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Lowry learns ropes as rookie pro

After years of minor hockey, junior and a four-season NCAA career at Cornell, Victoria Grizzlies alum Joel Lowry has just finished his first season where he got paid to play. Lowry was a rookie forward with the American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign (in the California city, not the Canadian province). The experience added another layer […]

McNeely makes it official, inks with Islanders

The New York Islanders announced late last week they have agreed to terms with forward and former Burnaby Express standout Tyler McNeely on a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract. McNeely, 24, appeared in the final 10 games of the 2010-11 season with the Sound Tigers on an amateur tryout contract, scoring five goals and six assists […]

Thiessen enjoys Stanley Cup moment with Penguins

Brad Thiessen was one of six Pittsburgh Penguins – the team's Black Aces – who were hurriedly getting dressed in the visitors locker room at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Friday night during game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. It was the third period of the deciding game of the NHL's championship series […]

Genoway named ESPN Mag 3rd Team Academic All-American

University of North Dakota defenseman Chay Genoway has been named to the 2009 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America men’s at-large team by a vote of the College Sports Information Directors of America. Genoway was a third-team selection. Genoway is a management major with a 3.64 cumulative grade point average. Earlier this spring, Genoway was selected […]

Eagles grad Kozek signs on with Thrashers

The National Hockey League’s Atlanta Thrashers announced today the signing of former Surrey Eagles and University of North Dakota forward Andrew Kozek. Kozek was a second-round draft pick (53rd overall) of Atlanta in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft following a 97-point season in his second campaign in Surrey. He totalled 138 points in 118 BCHL […]

Greening named ESPN Mag 2nd Team Academic All-American

Former Nanaimo Clippers forward Colin Greening has been selected to the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America second team in the at-large program for the University Division. Greening becomes the first Cornell Big Red men's hockey player to earn a spot on the Academic All-America team since David LeNeveu and Mark McRae were both named to […]

Vipers grad Genoway earns ESPN Mag academic honour

University of North Dakota defenseman Chay Genoway has been named to the 2009 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VII University Division men’s at-large team by a vote of the College Sports Information Directors of America. Genoway is a management major with a 3.64 cumulative grade point average. Earlier this spring, he was selected to his […]

BCHL grad Zajac joins Canada at World Championships

New Jersey Devils forward and BCHL grad Travis Zajac has been named to Canada's roster for the 2009 IIHF World Hockey Championships, Team Canada general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday.Zajac joins Canada on the heels of a disappointing Game Seven loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the National Hockey League playoffs.But […]

Bobcats tab Zurevinski as Rookie of the Year

Vernon Vipers graduate Scott Zurevinski capped a successful first season at NCAA Division I Quinnipiac University by being named the team's Rookie of the Year.Zurevinski's 11 goals were amongst the most by a freshman in the ECAC, while he also added seven assists to total 18.“Scott brought a great physical presence to our line-up every night,” […]

Pair of grads touted for great years at UND

A pair of British Columbia Hockey League graduates have been recognized for excellent seasons with the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux.Junior defenseman Chay Genoway, a Vernon Vipers alum, has been named to the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA)/Reebok All-America West second team. A native of Morden, Manitoba, Genoway was named Western Collegiate Hockey Association […]