Bin 4 / Lot 1 Victoria Blazers Lacrosse Club

The Best Dressed Team in BC™, your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers! 6x VILL champs, #1 in your hearts. #dudeswithgoodattitudes

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Dudes Stumble, 2 Straight Losses as Playoffs Near

It's been a season of ups and downs so far for The Best Dressed Team in BC™. Whether it's low turnout, a slow start, bad bounces, or sometimes just Father Time, the results have been pretty inconsistent for your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers this year.

The most recent slide started a couple weeks ago, with the good guys underestimating a surging W̱SÁNEĆ Arrows squad led by recent acquisition and friend of the Blazers Tory Bains, who has taken the league by storm with 30 goals in 7 games to lead the VILL, with half the games played of the other leaders. Then the dudes linked up with the Jokers and couldn't solve their goaltending, falling 8-3.

Don't count the Blazers out yet though! The pieces are there, it's just not clicking yet. While the runway is running out, there's still time for the dudes with good attitudes to find their stride.

We return to action Thursday night, taking on the defending VILL champion Victoria Jokers Thursday at Panorama up in North Saanich for the late game. Come check it out - admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* IG Wealth Management - Huge thanks to our friends Philip Bisset-Covaneiro and Colt Borthwick - our local financial experts at IG Wealth Management.

* Clean Cuts Barbershop has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

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Two More Wins, Dudes Climb to #2 in VILL South

Look good, feel good, play good! The Best Dressed Team in BC™ is starting to get rolling.

Last week the good guys pulled in to North Saanich to face a red hot Westshore Aces squad, who was fresh off a dominant win over the defending champion Jokers to chalk up their fifth straight, leading star studded VILL south division in win percentage. Your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers had already lost twice to the Aces, most recently on the heels of some terrible bench penalties on line changes, rendering the cats unable to stay in the game.

This matchup was different. The Blazers welcomed their star goaltender Rob Wood back into the lineup, and for the first time all year the dudes had a mostly healthy roster.

Veteran righty sniper Devon Casey (1G) opened the scoring for the Blazers, but the Aces answered with a pair to regain the lead. Star scorer Parker Johnson (1G 2A) added to the Blazers total to even things up, but the Aces potted 2 more to end the frame with a 4-2 lead.

In the second, the Blazers got right to work, with a pair of goals from lefty sharpshooter Seve Cordero (2G 2A), and clutch scorer AJ Lockwood (3G) getting on the sheet. The Aces answered again with 3 of their own, with newcomer Landon Underwood (2G) tallying for the dudes. Lefty transition beast Rhett Smith (1G 1A) buried one for the dudes late, to narrow the gap. 7-6 Aces after two periods.

The Aces opened the scoring in the final frame, but then the dudes locked in with 3 big ones to claim a lead late. In the final minute the Blazers made things interesting with a transition turnover and penalty to give the Aces a late powerplay, but Wood shut the door in net and the Blazers capped off the win with a clutch short handed goal. 10-8 Blazers win!

Transition scorer Adam West-Patrick (2A), veteran playmaker Julian Spence (2A), face-off specialist and transition machine Colt Gnech (2A), and defenders Tom Arsenault (1A) and Trevor Hansen (1A) also got on the sheet for the dudes. Great game for these gents.

Link to box score

On the weekend, the dudes with good attitudes were in action again, headed to Duncan to play the Cowichan Thunder. The good guys were very short handed once again (what is with the Blazers and road games?), but luckily the Thunder were short too.

The first period was neck and neck (is it neck and neck or neck in neck? I think it must be neck and neck). The Thunder opened the scoring, but the Blazers answered with a pair. The Thunder bounced back in the final minute to secure a 2-2 tie.

In the second, the Blazers opened up with 4 unanswered goals to take control of the game, and they didn't look back. 6-4 for the dudes.

In the third, the Blazers opened the scoring, but the Thunder wasn't ready to go away with a pair of their own. But the Blazers responded with 2 more to reclaim an insurmountable edge. 9-4 win for the Blazers.

Scoring summary:

Parker Johnson - 3G

Seve Cordero - 3G

Rhett Smith - 2A

Devon Casey - 1G

Ryan Lewis - 1G

Landon Underwood - 1A

Cole Matterson - 1A

Julian Spence - 1A

Link to box score

We return to action Thursday night, taking on the W̱SÁNEĆ Arrows Thursday at Panorama up in North Saanich for the late game. Come check it out - admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* IG Wealth Management - Huge thanks to our friends Philip Bisset-Covaneiro and Colt Borthwick - our local financial experts at IG Wealth Management.

