Last year, the Sockeyes were led in points by Arjun Badh, while Merek Pipes backstopped the pipes. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. MINORU ARENA After winning the league, they defeated the Peace Cariboo Junior Hockey League's Quesnel Millionaires 2-games-to-none to win the Mowat Cup. #tunnelseries #gameday #hockey #juniorhockey #richmond #delta #siezethemoment #rivalry #firstplace #51yearsofproudhockey. The Pacific Junior Hockey League club announced it has relieved first-year head coach Steve Robinson. @delta_ice_hawks Richmond Sockeyes OVERVIEW Head Coach: Bayne Koen Record: 27-12-1- Road Record: 11-8-0-0 Last Game: A 3-0 home victory Thursday night against Grandview. Were all kind of watching the news to see whats happening next, he added. Lorne Frame was one of the founding members of RMHA, and registrar of RMHA for four years. Taking over the coaching reigns for the balance of the season and beyond is Derek Chichak who guided a number of outstanding teams in the Seafair Minor Hockey Association. #sockeyes #sockeyeshockey #richmond #whiterock #thepjhl #sockeyestrong #nothingbutwins #madeofhockey #juniorhockey #hockey #bchockey #thepjhlplayoffs, Time to Battle! I also played for him, and one of the things he taught me was patience and process. The Sockeyes would have another outstanding regular season finishing first for the third straight year and fourth time in five years with a record of 3284. Grabt (2), Bains, Parent, McKnight, Stewart After four tough games in four days in Comox, the team had only a couple of days of rest before flying to Winnipeg and boarding a team bus to St. Malo, Manitoba to represent British Columbia at the 2013 Keystone Cup the Western Canadian Junior B Championships. 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. Jim Druska, Gregg Scurr, Rich Kellington, there were so many guys that were outstanding veterans. Queens Park Pirates and Richmond Sockeyes of the PJHL. Because of these divergent roads, Robinson acknowledges hell have to chart a path for each individual and ensure that they connect for the greater good of the team. @myhockeytv In 2004, at age 18, he died tragically in an accident in Thailand while touring with his friends. You need to be ahead of the curve and do your homework, he said. They then proceeded to prevail at games in Abbotsford (5-2) on Friday and Grandview (6-2) Sunday to extend their win streak to eight games. Koen noted the Sockeyes are a slight disadvantage at the moment, as Richmond is in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, which has an 18-player limit for the ice, while its Fraser Health region rivals are allowed 30 bodies out there. I think we are right there with Delta as one of the best two teams in the league and, of course, we are hosting the provincials (in April).. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. The Sockeyes have his replacement in mind. With 63 points in 44 games31 wins, 12 losses and one overtime loss . 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. Andrew Wolf Director of Player Development, Brady Douglas Director of Sales & Marketing, Michael Araki-Young Team Photographer & Social Media, Duncan Brow Game Day Events Coordinator, Now thats how you respond! The new Richmond Sockeyes coach wants to balance fostering young players skills, promoting a winning attitude and having fun. CENTENNIAL ARENA He was Division Manager for the eight-team Bantam Division that year. A lot of these young men have grown up together, said Koen. The PJHLs roster selection process has been guided by head coach Brad Bakken, assistants Cam Campbell and Gary [], Now thats how you respond! Stewart You know, we were lucky we had great ownership at the time, people came to the games and we had good, competitive teams. The season established him as a legit prospect and shaped his future in the game, leading to his selection as a first-round NHL draft pick and a pro career that set him up for the work in hockey he does today as director of player development with the Seattle Kraken. Richmond-based golfers among the best in B.C. Head Coach Bayne Koen ; Team staff history . Bayne Koen is the new head coach of the Richmond Sockeyes, replacing Brett Reusch who stepped down to spend more time with family. Ravens host first Ice Classic tournament since 2019, Sponsor support ensures youth soccers growth, Talented Sadana steps up for victorious Jets, Richmonds Valerie Wideski dominates on rugby field, Sockeyes drop pair of high-scoring affairs. Theres a balance between the heavy schedule and not making it too difficult. Furthermore, process is important in order to win consistently. The fourth and final game will be played Jan. 30 in Ladner. 