2009/2010 PRESENT
Although the season did not end as expected, the Sockeyes had an unbelieveable season for a team that had to rebuild this season. They fought hard and came out with unbelieveable wins throughout the year. The owners, coaching staff, volunteers, friend, family, and fans are all proud of the players and wish them the best of look for the next season.
Accomplishments
Beating Grandview in first round of playoffs in almost all overtime games.
Alex Koch - Defenceman of the Year PIJHL
Matt Walker - Goalie of the Year PIJHL
Congratulations to all the players from the 2009/2010 season, we wish you the best of luck in the path you choose whether it be with the Sockeyes, Junior A or any other league, or University/College hockey.
2009/2010 Alumni Game Results
Richmond Sockeyes 6 - Richmond Alumni 7
MVP's for:
Richmond Sockeyes: Jake Roder
Richmond Sockeyes Alumni: Scott Green
6th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Richmond Sockeyes 6th Annual Golf Tournament will take place Friday July 23rd at the Green Acres #6 Road, in Richmond.Shot-gun start at 1:00 PM. If you are interested in playing or helping out, please contact Doug Paterson at 604-241-4438 or at dpatt@shaw.ca .
2008 - PAST
2008-09 SCHOLARSHIP RECEPIENTS
George & Mila Kubeska- Clayton Chessa
Lorne Williams- Trevor Hamaguchi
Al Brew- Bradley McGowan
Harry Minns- Brady Simpson
Bill Knight- Michael Ball
Ken & Bev Kirby- Sean Thorsteinson
Harold Brittan- Shane MacLachlan
Richmond Review- Drew Spencer
Tom Shaw- Sean MacLachlan
Bruce Allison- Rajan Sidhu
Paul Hobbs- Eli Wiebe
PIJHL- Alex Koch
Romeo Bon- Daryl Fowler
Gord & Shirley Hayes- Troy Paterson
Richmond Fire & Rescue- Brent Botchar
Debbie Basford- Adam Johnston
Anson Barrows- Sean Donnelly
Anne McPhail- Jeff Gee
2008/2009 Alumni Game Results
Richmond Sockeyes 5 Richmond Sockeyes Alumni 6 Shootout
MVP: Matt Walker MVP: Dave Tomlinson
QUOTE FROM A FAN
Great evening. Great game. Just a wonderful thing that u guys put together. Fantastic that you guys are abe to put this together. Am very proud our two guys are sockeyes. Thanks
Please go to Photo Album for game photos.
5th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Richmond Sockeyes 5th Annual Golf Tournament will take place August 22nd at the Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 - 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen.Shot-gun start at 1:00 PM. If you are interested in playing or helping out, please contact Doug Paterson at 604-241-4438, cell 604-290-1976. More information to come after all details of tournament are in.
The 2008 Golf Tournament was a great success. Greg Baydala an alumni from the 1975 team, won the golf tournament, with a score of 70, one under. Our current coach Judd Lambert came in second with the score of 75, four over. But overall, everyone had a great time.
SOCKEYE ALUMNI - WHERE ARE YOU?????
If you are an Sockeye Alumni and we haven't seen or heard from you for years, please get in touch with us, as we are trying to put together a email and address list of past players so that we can keep you informed of what the present team is doing and what the Alumni is up to. Contact Doug Paterson at 604-241-4438, cell 604-290-1976.
SOCKEYES ALUMNI OFF TO NHL, EUROPEAN PRO, UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE, AND JUNIOR A.
The Richmond Sockeyes have had many great accomplishments. Alumni players are just one main accomplishments, of many. Many teams forget players that have moved onto higher level hockey, but not the Sockeyes. From players throughout the years since the Sockeyes have been in the hockey league, many players have moved on. Whether their careers are from getting signed or drafted in the NHL, playing for the European Pro division, playing with a University or College team, or with a Junior A team. There are many Sockeyes alumni careers in hockey that have taken off, and they are achieving a lot. We wish them the best of luck, and hope to hear great things about them! Congratulations to the following Sockeye Alumni players.
Sockeyes Coach
*Judd Lambert; is now head coach of Richmond Sockeyes, was drafted by New Jersey NHL, played for Colorado College, played for Chilliwack BCHL, and played for Augusta ECHL. Goalie.
