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.

Join us Saturday Dec 1 @ 7:00 PM for Telus Game Night

You will not want to miss our game on Dec 1 @ 7:00 PM the Gens would like to welcome our Gold Sponsor for TELUS Game Night.  The Oceanside Generals host the Nanaimo Buccaneers.  Telus will be holding 3 Draws for Gift Bags, one during the first period, and two during the 2nd period.  Telus will also have 2 more free Draws the first draw will be for a Team Canada Jersey worth $160, the second draw will be a World Juniors Hockey Gift Basket which will include Team Canada Hat/Toque, Duffle Bag, snacks and a TV worth $750.  #weareallgenerals

Welcome Courtney Lyall – Trainer

The Oceanside Generals would like to welcome Courtney Lyall to our team. She jumped in to her new role as the team trainer Saturday night. She has recently relocated to the Parksville area from Calgary.   Courtney graduated from the University of Calgary in 2014 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology.  Since graduating Courtney has been working as a Kinesiologist for the past 4 years working with athletes, as well as patients with concussions.

Head Coach Annoncment – Welcome Dan Lemmon

The Oceanside Generals organization is excited to announce the hiring of our new Head coach, Dan Lemmon.

Dan has a thorough hockey background coaching multiple season in the VIJHL both in Oceanside and Nanaimo.  During his most recent season in 2016-2017 he has named the VIJHL Coach of the Year.  As well, Dan spent 3 seasons behind the bench of the BCMML North Island Silvertips both as an Assistant Coach and Head Coach.

Dan is a former Oceanside Generals Player have played in 3 seasons with the Generals from 2002-2005.  During his final season as a General, at the age of 18, Dan was named team captain and defenceman of the year.  His hockey career progressed in 2005 – 2006 when he joined the BCHL Cowichan Capitals.  Dan was named defencemen of the year in both seasons he played for the Capitals.

Dan is know for his up-tempo coaching style, valuing hard working players and developing a team that will compete night in and night out.  When we spoke with come of Dan’s former player, it quickly became clear that Dan is a player’s coach.  Many of his players describe Dan as their favorite Coach and loved to play for him.  He has a proven track record of graduating players to the next level and beyond.

Dan’s extensive hockey connections throughout North America will help attract and recruit players to the Generals organization.  His hockey contacts spread from the junior level into the professional level including the NHL.

The Oceanside Generals would like to welcome Dan to the Gens Family!

 

 

Generals Add Promising Young Defenceman

The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are proud to announce the commitment of defenceman Tanner Hamilton.

The 2001 Langley-born native has been on the Generals radar for awhile now according to Head Coach and General Manager Jesse Hammill.

“Tanner reads the game very well. He gets in the right lanes and his first pass is very good. He has a heavy, accurate shot from the point and is a born leader,” said Hammill.

Hamilton took part at this past weekends Spring Camp.

“I like to consider myself a defensive defenceman who makes smart plays at either end of the ice,” said Hamilton.

“I thought he got stronger and more comfortable as the camp went on. He really showed his leadership and coachable characteristics,” added Hammill.

Last season Hamilton played 29 games with the Delta Hockey Academy Midget Varsity Team. He collected 14 points, including 2 goals and 14 assists. Hamilton also played 3 games with the Midget Prep Team at Delta, notching 1 goal.

“Everything about the Generals seemed to be a perfect fit, both scholastically and athletically. It seems like an amazing program that helps you to develop as a better person and player,” notes Hamilton.

Welcome to the Generals Tanner! See you at main camp in August.