https://chl.ca/whl-royals/category/gallery/ Official Website of The Victoria Royals Hockey Club Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:38:35 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://media.chl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/63/2024/09/25152040/cropped-Victoria-Royals-Logo-1-1-32x32.png https://chl.ca/whl-royals/category/gallery/ 32 32 https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:59:28 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule Victoria B.C. - The Victoria Royals have announced their 2026-27 regular season schedule.  The Royals start their 68-game regular season on the road at the Sandman Centre on Saturday, September 19th against the Kamloops Blazers.   The following weekend, the Royals are back at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for the Home Opener on Saturday, September 26th, against the Vancouver Giants.   Victoria ends the regular season with a home-and-home series with the Vancouver Giants March 26th and 27th.   The WHL’s Eastern Division Swift Current Broncos (Oct.2), Brandon Wheat Kings (Oct.4), Moose Jaw Warriors (Nov.6), Regina Pats (Nov.25), Prince Albert Raiders (Feb.2), and Saskatoon Blades (Feb.26) visit the island this season.   The Royals will travel to the Central Division to play the Medicine Hat Tigers (Oct.10), Calgary Hitman (Oct.12), Lethbridge Hurricanes (Oct.14), Red Deer Rebels (Oct 16), and Edmonton Oil Kings (Oct. 18). All away games will be streamed for free on Victory+.   Season Memberships, Flex Memberships, Half Seasons and Group Experiences are on sale now. Single game tickets for all Royals home games will be on sale in July. Early access is available at the following link: https://forms.gle/fUoM6yx6TMamvZVR9   Premiere Home Games this season include: 

• Home Opener presented by Remax vs. Vancouver Giants (Sept.26) 

• Military Appreciation presented by Babcock vs. Tri-City Americans (Nov.7) 

• Teddy Bear Toss presented by Tedford Doors vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (Nov. 27) 

• Hockey Day in Victoria vs. Penticton Vees (Jan. 23) 

• Country Fest vs. Vancouver Giants (Feb. 19) 

• Pink in the Rink vs. Saskatoon Blades (Feb. 26) 

• Fan Appreciation vs. Vancouver Giants (Mar. 26) 