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

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Blazers Back From US Tour, Back in Win Column

The good guys are back on the right side of the line, after a heck of a side quest playing down in Washington against top US box teams. Stay tuned for a recap of that journey in the coming weeks - great times!

Anywhoo, back to VILL business! your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers faced a tough test a few nights ago, facing a surging W̱SÁNEĆ Arrows squad with friend-of-the-Blazers Tory Bains going on a scoring rampage in an Arrows jersey. Luckily the Blazers made a few key additions of their own the other night, adding scorers Seve Cordero and Landon Underwood (both from the now-defunct Saanich Express) to the minty fresh green and pink Blazers family. Let's recap the action, shall we?

The Best Dressed Team in BC™ had a relatively quiet first period, wrapping it up tied 1-1 with early goals traded from Seve Cordero (1G, 1A) and Bains (3G). In the second frame the Blazers started to tilt the floor, outshooting the Arrows 20-10 and getting goals from Colt Gnech (1G), Parker Johnson (1G, 1A), Zack Dhillon (2G) and Trevor Hansen (2G, 1A) to hold a 5-4 edge. In the third the dudes widened the gap with goals from AJ Lockwood (1G, 1A) and Landon Underwood (1G, 1A). Julian Spence (2A) and Adam West-Patrick (2A) also helped to close the show with a 9-7 win.

Link to box score.

The Blazers are back in action Thursday night, matching up against the talent laden and league leading Westshore Aces . Come check it out, 7:30pm @ Panorama Rec Centre. Admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* IG Wealth Management - Huge thanks to our friends Philip Bisset-Covaneiro and Colt Borthwick - our local financial experts at IG Wealth Management.

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

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Shorthanded Blazers Edge Out North #1 Ravens

The good guys are still playing with half a team, but thanks to some help from friends around the league the Blazers stole a hard fought win from the high flying Campbell River Ravens on Saturday.

Key additions for the friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers were Jarred Meservia of the Rats, Devyn Zunti of the Thunder, Brandon Coulombe of the Aces, and especially Ryan Brabander from the Rats in net. Thanks for the help guys.

The Best Dressed Team in BC™ held a lead early, tallying 3 straight goals from transition and faceoff stars Colt Gnech (2G + 1A) and Chris McAulay (2G), but the Ravens bounced back and closed the gap to 3-2 to finish the frame.

In the second, the Ravens outshot the Blazers considerably. The Blazers opened the period with a goal, answered by 2 from the Ravens, the Blazers answering, then the Ravens narrowing the lead late. 9-8 Blazers after 2.

In the third, the Ravens started strong, notching a couple more goals including a powerplay marker, knotting things up with a 10-10 tie. Then, the dudes got back on track, burying some key goals on great plays from Rhett Smith (3G + 1A) and Julian Spence (2A). When all was said and done, it was a 13-10 Blazers win. Link to box score.

The Blazers are back in action tonight, matching up tonight against the talent laden Westshore Aces . Come check it out, 7:30pm @ Panorama Rec Centre. Admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

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Moral Victories? 11-Man Blazers Fall Just Short to VILL #1 Jokers

Where the heck are the Victoria Blazers? Everyone knows you can't win with 11 guys, especially against the island's top team, the undefeated defending champion Victoria Jokers. It was a big game, one you'd probably want to bring a proper team to. Where are the Blazers? (Hello? Bueller? That's a 40-year-old reference to Ferris Bueller's Day Off.) But somehow, the Blazers got real close.

The Blazers opened the scoring on Thursday, and jumped ahead to an early 4-2 lead, with offense from scoring sensation Parker Johnson (4G, 1A) and star sniper Devon Casey (2G, 1A), but the Jokers corrected course late in the frame to regain the lead 6-4.

In the second, the The Best Dressed Team in BC™ held control of the period with goals from two-way star Rhett Smith (1G) veteran sniper AJ Lockwood (2G +3A), and lefty threat Sam Tschritter (1G, 1A). 10-9 good guys at the end of the period.

In the third, the Blazers got another goal from newcomer defensive powerhouse Dylan Rehman (1G), but there just wasn't enough gas in the tank to stay in the game. The Jokers pulled away late, capped off with a penalty shot goal off a bad line change from the Blazers. 13-11 Jokers, final score. Link to box score.

