I hockey for eight seasons now and head coach Greg Powers has been the man behind the bench for the whole ride. Looking back, Port Coquitlam and the Buckeroos organization provided as much fun playing the game as hed enjoy in those later, high-profile stages. Cumberworth finished first in the league in goals-against average (2.27) and first in the league in save percentage (.928). Dean Samson is CEO. Ken Guthrie, Head Coach. All Rights Reserved. Taking over the coaching reigns for the balance of the season and beyond is Derek Chichak who guided a number of outstanding teams in the Seafair Minor Hockey Association. The PJHL was a seven-team league at the time with Port Coquitlam and the now-defunct Queens Park Pirates in New Westminster along with league mainstays Abbotsford, Ridge Meadows, Grandview, Delta and Richmond. PEEWEE "A" - RCMP TROPHY JIMMY NG AWARD. The Richmond Sockeyes came out strong and pulled off a 52 victory to clinch their only National title. The Sockeyes reformed in the Junior "B" Pacific International Junior Hockey League. Criteria are competence, dependability, and dedication to refereeing. The new Richmond Sockeyes coach wants to balance fostering young players skills, promoting a winning attitude and having fun. . Nominations are accepted from the Head Referee, referee assignors, coaches and players. the official website of Richmond Sockeyes 6 Cyclone Taylor Cups 2 Keystone Cups the official website of Richmond Sockeyes Home Sockeyes Players Hockey Operations Trainers Volunteers Owners Schedule Community Tim Hortons 7th Player Junior Sockeyes Tickets Alumni Sockeyes Alumni History Recognitions & Awards Photos News Media Camps Contact 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 . The Ice Hawks have dropped seven of their last eight games including a 6-1 loss to the Richmond Sockeyes on Tuesday night. Going back to the early part of the journey in 1999, Steve Tambellini, Jeffs dad, was working as the Vancouver Canucks director of player personnel and knew Grant Kerr who covered the team and the NHL as a reporter for the Canadian Press. 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 1970s and 80s. Coach Bayne Koen says the pressures of the season both on- and off-ice have been challenging for players. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. 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. We have to be able to adapt on the fly at any time., Koen said he was more than happy to return to the Sockeyes, a program that hes very familiar with and a dressing room that hes realized is very tight.. Its going to come down to the details: structure and staying in focus. The more kids see that players are moving on, the more they come to you and want to play.. Since he took over in May, Bayne Koen fresh from various coaching roles in Port Moody and Prince George and now full-time with the Delta Hockey Academy has been seriously limited in what he can do with his roster on the ice. Kheleh (24/28), Popa (27/31) My job is to keep the players moving on. All Rights Reserved. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. This set up a Humboldt-Richmond final, their ninth game against each other in less than a month. @wrwhalershockey The Richmond Sockeyes are heading into the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs ranked second in the Tom Shaw conference. We had amazing veterans. But we cant have our coach arriving three minutes before a 7 p.m. game which happens to be our biggest of the season. The Sockeyes are generally aged 16-20 and as such are at different stages in their young careers. Ticketing information will be provided at a later date. MINORU ARENA 7:30 PM The season established him as a legit prospect and shaped his future in the game, leading to his selection as a first-round NHL draft pick and a pro career that set him up for the work in hockey he does today as director of player development with the Seattle Kraken. They went 50 in the round-robin and outscored the provincial championship teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario by a total of 3910. @delta_ice_hawks They were named the "Sockeyes" by the original owner and longtime Richmond resident and B.C. This award is given to the player who contributed most to a Juvenile rep team during the most recent season. Milne (2), Parent, Sherwin He died in an industrial accident Saturday, June 21, 1997. Coaches may nominate two Players per Midget Team. The Sockeyes are 5-1-0-0 over the Wolf Pack the past five seasons. We have probably the most diverse team staff top to bottom. I take the approach of balancing fair play and winning, said Robinson. The club is expected to name Robinsons permanent replacement sometime this week. 