NHL Signings/Drafted
*Raymond Sawada; signed with Dallas Stars NHL, and was recently playing with Cornell College ECAC. Forward. Playing for Texas AHL. Made his NHL debut February 19th, 2009 against the Edmonton Oilers and scored on his first shot on goal in the NHL.
*Karl Alzner; signed with Washington Capitals NHL, and played with Calgary Hitmen WHL. Defence. Playing for Hershey AHL. Made his NHL Debut November 16th against the Atlanta Thrashers. Scored his first NHL Goal December 6th, 2008 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
*Kenndal Mcardale; drafted with Florida Panthers NHL, now plays for Rochester AHL, and played with the Vancouver Giants WHL. Forward. Playing for Rochester AHL. Made his NHL debut December 2nd, 2008 against the Washington Capitals.
*Jason Garrison; signed with Florida Panthers NHL, and played for Minnesota Duluth University, and Nanimo Clippers. Defence. Playing for Rochester AHL.Made his NHL debut October 25th, 2008 against the St.Louis Blues.
*Bob Hall; was the first trainer for Sockeyes in the 71/72 season, he went on to referee for 10 years in the NHL, and is currently the Supervisor of the Officials in the NHL.
European Pro
*Jason Kwon; plays for Borlange HF, Sweden. Forward.
*Mike Hengen; plays for Bremerhavan Penguins, Germany, and played for Penticton Vees, and Moose Jaw WHL. Defence.
University/College
*B.J Liversidge; plays for Simon Fraser University. Forward.
*Graham Sheppard; plays for University of British Columbia. Forward.
*Jordan Oye; Fredonia SYNAC. Forward.
*Wyatt Russell; plays for University of Alabama, and played for Huntsville CHA. Goalie.
*Brady Irwin; plays for Iowa University ACHA. Defence.
*Mike Heath; plays for Duquesne University ACHA. Forward.
*Ronnie Paterson; played for UBC, and then on to the 1980 Olympic team in Lake Placid. Goaltender.
Junior A
*Ronnie Smith; plays for Nanimo BCHL and played for Salmon Arm BCHL. Forward.
*Greg Brown; plays for Bonneyville AJHL and played for Cowichan BCHL. Defence.
*Joel Woznikowski; plays for Westside BCHL and played for Kamloops Blazers WHL. Defence.
*Kevin Jebson; plays for Westside BCHL and played for Burnaby BCHL. Goalie.
*Kodie Hemmons; plays for Antigonish MGHAL.
*Reid Edmondson; plays for Burnaby BCHL. Forward.
*Shayne Taker; plays for Cowichan BCHL. Defence.
*Nicholas Wong; plays for Cowichan BCHL. Defence.
*Rajan Sidhu; plays for Cowichan BCHL. Defence.
*Curtis Tonello; plays for Alnerni Valley / Trail BCHL. Defence.
*Mitchell Jones; plays for Penticton / Merritt BCHL. Forward.
*Riley Sweeney; plays for Williams Lake / Surrey BCHL. Defence.
*Drew Spencer; plays for Langley BCHL. Forward.
*Brad McGowan; plays for Surrey BCHL. Forward.
*Clayton Chessa; plays for Surrey BCHL. Forward.
*Kyzen Loo; plays for Prince George WHL. Forward.
*Sean Donnelly; plays for Williams Lake BCHL. Goalie
MESSAGE FROM ALUMNI PLAYER
Doug,
Great to hear from you. I appreciate you getting in touch with me regarding the upcoming Alumni Game. I had an absolutely great experience last year and enjoyed catching up with some familiar names and faces. You put on an impressive event and are without question a first class organization, top to bottom. It is awesome to see you guys helping these young players, as I was once a beneficiary of the work of the alumni organization. I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of the Richmond Sockeyes as it definitely served as a step to a long hockey career for me. I like many of us, certainly owe much of what I have and who I am today to the sport of hockey.
I would be happy to participate again this year, however, I may need a week or so to determine my work commitments. I am hoping you don't need a firm answer immediately but in the event you do, I understand. If it is not a problem for you, I will give you as much lead time as possible, as I realize you need to set your roster. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks again for your consideration.
Scotty
