Roster Run Down!!!!!!

Victoria Grizzlies Roster 2011-12 (From what we can tell so far)
A Summary from a fans standpoint:

Goaltenders:
Jamie Tucker  - A lot will be expected of the 20 yr old and will more than likely carry the bulk of the load this season. His experiance in Major Junior against that caliber of player, should translate into some solid numbers at the Junior A level. Tucker, plays with an edge and won't take any guff from opposing players getting close to his crease.With Tucker playing in his home town and familier with the current coaching staff, should hopefully turn into a solid season for both Jamie and the Grizzlies.

Garret Rockafellow(rookie) - Good numbers on a well coached Revelstoke Grizzlies(yes Grizzlies), looks to have prepared Garrett for the learning curve that is Junior A hockey. Worked hard in training camp and looked sharp in the preseason. Rockafellow looks like he deserves his shot.The 18 yr old, should push Tucker for a number of starts this season.

Defence:
Sean Robertson - The Captain on this team and leading player in appearences for this franchise.
Will have some added pressure to keep his play improving after bouncing back last season from a bad injury picked up in the 09/10 season. Robertson, can do a little of everything at the back and has improved his game in the offensive department last season. Sean, has always been a class act on and off the ice as with his teamates and has a great attitude towards the fans.
In his final year of junior, a fair expectation would be nice to see him put all the assets of his game together and having a career year in junior.

Nick Buchannen - Enter's his third season with the Grizzlies and the local Victoria product will be expected to be a leader on this team who is also in his last year of junior. Nick controls the puck from the back end well and was a lot sharper with his passing and checking last season. The one knock on Buchannen, has probably been not using his 6'4'' size to his potential. If Nick incoperates his hitting and toughness into his game a little more, he should really step it up this season.

Taylor Perernowski - Another 20 yr old on the team and was very impressive after the Grizzlies picked him up mid way through last season. Although a smaller D-man, he uses his size well and is a solid offensive D-man scoring some key goals in the regular season and in the playoffs.
Should be a key contributor at both ends of the ice this season.

Braxton Bilous - The 2nd year Grizzlie, came to the team lasts season with quite a lot hype after a great year at the midget level and a sholorship already secured. With a little experiance under his belt  and high expectations from the coaching staff, Bilous, is a tall D-man who's quick and moves the puck well. All the tools look to be there and with more ice time and experiance, it should be fun seeing him put it all together. Braxton should be a big piece of the Grizzlies Defensive core this season.

Nolan de Jong(rookie) - As mentioned in the the Times Colonist today, De Jong maybe the best
 16 yr old Dman playing outside of Major Junior. Quite the write up for the former South Island T-Bird standout. But, from what we saw in training camp/preseason, looks very confident on the puck and an excellent skater. Reminds me of a young Jordie Benn. It should be a treat to watch Nolan develop in his first year in a Grizz uniform.

Braden Pears - Pears, was a key part of the Evan Richardson trade with Powell River and his experinace from a good playoff run with the Kings should come in handy for the Grizzlies this season.
Pears is a very good at getting forward with his skill and excellent puck control. Lacks a little size and weight for a D-man at this level, but, his expertise on the powerplay should lead to a lot of ice-time and a real increase in his point production.

Forwards -
Wes Myron - The 19 year old vet, looks on the verge of a having a break out season and should be one of the leading point getters on the team. Size, skill, puck control has improved for Wes in each year he's worn the black and gold. His point production should improve significantly and will be expected to be on the top two lines and should be a significant contributor on the PP and PK. Myron, should be a potential MVP for the 2011-12 season.

Michael Colantone - Had a solid rookie year last season and the 20 yr old will be expected to do more this season. Look sharped in training camp/preseason and despite being a bit of a streaky scorer last season, should find himself on the topline/top two lines. Battles in the corners well and works hard every game, should see a big year for the kid from Arizona.

Wade Murphy -  Much like Colantone, handled the jump to Junior A well last season. Wade, should see a lot more responsabilty on his shoulders this season and with his speed and quick hands, should see big strides in his point production from last season. Murphy, had 3 game winning goals last season included in his overall 16 point tally. Another local product on the team this year.

Jaaryd Ten Vannholt - The Ex Silverback had a great year in Salmon Arm last season with 22 goals and 28 assists. This big bodied forward should be key on the powerplay this season and add some much needed scoring punch to the Grizzlise forward ranks. Having a power forward of Ten Vaanholt experiance and goal scoring ability should give the team a potential top ten scoring leader in the league this year.

Scott Renner -This 19 yr old is described as a good character guy and a player that will compete and close down opponents. Not an out and out goal scorer, but, players who work hard and play every shift are worth there weigth in gold. A gritty tough forward should play a lot of minutes for the Grizz this season. Also acquired in the Richardson trade from Powell River.

Adam Fares(rookie)-Onatrio born power-foward moves the puck and skates well from indications on display during the preseason. Not afried to mix it up with opponents, this Thunder Bay native should add some size, power and chip in with the points here and there.

Dante Godinho - The 19 yr old was acquired in a trade with the Caps a few weeks ago and is a another forward with good size on the team this year. Looks confident on the puck and if given the oppotunity should see his goals and assists go up this season. Some good performances in a Caps uniform v the Grizzlies last season and should be a good squad player.

Coltyn Hansen(rookie) - After playing last season with PIJHL North Delta Devils, really stood out in preseason and looks to have a real nose for goal and isn't afried to throw or a hit or check. His quickness and work ethic looks like it will translate well to the BCHL. Worked hard and has earned his spot on the roster!!!!

Ryan Francis(rookie)- Bulldog type forward who should add a fair bit of grit to the team. A smaller forward, but, didnt look out of place against some of the more established vets on the team. Another Arizona product.

Cam Lawson - Interesting pick for the roster who has jumped around the league a little bit in recent seasons in the league playing for Langley, Coquitlum and Surrey.The 18 yr old looks like he could be a solid centre and has peaked the interest of the coaching staff.

Brad Gehl -  Gehl, comes with some real credentials. He was the Trenton Goldenhawks captain last season in the OJHL and standing at 6'1'' he is an experianced big bodied forward who put up 46 points in 34 games for the G-Hawks. With his experiance,scoring and presence the Grizzlies should have a good veteren on the ice.

Mike Sandor -  Workhorse 3rd/4th liner, who will should have a shut down role and see some time on the PK this season. Experiance and also seeing some time up with the club last season should be an asset to Sandor. Should be a valuble addition to the roster.

Chase Kasier - Duncan product who mainly saw time on the Caps third/forth line last year. Refused to report in an earlier trade to Trail in the summer. The Grizzlies picked up his rights for futures and should be another fiesty forward to add to the mix.

David Walchuk(rookie) -  Tough 17 yr old player, who looks to like he should develop into a well rounded Junior A player. Impressive in recent seasons at the Major Midget level, Walchuk should be an important piece of the Grizzlies roster over the next couple of years. Grizzlies fans should be excited to see David in Victoria colours this season.

Anthoney Bonner (assigned to Victoria Cougars) 20 yr old Bonner, looks like he should still be in the fold. After a great training camp and moving up from Junior C in St.Louis lasts season. Bonner, is with one of the best Jnr B clubs in the province and picked up an assist in his Cougs debut tonight.

This roster run down is  from the fans point of view and is accurate as far as the listed Grizzlies Roster available on the BCHL website as of September 21, 2011.