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Victoria Royals

The Victoria Royals are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Victoria Royals are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They compete in the Western Hockey League (WHL) and play home games at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

What it is

The Victoria Royals are a major junior ice hockey club that has played in the WHL since the 2011–12 season. They are members of the B.C. Division in the Western Conference.

History

The franchise was established in 2011 after the relocation of the Chilliwack Bruins to Victoria. This brought WHL hockey back to Vancouver Island following the earlier departure of the Victoria Cougars.

Key details

The team's home arena is the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Its colours are royal blue, silver, white, and black. The Royals are owned by GSL Group, with head coach James Patrick and general manager Jake Heisinger.

In short

  • The team is a major junior ice hockey club in Victoria, British Columbia.
  • It has played in the WHL since the 2011–12 season.
  • The Royals were formed after the relocation of the Chilliwack Bruins to Victoria.
  • Their home venue is the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Canadian angle

The Victoria Royals are part of Canadian major junior hockey and are a key WHL team for Vancouver Island and the Greater Victoria sports market.

Quick questions

What are the Victoria Royals?
They are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, that plays in the WHL.
When were the Victoria Royals founded?
The franchise began play in 2011 after relocating from Chilliwack.
Where do the Victoria Royals play home games?
They play at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, British Columbia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Royals
    Supports: Founding date, league, location, home arena, colours, ownership, coach, and general manager
  2. Canadian Hockey League / Victoria Royals — https://chl.ca/whl-royals/
    Supports: Team identity and current official club information
  3. LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-royals-hockey-club
    Supports: Founded date, headquarters, and organizational details
  4. Select Your Tickets — https://selectyourtickets.com/item/victoria-royals/
    Supports: Venue, WHL membership, ownership, and community context