The Victoria Royals added Jacob Heruaf on Wednesday in a trade with the Red Deer Rebels. The acquisition of Herauf continues the blueline makeover for Victoria. The Royals packaged a a second round pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft, a sixth round pick in 2021 and a conditional pick […]
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Summer Read: From Outhouse to Wolf, artist brings masks to life
Travis Michael of TM Kustoms – Goalie Mask Airbrushing & Sign Art uses his talent as an artist to bring goalie masks to life. Often a reflection of not only the team but the goalie himself, a mask full of artwork has become a mainstay of hockey. Since 2014, Michael […]
Camp Preview: Victoria Royals have competition on the blueline
The Victoria Royals head into training camp with some new faces on the blueline. With longtime fixtures Ralph Jarrett (aged-out) and Scott Walford (trade with Saskatoon) no longer in the fold, the d-corps will have a new look. Veterans Will Warm and Nolan Jones were acquired in a busy offseason. […]
Victoria Royals make trades ahead of training camp
With training camp just around the corner, the Victoria Royals made some significant trades last week. The first move saw forward Dino Kambeitz and 2021 fourth-round draft pick to Lethbridge Hurricanes for 18-year-old defender Nolan Jones. That was followed by a major move between Victoria and the Saskatoon Blades. The […]
Brandon Magee takes on a new challenge
Former Victoria Royals all-time leading scorer Brandon Magee is beginning a new chapter in his hockey career. Originally posted July 28, 2019. Magee departed this week to Beijing, China, after signing a professional contract with the Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). DUBNetwork spoke to Magee […]
Victoria Royals build on the plan
The Victoria Royals are not afraid to make roster moves. Like most teams in junior hockey, some adjustments are by choice. Others are forced, as in situations of players aging out. This off-season has seen the club add goaltender Shane Farkas, defenseman Will Warm, and forward River Fahey. With the […]
Victoria Royals change direction at import draft with selection of Keanu Derungs
The Victoria Royals took a different direction at the 2019 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft Victoria selected Keanu Derungs — a 2002-born forward from Switzerland — 28th overall. In a change from last year’s import draft, where the Royals selected then 18-year-old Phillip Schultz, the club selected a younger player […]
Victoria Royals 2019-2020 schedule highlights
On Wednesday the WHL released the 2019-2020 regular season schedule. The Victoria Royals see a return to a more normal schedule after last season saw a major adjustment in order to make way for the World Junior Championship tournament in Victoria. Victoria opens with a game on the road as […]
Victoria Royals alumni update- Coleman Vollrath teaching future generations
Originally posted Jun 18, 2019. DUBNetwork recently caught up with former Victoria Royals goaltender Coleman Vollrath to reflect on his time in the WHL and discuss life after junior hockey. Playing his entire WHL career with Victoria, the native of Calgary, AB played in 165 games and recorded 84 wins, […]
A successful transition to the WHL for Phillip Schultz
Originally posted June 4, 2019. Victoria Royals forward Phillips Schultz made an impact in his first season playing in North America. After standing out in international play for his home country, first as a 17-year-old at the 2018 world juniors in Buffalo, then as the captain and leading scorer for […]
