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 […]

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 […]

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, […]