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 awarded the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy for winning the VIJHL title with their 5-4 overtime win over the Kerry Park Islanders in the decisive game 5, to win the series 4-1.
A full house at Pearkes Arena watched the final game, and as reported on the Saanich Predators website: “Needless to say, this was the outcome all players chasing their hockey dream were looking for. As ownership, we are extremely proud of each of them and their devoted coaching staff. The work ethic and commitment to teamwork instilled in the players both on and off the ice by Cody, Shawn and Trevor was resoundingly clear.
“In addition, we truly value the passion and dedication shown by our ‘off-ice’ team. Without them and our many valued community partners, we would not be here today.”