The Oceanside Generals want to give a huge Congratulations to Kyle Ireland as the recipient of the VIJHL “Broadcaster of the Year” award this season. Kyle loves our game and it shows in his commitment to the Players and Fans. All of you that follow the Generals can attest to his great work not only on Hockey TV but also on 88.5 The Beach as he covers all our home and road games. We appreciate your hard work, dedication and time you commit to all of us Kyle. #classact#weareallgenerals #yeahbaby
Junior B club snaps seven-year losing streak to Cougars
The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals nearly let a two-goal lead slip away in their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League game against the Victoria Cougars Friday night, Jan. 19.
In the end, though, everything was AO-Kay.
Brady Kay gathered a pass from fellow Nanaimo product Max Creighton in the low crease and snapped a one-timer past Victoria goalie Nate Reinhart at 4:47 of the third period to provide the game-winner, as the Generals ended a seven-year losing streak to the Cougars before a crowd of nearly 200 at Oceanside Place Arena.
The final 17.5 seconds were played with the Cougars skating with a 6-on-4 advantage, after they pulled Reinhart and Kay took a delay-of-game penalty for laying on the puck. Victoria put two shots on winning goalie Jacob Sweet and had several other stopped by the defence in a wild flurry of activity before the horn sounded and the celebration began.
“A couple of guys blocked some shots and came up huge; but I’m 20 years old and getting gray hair,” Creighton joked after the Generals beat the Cougars for the first time since 2011.
The game was the second of a home-and-home series between the teams on consecutive nights. On Thursday, the Generals (16-19-1-3) travelled to Victoria and jumped to a 1-0 lead, but were unable to hang on as VIJHL South-leading Victoria (21-16-1-1) rallied for a 5-3 victory.
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The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are proud to announce their partnership with HeadCheck Health for the 2017-2018 season.
HeadCheck Health provides its users with multi-device software to help teams perform their current concussion protocol and implement the latest and best standardized concussion testing. “Our organization is really excited to have the opportunity to work with HeadCheck Health this season.” says team president Gerry Bickerton “We are the first team in the VIJHL to start using this technology and we believe this platform will help provide our training staff with the ability to diagnose and ultimately protect our players better with regards to concussions.”
HeadCheck Health has recently signed an agreement with the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) to provide their services to all of their teams. BCHL teams began using HeadCheck Health’s technology at their recent Showcase games in Chilliwack.
“We’re excited to work alongside the Oceanside Generals this season to implement a high-quality standardized concussion protocol.” stated Harrison Brown, CEO of HeadCheck Health. “This type of partnership reflects the high-level and proactive nature of the Generals, and we look forward to making the game safer for their players and community.”
A big thanks to the young ladies who came out to help the Gens support World Girls Hockey Week last night. You put a smile on the Fan’s faces and we hope you all have a great season playing the game we all love ! #weareallgenerals #gogens#worldgirlshockeyweek
Ever wanted to skate with the Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey Club.
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE
ENTER TO BE THE 7th SKATER
Atom and Pee Wee players can enter.
You will get to participate in the pre-game warm-up skate and line up for the playing of Oh Canada with the team.
Please email jrhouse@oceansidehockey.com to enter.
#1 Aaron Jakubowski and #35 Jake Sweet are the Players of the Month for September 2017
“The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals hope you join us for the VIJHL Home Opener this Saturday Night at the Howie Meeker Arena in Oceanside Place when we host our North Division Rivals, the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. Puck Drop is 7PM but get there early as we expect a big crowd. We are pleased to announce that we have dropped our Ticket Prices this season and a Regular Adult Ticket is only 8$. Seniors and Students are 5$ and Kids under 6 are FREE ! We have also added a family pass for $15. If you bring your QF Card in to be Scanned, you will get in for FREE!.” (1 admission per card). #gogens # weareallgenerals #ourplayersplay
The Oceanside Generals want to Congratulate Bobby Jo Love on signing with the VIU Mariners Hockey Team for the 2017/2018 BCIHL Season. It is great to see that your Leadership and Character are being recognized at the next level Bobby and we look forward to seeing you back on the ice soon !
#weareallgenerals #ourplayersplay #characterforthewin
The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are excited to announce our new partnership agreement with Consistency Coach Joshua Cook.
Josh is the founder of the non-profit organization “Consistency Coaching” and is currently a player for the expansion VIU Mariners playing in the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL). Josh learnt how to play hockey in Chelmsford, England. With over 5 years of Jr. A experience and representing the Great Britain World Junior team Josh brings experience of the ups and downs hockey brings to a player and how to deal with it. He helps athletes consistently set and achieve their goals whilst teaching them core values such as determination and integrity along with many other values not only for hockey but for life.
Josh will be working with the Generals players both on and off the ice surrounding the mental part of the game. His focus on both individual and team oriented goals will help to develop our players for not only this season but for their future. Josh’s unique skill set is an exciting addition to our coaching staff as whole.
“We are very excited to have Josh as part of the Generals family” says team president Gerry Bickerton “His focus on the mental side of the game will really help push our players to excel. He is a tremendous young man who fits into what we are trying to accomplish throughout our entire organization. Our players should be able to learn a lot from him this season and grow as not only hockey players but also as young men.”
“I’m thrilled to be involved with a community run club that is local and in the same town where I founded my non-profit organization” commented Josh. “After sitting down with head coach Jesse Hammill and team president Gerry Bickerton, it is clear that we have a common goal to see success not only for the team but individually for the players. Over the season we will be constantly setting goals and steps to achieve those goals to give our team the best chance to succeed and I’m here for them every step of the way. I’m excited to help better them as not only hockey players but as young men.”
Welcome to the Generals Josh! We look forward to working with you during the 2017/2018 season.