Mark MacDonald, a former player and part-owner in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, has been named the new President of the VIJHL. “We’re excited to have a long-time business associate of mine come on board as the new President,” says VIJHL Executive Committee Chairman Shawn Vincent. “We look forward to working with Mark to […]
Langley Rivermen Sports & Entertainment, owners of the BC Hockey League’s Langley Rivermen, have purchased the Westshore Wolves of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. New ownership took effect immediately on May 16, when the agreement with former owner Shawn Vincent was completed. “As the VIJHL has become independent, we are excited to bring the […]
After a board vote by the 11 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) franchises, the league has announced that it will become an independent league starting 2024-25 and will no longer be affiliated with Hockey Canada or BC Hockey. This decision was made to enhance the development opportunities for VIJHL players and their families and […]
By Jim Bailey – Trail Daily Times The owners of the Trail Smoke Eaters of the BC Hockey League added another junior hockey team to their line up with the purchase of the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The deal came into effect April 1, 2024, when Rich and Annie Murphy […]
KIMBERLEY – April 21, 2024 – The VIJHL Champion Saanich Predators won the Bronze Medal at the Mowat Cup B.C. Junior A Hockey Championships by beating the host Kimberley Dynamiters 3-0. Revelstoke Grizzlies won the Mowat Cup, going 4-0 in the tournament and beating Ridge Meadows Flames in overtime in the gold medal game. Saanich was […]
The Campbell River Storm are hosting their annual alumni game this Sunday, Feb. 4th at the Rod Brind’Amour arena, puck drop at 2pm. This year’s teams feature Team Rushton (Mike) and Team Kingston (Ed), both original builders of the club, back in 1997. While this game will feature names and faces from the past (and […]
2024 VIJHL All-Star Day Victoria, BC – The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League is proud to announce that our 2024 All Star Day will take place January 28, 2024 in Lake Cowichan hosted by the Lake Cowichan Kraken! The VIJHL All Star Day will include the VIJHL Top Prospects Game (showcasing the league’s young […]
On Friday, December 8th join the Saanich Predators vs Westshore Wolves for a memorial game to honour the late Dayton Clarke and his family. Dayton an alumni of the Saanich Predators was a true leader both on and off the ice, playing hard for his team and fans every game. Together, let’s pay […]
Congratulations to former Port Alberni Bombers goaltender Callum Tung who recently signed with the University of Conneticut’s Men’s Hockey Program and to former Kerry Park Islander defenceman Mason Croucher who has signed with the Rochester Institute of Technology Hockey Program! Originally posted HERE
October 30, 2023 The Saanich Predators of the Vancouver Island Jr. A Hockey League announced the immediate requirement for all players to wear neck guards during every VIJHL game. To ensure compliance, and ultimately the safety of their players, team ownership will purchase neck guards for all team members. “In light of the tragic loss […]
