Im hoping in the next couple of weeks things can open up a bit more. All Rights Reserved. The Sockeyes quickly became one of the strongest teams in the Junior A league and as PJHL Champions, the Sockeyes defeated the BCJHL Champions in 1977 and 1979 for the Mowat Cup as British Columbia Junior "A" hockey champions. The playoffs kick off for the Sockeyes tonight at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Grant Amman is the Trainer. 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. Theres lots going on in their lives.. We had amazing veterans. But I just think that location is a fantastic spot for a Junior B team.. View Judd's full profile See who you know in common Get introduced Contact Judd directly Join to view full profile Looking for career advice? Demographics. Lambert had coached the Sockeyes in nine of the past 10 seasons. And we will need that, as you cant take a night off in this league; you go to sleep one night and you pay the price. All of the teams at the Keystone Cup had some very talented players, but the Sockeyes two deadly powerplay units, stellar penalty killing and their ability to play all four lines and both goaltenders separated them from the other provincial champions. particularly with six players over [], The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the rosters for the KIJHL and PJHL teams that will compete in the first annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack, BC. Kheleh (27/29) Not often does a 15-year-old player make a splash in the PJHL but the waves left by Jeff Tambellini in his season with the Port Coquitlam Buckeroos still ripple in his memory to this day. Furthermore, process is important in order to win consistently. This award is in memory of Terry Kelly who died in 1998. I think we did a good job at making sure our guys were ready and making sure theyre taking care of themselves away from the rink, says Koen. The teams ownership group has not been comfortable with Robinson also coaching Seafairs Bantam A1 team that is currently ranked No. The Richmond Sockeyes, Port Moody panthers and Grandview Steelers are set [], PJHL Media Not often does a 15-year-old player make a splash in the PJHL but the waves left by Jeff Tambellini in his season with the Port Coquitlam Buckeroos still ripple in his memory to this day. Jim Druska, Gregg Scurr, Rich Kellington, there were so many guys that were outstanding veterans. I know what the Sockeyes mean to the community and Im excited about getting back into the program and helping to build the team. #sockeyes #sockeyeshockey #richmond #whiterock #thepjhl #sockeyestrong #nothingbutwins #madeofhockey #juniorhockey #hockey #bchockey #thepjhlplayoffs, Time to Battle! Milne (2), Parent, Sherwin Always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the kids were taken care of. Kheleh (27/29) The Sockeyes have won nine PJHL championships, six Cyclone Taylor Junior B BC Championship titles, two Keystone Cup National Junior B Championship titles, two Mowat Cup BC Junior A Championship titles (winners of the PAC-A Junior League versus the BCJHL winners), a Fred Page Championship as BCHL champions and a Centennial Cup as National Junior A Champions (both in 1987). Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. Brett Reusch is stepping away from his perch atop the Richmond Sockeyes' bench. The Red Line torched the tournament and MVP Rudi Thorsteinson scored an incredible 11 goals in 6 games (after scoring 7 in the regular season). Head Coach Bayne Koen ; Team staff history . Use any of our home staging service and get a second month rental for free! He also guided the Sockeyes to the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship in 2017-18. When they focus too much on winning and scoring goals, the process can be broken, explained Robinson. Report this profile Report Report. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. There are expectations and pressures to perform and keeping the kids progressing. MINORU ARENA Ive been lucky enough to win it four times in this league and thats something I can fall back on and make sure the players are always prepared., Sign in or register for your free account, Richmond's Evan Dunfee hits best season opener race time, Richmond skaters make senior debut at nationals, Richmond synchro swimmers recognized by BC Artistic Swimming. Enable push notifications on your device. Ken Guthrie, Head Coach. [when?] His longtime assistant Bob Walker will be joining . It comes down to philosophical differences, said Sockeyes co-owner Doug Paterson. Stewart Lorne Frame was one of the founding members of RMHA, and registrar of RMHA for four years. They pulled themselves together in the final game of the Round Robin to defeat the Central Junior A Hockey League's Pembroke Lumber Kings 41. The playoffs started with a 40 sweep