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2017 SAANICH BRAVES JR HOCKEY SPRING CAMP
The Saanich Braves Junior Hockey Club is a proud member of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The Saanich Braves have become a team of choice for many young players following the growing tradition of the VIJHL, which is emerging as the premier development junior league in British Columbia. We… Read more
A Season to Remember – A Job Unfinished
It’s been a season to remember for 2016-17 Jr Braves. Recording the best team record in recent years, the 2016-17 season has been filled with highlights capped off by the VIJHL Awards and the annual Jr Braves Banquet. The season began with the return of captain Nick Guerra. Guerra went… Read more
Braves Playoff Schedule Announced!
The Braves will take on the Kerry Park Islanders in the first round of the VIJHL South Division playoffs! Tickets for all home games will remain the same price and are available at the door on game nights. Get out and support the Braves on their quest for a VIJHL… Read more
You’re Invited to the Saanich Jr. Braves Banquet
February 18th at the Da Vinci Centre
Braves Anneswer 2 Cancer is Back February 10th
Supporting the community is a huge part of the Saanich Jr. Braves foundation. This year we’re excited to announce a game-night charity fundraising partnership with Anneswer to Cancer! Anneswer to Cancer is an annual soccer tournament to raise money for Victoria Hospice. In 2010, Brett Hyslop lost his mom to cancer… Read more
Scheibel Player of The Week Off to BCJHL
Bryce Scheibel has been great all season for the Braves. This past week he secured two huge wins for the club. On Tuesday he had 27 saves for the win and Friday had 37 saves. Overall 2 wins, .928% 2.50 GAA over those two games. Bryce will be joining the… Read more
Braves Acquire Sproule From Panthers and Sign Salverda
The Braves have acquired 1997 born forward Michael Sproule from the Peninsula Panthers in exchange for defenceman Gavin Yee. In 31 games this season Spoule has 12 goals and 12 assists for the Panthers. The Braves have also signed 1998 born defenceman Bryce Salverda. The Calgary native has played 9… Read more
Royals Sign Matheison
The Victoria Royals are pleased to announce that they have signed 1997-born goaltender Riley Mathieson to a WHL Standard Player Agreement. “We are pleased to have Riley join our organization,” Royals’ General Manager Cameron Hope said. “Adding depth at the goaltending position with a local prospect… read full story here
Braves Acquire Forward Eric Tigges
The Braves acquire gritty, skilled forward Eric Tigges from the 100 Mile House Wranglers (KIJHL). The 1998 born, North Vancouver native, has already made an impact on the team contributing 4 assists in his first 4 games with the Braves. Career Stats
Irwin Remembers San Jose, Preds Set for Sharks
Matt Irwin had to think twice about his sense of direction on Saturday morning. The Predators defenseman began his NHL career in San Jose with the Sharks, skating parts of three seasons with the club, starting in 2012. So when he entered SAP Center for the morning skate, a flood… Read more