Generals Add Veteran Goaltender

Parksville — New General Manager Rick Hannibal has pulled the trigger on his first big move.

The Generals acquired Goaltender Blake Wood from the Nanaimo Buccaneers for a Player Development Fee this week.

The 2001-born goaltender went 8-13 with a 3.73 GAA and .902 SV% with the Nanaimo Clippers and Victoria Grizzlies during the 2019-20 season.

Wood who calls Nanaimo home did not play last season but is expected to bring some veteran leadership to a young Generals team this upcoming season.

“Blake brings experience to our young goaltenders and knows what it takes to get to the next level,” said GM Rick Hannibal.

Wood has played more than 50 games in the VIJHL, all with the Buccaneers and has always played well at the Howie Meeker Arena against the Generals.

“He was a standout goaltender in this league when he was 16 and 17 and now at 20 he is going to be one of the best in the league,” added Hannibal.