7:00 PM the official website of Richmond Sockeyes 6 Cyclone Taylor Cups 2 Keystone Cups the official website of Richmond Sockeyes Home Sockeyes Players Hockey Operations Trainers Volunteers Owners Schedule Community Tim Hortons 7th Player Junior Sockeyes Tickets Alumni Sockeyes Alumni History Recognitions & Awards Photos News Media Camps Contact They started on their National title quest by beating the Dartmouth Fuel Kids of the Metro Valley Junior Hockey League 73. Paterson is also impressed by Koens efforts to continually better himself and believes he brings a knowledge of the game, and respect of his players, to help lift the Sockeyes to a higher level next season. The Tri-Cities area is such a fantastic place because youre exposed to so many parts of the city, he points out. And we will need that, as you cant take a night off in this league; you go to sleep one night and you pay the price. The Richmond Sockeyes are heading into the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs ranked second in the Tom Shaw conference. Head Coach Bayne Koen ; Team staff history . Milne (2), Parent, Sherwin It was it was a really good feeder league into the BCHL at that time. Older players may be more focused on school or work and closing out their junior hockey path. Its something we havent been comfortable with since we learned Steve would also be coaching the Bantam team after we had hired him. Coaches may nominate two Players per Midget Team. Kheleh (27/29) The Richmond Sockeyes' new coach for the 2017-18 season, Steve Robinson, has coached Seafair's Midget A1 team for the past six years. Richard Petrowsky is the team's general manager. Tambellini joined a Buckeroos crew that boasted some rugged returning players that immediately realized the talent they had in their young teammate and allowed him to get comfortable while learning the ropes. He had a very unique way of looking at the game, the skills and tactics, and taught me a lot of the stuff I still used to this day. Like his mentor, Koen is big on systems and for players to promote themselves within the team culture. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. Grant Amman is the Trainer. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Kheleh (24/28), Popa (27/31) It wont be Judd Lambert who stepped down at the end of last season after guiding Richmond for nine of the last 10 years. Its going to come down to the details: structure and staying in focus. Captain Tyler Andrews concluded the wild affair against Delta, completing his hat trick with a second overtime power play goal. #gameday #hockey #juniorhockey #richmond #whiterock #siezethemoment #51yearsofproudhockey #lookingforawin #thepjhlplayoffs #cyclonetaylorcup, Hawks Swarm the Fish Tank.. This is a big season for us. We are excited to have this opportunity to highlight not only our league but our community as well by offering fans multiple entertainment options, said PJHL Commissioner Trevor Alto. The Richmond Sockeyes are heading into the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs ranked second in the Tom Shaw conference. Thats what you want as a developmental league and a developmental program: to get these guys to the next level, he says. This annual award is dedicated in the memory of Lorne Williams, former goalie of the Winnipeg Monarchs, was part owner and general manager of the Sockeyes when they won two Provincial Junior A Championships. Report this profile Report Report. 1 in the province. Obviously, your record is what youre judged by. The season established him as a legit prospect and shaped his future in the game, leading to his selection as a first-round NHL draft pick and a pro career that set him up for the work in hockey he does today as director of player development with the Seattle Kraken. #tunnelseries #gameday #hockey #juniorhockey #richmond #delta #siezethemoment #rivalry #firstplace #51yearsofproudhockey. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Koen looks at the schedule similarly. Residential school records needed to answer 'hard questions': special Coroner orders inquiry into death of 21-year-man at Montreal jail. Or at least full circle. Tambellinis rookie season came in the 1999-2000 campaign where he posted 30 goals and 34 assists in 41 games which led the team and placed him third in the league. This award is given to the player who contributed most to a Juvenile rep team during the most recent season. With pandemic restrictions only allowing him to work in small groups, Koen is hoping the rules get relaxed enough for him to create more realistic game-type scenarios ahead of the first puck dropping Sept. 29. Lambert had coached the Sockeyes in nine of the past 10 seasons. All of the teams at the Keystone Cup had some very talented players, but the Sockeyes two deadly powerplay units, stellar penalty killing and their ability to play all four lines and both goaltenders separated them from the other provincial champions. Criteria for nomination shall be Player dedication