Royals Sign Axel Bisbee to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

September 23, 2026 - Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Royals have signed 2008-born defenseman Axel Bisbee to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Bisbee, hailing from Minnetonka, Minnesota, has spent the past two seasons with the Blake Bears in Minnesota high school hockey, scoring 52 points (20 goals, 32 assists) in 52 games played.... Full Story

Royals Ranked 1st in CHL Rankings

September 22, 2026 - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 1 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Victoria Royals (WHL) climb two spots to No. 1 after a 4-2 win in Kamloops, backed by Cole Prelusky's 34-save WHL debut. The London Knights (OHL) also rise two positions to No. 2 after sweeping Windsor, with Evan Van Gorp recording five points across the two games. The Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) complete the top three after collecting points in consecutive shootout losses... Full Story

Royals Announce 2026-2027 Opening Night Roster

September 17, 2026 - Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Royals announced today their opening night roster for the 2026-27 season. Victoria's opening night roster includes 16 forwards, 8 defencemen and 3 goaltenders. Forwards #9 Caleb Matthews ('07) #10 Jacob Schwartz ('09) #11 Ludovic Perreault ('09) #14 Savin Virk ('07) #16 Wyatt Danyleyko ('07) #17 Nolan Stewart ('08) #18 Filip Novak ('08)* #19 Hayden Moore ('06) #23 Ashton Brown ('07) #25 Eliot Compton ('07) #28 Cruz Waltze ('08)... Full Story

Royals Ranked 3rd in CHL in Top 10 Preseason Rankings

September 16, 2026 - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled the preseason edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for 2026-27, led by the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League (WHL) complete the top three. Compiled with input from NHL Central Scouting, the rankings arrive ahead of tomorrow's season opener and a campaign expected to feature more than 125 NHL-drafted prospects ... Full Story

• Royals Ranked 3rd in CHL in Top 10 Preseason Rankings - Victoria Royals (WHL) September 16
• Four Royals Represented Across NHL Prospect Events - Victoria Royals (WHL) September 9
• Royals Sign Alexander Rode to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL) September 9
• Royals Sign Trystan James to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL) September 8
• Royals Sign Kristian Lima to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL) September 7
• Victoria Royals Announce Roster Update - Victoria Royals (WHL) September 6
• Victoria Royals Announce 2026 Pre-Season Schedule - Victoria Royals (WHL) August 30
• Victoria Royals Announce 2026 Training Camp Presented by COBS Bread Eagle Creek Details - Victoria Royals (WHL) August 24
• Royals Acquire Savin Virk from Tri-City in Exchange for Eli McKamey - Victoria Royals (WHL) August 24
• The Victoria Royals Foundation Donates over $93,500 to Local Organizations & Charities. - Victoria Royals (WHL) August 5
• Royals Acquire Jonas Kohn from the Regina Pats - Victoria Royals (WHL) July 27
• Royals Sign Blue Jackets Prospect Filip Novak to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL) July 20
• Royals Acquire Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Filip Novak - Victoria Royals (WHL) July 15
• Royals Sign Marek Peroutka to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL) July 14
• Royals Sign Blues Prospect Vladimir Proskurin to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Victoria Royals (WHL) July 13
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• Kamloops Blazers drop season opener Victoria Royals at home at the Sandman Centre - WHL Kamloops This Week (September 20)
• Miles Cooper tapped as 11th captain in Victoria Royals history - WHL Victoria News (September 4)
• Victoria Royals acquire WHL scoring leader Savin Virk from Tri-City - WHL Victoria News (August 24)
• Duncan’s Brett Hopwo earns front-office promotion with Portland Winterhawks - WHL Victoria News (July 28)
• Victoria Royals add size to blueline with acquisition of defenceman from Regina - WHL Victoria News (July 28)
• Victoria Royals forward takes first step toward 2027 World Juniors - WHL Victoria News (July 25)
• Victoria Royals sign Blue Jackets prospect following trade with Hurricanes - WHL Victoria News (July 21)
• Victoria Royals acquire Blue Jackets draft pick Filip Novak from Lethbridge - WHL Victoria News (July 16)
• Royals, Grizzlies send 15 to NHL camps; Victoria duo gets USA call - WHL Victoria News (July 4)
• Former Victoria Royals captain Gannon Laroque retires at 22 - WHL Victoria News (July 3)
• Trio of Greater Victoria standouts follow Verhoeff into NHL draft ranks - WHL Victoria News (June 30)
• Former Victoria Royals defenceman Verhoeff selected 9th overall in 2026 NHL draft - WHL Victoria News (June 27)
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