2020-21 WHL Season Review: Victoria Royals
Prior to the Pandemic
Having been in the mix for the B.C. Division lead at the halfway point of the 2019-20 campaign, the Royals elected to go all-in at the trade deadline as they acquired Anaheim Ducks first round pick Brayden Tracey from the Moose Jaw Warriors.
Despite that move, the Royals ended up hovering around the .500 mark after the trade as they dealt with a number of injuries in the final two months. They were set to face the Vancouver Giants in an intriguing opening round matchup before COVID-19 brought everything to a halt.
Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh February 06, 2021 - 1:00 PM Former NHL star Jarome Iginla is moving to Kelowna this year to become the head coach of the U15 Prep Team for 2021-22 season. The RINK Hockey Academy made the announcement Feb. 5, noting that his role will begin immediately with the organization to allow ample time for scouting, recruiting, and building out his roster for the upcoming season. “Jarome is moving to Kelowna from Boston where he has spent the past four years coaching his two sons through minor hockey and enjoying retirement,” the RINK release reads. “RHA Kelowna is thrilled to be adding a coach who has a proven track record of success in coaching teams and players at the U15 level as well as years of professional playing experience in the NHL.”