Special Features - Victoria Royals Feature November 14, 2012

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Wednesday November 14, 2012

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Regular Season Schedule HOME GAMES Friday, Nov. 16 Saturday, Nov. 17 Tuesday, Nov. 20 Friday, Nov. 23 Saturday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 30 Saturday, Dec. 1 Wednesday, Dec. 5 Saturday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Friday, Dec. 14 Saturday, Dec. 15 Friday, Dec. 28 Saturday, Dec. 29 Wednesday, Jan. 2 Friday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 5 Wednesday, Jan. 9 Friday, Jan. 11 Saturday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Wednesday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 18 Saturday, Jan. 19 Friday, Jan. 25 Saturday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Thursday, Jan. 31 Friday, Feb. 1 Saturday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Wednesday, Feb. 6 Friday, Feb. 8 Sunday, Feb. 10 Wednesday, Feb. 13 Friday, Feb. 15 Saturday, Feb. 16 Sunday, Feb. 17 Friday, Feb. 22 Saturday, Feb. 23 Wednesday, Feb. 27 Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 Tuesday, March 5 Wednesday, March 6 Friday, March 8 Saturday, March 9 Sunday, March 10 Tuesday, March 12 Friday, March 15 Saturday, March 16

Everett @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Regina @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Saskatoon @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Prince George @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Prince George @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Moose Jaw @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Prince George, 7 p.m.

Victoria @ Prince George, 7 p.m.

Vancouver @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Swift Current @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Seattle, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Red Deer, 6:30 p.m.

Victoria @ Edmonton, 6 p.m.

Prince George @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Prince George @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

Tri Cities @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Tri Cities @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Everett, 7:35 p.m.

Victoria @ Seattle, 7:05 p.m.

Kamloops @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Kamloops @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.

Victoria @ Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Vancouver @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Vancouver @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Prince Albert @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Prince George, 7 p.m.

Victoria @ Prince George, 7 p.m.

Seattle @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Tri Cities, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Spokane, 6:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Kootenay, 6 p.m.

Victoria @ Red Deer, 6:30 p.m.

Victoria @ Calgary, 6 p.m.

Victoria @ Edmonton, 3 p.m.

Kelowna @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Kelowna @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Lethbridge @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Spokane @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Spokane @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Victoria @ Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

Vancouver @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Portland @ Victoria, 5:05 p.m.

Portland @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Everett @ Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Victoria @ Everett, 7:05 p.m.

Royals’ Hodges named to team WHL roster SUBWAY Super Series game – Nov. 15

By Jennifer Blyth Home fans will have an extra reason to cheer tomorrow night as Victoria Royals forward Steven Hodges suits up with Team WHL for the SUBWAY Super Series against the Russian National Junior Team.

The 18-year-old will appear in the sixth and final game of the series Nov. 15 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

The Super Series features regional teams of CHL All-Stars competing against the Russian National Junior Team in a six-game event serving as an integral part of the identification process for Team Canada prior to the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The OHL hosts the middle leg of the six-game series with the first two games hosted by the QMJHL, and the final two games played in the WHL. Last season the CHL prevailed with their eighth series win in nine years of the event, earning

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a 10-8 victory in points which included three regulation wins, two losses, and one defeat by shootout.

“We are very proud of Steven’s accomplishment,” said Royals’ General Manager Cameron Hope. “He has earned this opportunity to play for Team WHL and we wish him the best when he faces Team Russia here in Victoria.”

This past summer, the Delta, B.C. native also heard his name called at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Hodges was selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round, 84th overall, following a 2011-12 season where Hodges recorded 46 points and appeared in all 72 regular season games for the Royals. The 6-0, 178 lb centre also tallied four assists in four games during the 2012 WHL Playoffs.

Following the Panthers’ draft announcement, Hodges noted that, “I couldn’t be happier right now. The amount of hard work and dedication that had to be put forth by my family and teammates throughout the years to help put me in this position is amazing.”

Hodges becomes the fourth player from the Royals’ franchise to play in the SUBWAY Super Series.

Forward Kevin Sundher played for Team WHL last year while forwards Ryan Howse and Mark Santorelli competed at the event in 2010 and 2007, respectively.

