TEAM UPDATES

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!

ACQUIRED: Tarik Borhort & Elijah Kim
We have acquired 04 born forward Tarik Borhort & 06 born forward Elijah Kim from the Saanich Predators in exchange for a PDF.
Welcome to the team, Tarik & Elijah!

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

ACQUIRED: Mathieu Ouellette
We have acquired 05 born forward Mathieu Ouellette from the Saanich Predators in exchange for future considerations.
Welcome to the team, Mathieu!

ACQUIRED: Ryder Lally
The Cougars have acquired 04-born goalie Ryder Lally from the Comox Glacier Kings in exchange for a PDF.
Welcome to the team, Ryder!

ACQUIRED: Cameron Lott & Beckham Lazaro
We are thrilled to welcome 2006-born forward Cameron Lott and 2007-born defensemen Beckham Lazaro to the team! We’re excited to have you on board and can’t wait to see you in action.
A big thank you to Kyler Smith for his contributions to the team. He’ll be continuing his season with the Kerry Park Islanders, and we wish him all the best in the next chapter of his journey!

SIGNED: Grady Sluggett
The Victoria Cougars are excited to announce the signing of 2006 born forward Grady Sluggett. Grady has most recently been playing with the La Ronge Ice wolves in the SJHL. We expect his speed and skill to make an immediate impact on our team.
Welcome to the Cougars Grady!

VIJHL HAS ANNOUNCED 2025 ALL STAR & PROSPECT TEAMS
Yesterday, the VIJHL announced the lineups for the 2024-2025 All Star & Prospect games. For the first time, the VIJHL games will be held in conjunction with the BCHL games in Salmon Arm, January 17-18.
A special congratulations to the Cougars players who were selected for the upcoming games:
Austin Garrett, Jussi Saarni, Cole Patterson, and Kelton Shinde as part of the All Star team!
And Austin Garrett, Jacob Bernardo, and Carter Zeeben as part of the Prospects team!
Read the full VIJHL Announcement HERE.

SIGNED: Luke Reinhart
We are excited to welcome Luke Reinhart to our team! Luke is a 2006-born defensemen from Victoria. He previously played in the SJHL with the La Ronge Ice Wolves.
Welcome to the team, Luke!

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!