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More "Murph" Magic!

Sun May 13 2012

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Two years removed from a successful rookie season with the Saanich Braves Wade Murphy has won the RBC Cup with the Penticton Vees, who beat the Woodstock Slammers 4-3 in a game which was aired on TSN. Murphy, who was coached by Brad Cook who was the Head Coach before an assistant coach stint with the Victoria Grizzlies, Cook won the Inaugural RBC cup with the Vernon Vipers in 1996. Murphy had a breakout this season starting off with the Grizzlies and finished off the season with the Vees notching 36 goals, 55 assists with a total of 91 points...

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Braves Hand Out Year End Awards

Mon Apr 02 2012

Braves Hand Out Year End Awards

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN)  - The Saanich Braves Junior B Hockey Club handed out their annual awards Sunday night with goaltender Tanner Mc Gaw leading the pack as the team's Most Valuable Player. After one of their most successful seasons in some time, finishing second in the VIJHL, the Saanich Braves Junior B Hockey Club held a formal awards banquet to honor the top players of the year, but also to offer recognition to the many volunteers, parents, billets and others behind the scenes that help make the team run. Following a catered dinner at the Braefoot Community Centre,...

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Congratulations!

Sun Mar 25 2012

Congratulations!

The Saanich Braves would like to congratulate the Victoria Cougars on winning the VIJHL Championship and wish them good luck as they represent the VIJHL at the Cyclone Taylor Provincial Championship in Abbotsford. The four day event will be played from April 12th to April 15th.

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Panthers Stay Alive With 2-1 OT Thriller Over Braves

Thu Mar 15 2012

Panthers Stay Alive With 2-1 OT Thriller Over Braves

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN) - Trevor Yee's goal with 30 seconds remaining in regulation and Tyler Porteous's goal at 6:16 of the first overtime period gave the Peninsula Panthers a dramatic 2-1 win over the Saanich Braves Wednesday evening, keeping the Panther's season alive, as they now trail the Braves 3 games to 2 in their VIJHL semi-final series. As one walked by the Saanich Braves dressing room ten minutes following their dramatic loss to the Peninsula Panthers Wednesday evening, one could literally hear a pin drop, as the Braves, who were 30 seconds away from advancing...

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Wham, Bam, Thank You Sam!

Tue Mar 13 2012

Wham, Bam, Thank You Sam!

Wham, Bam Thank you Sam! The Braves and Panthers battled Monday night in the always important game 4. The Braves could either leave the arena confident heading home for game 5 with a 3-1 series lead, or go home fighting to stay alive not wanting to come back trailing in the series. Thankfully the Braves chose the first idea by working hard, playing the body and having a dynamic powerplay by burying 3 goals on the PP and moving the puck well. Sam McMullen (picture) had pairs of pairs (2g,2a) on the night and played an awesome game. The Panthers scored 5...

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McBride shows Pride!

Sat Mar 10 2012

McBride shows Pride!

Story by Braves Jr. Reporter Mike Beelby - The Saanich Braves and the Peninsula Panthers fought it out for the series lead at 2-1 and the Braves pulled through with a 5-4 overtime win in Peninsula Friday night. Rookie Shawn McBride (picture) scored two goals, Nick Vanstone, Sam McMullen also scored, but captain Ty Jones scored the O.T. winner on a beautiful passing play with his linemate Shawn McBride. The Braves scored the first goal, as McBride snapped a shot off of Panthers netminder Stephen Heslop that trickled into the net, assists went to Josh McGladery and American defencemen Adam Wade. The Panthers tied...

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Panthers Claw Back Against Braves

Thu Mar 08 2012

Panthers Claw Back Against Braves

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN) - David Stephens and Jake Bryan each had a goal and two assists to lead the Peninsula Panthers to a decisive 5-2 win over the Saanich Braves Wednesday in game two of their VIJHL semi-final at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. After dropping an uninspired 7-2 loss to the Braves on Monday, the Peninsula Panthers were a different team Wednesday as they dominated the Braves almost from start to finish, jumping out to a 5-0 lead before the Braves finally responded with two late goals in the third period. The Panthers would get the jump...

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Braves McGlad with Game 1 Win!

Tue Mar 06 2012

Braves McGlad with Game 1 Win!

  The Saanich Braves and the Peninsula Panthers competed at Pearkes arena Monday night in game one of the VIJHL semifinals, and the Braves came out winners with a 7-2 blowout. The Braves healed in between the two series as role players such as Liam Sproule, Sheldon Trees, Tanner McGaw & Jack Palmer were back in the lineup ready for action. The Braves came out tough to open the series against there Pat Bay rivals, and pushed them into a one goal lead as Panthers starting goalie Stephen Heslop came out to play the puck and placed it perfectly onto Josh McGladery's...

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Braves Open Semis With Convincing 7-2 Win Over Peninsula

Tue Mar 06 2012

Braves Open Semis With Convincing 7-2 Win Over Peninsula

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN) -  The Saanich Braves had goals from six different players as they marched to a dominating 7-2 win over the Peninsula Panthers in Game 1 of their VIJHL semi-final Monday at Pearkes Arena in Saanich. Hoping to ride the momentum from their big Game 6 win over Oceanside last Friday, the Panthers went with call-up goalie Stephen Heslop in net, while the Braves countered with regular Tanner McGaw who was back in the line-up after taking ill for the final game last week against Campbell River. Both goalies held their own early, as each team...

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Saanich Jr Braves Hockey Team

44 Great Seasons and Counting...

Saanich Braves Hockey TeamThe Saanich Braves are looking forward to another year of growth for the franchise. With a successful year of developing players in the 2010-2011 season, many of the returning players to the team are looking at a break out season for their game.

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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2011-2012 Saanich Braves Jr. B Hockey Club


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