The Blazers are back in action right away, matching up tonight against the high flying VILL newcomers the Campbell River Ravens . Come check it out, 7:00pm @ Kerry Park Arena. Admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

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Blazers Cook Rats to Kick Off Busy Week

Chalk up another dub for the dudes! What a difference a full bench makes. Games with the Rats are always hard fought battles, and this was no different, but in the end, the Blazers came out on top.

The Blazers and Rats traded goals early, with two way star Rhett Smith (1G, 2A) opening the scoring for the good guys. Then the Blazers took off. Superstar sniper pickup Parker Johnson (5G) potted back-to-back goals to lock up a 3-1 lead at the end of the first.

In the second, the The Best Dressed Team in BC™ really got rolling, scoring 6 straight before the Rats could answer. Veteran star playmaker Julian Spence (2G, 4a), lefty sniper Sam Tschritter (1G, 1A), defensive superstar Tom Arsenault (1G), and veteran star AJ Lockwood (1G, 1A) all got on the board to widen the lead to 9-1. The Rats answered with a couple goals to close the gap, but the Blazers bounced right back with two more of their own from scoring sensations Adam West-Patick (1G, 4A) and Devon Casey (1G).

In the third, the Rats did most of the scoring with a couple Blazers tallies sprinkled in. Not enough to close the gap though. Final score 13-8 for the Blazers. The win was a big milestone for the guy between the pipes for the Blazers, Mat Bruyere. Why? It was his first start in goal in almost a decade, last playing in Quebec. In the end, a great win! (link to box score)

The Blazers are back in action right away, matching up Thursday against their storied rival and #1 seed in the VILL, the Victoria Jokers. Come check it out, 7:30pm @ Panorama Rec Centre in North Saanich. Admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

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Blazers Split Road Games, Return to Action Tonight

(Photo by PQB Sports)

As the years go by, one thing doesn't seem to change - The Best Dressed Team in BC™ doesn't seem to travel well. Getting guys to leave Victoria for a road game just never ends up looking so hot. For our up island trip this year, the Blazers were looking at 8 players for a Saturday affair in Nanaimo, and 7 for the Sunday in Parksville. Not ideal.

Luckily, we found some guys to help us out. 5 members of the Oceanside Sharks threw on some Blazers jerseys Saturday night in Nanaimo and helped lift us to a short-handed win. Adam West-Patrick was huge for the good guys with 2G + 2A, and newcomer Brett Fleming added 3G (link to box score). Big shout out to Rick, Jayden, Owen, Tristan and Jared for bailing us out.

Unfortunately, Sunday was a tougher test. Parksville's junior squad lent us some runners, the Cowichan Thunder lent us a goaltender (thanks Apollo), and we managed to get a guy from the Jokers (Jace) and Aces (Brandon) too. Thanks guys. Things were looking ok early, with your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers taking the early lead. Then injuries hit. One of our guys left the game with a serious foot injury. More bumps and bruises and more guys out of the lineup as the game progressed. The Sharks turned the tide in front of their home fans, and took control of the game. Then they capped things off with a goalie goal while we had our goaltender pulled. Another loss for the dudes (link to boxscore). Dang. The Blazers now sit 2-2 on the season, pacing for 3rd place in a very competitive VILL South Division. The squad has some work to do for sure.

The Blazers take their road lessons back home this week, starting tonight at 7:30 when they host the Cowichan River Rats out at Panorama Rec. Come check out the action - admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

(Photo by PQB Sports)

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VILL Season Opener: Reeling Blazers Lit Up Early by Aces, Unable to Recover

The 2026 VILL Season is here! It began at 9pm on Tuesday for your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers, but it looked like the good guys weren't ready to play until closer to 10. The Aces made a statement early, and the Blazers had a terrible start. The result? Big yikes.

In the first period, the The Best Dressed Team in BC™ got absolutely shelled in terms of time of possession, shots on goal, and faceoffs, with the Aces controlling every aspect of the game. Luckily pickup goaltender Jacob Barker on loan from the W̱SÁNEĆ Arrows was an absolute force in net, limiting the damage to 3-1 Aces at the end of the first period.

In the second period the Blazers potted one early to close the gap, but late in the period things fell apart. 3 straight goals for the Aces. Then 2 more to start the third. 8-2 Aces midway through the third period.

