By Christian J. Stewart - After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time this season prior to the Christmas break, the Saanich Junior Braves responded nicely Friday night with a 4-0 shut-out win over the Peninsula Panthers in VIJHL action at Panorama Recreation Centre.  Leading the way for Saanich was goaltender Tanner McGaw who was perfect, stopping all 26 shots he faced, while offensively the Braves were led by Major Midget call-up Nick Guiney who potted a pair of goals.  Sam Johnston and Shawn McBride also hit the net for the Braves while Sam McMullen added a pair of assists.  Also of note for the Braves were Josh Gray and Nolan Kinney who made their return to the line-up after missing a number of games due to injury. Next up for Saanich is the Oceanside Generals, who host the Braves on Saturday night at Oceanside Place in Parksville.

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN)- A five goal second period would be all the scoring the Victoria Cougars would need as they went on to a 7-1 win over the injury depleted Saanich Braves in VIJHL action Thursday night at Archie Browning Arena in Victoria. 

You just knew it was going to be an interesting night at the rink Thursday when the Victoria Cougars public address announcer, when notifying the crowd of the evening's roster changes, warned everyone that they may need an extra pen if they were going to try and write them down.

By Junior Reporter Mike Beelby - After a redeeming win Friday night at home against Comox, the Saanich Braves journeyed north on a snowy Sunday night and came away with two points after 60 minutes of gritty, grinder-like hockey, earning a 5-2 win over the 8th place Campbell River Storm.

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - A three-goal second period was all the Saanich Braves would need as they hung on to defeat the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 3-2 Friday night in VIJHL action at Pearkes Arena in Saanich.  The win capped off a festive evening in which the Braves honored their player's Moms and billet Moms in a pre-game ceremony at centre ice.

The Saanich Junior B Braves will say a special thank you to their Moms and Billet Moms at Saanich Junior Braves Parent Appreciation Night this Friday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena.

Each team member will present a rose to their Mom or Billet Mom in a special on- ice ceremony.

The Braves are also asking fans to bring a $5 coffee card from their favourite coffee shop to Friday nights game. The cards will be donated to the 22nd Annual Christmas Spirit Community Dinner. The cards will be placed in Christmas stockings to be given to all who attend the dinner. Each fan who donates a coffee card will receive $2 off the cost of admission to the game. More information about the dinner is available at www.christmasspiritdinner.ca

The Braves take on the Comox Glacier Kings Friday night. This is the second last home game of 2012 for the Braves. The final home game takes place on Friday December 21 at 6:30 p.m. as the Braves take on the Peninsula Panthers.

Game day tickets are available at the door for every Saanich Junior Braves Home Game throughout the season or by calling 250 -590-3666.