Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. PEEWEE "A" - RCMP TROPHY JIMMY NG AWARD. We are getting right near where we want to be and added three new players. A surprising coaching change hasnt slowed down the Richmond Sockeyes. I know what the Sockeyes mean to the community and Im excited about getting back into the program and helping to build the team. Coach Bayne Koen says the pressures of the season both on- and off-ice have been challenging for players. But thanks to perseverance and hard work, theyve made it through. Dean Samson is CEO. Goals For/Goals Against: 164 GF/108 GA (+56) Power Play: 51/184 (27.72%) Penalty Kill: 22/155 (85.81%) 7:00 PM play in the Tom Shaw Conference of the Junior B Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL). B.C.s Sunshine Coast will provide the backdrop for another pair of PJHL games this January and while fans eagerly anticipate some high-flying hockey action, organizers plan to put on a show that proves Junior hockey can be a more permanent feature in the area. All Rights Reserved. The Richmond Sockeyes' new coach for the 2017-18 season, Steve Robinson, has coached Seafair's Midget A1 team for the past six years. 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. Many move on to higher junior leagues (BCHL or WHL) and can then become NHL-draft eligible. had a [], PJHL Media Arizona State University has been a full-fledged member of NCAA Div. We have probably the most diverse team staff top to bottom. 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. The decision was made shortly before the Sockeyes 6-5 double overtime victory over the Delta Ice Hawks on Thursday night. This annual award was donated in 2002 by Fred DesRochers, who is a RMHA Life Member, was a coach, divisional manager, and President in the 1970's and 80's. After leaving RMHA, he was owner of the Richmond Sockeyes. Still, others may choose a college hockey route. So, I got to know the Sockeyes at arms-length, said Robinson, a minor hockey coach for the past 15 seasons. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Its an innovative organization, he says. It was one of my favourite teams I ever played on.. 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. @delta_ice_hawks expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Were at 18 people max out on the ice right now, two groups, said Koen, who started his coaching career with the Sockeyes back in the early 2000s as assistant to Ron Johnson. The new Richmond Sockeyes coach wants to balance fostering young players skills, promoting a winning attitude and having fun. The 2014-2015 season marked the best season in franchise history winning the PJHL Division Championship beating Richmond Sockeyes by 1 point for 1st in league and in Harold Britain Conference. 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. Richmond would end up dominating the Aldergrove Kodiaks in four games to claim their 9th PJHL title. He also guided the Sockeyes to the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship in 2017-18. Its a case of guessing what the next step will be and getting ready for it if you can. Stewart We had a good majority of players from last season pursue post-educational hockey or graduate to a Junior A level commitment. It was a league the (WHL) used to send back some of their 16-year-olds it was an older league, it was a tough league so it had a little bit of everything and for me as a young player, to be able to just handle the chippiness and just the level of veteran guys in that league, it was great for me.. The Ice Hawks have dropped seven of their last eight games including a 6-1 loss to the Richmond Sockeyes on Tuesday night. Criteria are competence, dependability, and dedication to refereeing. Koen believes that by putting the players in situations to succeed they will prosper, both individually and collectively. The Richmond Sockeyes were a Canadian Junior A hockey team based in Richmond, BC playing in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League from 1979 to 1990. The Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is dialed in for the upcoming 2022 Winter Classic Showcase in Richmond, BC. He went on to enjoy a career that took him to the NCAA, the NHL, Europe and even featured a World Junior Championship where he played alongside a young Sidney Crosby as well as Brent Burns, Marc-Andre Fleury and Ryan Getzlaf. This trophy is awarded to the player registered with RJMHA who contributes time and effort back into the Association. In total, 19 different Sockeyes notched at least a point in the tournament, and every player contributed with key shot blocks, face-off wins and strong, team-first play. The club is expected to name Robinsons permanent replacement sometime this week. CENTENNIAL ARENA CENTENNIAL ARENA This award is given to an on-ice official who best exemplifies excellence in officiating and who displays the capability and desire to further his/her officiating skills. Ticketing information will be provided at a later date. We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The Sockeyes now have the edge in the Tunnel Cup season series over the league-leading Ice Hawks. With the name change to the PIJHL in 2012/2013 to the Pacific Junior Hockey League(PJHL), the Richmond Sockeyes hoped for a better season than last year losing in the Tom Shaw Conference finals to the Delta Ice Hawks 42. . However, over the past three seasons, the Sockeyes have lost in the first round of the playoffs. Richmond-based golfers among the best in B.C. The native of Squamish, B.C. Lorne Frame was one of the founding members of RMHA, and registrar of RMHA for four years. 