Langley. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)

Grizzlies fall 3-2 to Langley Rivermen in first playoff match-up

Game 2 of the opening series is scheduled for Saturday night in Langley

Victoria Grizzlies forward Connor Eddy stands in front of Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah Friday night during game one of the first BCHL playoff series in Langley. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)
A special commemorative jersey, designed by the Grizzlies’ own Jackson Morehouse, will be worn by players and later auctioned off in support of the Help Fill A Dream foundation. (Victoria Grizzlies)

In-person fundraising events make a big return to Victoria Grizzlies, Q Centre

Feb. 12 home game vs. Coquitlam will see a number of events for the Help Fill A Dream Foundation

A special commemorative jersey, designed by the Grizzlies’ own Jackson Morehouse, will be worn by players and later auctioned off in support of the Help Fill A Dream foundation. (Victoria Grizzlies)
Victoria Grizzlies forward Connor Eddy brought victory in overtime for the team and earned a hat trick in the process Friday against the Powell River Kings. (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)

Hat trick pushes Victoria Grizzlies to victory over Powell River Kings

Connor Eddy scored his third and the game-winner just 19 seconds into overtime

Victoria Grizzlies forward Connor Eddy brought victory in overtime for the team and earned a hat trick in the process Friday against the Powell River Kings. (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)
Victoria Grizzlies captain Ellis Rickwood and Surrey Eagles goalie Max Prazma battle for the puck during their Friday night matchup in Surrey, where the Grizzlies fell 5-3. (Garrett James Photography/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies fall 5-3 to Surrey Eagles Friday night

Grizzlies road trip continues Saturday night, plus a rematch against the Eagles on Sunday

Victoria Grizzlies captain Ellis Rickwood and Surrey Eagles goalie Max Prazma battle for the puck during their Friday night matchup in Surrey, where the Grizzlies fell 5-3. (Garrett James Photography/Twitter)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau and Victoria Grizzlies forward Ollie Josephson chase the puck during Friday night’s matchup at The Q Centre. Alberni defeated Victoria 4-2. (Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies fall 4-2 against Alberni Valley Bulldogs in Friday night match-up

It was the Grizzlies second loss to the Bulldogs in three days

Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau and Victoria Grizzlies forward Ollie Josephson chase the puck during Friday night’s matchup at The Q Centre. Alberni defeated Victoria 4-2. (Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)
Victoria Grizzlies right winger Matthew Wood bears down on Powell River Kings defenceman Dylan Finlay Friday night at the Q Centre. (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies defeat Powell River Kings 6-4 Friday

Victoria now sits 16th overal in the BCHL as they get set for Saturday’s matchup against Wenatchee

Victoria Grizzlies right winger Matthew Wood bears down on Powell River Kings defenceman Dylan Finlay Friday night at the Q Centre. (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)
The Victoria Grizzlies, stuck in the Okanagan due to floods, beat the Smokeaters 6-2 in Trail on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Here the Grizzlies’ Jackson Morehouse handles the puck beside Smokeaters goalie Bailey Monteith. (Photo Courtesy of Jim Bailey)

Victoria Grizzlies to fly home after flooding extends road trip

Team enjoys extra, unplanned team building at Penticton Lakeside Resort

The Victoria Grizzlies, stuck in the Okanagan due to floods, beat the Smokeaters 6-2 in Trail on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Here the Grizzlies’ Jackson Morehouse handles the puck beside Smokeaters goalie Bailey Monteith. (Photo Courtesy of Jim Bailey)
(From left) Victoria Grizzlies equipment manager John Smith, president Lance Black, and directors of hockey operations Kevin Quick and Don Robinson at The Q Centre during a practice session. (Aaron Guillen/News Staff)

Disappointing season was ‘blessing in disguise’ for Victoria Grizzlies

Lance Black believes that although the Victoria Grizzlies had “one of the…

(From left) Victoria Grizzlies equipment manager John Smith, president Lance Black, and directors of hockey operations Kevin Quick and Don Robinson at The Q Centre during a practice session. (Aaron Guillen/News Staff)
The BCHL MVP, top-scorer and now-former Grizzlies captain Alex Newhook is ranked 13 among North American players in the list (File photo)

