Generals Recap from a busy week.

The Oceanside Generals played  3 games in 4 days this week.

On Wednesday the Generals traveled to Colwood to take on the Westshore Wolves.

The game was played at the Juan de Fuca Arena due to ice issues at the Q-Centre.

The Generals went down 2-0 early in the first but battled back to tie the game up 2-2 late in the period with goals from Will Norman and Cage Newans.

After 40 minutes the Generals led the game 4-3 after second period goals from Landon Dziadyk and another from Will Norman.

The Wolves would tie the game up 4-4 early in the third period.

But Greyson Weme’s first of the season would put the Generals up 5-4 at the 6:54 mark of the final frame. The Generals would hold on for the win.

James Brendeland made 40 saves in the victory.

On Friday night the Generals headed up to Campbell River to battle the Storm for the first of 10 meetings this season.

The Storm would strike with two goals in the first period before Landon Dziadyk got one back before the period ended.

The Storm would score two more goals in the second period and take a 4-1 lead into the third.

The Generals would pull within a goal in the third period with goals from Cage Newans and a short-handed marker from Dawson Heathcote to make it 4-3.

But a power-play goal late in the third would seal the game for the Storm 5-3.

Brandon Hannibal had a three point night assisting on all three Generals goals.

The Generals out shot the Strom 44-30

The Generals returned home Saturday to face the Saanich Braves.

Captain Landon Dziadyk got the Generals on the board with a power-play goal with just under five minutes to play in the opening period. Elijah Goyer would add another before the period ended.

In the second both teams would trade goals.

Greyson Weme’s  second of the season put the Generals up 3-2.

The Braves pulled within a goal in the third before rookie Cage Newans made it 4-2 on the power-play.

The Generals would hold on for the win and improve to 5-2 on the season.

Next up for the Generals a home game against Comox on Friday and a road game Saturday night in Mill Bay against the Kerry Park Islanders.

Don’t forget fans to stop by Boston Pizza in Parksville after the game tonight (Sept 21, 2019) and meet your favorite Oceanside Generals.

Thank to our sponsor Boston Pizza for all your support this season.

BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR THE GENERALS

On Friday night the Generals defeated the defending VIJHL Champion Victoria Cougars 3-2.

Elijah Goyer led the way for the Generals finding the back of the net twice and adding an assist. Cage Newans scored his first VIJHL goal in his Generals debut while Greyson Weme added two helpers. James Brendeland was solid again in goal stopping 38 of the 40 shots he faced.

The Generals special teams were almost perfect on Friday in the win going 6 for 6 on the penalty kill and 1 for 2 of the Power Play.

On Saturday night the Generals blanked the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 2-0.

Dawson Heathcote and Elijah Goyer scored and Cedric Rechsteiner made 23 saves for his first VIJHL shutout.

The Generals now have a very busy week ahead with 3 games in 4 days starting with a road game in Colwood against Westshore followed by a trip to Campbell River on Friday and a home game on Saturday against Saanich.

“We feel Nolan is going to be a great addition to our coaching staff specifically focused on our goalies. His work with some of our goalies in the past like David Anderson and James Brendeland speaks for itself. Being able to add Nolan to our staff helps us continue to add to our program. We look forward to working with Nolan this season.”

– Generals President Gerry Bickerton

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

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

GM Andrew Riddell comments on the addition of Liam Moody.

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

Mark your calendars –  Oceanside Generals  AGM

DATE:  April 15^th

TIME:  7:00 PM

LOCATION:     Oceanside place