COMMUNITY STORIES

AWARDS BANQUET
Last night’s Cougars Awards Banquet at the Rack Bistro was a success! Congratulations to all award recipients, and a special thanks to the players, fans, staff, and volunteers who made this Cougars season possible!
Award Recipients and Photos:
Aiden Beavan – Cougars Top Defenceman
Joseph Melichar – Unsung Hero
Austin Garrett – Rookie of the Year
Jesse Pye – Outstanding Community Service
Cole Patterson – Regular Season Scoring Leader
Cole Patterson – Coach’s Award
Jussi Saarni – Broadcaster’s Award
Anthony Wilson – Cougars Top Forward
Kelton Shinde – MVP
Cole Patterson & Kelton Shinde – League Awards
Kelton Shinde – League Sportsmanship & Ability
Cole Patterson – League Top Forward
Wendy Waddick & George Linger – Volunteers of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS BRANDON SMITH!
We want to offer a heartfelt congratulations to Brandon Smith for earning a spot on the Canadian National Ball Hockey team. This summer, Brandon will be heading to Europe to represent Canada!
Best of luck, Brandon!

REGISTER FOR THE SPRING ID CAMP: April 4-6th!
The Cougars invite players born 2006-2010 to our spring identification camp, running April 4-6th.
Our camp is an exclusive opportunity to experience the Victoria Cougars culture, and to showcase yourself and your skills in front of the entire staff.
Don’t miss out on this big opportunity, sign up today using the form provided HERE.
Details
Dates: April 4-6, 2025
Cost: $250 + GST
Location: Archie Browning Sports Centre
Deadline: March 30th, 2025
Register: Fill out THIS FORM and send to the email provided.
Contact Tony at cougarsopsmanager@gmail.com for more info!
2025 Spring Camp Registration Form

ONLINE RAFFLE IS BACK!
The Raffle is Now Live!
Our online raffle is officially underway! You can purchase your tickets now on our raffle website HERE
Tickets are available in three package options, and every ticket you buy helps support our players and team — plus, it’s your chance to win BIG! Last time, one lucky winner walked away with over $1,000!
The raffle drawing will take place on April 12, 2025. Don’t miss out — grab your tickets today!

FIRST ONLINE 50/50 IS OVER!
Congratulations to Brandon Wong, the winner of yesterday’s 50/50 draw at Archie Browning! Brandon is taking home an extra $1,022.50—enjoy!
We’d also like to extend a huge Thank You to everyone who participated in our very first online 50/50. Your support of the Cougars is truly appreciated.
Stay tuned! We can’t wait to bring you another exciting online 50/50 soon!

GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS!
The Cougars online 50/50 raffle is three weeks from closing!
This raffle is a great chance to support the Cougars and give yourself a chance to win some cash before the holidays!
Deadline for entry is December 12th.
Visit the raffle site HERE to get your tickets!

UPCOMING SOCIAL NIGHT
Get to know your Cougars community and enjoy an action-packed hockey weekend!
Join us for a fun social night at the Archie Browning Curling Club Lounge on Saturday, November 9th.
With home games on both Friday and Sunday, it’s the perfect weekend for a trip to Victoria!
Don’t have your tickets yet? No worries—they’re available for purchase from our players!

ONLINE 50/50 IS LIVE!
Our online 50/50 raffle is now live!
With every ticket, you support our players and community AND give yourself a chance to win big!
The first draw will be held on December 12 at Archie Browning. All ticket holders are welcome to attend.
Ticket packs available are: 3 for $5 | 7 for $10 | 20 for $20
Click HERE to enter!
Must be 19+ to enter and tickets must be purchased and sold within BC.

Truth & Reconciliation Game
Last Sunday, the Cougs faced off against the Buccaneers. We united not just as fans but as a community dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation.
We were honoured to welcome Elder Alex Nelson as our special guest speaker, who shared words of wisdom and reflection with both teams.
This day serves as a vital reminder that our commitment extends beyond today. We’ll continue to share a land acknowledgment before every home game and play with engraved pucks to honour the lives lost.
The ceremony was a meaningful experience for both teams as they came together to recognize and honour Truth & Reconciliation with the community.
Photos from the night can be viewed HERE

Scott’s Pucks: CHEK News
Scott Adams, one of our awesome Directors, was featured on CHEK News yesterday for his latest project! Scott has been working on engraved hockey pucks for our home games. They feature the Cougars logo on one side and the Every Child Matters slogan and insignia on the other. These pucks will be used in our upcoming Sunday game and possibly in every home game in the future.
Read the full story HERE
Thank You to Scott, for all the amazing work he does behind the scenes!