Then, the Blazers showed signs of life. Winning battles, better communication, and goals in bunches. With 4 minutes left, it was 9-7 Aces. But the Aces showed character and answered back to push things back out to 10-7. The Blazers potted again, but one final empty netter capped off the night. 11-8 Aces (link to box score). The Blazers open the season 0-1.

Luckily, we get a chance to shake things off quickly, with another game lined up Thursday against the W̱SÁNEĆ Arrows. Come check it out, 9pm @ Panorama Rec Centre in North Saanich. Admission is free!

Huge thanks to all of our sponsors. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Clean Cuts Barbership has trained expert hairstylists committed to giving you the best hairstyle. An extensive range of haircuts and shaving services for all age groups! Find them at 4064 Carey Rd. cleancutsbarbershop.ca

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Millstone Heating & Sheet Metal Your HVAC & custom sheet metal specialist, offering precision fabrication and comprehensive commercial and residential services backed by decades of experience. millstoneheating.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Midtown Veterinary Hospital is locally owned & operated, excelling at pet care services with a dedicated and compassionate team, and top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! midtownvets.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Banged Up Blazers Stumble out of VILL Playoffs - Shift Sights to Fall World Series

There will be a new champion in the VILL this year. After a season of ups and downs for your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers, the music has finally stopped. No echoes of Kool N' The Gang in the belly of Archie Browning Arena in 2025.

You could chalk things up to injuries, schedule conflicts, bad bounces. Attention to detail. The truth is, the VILL is a better league than it has ever been, and teams at the top of the mountain are all very good when they get their A teams on the floor. Unfortunately for the dudes, we couldn't navigate the double knockout format without two costly slip-ups along the way. First, a game-winning goal allowed against the championship bound Jokers with 30 seconds left. Strike one. Then, a nearly unbreakable 2-goal lead slips away in under a minute to the 2024 champion Express, culminating in an overtime loss. Strike two. Unfortunately, this isn't baseball. No strike threes. Two, and you're out. So close, and yet so far.

Despite the loss, the dudes have a lot to build from. While their journey for a 7th VILL title may take a little longer than expected, it remains the goal. Next year. Shout out to the 2025 Victoria Blazers. Thanks for all the compromises you made to play the medicine game, the sport we all love - lacrosse.

The biggest thank-you in the world goes out to all our sponsors! Please take a second and scroll to read about all the great organizations backing the Blazers. We are beyond honoured to be supported by all of you. Thanks a ton!

The Best Dressed Team in BC™ now set their sites on fall/winter international play, most notably their 4th annual IG Wealth Management Super C Lacrosse World Series. We'll have more info for ya on that front when summer starts to wind down. Enjoy the sunshine!

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Lewis and Fredrickson Lead Blazers to Defeat Aces, Advancing in VILL Playoffs

Another wild night of lacrosse in Esquimalt last night. The friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers got started late, with an extended game delay wreaking havoc on everyone's bedtimes on a school night. This time it wasn't broken glass though, it was the early game going into double overtime. I think things got started about 30 minutes late. And when things finally got going, the Blazers came out a little flat, opening the scoring with a goal from offensive force Max Fredrickson (2g + 1a). But not long after that, the dudes were down 3-1 in the first period. Trust the process, they said. And trust the process they did. Star newcomer Mason Pynn potted a late goal for the good guys, finishing the period down 3-2.

In the second period, the The Best Dressed Team in BC™ found their stride. 3 quick goals midway through the period, and dominating possessions and shots. All-star scorer Ryan Lewis (3g) and two-way star Adam West-Patrick (1g + 1a) got in on the action. Faceoff master Colt Gnech (1g + 1a) was a big piece for the dudes too. 6-4 Blazers after two periods.

In the final frame, the Blazers took complete control of the game, and the rivalry started to boil over. 2 more goals for the Blazers, another big edge in shots. A bit of a penalty spree ensues, culminating in an Aces player instigating a fight against powerhouse Karl Hare (1a), that he reluctantly handled after waiting for the officials to intervene (they didn't).

