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Breaking News! Games 1 & 2 of the North Division Final against the Storm have been postponed

BREAKING NEWS !

Games 1 and 2 of the North Division Final against the Storm have been postponed.

*Please note that all Oceanside Generals Players and Staff are all currently healthy.*

The following statement is from BC Hockey;

BC Hockey statement from Chief Executive Officer Barry Petrachenko

“The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) along with BC Hockey have announced the postponement of the first two (2) games of the playoff series between the Campbell River Storm and Oceanside Generals on Tuesday, March 10 and Friday, March 13, 2020.

At this time, the postponement of the games is precautionary.

With the ongoing international health situation involving COVID-19 (Coronavirus), extra precaution is being administered. Currently no player or staff member on either team has been diagnosed with COVID-19, however several players are self-isolating for influenza-like symptoms on the recommendation of public health officials.

The VIJHL, in consultation with BC Hockey and the Island Health Authority are taking the measures to be extremely cautious in situations with any illnesses. The health and safety of our participants is our priority.

The VIJHL and BC Hockey will communicate any updates to this situation, including the re-scheduled dates of games, when it becomes available.

Currently, no other league playoff games or BC Hockey Championships have been postponed. BC Hockey is working closely with Hockey Canada and the provincial and regional health authorities to monitor all situations daily.”

Dawson Heathcote – VIJHL’s Top Forward 2019/2020 Season

Last weekend Generals forward Dawson Heathcote was named the VIJHL’s Top Forward.

Before the opening face off of Game 3 against Kerry Park he was handed the Brian Morrison Award. Dawson is the first General to win the award.

“It’s a pretty cool accomplishment for me. Obviously my team helped me out, we won a lot of games.”

Dawson collected 63 points in just 43 games for the Generals this season.

“I’m thankful for my teammates and I’m pretty happy I got the award. I’m happy I beat my points record when I was 16, that was my goal this year.”

It’s the second big award for Dawson, who was named the Rookie of the Year in the VIJHL for the 2016-17 season.

Both awards for the Nanaimo product have come with Dan Lemmon behind the bench.

“It was well deserved, Dawson is for sure one of the best forwards in the league. He has contributed to our team offensively and he gives it his all every game.

Dawson currently has at least a point in 16 straight games.

Congratulations Dawson!

The Oceanside Generals have clinched top spot in the VIJHL North Divison

PARKSVILLE- The Oceanside Generals have clinched top spot in the VIJHL’s North Division.
It’s the first time the Generals have clinched the Division  since the 2008-09 season.
Captain Landon Dziadyk on finishing atop the North.
“It’s a huge accomplishment for our squad and it was the goal at the start of the season. It’s crazy to think how far this team has come in the past few seasons”.
Dziadyk has played more than 200 games with the Generals.
“My first year on the team, we won 7 games and now we’re looking to break a record and be the best Generals team in franchise history.”
The Qualicum Beach product credits this group of players and the coaching staff for all the success.
“It’s such a great feeling to be part of this team, the guys all get along together so well and we have the best coaching staff in the league. It really makes coming to the rink everyday something to look forward too. We wouldn’t be able to be where we are without them and we’re all so fired up ! “
The Generals have two more regular season games. Friday in Saanich and Saturday home to Campbell River. The

Calling all Alumni

Calling All Alumni

Whether you were part of of our inaugural season, just recently retired or somewhere in between everyone was a Gen at one point.  We now have an official Oceanside Generals Alumni page.  We need your help in getting past players into the group!  If you played on the team we invite you to join the  Oceanside Generals Alumni Facebook page.  You can add past players, catch up or simply stay in touch with teammates and watch for future Alumni events!