Chilliwack Bruins moving to Victoria, BC

The Tri-Cities Herald is reporting that the Chilliwack Bruins have been sold to  man investor in Victoria, BC and the team will be heading there for the 2011-2012 season.


According to the article Wednesday, the WHL announced the sale of the Chilliwack Bruins to Graham Lee, owner of RG Properties. Lee is the sole owner and will act as team governor.

Read more: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/04/21/1459319/victoria-back-in-whl-fray-after.html#ixzz1KYzhgoyK

According to a link followed from the WHL website to the new Victoria team:

WHL RETURNS TO VICTORIA FOR 2011-12 SEASON

VICTORIA, BC – It’s been almost 20 years, but the wait is over for hockey fans on Vancouver Island. The WHL will return to the City of Victoria next season, the Western Hockey League and RG Properties Ltd. announced today.

The WHL Board of Governors has approved the sale of the WHL franchise in Chilliwack and its relocation to Victoria effective starting with the 2011-12 season. Graham Lee, whose company RG Properties developed, built and operates the 7,000-seat Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, has purchased the franchise and will move the WHL franchise to the B.C. capital for the start of next season.

“We are very excited to bring WHL hockey back to Victoria,” said Lee. “From the day we first got involved with this building over a decade ago, our goal has been to look at all opportunities that will bring excitement and entertainment to the city as well as providing economic benefits. Bringing a WHL team to Victoria exemplifies that commitment.”

“We are very pleased to be in a position to announce the WHL will be returning to the City of Victoria and Vancouver Island next season,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.  “Although any relocation is a difficult process, we know the Victoria market will be a great addition to the WHL.”

“The WHL is a part of Canadian hockey culture. The league is all about community, and our focus with the team is all about being a strong partner in the community,” said Dave Dakers, President of RG Sports and Entertainment. “Vancouver Island’s top young players will now have the chance to play at the highest level right here at home in front of a hometown crowd.”

“It is exciting to have a WHL team back in the Capital City. It is an opportunity to be part of building the future of hockey,” said Mayor of Victoria, Dean Fortin. “Our new team will greatly add to the diverse and family-friendly entertainment that makes our city great.”

Coach John Paris, Jr. to Host Classroom Instruction

Westminister, CO - Head Coach of the Rocky Mountain Roughrider U16 AAA, John Paris, Jr., is hosting a series of classroom discussions for the purpose of promoting hockey education off the ice.

THE PARIS WAY
John Paris Jr .com

ALL SPORTS AND LIFE CAREERS START WITH THE CLASSROOM AND HOCKEY IS NO DIFFERENT - JOIN ME AND OTHERS IN THIS IMPORTANT LEARNING SEGMENT OF THE "GAME". KNOW WHAT THE PROS HAVE BEEN TUTORED UPON AND WHAT THE MAJORITY OF PLAYERS & COACHES IN MINOR HOCKEY IGNORE OR REFUSE TO DO!

Before you read on, please understand that this is for a learning purpose only - hence the financial charges are minimal and the cost is $12.00 per person par session of 80 minutes. Payable before the start of each session. So for little more than cost of a "stick & puck session" you receive much more! This will be done on the week - end (Saturday AM) time TBA. location will be Total Hockey or elsewhere and special sessions at the promenade ice arena for ice surface & bench management comprehension without skates.

EVER ASK YOURSELF IF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION ARE A NECESSITY WHEN IT COMES TO TEACHING, CAN WE LEARN IF WE HAVE NOT BEEN PUT INTO A PROPICE SITUATION TO DO SO OR IF WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN THE SITUATION OR LEVEL OF EXECUTION WITHIN OUR INTENT, HOW CAN WE, IN REALITY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT! CAN WE TRULY EXPRESS THE CONTENTS OF REQUIREMENT? MOST CERTAINLY NOT, WE CAN ONLY HAVE AN OPINION WITHOUT A FOUNDATION OF HAND ON EXPERIENCE! SADLY THIS IS NOT OBTAINED BY BEING ONLY WITHIN THE MINOR HOCKEY WORLD, WHY? IT HAS LIMITATIONS!

Where do we sign up - by email to jpj0194616@yahoo.com
Players, Parents, Coaches & Adults may also sign up for this course!


Listen to what some players and parents who have already attended are saying:

Coach Paris,

Today's session was very intersting. I learned a lot today about the in-depth things that goes on with scouts, coaches, GMs, and players. I was very glad I decided to come today and I will definitly come back to upcoming sessions. Thank you very much.

 

Brendan Bilotta

Coach Paris,

      I really learned a lot from the last talk at total hockey, and I am excited to learn more about hockey.  I realized just how important it is to listen and respect your coaches and do what they say. It will help me be a much more coachable player.  I understand better now how being a positive player can really help your team succeed. You emphasized how I need to surround my self with people with the same goals as me. And also how important getting rest is, because it will give me my best chance to perform my best. This was all very good information that will help me in life as well as hockey.


      -Ben Gundry

U16 Veterans Get Invited to Chilliwack Bruins WHL camp

Westminister, CO - This past week has brought some exciting news to the Rocky Mountain Roughrider U16 AAA program. Three veterans from the U16 AAA team were extended invitations by the Chilliwack Bruins in the WHL to attend the summer tryout camp. Nathan Guymon, Lucas Blomquist, and Austin Shick were granted invitations from the team to attend camp. Congratulations to these three boys and be sure to check back for more exciting announcements. The U16 Veterans are going places!