For immediate release –
The Pacific Junior Hockey League, along with the Coastal Tsunami, Richmond Sockeyes, and
White Rock Whalers, is pleased to introduce the Salish Cup.
Beginning this season, this trophy will be awarded to the team with the most head-to-head wins
at the end of the regular season. The PJHL’s three ocean teams will compete for the Salish Cup
– the Coastal Tsunami, Richmond Sockeyes, and White Rock Whalers.
The Salish Sea lies between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland and connects
these three teams. “We decided to name this trophy in recognition of the Coast Salish peoples
who have lived in this region for a very long time,” said Director of Marketing, Media, and Sales
with the Coastal Tsunami Giancarlo Nadeau.
The first battle for the Salish Cup kicks off tonight on the Sunshine Coast against the Coastal
Tsunami and White Rock Whalers. “The Whalers look forward to participating in this new
competition and wish our opponents the best of luck,” said Rob Rose, responsible for the
Marketing and Business Development of the White Rock Whalers.
The winning team will be announced following the Coastal Tsunami and Richmond Sockeyes
game on February 5, 2025. “Richmond is very excited to be a part of this and hope it will bring
lots of excitement to our fans and the league,” said Sockeyes governor Doug Paterson.
The games between these three teams have become even more exciting. Each team will play
each other four times during the regular season.
Follow along with each team's social media platforms to stay up to date on the Salish Cup.