Coach & support staff also join series Victoria forward Steven Hodges won’t be the only Royal on the bench Thursday for the SUBWAY Super Series. Head coach Dave Lowry has also been selected to join the coaching staff as an assistant for the Nov. 15 game.

Spokane Chiefs’ Head Coach Don Nachbaur will be behind the bench as head coach for both Team WHL games along with Edmonton Oil Kings Head Coach Derek Laxdal, who will serve as Assistant Coach.

Nachbaur is in his third season as the head coach

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See the stars of the CHL and the Russian National Junior Team at Thursday’s SUBWAY Super Series game.

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of the Spokane Chiefs and his 15th season as a head coach in the WHL. Last season he became only the sixth coach in WHL history to hit the 500-win milestone.

It’s Lowry’s first year with the Victoria Royals and his fifth season coaching in the WHL. After four seasons with the Calgary Hitmen as an assistant, associate, then head coach, Lowry was hired by the Calgary Flames and spent three seasons in the NHL as an Royal’s coach Assistant Coach before joining Dave Lowry the Royals this year.

Team WHL support staff from Victoria include Khore Elliott, as Athletic Therapist for Team WHL, while Matt Auerbach is the Equipment Manager.

Team Russia brings talent Up and comers to watch for on Team Russia’s squad include former Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov, selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Also making the trip will be 2012 Tampa Bay first-round pick goaltender Andrei Vasilevski, fellow Lightning prospect defenceman Nikita Nesterov, Chicago Blackhawks forward prospect Maxim Shalunov, Florida Panthers prospect Yaroslav Kosov, and Boston Bruins prospect and former Windsor Spitfire Alexander Khokhlachev.

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A Royal win: Team and fans give back compete for donations online throughout the month.

Movember is an annual charity initiative encouraging the growth of moustaches to raise awareness, support and funding for men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health.

Fans attending November home games – beginning this Friday against the Everett Silvertips – will enjoy fun Movember giveaways, growth reports from participating players and nightly Movember-related entertainment.

The month-long campaign concludes Tuesday, Nov. 27 when the Royals host the Moose Jaw Warriors. Hosted

by Jack FM and The Ocean 98.5 FM, fans will have the chance to win a variety of prizes courtesy of Jack FM, The Ocean 98.5 FM, Victory Barber & Brand and the Victoria Royals!

Fans can contribute to their favourite “Mo Bro” and the Movember Foundation by visiting www.victoriaroyals. com/movember or stopping by the season ticket information booth near Royals Court at any home game during November.

Come the new year, fans can mark Jan. 26 on their calendars for the always-popular Pink in the Rink, a fun and educational evening in support of breast cancer awareness and programs.

Mark your calendars for Pink in the Rink, Jan. 26.

In addition to the Royals’ support for health issues, the Photo courtesy the Victoria Royals

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The Victoria Royals know that community is a big part of any team’s success.

To show its appreciation, the organization has planned a variety of initiatives as a way of giving back to the community that supports them.

Through November, the Royals and Victory Barber & Brand have partnered for this year’s Movember campaign in support of men’s health. Jamie Crooks, Tim Traber, Steven Hodges and Brandon Magee have been selected as this year’s “Mo Bros” and will

For every save made by a Victoria Royals goaltender this season, one pound of food will go to the Mustard Seed Food Bank. fight against hunger is also in the sights of Royals’ netminders.

For every save made by a Royals goaltender in both home and away games this season, a donation of one pound of non-perishable food will be made to the Mustard Seed Food Bank, with hopes of achieving a total season goal of one ton of food!

Joining the Royals in this important community campaign are premiere sponsor Shields Harney Law Firm, along with supporters The Zone @91.3, Save-On-Foods,

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Track the food drive’s progress via game broadcasts on The Zone@91.3 featuring the voice of the Royals, Marlon Martens, as well as at each home game at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre through an in-game announcement and regularly updated tally board on the concourse.

And to kick off the holiday season, get your tickets for this year’s Teddy Bear Toss evening, in support of local Christmas organizations.

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Happy Birthday

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By Jennifer Blyth Sorry, Regina – luck will be on the Royals’ side this Saturday night if Victoria’s mascot and birthday boy Marty the Marmot has any say about it!

Marty invites Royals fans, families and his mascot friends to come help celebrate his birthday Nov. 17.

