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Junior Braves Prospect Camp - July 5-7, 2013

The Braves are pleased to announce that their 2013 Prospects Camp for players born in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 will be held at Pearkes Arena July 5th through July 7th. Cost is $145 and each player will receive one practice and three games. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM. Note: All goaltender slots are full. Any additional goalies may register but will be put on a wait list.

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Former Jr. Braves Making Impact in NHL Playoffs

Wed May 08 2013

By Cleeve Dheensaw, Times Colonist (May 6, 2013) - When your resumé includes the Junior B Saanich Braves — as Matt Irwin's and Adam Cracknell's both do — you know you've arrived as Stanley Cup playoff rookies the hard way. But the Island players have earned strong reviews for their roles in the 2013 post-season with the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues, respectively. Irwin's play might be eliciting conflicting emotions among his buddies back home as the Sharks look to sweep the home-province Vancouver Canucks in the opening round. "It's been a tough decision among my friends who to cheer for —...

Braves Season Comes to an End With Gutsy Loss to Cougars

Sun Mar 10 2013

Braves Season Comes to an End With Gutsy Loss to Cougars

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - Despite a heroic and gutsy performance from starting goaltender Tanner McGaw, who as recently as Saturday was walking with the aid of crutches as a result of a lower body injury suffered in Game 3, the Saanich Braves dropped a 5-2 decision to the Victoria Cougars in Game 5 of their VIJHL South Division final Sunday afternoon at Archie Browning Arena. The win clinches the series for the Cougars, 4 games to 1, and they now advance to the VIJHL final against the winner of the Nanaimo-Comox North Division final, currently being led...

Braves Have Backs to the Wall After Game 4 Loss to Cougars

Fri Mar 08 2013

Braves Have Backs to the Wall After Game 4 Loss to Cougars

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN) - A three-goal first period, including a pair from Sam Rice, was all the Victoria Cougars would need to secure a 4-1 win over the Saanich Braves in VIJHL playoff action Friday night at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. The win gives the Cougars a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven South Division final with an opportunity to wrap the series up on home ice on Sunday. The Braves, already playing without their leading scorer Ty Jones, received even more bad news Friday morning, when they learned starting goaltender Tanner McGaw would be unable to play...

Cougars Dominate Third Period to Jump Into Series Lead Against Braves

Thu Mar 07 2013

Cougars Dominate Third Period to Jump Into Series Lead Against Braves

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - The Victoria Cougars used four third period goals, including two from Brody Coulter, to roll to a 6-3 win over the Saanich Braves in Game 3 of the VIJHL South Division Final at Archie Browning Arena on Thursday evening. The win gives the Cougars a 2-1 lead in the series with Game 4 set to go Friday night back at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. The Cougars win looked to be in doubt through the first two periods, as the Braves used an effective forecheck and a superb penalty kill to battle the Cougars to...

Braves Use Team Effort to Even Series With Cougars

Tue Mar 05 2013

Braves Use Team Effort to Even Series With Cougars

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - The Saanich Braves used goals from six different players and stellar goaltending from Tanner McGaw to skate to a 6-4 win over the Victoria Cougars on Monday night at Pearkes Arena in Saanich, evening their VIJHL South Division Final playoff series at one game each. What a difference a day makes. After dropping a 5-1 decision to the Cougars on Sunday afternoon in Game 1, the Braves would use their small home ice surface to their advantage Monday, pressuring the Cougars at every opportunity and making it as tough as possible for their...

Braves Drop Game 1 of South Division Final Against Cougars.

Sun Mar 03 2013

By Christian J. Stewart - After scoring seven goals last Thursday in clinching their first round playoff series against the Westshore Wolves, the Saanich Braves could only muster a single marker from Max Mois n Sunday afternoon, as they dropped a 5-1 decision to the Victoria Cougars in Game 1 of the VIJHL South Division final at Archie Browning Arena. Leading the way for the Cougars, who out-shot the Braves 34-21, was defenceman Graham Zagrodney with a goal and two assists, while Sam Rice also had three assists. Also scoring for the Cougars were Ben Kinshella, Brandon Egli, Mark Walton...

Westshore Forces Game 6 With 5-2 Win Over Braves

Tue Feb 26 2013

Westshore Forces Game 6 With 5-2 Win Over Braves

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - A 36 -save performance from goaltender Alec Dillon and goals from five different players propelled the Westshore Wolves to a 5-2 win over the Saanich Braves Tuesday night in VIJHL playoff action at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. The win forces a Game 6 in the first-round series, with the Braves up 3-2, and staves off elimination for the first year Wolves. In a series where home ice has meant nothing, with the visiting team winning four out of the five games thus far, the home side Braves were first to hit the score sheet...

Braves Take Series Command With 5-2 Win Over Westshore

Sun Feb 24 2013

Braves Take Series Command With 5-2 Win Over Westshore

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - The Saanich Braves used a hat-trick from Max Mois to cruise to a 5-2 victory over the Westshore Wolves on Sunday afternoon at Bear Mountain Arena in Game 4 of their VIJHL first round playoff series. The win gives the Braves a commanding 3-1 series lead, with a chance to close things out at home on Tuesday evening at Pearkes Arena. After the fireworks and bad blood that ended Friday's game at Saanich, it was anticipated that Sunday's match up would be rife with tension, however much of that was diffused by the VIJHL...

Wolves Claw Back Into Series With 4-3 Win Over Saanich

Fri Feb 22 2013

Wolves Claw Back Into Series With 4-3 Win Over Saanich

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - Braedon Behan's goal at 8:43 of the third period turned out to be the winner as the Westshore Wolves defeated the Saanich Braves 4-3 Friday night in Game 3 of their VIJHL playoff series at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. The Wolve's win was marred however by a serious injury to one of their top players, Chase Kaiser, who was levelled late in the game by a huge open-ice hit from Saanich's Josh McGladery. Following the hit, Kaiser lay motionless on the ice for a number of minutes, while being attended to by medical...

Saanich Jr Braves Hockey Team

45 Great Seasons and Counting...

Saanich Braves Hockey Team The Saanich Braves are looking forward to another year of growth for the franchise. With a successful year of developing players in the 2011-2012 season, many of the returning players to the team are looking forward to a break-out season for their game. This is our 45th anniversary season, so there will be lots of on-ice and off-ice action for Braves alumni and fans.

The Saanich Braves have become a team of choice for many young players following the growing tradition of the VIJHL, which is emerging as the premier development Jr. B league in B.C.

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Game Tickets

hockey game tickets Come and watch the hockey action LIVE! Experience the awesome play of hockey's finest talent in the Jr leagues! Fast paced and Exhilerating!

Season Tickets for the 2012-2013 Season are $129.00 for 21 home games!
Single Game Tickets for the 2012-2013 Season:
$9.00 (adults), $7.00 (Seniors & Students) & $5.00 (children)

Contact the Braves office for tickets at 250-590-3666.

Braves alumni are also being asked to contact the office at 250-590-3666 for season information.

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Kids Get in FREE!!

That's right! Any child wearing a Jr Braves jersey to the game gets in for FREE!

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