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. @wrwhalershockey 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. To order copies of It was a successful formula for Tambellini who saw his hockey trajectory arcing upwards. The Sockeyes hired Robinson last month after a search to replace renowned head coach Judd Lambert, who has stepped down from the bench for personal reasons. Kerr turned his 15-year-old playmaker loose and trusted the vets to keep him safe. The Richmond Sockeyes are a Junior "B" ice hockey team based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Thats what you want as a developmental league and a developmental program: to get these guys to the next level, he says. He was Division Manager for the eight-team Bantam Division that year. Theres a balance between the heavy schedule and not making it too difficult. Lorne Frame was one of the founding members of RMHA, and registrar of RMHA for four years. This award is given to a deserving graduating Midget player, with first choice going to a goalie. All Rights Reserved. In 1979, the PJHL merged with the BCJHL and along with it came the Richmond Sockeyes. He was joined for the weekend wins by Sockeyes co-owner Ronnie Paterson who was previously behind the bench back in 2013. Vancouver North East Chiefs. The Richmond Sockeyes celebrated their 40-year legacy of excellence by winning the PJHL, B.C. Luke Bradley and Matthew Carniel will wear A's on their home uniforms. Use any of our home staging service and get a second month rental for free! The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 1985-86 Richmond Sockeyes playing in the BCJHL. Richmond Jets Coaching Team & Skill Providers 2022-2023 DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY PROGRAMMING Tim Preston Director of Programming Tim Preston is the co-founder and lead on ice instructor for Impact Hockey Development. Richmond Sockeyes Statistics and History [BCHL] Leagues -> BCHL -> Richmond Sockeyes. The Pacific Junior Hockey League club announced it has relieved first-year head coach Steve Robinson. 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. Criteria for nomination shall be a Player with dedication to the game, playing to the best of their ability, team play, good sportsmanship, the earned respect of teammates and leadership. The decision was made shortly before the Sockeyes 6-5 double overtime victory over the Delta Ice Hawks on Thursday night. Koen looks at the schedule similarly. With scouts expected in attendance, these players are able to showcase their talents in front of Junior A, CIS and College Scouts from across North America. He notes that during this tenure, his teams have produced more wins and graduated more players to junior hockey, major midget or academy leagues than any other midget team in the regional association (PCAHA). I want to root the teams culture in that basis youre here to have fun, but winning is fun . The next season begins the week after Labour Day. @myhockeytv During the past six winters, Robinson has coached Seafair midget players. A lot of these young men have grown up together, said Koen. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. November 28, 2022. They also selected 11 players, including four in the second round, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft so player development is a crucial area for the club. The playoffs started with a 40 sweep of the North Delta Devils, followed by a seven-game series versus the Delta Ice Hawks. Terry Kelly was the son of Shirley Kelly and stepson of Lorne Williams. The PJHLs roster selection process has been guided by head coach Brad Bakken, assistants Cam Campbell and Gary [], Now thats how you respond! Richmond Sockeyes 2 - 4 PIJHL 2023-01-01T19:00:00-0800 Delta Ice Hawks Richmond Sockeyes 7 - 6 PIJHL Show More . Richmond Sockeyes OVERVIEW Head Coach: Bayne Koen Record: 27-12-1- Road Record: 11-8-0-0 Last Game: A 3-0 home victory Thursday night against Grandview. Now thats how you respond! particularly with six players over [], The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the rosters for the KIJHL and PJHL teams that will compete in the first annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack, BC. Milne (2), Parent, Sherwin Lorne was a strong booster of all divisions and put great emphasis on sportsmanship. MINORU 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. #gameday #hockey #juniorhockey #richmond #whiterock #siezethemoment #51yearsofproudhockey #lookingforawin #thepjhlplayoffs #cyclonetaylorcup, Hawks Swarm the Fish Tank.. The Sockeyes franchise has had success as a Junior B team, and for several years as a top Junior A team in the PAC-A league and later the BC Junior Hockey League. This trophy is awarded to the player registered with RJMHA who contributes time and effort back into the Association. Now thats how you respond! Fast forwarding to the present day, Tambellini is back in the NHL, working with the Seattle Krakens top prospects. Im hoping in the next couple of weeks things can open up a bit more. The event, which runs December 29 through January 1, 2023 at Minoru Arena in Richmond, will be available live on HockeyTV. It is awarded to the PeeWee "A" player who best exemplifies team play, leadership, and value to the team. But that truly is the best way to develop the team. 