Pre Season Update

 

The Oceanside Generals finished the preseason with a 2-1 record. The Generals lost to Campbell River 3-2, beat Mission City 4-3 and Nanaimo 5-4 in a shootout.

Generals Head Coach Dan Lemmon comments on how his team played in the three games.

” I wanted to see that we’re getting better and the kids are picking up  things that the coaching staff is trying to teach them. I would say after watching three games, I’m not incredibly pleased but we definitely picked some things up and got better.”

In both victories the Generals came from behind.

“Right now everyone looks good on paper but now the going gets tough, now its the real deal and every game means something from here on out.”

A pair of veterans James Brendeland and Landon Dziadyk did not play in any of the preseason games.

“Both guys have minor injuries and we just rested them to make sure they can be fully healthy by the time they come back. It’s just a day by day thing right now and nothing too serious.”

Lemmon is hopeful both players will be in the lineup come Thursday when the Generals open the 2019-20 regular season in Nanaimo.

Game time is set for 7:15 PM at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Fans can catch all the action on 88.5 The Beach and Hockey TV.

The Generals home opener will be Saturday September 7th at the Howie Meeker Arena against Westshore. Puck drop is 7 PM.

 

Kyle Ireland

 

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!

 

2019 Spring Camp – Commitments

The Oceanside Generals had a busy spring camp.  We had 83 kids out at camp.  See below for some exciting Roster News for 2019-2020 Season

Generals GM/AC Andrew Riddell comments on Brett Arnet signing with the hockey club.

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GM Andrew Riddell comments on local product Sean Brendeland joining the Hockey Club.

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GM Andrew Riddell on what local product Aidan Mailhot brings to the hockey club.

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GM Andrew Riddell comments on the addition of Liam Moody.

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GM Andrew Riddell comments on the newest Gens Forward Lochlan Willis.

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Generals tame the Cougars

Generals tame the Cougars
The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are coming off one of the biggest wins of the season. The Generals snapped a 15 game losing streak in Victoria against the Cougars on Thursday with a 2-1 win.
The last win prior to Thursday night for the Generals on the road against the Cougars was back on December 9th 2010 a 4-3 shootout win. Kyle Yamasaki scored the game winning goal.
” I thought it was our best sixty minute effort of the year. From start to finish we played the body on Victoria, guys were getting pucks in deep and making smart plays all around” said Assistant Coach Chris Lennox after the game.
A great passing play got the scoring started for the Generals after Brady Kay took a nice feed from Greyson Weme. For Kay it was his 8th goal of the season matching a career high.
“It was a really good team effort tonight, all the boys were going. I had some new line mates tonight got a goal with them, it was great” said Kay post game.
Landon Dziadyk notched his 23rd goal of the season and James Brendeland made 31 saves for the Generals.
The Generals game against Comox last Friday was cancelled due to the weather and bad conditions. The makeup date will be Tuesday Feb 19th at the Howie Meeker Arena.  Game time is 7PM.
The Generals next scheduled game is Saturday at the Howie Meeker Arena against Nanaimo. Game time is 7 PM.

Generals look to remain hot

The Generals look to remain hot going into the Holiday break.

The Oceanside Generals are playing some great hockey right now. The Generals have picked up points in 6 consecutive games (5-0-0-1).

Qualicum Beach product Landon Dziadyk is leading the offence,  the 19 year old has picked up at least a point in 6 straight games.

Elijah Goyer is also contributing, the second year Forward has picked up 8 points in his last 5 games including the game winner Sunday over Saanich in overtime.

The Generals are currently 10-19-3-1 on the season and have 37 points.

The Generals will have two more games before the Holiday break, Tuesday on the road against Comox and Saturday at home against Westshore.

The Oceanside Generals were very busy Friday afternoon making a trio of moves

The Oceanside Generals were very busy Friday afternoon making a trio of moves.

The Generals first sent Forward Jory Swanson to the Nanaimo Buccaneers for Defenceman Trey Boylan. Swanson (01′) is in his second season in the VIJHL and has 15 points in 25 games so far this season. Boylan (01′) who hails from the Harbour City is in his rookie season in the VIJHL and has 5 points in 22 games with the Buccaneers this season.

The next move seen the Generals add to their Forward group by acquiring Garett Gilbertson from the Peninsula Panthers for a Player Development Fee. Gilberston (00′) who is from Sooke is a rookie and has 5 points in 11 games with the Panthers this season.

The last move of the day seen the Generals add Zach Blanchard (00′) on the back end. The Nanaimo product was acquired from the North Okanagan Knights of the KIJHL for a Player Development Fee.

Generals Head Coach Dan Lemmon on the moves;

“Were pretty happy on how everything has transpired over the last 48 hours. We’re getting guys in that have good character and younger guys that work hard. These guys will have an immediate impact on our team and they will get lots of opportunities with us. I think all three guys are going to help out our team now and in the future. Kudos to General Manager Andrew Riddell who has been working the phones pretty hard and putting in some time. We’re really happy going forward and looking to turn this thing around.”

Photo Credit: Zach Blanchard from BC Local News

Jersey Auction

The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are proud to be auctioning off a limited number of their Remembrance Day 3rd Jerseys in honour of those who have served for our country.  The auction will be open to the public for both Saturday December 1st & Sunday December 2ndwith proceeds being donated to the local Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.  You can bid on the available jerseys in the arena during both games this weekend or online through The Oceanside Generals Facebook Page.  Please PM us through Facebook with your bid amount.  A list of the available jersey numbers will be posted Saturday morning and also provided during our home games.  The minimum starting bid per jersey will be $50.