With the win the Blazers advance to a much anticipated South Division eliminator game against the high flying Saanich Express Tuesday @ 7:40 pm.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Wood, Hillis, Arsenault Stand Tall, But Blazers Fall 4-3

Absolutely unreal action last night in Esquimalt, in front of a crowd of somewhere just south of 500 raucous fans celebrating free admission to the medicine game, lacrosse. Unreal, unless you like goals. The two top defensive teams in the VILL were in full form last night, as the 2025 #1 seeded Victoria Jokers hosted your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers for another clasic matchup. Every inch had to be earned out there, with both teams playing hard nosed but clean lacrosse, doing whatever they could to help their squad get the win.

The Best Dressed Team in BC™ didn't quite get the white hot start they hoped for, coming out just a little flat. And it cost them. Less than 3 minutes into the game, the Jokers were up 2-0. It doesn't sound like much, but on a night like this it was enormous. Ryan Lewis (2g) put a stop to things midway to the first, leading a big push offensively. The Blazers outshot the Jokers 12-7 in the first frame, but after 20 minutes the score was what mattered most, and that read 2-1 Jokers.

In the second, nothing but hard hits, blocked shots, sticks in lanes, and bodies on the floor at both ends. Tooth and nail. Teams traded goals, an early Jokers tally answered by two-way star Colt Gnech (1g). Again, the Blazers dominated possessions, shut the door defensively, and outshot the Jokers 16-11. But they couldn't find the net. 3-2 Jokers after two periods.

In the final frame, more league leading defense. Blazers goaltender Rob Wood was the story of the night for the good guys, giving them every chance to get back in the action. And about midway through the third, Ryan Lewis potted his second of the night to tie the game. The Blazers were finally squared up. Clinical defensive efforts from Tom Arsenault, Matt Hillis, Karl Hare and Nick Caris were eliminating high danger chances, keeping everything away from the net. And forward Devon Casey, Sam Tschritter, Cole Matterson and Trevor Hansen kept the pressure up offensively, outshooting the Jokers for yet another period. Unfortunately, after the Blazers thought they had the lead with a disallowed goal, things stayed knotted 3-3 until the final minute. And with 29 seconds left, after the Blazers think they force a turnover at center, the officials realize they may have made an error and reverse their call. And instead of the Jokers being under pressure at center and making a desperate play, they get awarded a free possession with 9 feet of space to reset. Unfortunately for the Blazers, the Jokers play a pick and roll to perfection to pot a goal with 29 seconds left. Jokers win. What a night. Sometimes it all comes down to a bounce.

With the loss the Blazers are now in do-or-die mode in the VILL Playoffs. If they want to emerge from the talent-laden gauntlet that is the South Division, they'll need to be perfect. And it all starts tomorrow night at 9:10 pm, where they enjoy a nice reunion with their rivals the Westshore Aces.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Blazers Cook Aces - Led By Lewis, Gnech, Lockwood, Advancing in VILL Playoffs

The playoffs are here! The Best Dressed Team in BC™ now begins their quest to defend their title as VILL Champions. This year's road is tougher than ever, with a lot of tough VILL South Division teams vying for the title, not to mention whoever emerges atop the North Division to compete for the Island Championship. But how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Last night in Esquimalt, it turned out the Westshore Aces were biting off a little more than they could chew. Your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers were ready to roll, and roll they did, in front of a frenzied crowd of somewhere just below 500 attendees.

It didn't even take 30 seconds for the good guys to get on the board, with a patented faceoff win from Colt Gnech (2g + 3a) connecting to AJ Lockwood (2g + 1a) and elite finish from star sniper Ryan Lewis (5g + 1a), to open the scoring. And it just kept coming from there, with the cats piling up the offense. Assistant captain and star playmaker Julian Spence (1g + 2a), scoring wizard Max Fredrickson (1g + 1a), tenacious ballhound Sam Tschritter (1g + 1a) and clutch finisher Devon Casey (1g + 2a) were also in on the action. When the first period came to a close, the Blazers were up 8-2.

In the second frame, the Blazers had to endure some more shenanigans from their crosstown rivals. A backcheck, an ejection, some broken glass, and a 20-minute delay later, finally we got to the end of an embarrassment of a second period that I'm sure the league will be dealing with. 11-3 Blazers after 40 minutes.

In the third, the Blazers took their foot off the gas a bit, as well as facing some expected even-up calls. Things got chippy, but the dudes got out of Esquimalt with the win. 13-8 final.

Also on the board for the dudes were two-way force Mason Pynn (3a), and team-first distributor Raj Allen (1a). The Blazers also got elite defensive efforts from Tom Arsenault, Karl Hare, and Nick Bell. Most critical of all was the dazzling goaltending of perennial goalie of the year Rob Wood. Impressive effort all around.

