Neither the Kamloops Blazers nor the glass that lines the rink at the Sandman Centre was ready for the pressure of Game 6. The Victoria Royals brought the Blazers three-week thrill ride to a screeching halt with a 4-1 decision Monday night, when they eliminated their divisional rival from the […]
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One last ride for Victoria Royals leader Ralph Jarratt
The Victoria Royals have a history of developing defencemen within their program. Ryan Gagnon and Chaz Reddekopp are examples of defencemen spending their entire Western Hockey League careers with Victoria, including serving as 20-year-old leaders. Following that precedent is Ralph Jarratt, an over-ager who has spent his junior career playing […]
Phillip Schultz powers the Victoria Royals past the Kamloops Blazers in Game 5
A seesawing series saw the Victoria Royals secure a 6-3 win on Saturday and take a 3-2 series lead over the Kamloops Blazers. For the Royals, it was the Phillip Schultz show, as he scored three goals and added one assist to be the game’s first star. Victoria was playing […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Royals prospect scores first goal; three teams advance to second rouund
Lamb gets first WHL goal THATS A FIRST! @lambnoah44 beats Ferguson under the arm for his first WHL goal! VIC 3 KAM 1 – 13:24 remains in the second frame. pic.twitter.com/4svF8hC9Mi — Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) March 31, 2019 Victoria Royals prospect Noah Lamb scored the first goal of his WHL career in […]
Blazers’ heat in the third period causes Royal meltdown; Series knotted at two
This game has a bit of everything. Goals, hits, match penalties and momentum swings. Kamloops used a monster third period and momentum from a Kody McDonald match penalty to surge passed the Royals by a score of 6-3. The series, now knotted at two, heads back to Vancouver Island. Kamloops […]
Victoria Royals win a tight Game 3 against the Kamloops Blazers
Scott Walford and Kody McDonald combined on a nice play for the game-winning goal to steal a victory in Kamloops. It was fitting as both players were the best for Victoria on Tuesday night as they took a 2-1 series lead. Walford and McDonald played a mixture of offensive and […]
2019 Playoff Preview: 2) Victoria Royals vs 3) Kamloops Blazers
Article collaboration by Ryan Sinclair and Jesse Phillips (@jessephil). Franchise Playoff History Victoria has yet to defeat Kamloops in a playoff series, going 0-2 since the Royals came into the Western Hockey League. 2013 1st round, Kamloops won series 4-2 2012 1st round, Kamloops won series 4-0 2018-19 Head-To-Head Victoria […]
Tarun Fizer finding his game with the Victoria Royals
Tarun Fizer continues to develop his game for the Victoria Royals. In his second full year with in the Western Hockey League, the native of Chestermere, Alberta has a key role with the club. Fizer is eligible for this year’s NHL Draft and continues to progress a more complete game, […]
Victoria Royals wait for winner of Rockets and Blazers tie-breaker
The Victoria Royals are awaiting their first round playoff opponents. With all 68 regular season games completed, the Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets find themselves deadlocked at 64 points. That unique scenario has triggered a “play-in” game Tuesday night in Kamloops, with the winner facing the Royals in the […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Chiefs add prospect to roster; Hurricanes forward closing in on NHL deal
Chiefs add prospect ? | The Chiefs have added Post Falls native F Bear Hughes to the roster as an Affiliated Player. He will wear jersey no. 28. Welcome, Bear! #GoChiefsGo pic.twitter.com/3xcW56nxXb — Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) March 14, 2019 The Spokane Chiefs have added 2001-born prospect Bear Hughes to their roster as […]