Download full PDF schedule.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-select-st-louis-blues-prospect-vladimir-proskurin-and-marek-peroutka-in-2026-import-draft Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:04:24 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-select-st-louis-blues-prospect-vladimir-proskurin-and-marek-peroutka-in-2026-import-draft With the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 CHL Import Draft, Victoria selected St. Louis Blues prospect goaltender Vladimir Proskurin. Hailing from Moscow, Russia, Proskurin was drafted by the Blues in the fourth round, 123rd overall. This past season, he appeared in 41 games for MHK Atland Mytischchi in the MHL, Russia’s top junior league, and put up a .921 save-percentage and a 2.97 goals-against-average all while facing over 30 shots per game on average.
“Vlad is a competitor that does whatever he can to make saves and is extremely athletic” said Victoria Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “We are very excited to have a goalie of Vlad’s caliber joining our program”.
With the 58th overall pick in the first round, Victoria selected forward Marek Peroutka. Hailing from Most, Czechia, Peroutka played this past season with HC Litvinov, playing primarily for the U20 side while getting some games with the Men’s. In 52 games this season, Peroutka scored 26 goals and 19 assists for 45 points. Following the season, Peroutka scored four points in four games, including a primary assist on the final game overtime winning goal, to help stave off relegation for Litvinov U20.
“Marek is two-way forward that contributes offensively and is very difficult to play against” said Heisinger. “He will add an important element to our lineup”.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-2026-nhl-draft-recap Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:01:36 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-2026-nhl-draft-recap https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/victoria-royals-announce-roster-updates-june-20th-2026 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:15 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/victoria-royals-announce-roster-updates-june-20th-2026 Pilon, a 6’5, 215lbs. goaltender hailing from Calgary, AB, played in 19 games for the Victoria Royals after being acquired from the Kelowna Rockets in trade early into the 2025-26 season. In those 19 games, Pilon compiled a 4.63 goals-against-average and a .860 save-percentage. Formerly a 8th round selection by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, Pilon has appeared in 82 WHL games through his career so far.
Massey, a 5’11, 171lbs. defenceman hailing from Cloverdale, BC, was signed by the Royals following their 2025 Training Camp. In 20 games with the Royals, Massey had 2 assists. In his time with the Royals, Massey spearheaded Cohen’s Fight for a Cure initiative with Crohn’s & Colitis Canada. His efforts helped raise over $6,800 to help those in need. Massey was formerly a 9th round selection by the Portland Winterhawks in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.
Finley, a 6’0, 176 lbs. forward hailing from Kelowna, BC, was acquired by the Royals in a trade with the Moose Jaw Warriors during the 2025 offseason. In an injury shortened season with Victoria, Finley scored one goal in three games he played. The former WHL champion with Moose Jaw was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2022 WHL Draft by the Warriors.
Schofield, a 6’1, 180 lbs. forward from LaSalle, MB, was signed by the Victoria Royals following the 2024 Training Camp. Over the past two seasons, Schofield appeared in 26 games, 24 of them in the 2025-26 campaign. In this past season, Schofield scored three goals and three assists for six points, including scoring his first WHL goal against the Penticton Vees on November 2nd at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
The Royals would like to thank Jake, Cohen, Max and Layne for their dedication and effort in their time with the club.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/victoria-royals-set-for-2026-chl-import-draft Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:29:26 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/victoria-royals-set-for-2026-chl-import-draft The club has also confirmed that Mykola Kosarev is expected to rejoin the team for the 2026-27 season. Kosarev, hailing from Kharkiv, Ukraine, was selected 55th overall in the 2025 CHL Import Draft by the Royals. Following playing 21 games for Victoria, Kosarev signed a professional contract with the Stavanger Oilers in the EliteHockey Ligaen, Norway’s top professional hockey league. In time split between the Men’s and U20 teams for Stavanger, Kosarev scored 10 points in 24 games, as well as winning a gold medal with the U20 side.
Kosarev recently represented his home country of Ukraine in various international tournaments at both the Men’s and U20 level, including scoring four points in five games in the Division 1 A World Junior Championships and collecting a silver medal at the D1A World Championships.
The CHL Import draft takes place Tuesday, June 30th. CHL teams are permitted to have three import players on their roster. ]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/victoria-royals-announce-2026-27-home-opener-presented-by-remax Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:56 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/victoria-royals-announce-2026-27-home-opener-presented-by-remax The B.C. Division rivals will have extra fuel added to the fire as Dallas Stars prospect Cameron Schmidt is expected to make his Royals home debut against his former team.  
Get early access to Single Game Tickets by signing up at https://forms.gle/hHapcUmnzBfWKFDc8. If you have questions, email vrtickets@victoriaroyals.com or by calling 250-419-6906.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-acquire-nate-yellowaga-from-the-red-deer-rebels Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:59:52 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-acquire-nate-yellowaga-from-the-red-deer-rebels Nate Yellowaga from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 2027 4th, a 2028 2nd, and a 2030 4th round pick.
