Forever a Sockeye: Ray Sawada Jersey Retirement

Ray Sawada’s number 27 will be raised to the rafters of Minoru Arena in Richmond on November 16th, 2023. The Richmond Sockeyes will retire Ray’s jersey during a pre-game ceremony before the Sockeyes face the Grandview Steelers. Puck drop is set for 7 PM at Minoru Arena “The Fish Tank”. Sawada was a star with […]

Richmond Sockeyes open hockey season with pair of wins

PJHL Media – Richmond News (https://www.richmond-news.com/local-sports/richmond-sockeyes-open-season-with-pair-of-wins-7531579) The Richmond team took care of newcomers Poco at home, as well as North Van on the road.The Richmond Sockeyes’ season is off and running, with week one wrapping the way preseason ended, with a pair of wins. A convincing score of 8-2 over the visiting expansion Poco Trailblazers […]

Richmond Sockeyes gearing up for big season on, and off, the ice

Richmond News – Steve Erickson https://www.richmond-news.com/local-sports/richmond-sockeyes-gearing-up-for-big-season-on-and-off-the-ice-7477704 The Junior A Tier 2 team has brought in completely new coaching staff for its 52 season. Starting any new season is an exciting time for any team, but for the Richmond Sockeyes skating into their 52nd one, it’s filled with not only excitement, but also enthusiasm. This past summer BC […]

HELP NEEDED: VOLUNTEER TODAY

The Richmond Sockeyes are looking to fill the following Game Day Volunteer Positions & Team Personnel for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Game Day is Thursday Nights for 3 hours. Game Day Positions Ticket Sales Merchandise Sales 50/50 Sales Security Penalty Box Keepers Time Clock ScoreKeeper / Music Anthem Singer(s) Mascot Team Personnel Positions Team Chiropractor […]

Coastal Waters Form New PJHL Team

PJHL Media The PJHL is pleased to announce the approval of a new franchise for the Sunshine Coast, set to begin play in the 2024-25 season. While the new franchise is yet to decide on a team name, the club will play out of the Gibsons and Area Community Centre. This past season the PJHL […]

BC HOCKEY ANNOUNCES NEW JUNIOR A PATHWAY

Saanichton, B.C. – BC Hockey is thrilled to announce a new pathway for Junior A hockey in British Columbia and Yukon beginning in the 2023-24 season. The junior hockey landscape in B.C. and Yukon will undergo a transformation that will see current Junior B teams in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), the Pacific Junior […]

Sawada Forever a Sockeye

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the sudden passing of Ray Sawada. At age 38, Ray passed away on the evening of Monday, April 10, 2023, while playing the game he loved. He leaves behind his loving wife, Nicole, his two young and incredibly amazing daughters, […]

THANK YOU FANS

As the 2022-23 season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! This season hasn’t been easy, but our players have persevered and grown as athletes and young men. To the 26 players who never gave up on this organization or each other, we are proud of you and […]

Stewart Earns Back-to-Back PJHL POW

PJHL Media The PJHL has announced its Players of the Week for the week ending January 8. Matthew Stewart, F, Richmond Sockeyes – In a busy three-game week, Stewart hit the scoresheet each night, helping the Sockeyes to five of a possible six points. Stewart had a pair of goals including the game-winner plus a […]