The Victoria Royals put an end to the Kamloops Blazers winning streak Saturday on a night where they honoured a milestone. Longtime Head Equipment Manager Matt Auerbach worked his 1000th career regular-season game Saturday and was recognized for the achievement before the game. Since the inception of the Victoria/Chilliwack franchise […]
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Blazers and Royals renew battle in a BC Division matchup
The Kamloops Blazers and Victoria Royals renewed hostilities in a tight battle Friday night in Victoria, with the Blazers coming out with a 2-1 victory. A heated first round playoff battle last year led to some carried over animosity in the first meeting of these clubs this season. With both […]
Royals Report: Nolan Bentham to represent Canada, injury updates, Broncos to the Island
Nolan Bentham to represent Canada On Wednesday, the Victoria Royals’ 16-year-old defenceman Nolan Bentham was named to Hockey Canada’s Under-17 Team for the 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Bentham was one of 15 players selected from the Western Hockey League. “It’s really special. I definitely feel honored,” said Bentham. “I’m […]
Royals see penalty trouble as the Silvertips seal the game late for a 3-2 victory
The Victoria Royals and Everett Silvertips battled in a close game Wednesday night with the difference coming late in the third period. Everett was clutch in the final frame, holding off the Victoria attack and sealing the game with a Jackson Berezowski goal with less than five minutes remaining. The […]
A night of firsts in Victoria as the Royals defeated the Cougars 2-1
Keanu Derungs sealed the game with his first WHL goal standing as the game-winner for the Victoria Royals as they defeated the Prince George Cougars 2-1. “It feels amazing,” said Derungs of his first goal. “Cutsy [Brandon Culter] gave me a nice pass and I just had to tap it […]
The home opener for the Victoria Royals will be an extra special for three Island grown players.
River Fahey, Riley Gannon, and Nolan Bentham will play Friday as Victoria Royals for their first WHL game in front of a home crowd as the club battles the Prince George Cougars. With all three players native to Vancouver Island, the game holds some special meaning. Family and friends will […]
Shane Farkas aims to be the Royals new king of the crease
This season, the Victoria Royals feature a new face in net, with goalie Shane Farkas looking to solidify a title as king of the crease. Acquired in the offseason via a trade, the native of Penticton, BC, had played the previous three seasons with the Portland Winterhawks. Now in his […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Victoria Royals
Last Season: 34-30-2-2, 72 points. The Royals finished second in the B.C. Division and were tied for 13th overall in the WHL. Last season was a last run for longtime Royals Griffen Outhouse and Ralph Jarratt, as Victoria exceeded expectations and made it into the second round of the playoffs. […]
Matthew Phillips returns to Victoria
Former Victoria Royals captain Matthew Phillips returned to action in Victoria Monday night to the delight of the local fans. Wearing number 41 for the Calgary Flames, the Victoria fan favourite was welcomed by a capacity crowd of 7,006 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre as the Vancouver Canucks took on […]
Victoria Royals defenceman Will Warm discusses Vancouver Canucks training camp
DUBNetwork spoke with Victoria Royals defenceman Will Warm at the 2019 Vancouver Canucks NHL training camp being held at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC. The camp invite is special for Warm not only as a great opportunity but also because it is being held in front of Warm’s […]