TEAM UPDATES

ACQUIRED: Jacob Bernardo

We are excited to announce the acquisition of 2006 born defensemen Jacob Bernardo. Welcome to the team, Jacob!

Nick Scott and Conall Hill will continue their 2024/25 season with the Saanich Predators. We wish Nick and Conall all the best with their new team!

COMMITTED: Mathieu Sauve

With the season already underway, we are excited to announce that 07 born Forward Mathieu Sauve has committed to the Cougars.

Mathieu shares our hometown of Victoria and previously played for Island Wild U18. Standing at 5’11 and weighing 175, we know he is a great addition to the team for both his speed & skill.

Welcome to the team, Mathieu!

COMMITTED: Joseph Melichar

Joseph Melichar is committed to the Cougars.

Joseph is an 05 born forward coming from Hradec Kralove, Czechia. He previously played for the Kelowna Chiefs. Standing at 6’0 and weighing 175, he is a strong skater and skilled stick handler. As we get very close to regular season, we are excited to welcome him to the team.

Welcome, Joseph!

COMMITTED: Dylan Patterson

Dylan Patterson has committed to the Cougars.

Dylan is an 07 born defensemen from Victoria who previously played for the U18 Island Royals. Standing at 5’11 and weighing 185, he is a fast and skilled player. We are thrilled to have him join the Cougars.

Welcome to the team, Dylan!

COMMITTED: Jesse Pye

Jesse Pye has committed to the Cougars. He is re-signing with us and we look forward to having him back this season.

Jesse is an 05 born goalie from Victoria who previously played with the ND Hounds Jr A team. Standing at 6’2 and weighing 175, his size and attitude is exactly what we need in net.

Welcome back, Jesse!

COMMITTED: Jussi Saarni

Jussi Saarni has committed to the Cougars. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team and to our defensive lines.

Jussi is an 05 born defensemen hailing from Kaarina, Finland. He previously played for the U18 St. George’s Prep team. Standing at 5’10 and weighing 175, he is quick and strong on the ice. We expect him to be a real asset to our defence this season.

Welcome to the Cougars, Jussi!

COMMITTED: Jeevan Sandhu

We are thrilled to welcome 06 born goalie Jeevan Sandhu to the Cougars!

Hailing from our hometown of Victoria, Jeevan comes to us after playing with the U18 Island Royals. Standing tall at 6’3″ and weighing in at 170 lbs, he’s ready to make his mark.

Welcome to the team, Jeevan!

RETURNING: Nick Scott

Nick Scott will be returning to the Cougars! We anticipate he will bring a lot of talent to our forward lines this season!

“Nick brings size, speed, and a great shot on the wing. He’s coming off a solid rookie season and we expect him to be a solid contributor for us this year. We’re excited to have him back with us.” – Head Coach Connor Logan

RETURNING: Anthony Wilson

We are thrilled to have Anthony Wilson back this season, we are confident that he will be a great captain.

“Anthony is a player who brings elite skill, emotion, and grit to our lineup. His consistent effort is a setting example for our group. We are excited for Anthony to lead as captain this season.” – Head Coach, Connor Logan

COMMITTED: Conall Hill

The Cougars are excited to welcome Conall Hill to our defensive lines for the fast approaching season. Conall is from Edmonton and previously played for the Shawnigan U18 team. Standing at 6’0 and weighing 170 lbs, we expect he will be a real force on our team!

Welcome to the Cougars, Conall!