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. Kheleh (24/28), Popa (27/31) 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 . Kheleh (24/28), Popa (27/31) . 2023 Richmond Sockeyes. With 11 rookies on the team, Koen says hes been happy to see a lot of growth in the young team. I also played for him, and one of the things he taught me was patience and process. In a tweet Monday, the Sockeyes congratulated goaltender Marcus Cumberworth and forward Garrett Wicks on their individual achievements. You need to be ahead of the curve and do your homework, he said. @wrwhalershockey The Richmond Sockeyes were one of the founding members in the new Pacific Junior A Hockey League in 1973-1974 along with the Nor'Wes Caps, Coquitlam Comets, Surrey Stampeders, Chilliwack Bruins, Kerrisdale Couriers and Vancouver Junior Canucks. The Sockeyes have his replacement in mind. Lin (2) Paterson added there was a very good chance Robinson would have remained head coach had he stepped away from the Bantam program at some point. Stewart Jim Druska, Gregg Scurr, Rich Kellington, there were so many guys that were outstanding veterans. So, I got to know the Sockeyes at arms-length, said Robinson, a minor hockey coach for the past 15 seasons. That was probably the first contact Id had with Grant, just knowing him with his connection to my dad, says Jeff, 38. The Sockeyes have also been tied or leading a game for 871 minutes and 25 seconds in 900 minutes of hockey, which means they only trailed for 28 minutes and 35 seconds in 15 hockey games. The Pacific Junior Hockey League club wasn't comfortable with the longtime Seafair Minor Hockey coach also guiding the association's top Bantam team. 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Richmond-based golfers among the best in B.C. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. I want bring my experience and knowledge to the guys. All of the teams at the Keystone Cup had some very talented players, but the Sockeyes two deadly powerplay units, stellar penalty killing and their ability to play all four lines and both goaltenders separated them from the other provincial champions. 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. Richmond now sits with an 18-5-2 record good enough for second place in the Tom Shaw Conference. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. To order 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. This is outstanding, said Alto. A surprising coaching change hasnt slowed down the Richmond Sockeyes. They then proceeded to prevail at games in Abbotsford (5-2) on Friday and Grandview (6-2) Sunday to extend their win streak to eight games. I think Im a players coach; if I demand certain things, Id like to see them from the players. Back Submit. Lin (2) He gave me an amazing opportunity as a 15-year-old player to come in and play an impact role on his team.. Wanting to spend more time with his family, the longtime head coach of the local Pacific Junior Hockey League team leaves the club with a sparkling record of 73-25-3-5. Grabt (2), Bains, Parent, McKnight, Stewart #sockeyes #sockeyeshockey #richmond #delta #thepjhl #timetorespawn #circleback #madeofhockey #juniorhockey #hockey #bchockey #thepjhlplayoffs, Its GAMEDAY a former Wolf Pack Player became Assistant Coach. Its something we havent been comfortable with since we learned Steve would also be coaching the Bantam team after we had hired him. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. Noah Yelizarov played hockey for RMHA from Novice to Juvenile. Kheleh (27/29) 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).. They pulled themselves together in the final game of the Round Robin to defeat the Central Junior A Hockey League's Pembroke Lumber Kings 41. The Richmond Sockeyes are heading into the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs ranked second in the Tom Shaw conference. Next up, we visit @wrwhalershockey this Saturday the 14th. Bayne Koen is the new head coach of the Richmond Sockeyes, replacing Brett Reusch who stepped down to spend more time with family. 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