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. The Pacific Junior Hockey League club wasn't comfortable with the longtime Seafair Minor Hockey coach also guiding the association's top Bantam team. Disable anytime. 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. 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).. He gave me an amazing opportunity as a 15-year-old player to come in and play an impact role on his team.. DYLAN THOMAS In a tweet Monday, the Sockeyes congratulated goaltender Marcus Cumberworth and forward Garrett Wicks on their individual achievements. Im hoping in the next couple of weeks things can open up a bit more. Luke Bradley and Matthew Carniel will wear A's on their home uniforms. I can see the care factor is there; that goes a long way. 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The only times that the Sockeyes were down since game 6 of the Tom Shaw Final was in the first game of the Cyclone Taylor Cup to Victoria for 2:06, the gold medal game against Victoria for 24:10, and briefly to the Saskatoon Royals for 2:06 and Thunder Bay Northern Hawks for 0:13 in the Keystone Cup. Richmond defeated the Abbotsford Pilots in the 19901991 PIJHL playoffs and then went on to beat the Nelson Leafs in the Cyclone Taylor Cup in two games. The playoffs kick off for the Sockeyes tonight at the Ladner Leisure Centre. That playerJason Garrisonwent on to play in the NHL, including with the Vancouver Canucks. This set up a Humboldt-Richmond final, their ninth game against each other in less than a month. This is outstanding, said Alto. Despite entering his first year as a head coach in junior hockey, Steve Robinson says hes going to take much of the same approach he took on the bench over the past six years with his Seafair Midget A1 teams. 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. @myhockeytv It wont be Judd Lambert who stepped down at the end of last season after guiding Richmond for nine of the last 10 years. Koen is the new bench boss of the Richmond Sockeyes, the same junior hockey team with which his coaching career began as an assistant in the early 2000s. The teams ownership group has not been comfortable with Robinson also coaching Seafairs Bantam A1 team that is currently ranked No. Richmond Sockeyes Statistics and History [BCHL] Leagues -> BCHL -> Richmond Sockeyes. In the 201011 PIJHL season, the Sockeyes won the PIJHL championship over the Abbotsford Pilots 4-games-to-none. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News Despite entering his first year as a head coach in junior hockey, Steve Robinson says he's going to take much of the same approach he took on the bench over the past six . To be eligible for nomination, the Player must be a third-year Midget Player. Back Submit. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. 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. But I just think that location is a fantastic spot for a Junior B team.. We had amazing veterans. The Sockeyes depth was again a big factor in their success in the gruelling schedule as valuable contributions from Jordan Andrews, Derek Hughes, Bret Higham, William Latimer and affiliate player Austin Adamson proved crucial. #sockeyes #sockeyeshockey #richmond #whiterock #thepjhl #sockeyestrong #nothingbutwins #madeofhockey #juniorhockey #hockey #bchockey #thepjhlplayoffs, Time to Battle! 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. CENTENNIAL ARENA Hoping to turn this trend around will be Robinson, who had a leg up in the hiring process, having spent many spring league seasons with Sockeye players, via his Warriors Hockey Club in Delta, his hometown. Thats when the decision was made and assistant Brett Reusch stepped in to serve as acting head coach. He was Division Manager for the eight-team Bantam Division that year. He played for RMHA through Juvenile and then in the Seafair Industrial League. Bayne Koen is the new head coach of the Richmond Sockeyes, replacing Brett Reusch who stepped down to spend more time with family. He was in charge of the Midget A1 team too until this season. To order copies of I take the approach of balancing fair play and winning, said Robinson. The Player should be maintaining a minimum "C" scholastic grade average in school and have not received more than three (3) suspensions since September 1 of the Award season under consideration. Brett Reusch is stepping away from his perch atop the Richmond Sockeyes' bench. You need to be ahead of the curve and do your homework, he said. I was lucky that he asked me to try out for his team and we believed that it was a good spot. 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. 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