Rookie Camp opens Wednesday (20th) with on-ice sessions at the SOFMC Thursday through Saturday.
Main Camp begins Monday and will conclude with the Royals’ 2014 Intra-Squad Game on Wednesday, August 27th set for 7:05 p.m. at the SOFMC, entry by donation.
Full Schedule below.
Last years leading scorer Brandon Magee has decided to return and play out his final season of junior with the Royals instead of going overseas. He faces a 12 game suspension handed out at the final game of the 2014 playoffs against Portland.
Hear from Head Coach Dave Lowry, talking about 1st round selection Scott Walford, the return of Brandon Magee, Steven Hodges being traded to Tri City and returning as the WHL Coach of the Year here:
https://soundcloud.com/voice_vicroyals
| 2014 Bantam Draft Class | |||||||||
| 1 | #18 | Victoria Royals |  Scott Walford (D) | ||||||
| 2 | #31 | Victoria Royals | Ryan Peckford (C) | ||||||
| 2 | #40 | Victoria Royals | Brayden Pachal (D) | ||||||
| 3 | #57 | Victoria Royals |  Baron Thompson (RW) | ||||||
| 6 | #112 | Victoria Royals | Dylan Myskiw (G) | ||||||
| 7 | #140 | Victoria Royals | Ben Berard (LW) | ||||||
| 7 | #150 | Victoria Royals | Damian Gorecki (D) | ||||||
| 8 | #161 | Victoria Royals | Dawson Frank (RW) | ||||||
| 8 | #172 | Victoria Royals | Keegan Randell (D) |
PLAYER PROFILES:
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| Scott Walford |
6’0 185 lb 14yrs OHA, from Coquitlam 59 (12G 39A) 51pts, 38 pims
“A nice addition to our skill group. An offensive defenseman who likes to get the puck of the ice to support the rush. Will do a great job of allowing our transition game to pick up. Good size player that likes to crash and bang in the corners.” – Grant Armstrong, Director of Player Personnel
The Royals then acquired a 2014 2nd round pick (31st overall) from the Red Deer Rebels for ’94 born defenceman Brett Cote.
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| Ryan Peckford |
5-11, 174lb center who skated with the Parkland Athletic Club Saints.
Scored 60 points (28g-32a) in 33 games.
“Highly skilled centerman, really good in the faceoffs, works real hard at getting pucks to the net. He’s a little bit slippery for a guy with his size, good ability to fend off checks, supports the puck well…he’s got great hands, and as Ryan grows and gets stronger he’s going to be an offensive force.”
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| Brayden Pachal |
5-11, 160lb defenceman who scored 27 points (14g-13a) in 31 games with the Estevan Bruins.
“He’s got a lineage. His grandfather was a real good hockey player, and his Dad’s played the game. Another offensively gifted defenseman, real mobile, he’s got good size. He takes a lot of focus on defending as well. Good all round defenseman, plays both ends of the rink well. With his skating ability he’ll be a tremendous addition…”
SCHEDULE:
Rookie Camp
Thursday, August 21st
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Goaltender Session
10:15-3:00 p.m. – Team Practices
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Senators vs. Cougars
5:15-6:45 p.m. – Aristocrats vs. Maple Leafs
Friday, August 22nd
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Goaltender Session
10:15-11:45 a.m. – Senators vs. Maple Leafs
12:00-1:30 p.m. – Aristocrats vs. Cougars
3:00-4:30 p.m. – Aristocrats vs. Senators
4:45-6:15 p.m. – Maple Leafs vs. Cougars
Saturday, August 23rd
8:45-10:15 a.m. – Cougars vs. Senators
10:30-12:00 p.m. – Maple Leafs vs. Aristocrats
12:00-2:00 p.m. – Victoria Royals Garage Sale presented by Kirby’s Source for Sports
3:00-4:30 p.m. – Maple Leafs vs. Senators
4:45-6:15 p.m. – Cougars vs. Aristocrats
Main Camp
Monday, August 25th
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Goaltender Session
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Senators vs. Maple Leafs
3:45-5:15 p.m. – Maple Leafs vs. Aristocrats
5:30-7:00 p.m. – Aristocrats vs. Senators
Tuesday, August 26th
9:30-11:00 a.m. – Practice
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Goaltender Session
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Maple Leafs vs. Senators
3:45-5:15 p.m. – Senators vs. Aristocrats
5:30-7:00 p.m. – Aristocrats vs. Maple Leafs
Wednesday, August 27th
10:00-10:45 a.m. – Team Blue Pre-Game Skate
11:00-11:45 a.m. – Team White Pre-Game Skate
7:05 p.m. – 2014 Victoria Royals Intra-Squad Game