to the game, playing to the best of ones ability, team play, good sportsmanship, the earned respect of teammates, and leadership. The Richmond Sockeyes came out strong and pulled off a 52 victory to clinch their only National title. The next year, 2004, they again won the PIJHL league championship, the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship and this time placed 2nd in the Keystone Cup. It is worth noting that Allison is the grandson of the Richmond Sockeyes original owner, the late Bruce Allison. . The Sun Devils under Powers have been strong recruiters in Western Canada and in B.C. I look at where the team is at (different points) and try to build systematicallyputting things in play we need to do every single day, whether in practice or in game play, Koen explains. #gameday #hockey #juniorhockey #richmond #whiterock #siezethemoment #51yearsofproudhockey #lookingforawin #thepjhlplayoffs #cyclonetaylorcup, Hawks Swarm the Fish Tank.. If the team succeeds, everyone benefits. The Richmond Sockeyes decided to part ways with first-year head coach Steve Robinson last week. 7:00 PM Coaches may nominate two players per Juvenile team. The Sockeyes quickly became one of the strongest teams in the Junior A league and as PJHL Champions, the Sockeyes defeated the BCJHL Champions in 1977 and 1979 for the Mowat Cup as British Columbia Junior "A" hockey champions. You need to have EP Premium to view this content . He died in an industrial accident Saturday, June 21, 1997. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. This award is given to a deserving graduating Midget player, with first choice going to a goalie. After his death, a large trophy case at Minoru was donated to the City in his name. It was one of my favourite teams I ever played on.. In 1977 the Sockeyes lost out to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders for the Abbott Cup as Western Canadian Champions after winning the Doyle Cup as Alberta/BC Champions. Youre going to have bumps, but its what you do on the other end to get yourself out of those situations (that determines your level of success).. Reflecting on his start in the PJHL, Tambellini certainly knows what its like trying to make an impact as a young player so hes well positioned to help his new teams young players succeed on their journeys as well. This is outstanding, said Alto. Bruce Allison was a former RMHA President and a President of PCAHA, Jr Assistant Coach of the Year NOVICE - PEEWEE, Sr Assistant Coach of the Year BANTAM - JUVENILE, Jr Team Manager of the Year NOVICE - JUVENILE, Sr Team Manager of the Year BANTAM - JUVENILE. In the 201011 PIJHL season, the Sockeyes won the PIJHL championship over the Abbotsford Pilots 4-games-to-none. @myhockeytv This award is presented to the rookie referee who best exemplifies excellence in refereeing. They were named the "Sockeyes" by the original owner and longtime Richmond resident and B.C. The Richmond Sockeyes are a Junior "B" ice hockey team based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. From 1979 until 1990, the Sockeyes finished first place in the league 3 times and won the league in 1987. Its a case of guessing what the next step will be and getting ready for it if you can. hockey volunteer and leader Bruce Allison in 1972. Sockeyes Host Winter Classic Again. Richmond Sockeyes. This set up a Humboldt-Richmond final, their ninth game against each other in less than a month. @myhockeytv This annual award is awarded to a second-year Atom "C" player demonstrating dedication to the game, playing to the best of his ability, team play, good sportsmanship, leadership, and the earned respect of teammates. And hes a former Coach of the Year, taking North Vancouver to the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Campbell River (in 2019).. Recently, the PJHL has fielded expressions of interest from groups probing the idea of a new franchise in Port Coquitlam. Terry Kelly was the son of Shirley Kelly and stepson of Lorne Williams. Nationality. This award is given to the Atom Rep player who developed most and contributed most to their team. That was probably the first contact Id had with Grant, just knowing him with his connection to my dad, says Jeff, 38. #tunnelseries #gameday #hockey #juniorhockey #richmond #delta #siezethemoment #rivalry #firstplace #51yearsofproudhockey. Demographics. Ticketing information will be provided at a later date. I hockey for eight seasons now and head coach Greg Powers has been the man behind the bench for the whole ride. The Richmond Sockeyes, Port Moody panthers and Grandview Steelers are set [], PJHL Media Not often does a 15-year-old player make a splash in the PJHL but the waves left by Jeff Tambellini in his season with the Port Coquitlam Buckeroos still ripple in his memory to this day. 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