We headed to the private celebrity box seats for reactions to the game, and caught up with beloved Canadian comedic actor Leslie Nielsen, star of 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' films. "That smashed glass was nuts. Startled me to be honest. Never a dull moment in this arena, is there? What might have surprised me most was how many brooms and shovels were laying around. It's almost like it was meant to be or something." Nielsen then added, "By the way, did you just call me Leslie Nielsen? Pretty sure Nielsen passed away in 2010. Is it just because I have white hair? Weird. Very strange you would pick him, too. He played Gordon Cutter in the 2002 comedic curling classic 'Men With Brooms'. Wow, and I just commented on the brooms. Maybe it really was meant to be. Makes you think, doesn't it."

With the win, the Blazers advance to a rematch of the 2024 VILL Championship, as they'll be taking on the #1 seed Victoria Jokers. The Jokers hold serve over the Blazers, winning the regular season series 2-1 this year, but don't count out the good guys, who have saved their best for the playoff journey. The Blazers and Jokers lock horns at 7:40pm on Tuesday at Archie Browning Arena. Definitely a game you won't want to miss.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Blazers Season-Ending Comeback Sets Tone for Postseason

Let's catch ya up on what's been happening in Blazer Nation over the last week, shall we? It's been pretty quiet lately, with us just coming out of All-Star week last week, but before the regular season came to a close your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers had one last game to play, against the talented and surging Westshore Aces. The dudes limped into the last game of the season too, coming off 2 road losses and a depleted team, only able to dress 14 players on the night. Thankfully they found some help from friend of the squad Seve Cordero.

Things were locked up early with teams trading goals in the first period, with Max Fredrickson (1g + 2a) getting in on the scoring, along with pickup Cordero. At the end of the first 20 minutes, things were knotted up 2-2. In the second frame the dudes stumbled a bit, getting a powerplay goal from AJ Lockwood (3g), but overall the team was down one going into the final period.

In the third, discipline and patience paid off for the The Best Dressed Team in BC™. The Aces took a handful of penalties and the Blazers made the most of their chances, with more scoring from Lockwood and Cordero, and Devon Casey (1g + 2a) tilting things back in the right direction. With the late rally, the good guys closed out a hard fought 9-8 win.

With the win, the Blazers claim the #3 seed in the VILL South Division heading into playoff action this week. Their first opponent? You guessed it - the Westshore Aces. Should be a hard fought battle to kick things off.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Catching Up To The Good Guys

Hey sports fans! Long time no talk! How are you? Enjoying the early bits of summer? That's good! Looks like we're a little behind on our game recaps, so I better get ya up to speed. The Best Dressed Team in BC™ was on the road last weekend - wait, not last weekend, the weekend before last - enjoying a nice little getaway to Duncan, Nanaimo and Parksville to see the sights, enjoy some island hospitality, and play some road games against the North division top seeded Cowichan Thunder, and the Parksville VILL expansion squad the Oceanside Express.

Unfortunately your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers travelled light, managing to dress only half a squad against the talent laden Thunder. The boys were in it early, wrapping up the first period with a 3-2 lead, but the tide turned as fatigue started to set in for the good guys. They just couldn't "weather the storm" (against the Thunder, get it?) the river for 60 minutes. When the final buzzer sounded up at the Cowichan Community Center, the Thunder were the victors. 7-4 final.

After the game, the gang grabbed some food and made way for Nanaimo, where they stayed the night to hang and enjoy a little team building retreat. Morning dip in the pool, lunch at Bin4 Nanaimo, mini golf, then on the floor at the new Oceanside Place arena in Parksville to face the Sharks. It was a cool experience playing up there, nice change of scenery and some great local support for the game. You love to see it. Also the Blazers were in complete control of the game, with big nights from Ryan Lewis, Adam West-Patrick, and Rob Brown. What you don't love to see, is due to an embarrassing misunderstanding with roster procedures, the dudes had to take the game as a loss on paper due to an ineligible roster player. Long story, not surprising, all part of the experience. I guess. Unfortunately for the dudes, these weekend losses let the #2 seed slip, as the Express leapfrogged the Blazers again. Whoops! Ah well.

