WHL Announces Three Million in Regular Season Attendance
As the 2024 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien begin, the Western Hockey League announced today league-wide regular season attendance has surpassed 3,000,000 for the first time since 2018-19, representing the highest per-game attendance rate since 2019-20.WHL Regular Season Total Attendance
2023-24: 3,076,922
2022-23: 2,913,512
2021-22: 2,397,588
2020-21: N/A
2019-20*: 2,882,799WHL Regular Season Per Game...
Justin Kipkie Named to 2023-24 B.C. Division First All-Star Team
The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced today that Royals’ defencemen Justin Kipkie has been named to the B.C. Division First All-Star Team. The 18-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, posted career highs in each offensive category, scoring 16 goals and adding 36 assists for 52 points in 67...
BCHL INTRODUCES ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE POSTSEASON SERIES
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JB Wolverines Remain Sole Undefeated Team In Warriors Defeat
May 16, 2024 Victoria, BC (ISN) - In a rare weekday, evening game, the Junior Bantam Saanich Wolverines took on the cross-town Westshore Warriors in a battle of two undefeated teams going into week 7 of Vancouver Island Canadian Football Association ( VICFA )...
Top arms Robertson, Mattix return for NightOwls, first Taiwan player signed
Caden Pearlman, a lefty, and righty Paul Montgomery from Cal Poly are expected to be premium arms for Pitching Coach Gorm Heimueller and Head Coach Greg Frady. Robertson, a starter last summer, and Mattix, a valuable reliever, are joined by Canadian right-hander Armaan Drar...
Matt Kursonis Alberni Valley Bulldogs Third Star Of The Month In BCHL
Kursonis posted nine goals, seven assists and 16 points in 10 games during the month.The 2004-born forward had multiple points in five of 10 games in March, including a career-best performance March 9 against the Powell River Kings. That night, Kursonis notched his first-ever...
Pacific FC Sign Attacker Andrei Tircoveanu
Pacific FC announced the signing of attacking midfielder Andrei Tircoveanu to a one-year contract, with a club option for 2025.Tircoveanu, 26, joins the Tridents after gaining years of valuable professional experience in his native Romania, where he represented five clubs and won the Romanian...
Victoria Grizzlies Navigate Clippers, Advance to BCHL Second Round
April 12, 2024 Victoria, BC ( ISN ) - The Victoria Grizzlies shut out the Nanaimo Clippers 3-0 Friday night to advance to the second-round of the BCHL playoffs after closing out their round one, seven-game series 4-1 in front of 1570 fans...
Three Royals Listed on NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings Ahead of 2024 NHL Draft
Three members of the Victoria Royals have been listed on the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft. Nate Misskey was ranked 89th, while Seth Fryer was listed 206th amongst North American Skaters. Goaltender Ryan Tamelin was listed 29th amongst...
BCHL Year End Awards..Grizzlies Chase Pirtle Rookie of the Year
The BCHL has announced the winners of its year-end awards for the 2023-24 season.Award winners were determined after a vote was conducted between the 17 B.C. head coaches and general managers.Vern Dye Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player)Caden Cranston (F) – Surrey EaglesCranston finished as...
Pacific Draws Blank With Current CPL Champions Forge
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