Be sure to arrive early for a kid’s gift bag and to sign Marty’s birthday card before the game.

Among those on the guest list will be Marty’s mascot friends from Shaw Discovery Centre, Victoria Highlanders FC, Sports Traders, Panorama Rec Centre, Harbour Air, Saanich Police Department and the Salvation Army.

Since his 2006 debut in Victoria – driving onto the ice on an ATV with the theme music to Star Wars blaring in the background – Marty has brought smiles and laughs to fans of all ages.

The 240lb, 6’2” marmot, who is rarely seen in his natural habitat of Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre without his trademark drum, is a keen hockey supporter and a fan favourite, attending as many charity and community events as possible over the last four years.

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Following a seven-game roadtrip, and tomorrow’s SUBWAY Super Series game at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena, the Victoria Royals return home for an equally busy weekend!

The team is back in action at Save-onFoods Memorial Centre this Friday, Nov. 16 against the Everett Silvertips for a special Winter Driving Awareness Night, sponsored by Mainroad, Fortis, ICBC, BCAA and Fountain Tire.

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will be on hand with winter driving-related information and tips. The Royals will also have a variety of prizes up for grabs, including $500 in service or tires from Fountain Tire, a 43-inch Samsung TV from Mainroad and gift certificates from The Keg. The fun keeps coming Saturday, Nov. 17 as the Royals prepare to take on the Regina Pats – and celebrate the birthday of fan favourite Marty the Marmot, team mascot extraordinaire!

One of the hottest tickets in town this winter will be found at centre ice for the Victoria Royals.

However as hockey fans know, just about any seat in the Save-onFoods Memorial Arena promises a great view of the on-ice action.

While single-game tickets range from $12 to $27, the Royals have also created a great selection of mini-packs, such as: Half-Season (18 games at the season ticket rate); Super Saturday, Prospect Pack and Weekday Warrior (eight games of your choice, for the best value).

Vouchers are another great way to take in the action, allowing you to pick your seats and your games: Six Pack, $90; 12 Pack, $174; and Six Pack Club, $150.

Group tickets are also available – call 250-220-7889 for details.

For more information, visit the Select Your Tickets Box Office at www.selectyourtickets.com/ vicwhl, e-mail tickets@victoriaroyals.com or call 250-220-7889.

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While hockey stats typically record goals and assists, they don’t tell the whole story; if you could also record things like work ethic and leadership qualities, well, that would paint a fuller picture.

Certainly those qualities stood out for Victoria Royals’ players, coaches and management, who recently selected Tyler Stahl as team captain for the 2012-13 season. Stahl becomes the second captain in team history and the 10th in franchise history.

“I’m happy to be chosen but there are a bunch of leaders on the team,” Stahl said in an interview from Lethbridge during the team’s recent sevengame roadtrip.

The 20-year-old defenceman has spent his entire WHL career with the Victoria Royals/Chilliwack Bruins franchise, compiling 21 points (1g-20a) to go along with 395 penalty minutes over 156 regular season games with the Royals and Bruins. He has also appeared in 13 career playoff games for the franchise. The 6-2, 215 lb native of Drumheller, AB was drafted by the Chilliwack Bruins in the fourth round of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft. The veteran defenceman was also chosen in the sixth round, 167th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

“I try to lead by example and do the little things, both on and off the ice,” Stahl says, looking forward to the rest of the season, which resumes at home Friday night with a game against the Everett Silvertips and Saturday against the Regina Pats. Puck drop for both nights is at 7:05 p.m.

Joining Stahl as team leaders this season are fowards Tim Traber and Brandon Magee, both named as alternate captains, and Jamie Crooks and Logan Nelson who will split alternate duties throughout the season.

Traber enters his fourth season with the Royals/Bruins franchise, notching 25 points and 309 penalty minutes in 171 regular season games.

Magee is in his third season with the franchise, having posted 84 points in 143 regular season games during his young career.

Crooks, 20, is coming off of a 2011-12 season where he led the Royals in scoring with 67 points (37g-30a) over 72 games. Nelson, 19, a Rogers, MN native, enjoyed a successful rookie season last year, posting 62 points in 71 games played before being selected by the Buffalo Sabres at last summer’s NHL Entry Draft in the fifth round, 133rd overall.

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