Anyway, this doesn't even fully catch you up on things! We'll get another post up tomorrow or the next day to let ya know how things went for our last game of the regular season.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Blazers Rest & Reset After Weird Couple of Weeks

Hey sports fans, long time no talk! It's been a bit of a bumpy ride for the Best Dressed Team in BC™ over the last couple weeks. A lopsided loss against the Victoria Jokers, a win against the Cowichan River Rats, then falling flat again against a surging Westshore Aces squad on Thursday night. It's definitely been a journey for your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers.

Injuries have been a theme, there's no doubt about that. Adam West-Patrick, Rhett Smith, Garrett Wicks, Sam Tschritter, Chris Madden and Cole Matterson have all been kept out of the lineup with injury problems. Luckily the good guys have a little down time in the season to try to get healthy, with a rare break before getting back in action.

While the Blazers haven't been able to floor a full lineup lately, that's a pretty common issue around the league this time of year. Other teams have rallied a little more strongly than the Blazers have. There are definitely some tweaks needed if the guys are hoping to make a push for another VILL title this year.

One thing that may be just what the doctor ordered is a little team building retreat to play North division squads the Cowichan Thunder and Oceanside Sharks. It'll be good to get a change of scenery and a little time together on the road to help the boys gel. We'll keep ya posted on our social media leading up to the Saturday face-off in Duncan. Hopefully the guys have what it takes to get back into the win column.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Blazers Turn Tide, Top Tugmen 7-5

Tough matchup on Tuesday for the friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers! The ever improving Tugmen squad pushed the Blazers right to the edge with a well rounded effort. The Blazers, on the other hand, were missing a bunch of guys and seemed to under-estimate their opponents. Not a good mix.

The Blazers found themselves in a bit of a hole early, with the Tugmen jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first. The Blazers closed the gap with a minute left, with a goal from Devon Casey to end the frame 2-1.

In the second the Blazers brought the game to a tie, but the Tugmen restored their lead midway through the frame. Then the good guys started to turn the tide, outshooting the Tugmen 15-5, and getting a highlight reel goal from all-star defender Tom Arsenault (2g +1a) to get things knotted back up at the end of the period. 3-3 tie after 2 periods.

In the final frame, the Tugmen regained their lead once again early, but then the Blazers answered in a big way with goals from star sniper AJ Lockwood (4g + 1a). Assists from face-off specialist and two-way star Chris McAulay and veteran defenders Lorne Sam and Kurt Bronson helped lock things up. 7-5 win for the Blazers.

The Best Dressed Team in BC™ is right back at it again tonight, where they hope to get a few more guys healthy to face another tough test - a showdown with their storied rivals the Victoria Jokers.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!

[victoriablazers]

Blazers Defeat Express 11-9, Claim Top Spot in VILL

Heck of a game in Esquimalt Thursday night, for an electric crowd somewhere just below 500 people. The relatively new but deep-seeded rivalry from your friendly neighbourhood Victoria Blazers and the star-studded Saanich Express was renewed once again. As is often the case when these two squads face off, the winner would move into the #1 spot in the VILL standings.

Both teams were a little short staffed, must be a bug going around. That didn't seem to affect the quality of gameplay though - fans definitely got their money's worth. "I loved it," said celebrity dancer, actor, DJ and icon Kevin Federline. "Hot start from the Blazers, but the Express clawed back. Action back and forth. Lots of good bounces and a really clutch finish. Glad I made it to this one." Federline then added, "Wait, did you just call me Kevin Federline? Is it because of my hat? That's not very cool, man. This isn't even a fedora, it's a panama hat."

The Blazers launched themselves to an early 2-0 lead off face-off dominance and scoring from Colt Gnech (1g +5a), and strong two-way newcomer Karl Hare (2g). The Express answered, but more offense from all-star sniper Ryan Lewis (1g) held the lead for the good guys. 4-2 Blazers after 20 minutes.

In the second, scrappy effort from key guys like Sam Tschritter (1g) kept the Best Dressed Team in BC™ ahead, answering goals from an Express squad trying to close the gap. The floor felt like it was starting to tilt in the Express' favour, but the dudes with good attitudes held the lead. 6-4 Blazers after 2.

