Victoria Grizzlies

The Victoria Grizzlies are a junior "A" ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They are members of the Island Division of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). They play their home games at The Q Centre.


 * Victoria Cougars 1967–71
 * Victoria Warriors 1990–93
 * Victoria Salsa 1994–2006
 * Victoria Grizzlies 2006–present

History
Victoria originally had a team by the name of Victoria Cougars, who joined the BCJHL for the start of the 1967-68 season which made the league a total of 6 teams. After a realignment of junior hockey in 1971, into "Major Junior" and "Tier II", the Cougars joined the WHL.

In 1990, the BCHL welcomed the Victoria Warriors as part of a 10 team league. After the Warriors moved to Cowichan Valley in 1993, the Victoria Salsa joined the BCJHL in 1994 as an expansion team.

At the start of the 2006-07 season, the team changed its name. They dropped the Salsa, and renamed themselves the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies hosted 2009 Royal Bank Cup. In the 2013-14 season, they won the Island Division championship after beating Powell River 4-2 in game 6. They are currently In the race for the BCHL league championship.

Game broadcasts are available via audio (free) and Pay-Per-View, with Scott Didmon and Rick Burke calling the games.

NHL alumni

 * Jamie Benn
 * Jordie Benn
 * Kyle Greentree
 * Aaron Voros
 * Tyler Bozak
 * Ryan O'Byrne
 * Greg Zanon
 * Jason Botterill
 * Matt Pettinger
 * Jesse Fibiger
 * Jordan Sigalet

Awards and trophies
Fred Page Cup
 * 2001
 * 1969

Mowat Cup
 * 2001
 * 1969

Cliff McNabb Memorial Trophy
 * 2001

Chevrolet Cup
 * 2009
 * 1971
 * 1969

Top Goaltender Trophy
 * Ron Grahame: 1969

Brett Hull Trophy
 * Tyler Bozak: 2007
 * Kyle Greentree: 2004

Wally Forslund Memorial Trophy
 * Ed Forslund/Darryl Fedorak: 1971
 * Ron Grahame/Ed Forslund: 1969

Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy
 * Campbell Blair: 2000
 * Doug Anderson: 1969

Bob Fenton Trophy
 * Gary Nunn: 2007
 * Terry Wilson: 1999
 * Pat Hodgins: 1991

Top Defenceman Trophy
 * Jordan Heywood: 2010
 * Rob Milliken: 1993

Vern Dye Trophy
 * Jordan Sigalet: 2001
 * Jimi St. John: 1998

Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy
 * Jamie Benn: 2007