The 5’11, 179 lbs. defenceman finished this past season, his first in the WHL, with 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 67 games. Yellowaga registered four points in five playoff games against the Prince Albert Raiders. Hailing from Calgary, AB, Yellowaga started his junior career with the Brooks Bandits in the BCHL before joining the Rebels prior to last season.
“Nate is a dynamic defenseman that will add an important element to our team” said Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “He is an excellent skater that will be an impact player at both ends of the ice”.
Yellowaga, a former CSSHL U18 2nd Team All-Star, was drafted in the 9th round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft by Red Deer. He won a BCHL Championship with the Brooks Bandits in the 2024-25 season.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-sign-sam-schulte-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement Tue, 12 May 2026 21:59:23 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-sign-sam-schulte-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement A 6’1, 174 lbs. defenceman from Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Schulte most recently played for the Rochester Jr. Americans and Chippewa Steel in the NAHL.  
In 47 games during the 2025-26 season, Schulte put up 42 points with 11 goals and 31 assists. He was named a finalist for NAHL Defenseman of the Year and earned spots on both the All-NAHL Team and All-East Division Team.  
At the time of his December trade to the Rochester Jr. Americans, Schulte was leading the Chippewa Steel in points.  
“We are excited Sam has chosen to play for our program to continue his development” said Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “He had an excellent season, and we are confident he can build off that heading into this year”.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/2026-whl-draft-day-2-recap Thu, 07 May 2026 22:51:02 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/2026-whl-draft-day-2-recap Draft Selections  
Round 2 With the 28th overall pick in the 2nd round, Victoria selected forward Kristian Lima. Hailing from Langley, BC, Lima appeared in 30 games for Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this season where he scored 24 goals and 27 assists for 51 points. Lima finished second on BWC in scoring and 15th in scoring in CSSHL U15 prep league.  
Round 4 With the 73rd overall pick in the 4th round, Victoria selected forward Jaxson Weisgerber. Hailing from Sturgeon County, Alberta, Weisgerber played 30 games for OHA Edmonton U15 Prep this season where he posted 20 goals and 33 assists for 53 points. Weisberger finished second on his team in scoring.  
Round 5 With the 112th overall pick in the 5th round, Victoria selected forward Brody Trost. Hailing from Los Altos, California, Trost appeared in 71 games for the Bishop Kearney Selects U14 AAA where he scored 37 goals and 37 assists for 74 points. Prior to joining Bishop Kearney Selects, he played in the Los Angeles Jr. Kings system.  
Round 6 With the 134th overall pick in the 6th round, Victoria selected defenceman Madden Rome. Hailing from Red Deer, Alberta, Rome appeared in 20 games for the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA. Rome stands at 6’1, 190lbs.  
Round 7 With the 148th overall pick in the 7th round, Victoria selected goaltender Renner Andersen. Hailing from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Andersen appeared in 62 games this season for the Shattuck St. Mary’s 14U AAA where he put up a .937 Save Percentage.  
Round 8 With the 166th overall pick in the 8th round, Victoria selected forward Charlie Usher. Hailing from Calgary, AB and born in Perth, Australia, Usher appeared in 32 games for the Calgary Flames U15 AAA where he put up 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points. His scoring total placed him fourth in team scoring.  
With the 170th overall pick in the 8th round, Victoria selected forward Peyton Malinski. Hailing from Chandler, Arizona, Malinski played this season for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U AAA. He stands at 6’2, 180 lbs.  
To conclude the draft, Victoria added 2007 born goaltender Kason Kobelka. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Kobelka played for the Melfort Mustangs in the SJHL this season where he appeared in 32 games putting up 2.33 goals-against-average and a .915 save-percentage, finishing with a 19-9-3 record.  
Trades  
The Royals made a trade with the Edmonton Oil Kings during the 3rd round of the draft. The Royals traded the 51st overall pick in the 3rd round in exchange for the 134th overall pick in the 6th round, a 6th round pick in 2027, and a 2nd round pick in 2030.  
In the 5th round, the Royals traded the 97th overall pick in the 5th round and the 189th overall pick in the 9th round to the Portland Winterhawks for the 148th overall pick in the 7th round and a 4th round pick in 2028.  
During the 8th round, the Royals acquired the 166th overall pick from Moose Jaw in exchange for an 8th round pick in 2030.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-acquire-dallas-stars-prospect-cameron-schmidt Thu, 07 May 2026 02:10:35 +0000 GSL Marketing https://chl.ca/whl-royals/article/royals-acquire-dallas-stars-prospect-cameron-schmidt Cameron Schmidt from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for the 7^th Overall selection in the 2026 WHL Draft and a 2028 4^th Round selection.  
Schmidt, who hails from Prince George, BC, is a prospect for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, having been drafted 94^th overall in the 3^rd round of the 2025 NHL Draft. A finalist for WHL Player of the Year this past season, Schmidt lead the WHL in goal-scoring, totalling 51 goals alongside 49 assists for 100 points in 72 games, placing him third in league point-scoring.  
“Cam is as dynamic of a player as there is in this league“ said Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “Adding a player of Cam’s caliber signals to our strong group of returning players as well as to our fans the high expectations we have for next season“.  
"I’m excited for the opportunity ahead and ready to make the most of it" said Schmidt.  
Originally drafted in the first round of the 2022 WHL Draft by the Vancouver Giants, the former RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna standout was traded to the Seattle Thunderbirds in a trade deadline deal during the 2025-26 season. In 195 career WHL games, Schmidt has scored 123 goals and 114 assists for 237 points.]]>