In the final frame, the Express really took control of play, outshooting the Blazers 17-12. All-star goaltender Rob Wood stood tall for the dudes with good attitudes, but the Express were inching their way back into the game. Two-way star Cole Matterson scored a big one for the Blazers, with a strong supporting cast of Devon Casey (1a), Rob Brown (1a), and Raj Allen (1a) also figuring into the offense. Excellent defensive efforts from Chris McAulay, Tom Arsenault, Nick Caris, Chris McAualay, Lorne Sam, Chris Madden, Nick Bell and Kurt Bronson prevented the Express from blowing the game open. Despite the strong defensive effort, the Express closed the gap with less than 3 minutes left, holding a 1-goal lead. Then the Blazers answered, thanks to big faceoff wins from Gnech, and clutch goals from star newcomer AJ Lockwood (4g +2a), and veteran all-star playmaker Julian Spence (1g 1a) to restore the lead. 11-9 for the good guys.

Wanna see the #dudeswithgoodattitudes in action? Get yer butt to our next game, and bring a friend! Admission is free. Here's a link to our schedule.

For all things Victoria Blazers, find us on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming games, stats, etc are on our site. Follow us on Twitter too, but Twitter sucks now.

MERCH FOR SALE! HOT HOT HOT! Ask us for a deal! Tees, hoodies, hats, more! Jerseys and shorts even. DM for size options!

* Bin 4 Burger Lounge - gourmet burgers, international flavours, local ingredients. Multiple locations in Greater Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna! Yum. bin4burgerlounge.com

* Sivelized Custom Carpentry - coveted full-service Victoria general contractor, blending innovative design with functional elegance to create inspiring & enduring spaces. Contact them for your next project! sivelized.com

* Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's premier pasta bar. Fusing traditional pastas with international style, they offer gourmet fare and price-driven value. lot1pastabar.com

* Vic West Pet Hospital excels at client & patient care with top tools/tech. Exams, vaccines, surgery, emergency care, dental, house calls, x-rays, lab work, microchipping, etc! vicwestpethospital.com

* Northern Star Plumbing/Gas/Service serves home and business owners across southern Vancouver Island tried-and-true plumbing and gas work at fair prices. Call today! northernstarplumbing.ca

* Tudor House Liquor Store is the perfect stop for beer, wine, spirits, coolers + ciders in Esquimalt. Find them a few blocks from the arena at 533 Admirals Road! Drink responsibly. tudorhouseliquorstore.com

* Salish Seaside RV Resort and Marina is Western Canada's premier RV resort and marina! Owned & operated by Songhees & Esquimalt Nations. "Big rig" friendly pads, float home rentals, and moorage in Victoria's West Bay! salishseasidervhaven.com

* Esquimalt Roasting Company offers great fresh coffee from their small batch local roastery. Visit for a taste in their new cafe in Esquimalt’s Town Square. Free local delivery! esquimaltroasting.com

* The Graphite Group Chartered Professional Accountants - thank you! The Graphite Group offers taxation, accounting and business advisory services to meet your needs. graphite.cpa

* EMCO Fire Protection is a fire protection industry leader dedicated to fire safety and fire protection solutions. Projects completed on time and within budget! emco.ca/stores/fire-pro-victoria/

* The Self Storage Place makes storage easy! Their Vic West location offers affordable indoor and outdoor self storage lockers and mailbox rentals & forwarding. theselfstorageplace.com

* Finishline Interiors specializes in drywall installation, epoxy floor coatings, and drywall repair. Family owned, dependable reputation offering services throughout the South Island. finishlineinteriors.ca

* Acera Insurance provides comprehensive and competitive coverage to protect everything you have worked hard for! The best coverage at the best rate. acera.ca

* James Bay Inn has been a historic local landmark since 1911! JBI is great for visitors looking for accommodations, locals love to pop in to the JBI Café & Pub! jamesbayinn.com

* Raptor Excavating offers small load deliveries, mini excavating and drop bin service. Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care. raptorx.ca

* Tracy Fozzard Real Estate Victoria thank you! Browse her site, call or email with any questions about buying or selling a home in the area! Licensed realtor with RE/MAX Camosun. tracyfozzard.com

* Primo Lacrosse utilizes quality materials and advanced manufacturing to offer the highest quality at a low price. High tech & quality lacrosse shafts! Best warranty in the biz! primosportsco.com

* Butler Concrete provides Canada's greenest and cleanest concrete to lower Vancouver Island, from Port Renfrew to the Gulf Islands. Washed and crushed aggregate for any sized project. butlerco.ca

Also, huge thanks to all our other supporters featured on our site!

Major thanks to photography pro Kasey Eriksen, who took most of the gameplay photos we use. We appreciate ya!