A look at the Grizzlies AP's (Reserve Roster) this season

From the BCHL website, the Grizzlies look like they have a great crop of AP's to call upon, should injuries or a change up in the roster become necessary. The 2012/13 AP's listed so far are.

Justin Polischuk (Saanich Braves) -  The 19 year oldd forward has already suited up 5 times for the Grizzlies this season and has a goal to his credit. A hardworking forward who has fitted in nicely on the 4th line and has shown his enthusiasm each game/shift he's played in so far.







Shawn McBride (Saanich Braves) -  At 17, has impressed at both Grizzlies preseason camps over the last two years and in some ways has been unlucky not to crack the roster yet. After a great rookie year with the Braves last season, Shawn has exploded out of the gate collecting 4 goals and 16 assists in 13 games, in the VIJHL this season. Look for Shawn to pick up a number of games in a Grizzlies uniform this season, as the big creative forward should have a lot to offer the Jnr A level. One for the future I'm sure.

Brody Coulter (Victoria Cougars) -  Possibly one of the best '92' year forwards playing in Jnr B this season in the province. Coulter, in three seasons with the Victoria Cougars has but up some huge numbers, including a very impressive 40 points(really) in 13 games with the Cougs this seaosn alone. Brody, wears the 'C' for the Cougars this year who look almost unstoppable this season in the VIJHL.
A player Bill Bestwick is certainly familiar with after he APed with the Clippers a couple of seasons ago.

Graham Zagrodney (Victoria Cougars) - Is a defenceman in his 2nd year with the Victoria Cougars. The 19 yr old native of Summerland BC, is certainly adding to a stacked Victoria Cougars with some impressive offensive number this season. Graham, is no stranger to Jnr A , having played in 25 games for the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons two years ago.

Nick Guiney (South Island Royals) - The 16 year native of Victoria is playing in his second year in the BCMML. A forward who plays on the topline of the Royals along with fellow Grizzlie AP, Cole Pickup is a player Royals Head Coach, Geoff Grimwood is very high on. A small forward, but, with 9 points in 8 games in Major Midget this season,
 could add to the Grizzlies forward pack if called up.

Cole Pickup (South Island Royals) - A 16 year old who almost cracked the line up out of Grizzlies camp with some impressive displays. A smart young hockey player with a nose for goal who sees the ice well, could be an impact player at the the Junior A level even at this young age.

Spencer Loverock (Pennisula Panthers) - A 17 year old defenceman entering his first full year in Jnr B. I spoke to a couple of Panther fans a few weeks ago, who commented that Loverock was arguably the best D-man on this Panthers roster this year. A good two way defenceman who likes to throw a hit, could find himself in the Grizzlies line up this season.

Riley Ostoforoff (Castlegar Rebels) - The Castlegar native, playing for his hometown team had a very solid first year in the KIJHL. Ostoforoff, impressed at Grizzlies camp as good mobile puck moving defenceman who isn't that far off from playing Jnr A hockey. An insider in the Rebels organization had said, that Riley is set for a big things, however, another year in the KIJHL should help his development and in Rebels Head Coach, Steve Junker, they have one of the best.

Alec Dillon (Westshore Wolves) - In my mind, a Grizzlies goalie of the future should the stars align. Dillion, had a great camp and is an agile, quick goalie who at 6'5" should have a big future in Junior hockey ahead of him. He has impressed in a Wolves jersey this year and has looked good in 10 games so far with a 5 win, 4 loss record with a 3.20 GAA and 2 shut outs.