From the Fred Page Cup to the Stanley Cup Final, Matt Irwin is one lucky individual. The Victoria product and Nanaimo Clippers alumnus has carved out quite the career in the professional ranks, amassing more than 375 National Hockey League games in five organizations. However, it all started for […]
BCHL Playoffs
Recapping the 2002 Doyle Cup: Chiefs vs. Thunder
The Doyle Cup is the annual series between the champion of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and the champion of the BC Hockey League. The BCHL holds a record of 24-18 over the AJHL. In this article, I’ll look at the 2002 edition of the series between the Chilliwack […]
Port Alberni pod preview
Recently, the BCHL announced that Port Alberni would serve as a regional pod in the league’s return to play plan. All four Vancouver Island-based teams will take part in this pod, with games at Weyerhaeuser Arena. Each team will play between 18 and 20 games beginning in April. The […]
Recapping the 2001 Doyle Cup: Salsa vs. Kodiaks
In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have played in the RBC Cup only once. In 2009, they hosted the tournament at The Q Centre. As covered in a previous article, the Grizzlies were eliminated in the semi-finals of the tournament by the Humboldt Broncos. When the Grizzlies […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: The Fitzgerald brothers
When looking at Victoria Grizzlies alumni, the Fitzgerald brothers stand out. They stand out for their skill and because they’re unique. The brothers are identical triplets who played for Victoria from 2012-14. Aside from putting up impressive points totals, the brothers were members of the team’s 2014 playoff run. […]
Clippers Confidential with Devin Brosseau
Simply put, Devin Brosseau was a big part of one of the most dynamic duos in Nanaimo Clippers history. Over his three seasons in the BC Hockey League, he developed a special bond both on and off the ice with fellow star Sheldon Rempal. Now making the climb through […]
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs: A decade of rivalry
Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. Since then, the Grizz and Dogs have met six […]
The greatest moments in Vernon junior hockey history
Vernon has had plenty of big moments in the close to 60 years the franchise has been in operation. In this article, I look at some of these moments, from national titles to personal achievements, from the start of the franchise to today. This is also subjective as I […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Jordan Sigalet
In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have only one BC Hockey League championship. One of the backbones of that 2001 championship team was goaltender Jordan Sigalet. Sigalet backstopped the team to a game seven win against the Merritt Centennials. He committed to Bowling Green University in Ohio […]
Clippers Confidential with Jayson Argue
When Jayson Argue reflects back on his time with the Nanaimo Clippers, a sense of excitement still enters his voice. The Swan River, Manitoba product spent two seasons with the orange and black from 2012-14 after lighting it up with the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey […]
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