of the North Delta Devils, followed by a seven-game series versus the Delta Ice Hawks. Cumberworth finished first in the league in goals-against average (2.27) and first in the league in save percentage (.928). It is worth noting that Allison is the grandson of the Richmond Sockeyes original owner, the late Bruce Allison. After winning the league, they defeated the Peace Cariboo Junior Hockey League's Quesnel Millionaires 2-games-to-none to win the Mowat Cup. Nominations are accepted from the Head Referee, referee assignors, coaches and players. In 2004, at age 18, he died tragically in an accident in Thailand while touring with his friends. Richmond-based golfers among the best in B.C. @myhockeytv I take the approach of balancing fair play and winning, said Robinson. Allison was motivated to bring top-level junior hockey to Richmond while also encouraging local players to play closer to home and stay in school. Weve got put the right players in the right situations. To be eligible for nomination, the Player must be a third-year Midget Player. This trophy is awarded annually to an adult who has contributed far and beyond the anticipated levels of time, devotion and loyalty to the improvement of hockey in the Richmond Minor Hockey Association. Richmond Sockeyes Statistics and History [BCHL] Leagues -> BCHL -> Richmond Sockeyes. Koen looks at the schedule similarly. @wrwhalershockey Its something we havent been comfortable with since we learned Steve would also be coaching the Bantam team after we had hired him. As the playoffs get going, Koen says his team has the same goal as everyone: to win the Cyclone Taylor Cup, which has not been awarded since 2019 when Koen coached the North Vancouver Wolf Pack to victory. The next season begins the week after Labour Day. Photo submitted With less than two months to the "tentative" start date for the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season, Richmond Sockeyes' new head coach is watching Dr. Bonnie Henry's daily news conferences with a keener eye than most. @delta_ice_hawks @wrwhalershockey The Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is dialed in for the upcoming 2022 Winter Classic Showcase in Richmond, BC. 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. The league announced last week a 44-game regular season schedule, with each team playing a single interlock game against the opposing conference as well as two games at the 2021 PJHL Winter Classic Showcase, scheduled for Jan 1-3, 2021 at Minoru Arena in Richmond. Nationality. I think Im a players coach; if I demand certain things, Id like to see them from the players. Paterson is also impressed by Koens efforts to continually better himself and believes he brings a knowledge of the game, and respect of his players, to help lift the Sockeyes to a higher level next season. The Richmond Sockeyes were a Canadian Junior A hockey team based in Richmond, BC playing in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League from 1979 to 1990. The new Richmond Sockeyes coach wants to balance fostering young players skills, promoting a winning attitude and having fun. 7:30 PM They went 50 in the round-robin and outscored the provincial championship teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario by a total of 3910. (And then) youve got to be healthy and buy in to have success (in the playoffs) when the turnaround is so quick.. and Western Canadian championship titles again in 2012-2013. @myhockeytv The season established him as a legit prospect and shaped his future in the game, leading to his selection as a first-round NHL draft pick and a pro career that set him up for the work in hockey he does today as director of player development with the Seattle Kraken. As a highly recognized player development and skating coach, Tim works with a broad base of professional and amateur players. @delta_ice_hawks Due to numerous injuries in the playoffs and less than stellar play, the Sockeyes eventually lost the Tom Shaw Conference Finals to their rival the Delta Ice Hawks 4-games-to-2. They also selected 11 players, including four in the second round, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft so player development is a crucial area for the club. The more kids see that players are moving on, the more they come to you and want to play.. You need to have EP Premium to view this content . Reflecting on his start in the PJHL, Tambellini certainly knows what its like trying to make an impact as a young player so hes well positioned to help his new teams young players succeed on their journeys as well. Then they defeated the Red Deer Rustlers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for the Doyle Cup 4-games-to-3. It felt like (with) every team there was a rivalry, says Tambellini. 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