Royals Sign Logan Pickford to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
Victoria, BC – The Victoria Royals are pleased to announce the signing of Forward Logan Pickford to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The product of Saskatoon, SK., stands at 5’9” and 169 lbs.
Pickford was a part of the Royals 50 Player List entering 2023 Training Camp, where he impressed, including scoring twice and adding two assists in Team Fizer’s five games played.
Pickford spent the majority of the 2022-23 season with the U18 Prince Albert Mintos (SMAAAHL). He also spent time with the Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) where he scored 1 goal in 3 games. The 17-year-old produced at nearly a point-per-game pace with the Mintos as he notched 25 goals and 16 assists for 41 points in 43 games played.
“Logan had a great summer of training which was reflected in his on ice and off ice fitness testing scores. ” said Associate General Manager, Jake Heisinger. “Logan is a hard working player that skates well and will contribute at both ends of the ice. We are excited to Welcome Logan and his family to Victoria.”
The Royals open the pre-season on Saturday, September 9 on the road as they take on the Prince George Cougars before closing out the weekend on Sunday, September 10 against the Vancouver Giants.
Victoria wraps up the pre-season with a pair of games in the interior as they are slated to take on the Kamloops Blazers on Friday, September 15 before traveling down Highway 97 to take on the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday, September 16.
The Royals open up the 2023-2024 WHL Regular Season on Friday, September 22 against the Vancouver Giants on the road before traveling south of the border to take on the Everett Silvertips on Saturday, September 24.
About the Victoria Royals Hockey Club
The Royals are Victoria’s Hockey Club, playing in the WHL (a member of the CHL, the highest level of junior hockey in Canada) out of the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre since 2011. The Club is owned and operated by GSL Group, and the franchise is known for its strong values and inclusive approach to game day experiences. The Royals are committed to growing the sport of hockey and are active in their community through The Victoria Royals Foundation. The Royals won the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy as WHL Regular Season Champions in 2016, and each year the organization develops many skilled players who go on to professional hockey careers in the NHL and around the world. The Royals strive to provide the best sports entertainment experience on the Island. For more information, visit victoriaroyals.com.
About Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (SOFMC) is designed, constructed, developed and operated by GSL Group. SOFMC is Victoria’s premier entertainment facility and the largest arena in British Columbia outside Vancouver. The state-of-the-art 7,000 seat facility is home to the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League and regularly hosts large-scale concerts and other special events such as figure skating, curling, plays, trade shows and conferences. SOFMC also features a fine dining Lion’s Den Restaurant, as well as retail and meeting space.
