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 […]

Stewart Earn POWs

PJHL Media The PJHL has named its Players of the Week for the week ending Jan. 1, 2023. Matthew Stewart, F, Richmond Sockeyes – With his team trailing 1-0 going to the third, Stewart scored both goals to rescue a home win in a 2-1 home triumph over Surrey where he took 1st Star honours. The Delta native […]

Sockeyes Swim West

B.C.’s Sunshine Coast will provide the backdrop for another pair of PJHL games this January and while fans eagerly anticipate some high-flying hockey action, organizers plan to put on a show that proves Junior hockey can be a more permanent feature in the area. The Richmond Sockeyes, Port Moody panthers and Grandview Steelers are set […]

Tambellini Reflects On PJHL Beginnings

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. Tambellini’s rookie season came in the 1999-2000 campaign where he posted 30 goals and 34 assists in 41 […]

Sockeyes Host Winter Classic Again

The Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is dialed in for the upcoming 2022 Winter Classic Showcase in Richmond, BC. “We are excited to have this opportunity to highlight not only our league but our community as well by offering fans multiple entertainment options,” said PJHL Commissioner Trevor Alto. “From live hockey to activities and spaces […]

Sockeyes La Cara Earns POW

PJHL Media The PJHL has named its Players of the Week for the week ending Nov. 20 Rocco La Cara, F, Richmond Sockeyes – Scoring a goal in each of his team’s three games for the week, La Cara helped the Sockeyes to four of a possible six points. The native of Squamish, B.C. had a […]

ASU’s Powers Speaks to Prospects

PJHL Media Arizona State University has been a full-fledged member of NCAA Div. I hockey for eight seasons now and head coach Greg Powers has been the man behind the bench for the whole ride. The Sun Devils under Powers have been strong recruiters in Western Canada and in B.C. particularly with six players over […]