Four Grizzlies players named for NHL draft

Newhook ranked to be pick number 13 overall

The BCHL MVP, top-scorer and now-former Grizzlies captain Alex Newhook is ranked 13 among North American players in the list (File photo)
Grizzlies’ forward, Charlie Campbell, takes a shot against the Cowichan Capitals in exhibition play. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)

Grizzlies take on No. 1 ranked Vees in home opener

Craig Didmon, Grizzlies’ head coach said Victoria needs to beat the matches to win

Grizzlies’ forward, Charlie Campbell, takes a shot against the Cowichan Capitals in exhibition play. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)
Victoria Grizzlies’ Alex Newhook (18) fights off the Alberni Bulldogs during a game at The Q Centre in Colwood last season. (Gazette file photo)

Newhook wins Canadian Junior Hockey League rookie award

He was selected as the top rookie out of 132 teams

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Victoria Grizzlies’ Alex Newhook (18) fights off the Alberni Bulldogs during a game at The Q Centre in Colwood last season. (Gazette file photo)
A memorial at the stairs that lead to Elgar Petersen Arena is shown in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Royal Canadian Mounted Police say 14 people are dead and others injured Friday after a truck collided with a bus carrying a junior hockey team to a playoff game in northeastern Saskatchewan. Police say there were 28 people including the driver on board the Humboldt Broncos bus when the crash occurred at around 5 p.m. on Highway 35 north of Tisdale. (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP)

Greater Victoria hockey teams mourn loss of Humboldt Broncos players

Victoria Grizzlies, Juan de Fuca minor hockey association offer condolences

A memorial at the stairs that lead to Elgar Petersen Arena is shown in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Royal Canadian Mounted Police say 14 people are dead and others injured Friday after a truck collided with a bus carrying a junior hockey team to a playoff game in northeastern Saskatchewan. Police say there were 28 people including the driver on board the Humboldt Broncos bus when the crash occurred at around 5 p.m. on Highway 35 north of Tisdale. (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP)
T.J. Friedmann handles the puck against the Powell River Kings, who defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 in Game 2 at The Q Centre. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Grizzlies’ season ends in overtime loss

Victoria wasn’t able to pull off another comeback

T.J. Friedmann handles the puck against the Powell River Kings, who defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 in Game 2 at The Q Centre. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
Bulldogs forward Julian Benner scores a game-tying goal in the second period after the puck takes a bounce off Grizzlies goaltender Kurtis Chapman. (Photo by Elena Rardon)

Victoria Grizzlies’ goalie will honour friend in all he does

Kurtis Chapman lost his best friend earlier this month

Bulldogs forward Julian Benner scores a game-tying goal in the second period after the puck takes a bounce off Grizzlies goaltender Kurtis Chapman. (Photo by Elena Rardon)
The Powell River Kings defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Saturday night at The Q Centre, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Victoria Grizzlies down 2-0 in second round of BCHL playoffs

Powell River Kings defeat the Grizzlies twice at The Q Centre this weekend

The Powell River Kings defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Saturday night at The Q Centre, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
Victoria Grizzlies forward Ryan Nolan skates by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Sami Pharaon in game 5 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Friday. The Grizzlies completed a reverse sweep to move on to round two. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Grizzlies complete rare reverse sweep, advance to round two of BCHL playoffs

Grizzlies to take on the Powell River Kings in second round

Victoria Grizzlies forward Ryan Nolan skates by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Sami Pharaon in game 5 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Friday. The Grizzlies completed a reverse sweep to move on to round two. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
Victoria Grizzlies’ Shawn O’Malley (left), T.J. Friedmann and Justin Michaelian played on the same AAA team in Plymouth, Michigan. They were spread out on different junior hockey teams throughout North America but found their way back to each other. (Heather Clark/Victoria Grizzlies)

Youth hockey linemates defy odds, land on same junior roster

Friends spread across North America on different junior teams before joining the Victoria Grizzlies

Victoria Grizzlies’ Shawn O’Malley (left), T.J. Friedmann and Justin Michaelian played on the same AAA team in Plymouth, Michigan. They were spread out on different junior hockey teams throughout North America but found their way back to each other. (Heather Clark/Victoria Grizzlies)