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April 16, 2026 - Timofei Runtso and Nolan Stewart have been listed on NHL Central Scouting's final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings.
Runtso, officially ranked 48th overall among North American Skaters, finished his first year in the WHL with 44 points (11 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games. Having finished first in point scoring among Royals defensemen, the Marina del Rey, California product earned the Victoria Royals Top Defenseman award.
Stewart, ranked 199th overall among North American Skaters, had a career season in his second year with Victor... Full Story
March 29, 2026 - Victoria, B.C - The Victoria Royals have announced Team Awards recipients for the 2025-26 season.
This year's MVP Award goes to goaltender Ethan Eskit. Eskit, hailing from Calgary, A.B, doubled his careers game played this season with entering the crease 53 times. In those games, Eskit put up a .904 save-percentage and a 2.99 goals-against-average. Eskit, acquired by Victoria in the prior offseason, kicked off his Royals tenure with a 26-save shutout of the expansion Penticton Vees, setting the tone for what would be a ve... Full Story
March 18, 2026 - Victoria B.C., March 18, 2025 - After the success of the Jersey off the Back presentation from last year, the Victoria Royals Hockey Club is excited to share that the team will be doing a signed stick giveaway for Fan Appreciation this Saturday March 21st.
After the final horn, the team will present their sticks to twenty-three lucky fans. Fans will be entered into the draw by scanning into Saturday's game against the Prince George Cougars.
The draw will proceed as:
All fans who attend the game, and have scanned the... Full Story
March 18, 2026 - Victoria, BC - The Victoria Royals are excited to announce the official ticket launch of the "Clash of the Kingdoms" series, a special two-game showcase featuring the Western Hockey League's Victoria Royals and current defending Memorial Cup Champions, London Knights. The series will take place Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, September 5 at 4:00 PM at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC.
The "Clash of the Kingdoms" series will mark the first-ever inter-league meeting between WHL and OHL clubs ou... Full Story
The Victoria Royals are a junior hockey team. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.
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Runtso and Stewart Listed on NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings
April 16, 2026 - Timofei Runtso and Nolan Stewart have been listed on NHL Central Scouting's final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings.
Runtso, officially ranked 48th overall among North American Skaters, finished his first year in the WHL with 44 points (11 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games. Having finished first in point scoring among Royals defensemen, the Marina del Rey, California product earned the Victoria Royals Top Defenseman award.
Stewart, ranked 199th overall among North American Skaters, had a career season in his second year with Victor... Full StoryMore Victoria Royals stories below
Victoria Royals Announce Team Awards Recipients
March 29, 2026 - Victoria, B.C - The Victoria Royals have announced Team Awards recipients for the 2025-26 season.
This year's MVP Award goes to goaltender Ethan Eskit. Eskit, hailing from Calgary, A.B, doubled his careers game played this season with entering the crease 53 times. In those games, Eskit put up a .904 save-percentage and a 2.99 goals-against-average. Eskit, acquired by Victoria in the prior offseason, kicked off his Royals tenure with a 26-save shutout of the expansion Penticton Vees, setting the tone for what would be a ve... Full StoryFan Appreciation Night Is this Saturday at the SOFMC
March 18, 2026 - Victoria B.C., March 18, 2025 - After the success of the Jersey off the Back presentation from last year, the Victoria Royals Hockey Club is excited to share that the team will be doing a signed stick giveaway for Fan Appreciation this Saturday March 21st.
After the final horn, the team will present their sticks to twenty-three lucky fans. Fans will be entered into the draw by scanning into Saturday's game against the Prince George Cougars.
The draw will proceed as:
All fans who attend the game, and have scanned the... Full StoryClash of the Kingdoms Pre-Season Tickets On-Sale Now
March 18, 2026 - Victoria, BC - The Victoria Royals are excited to announce the official ticket launch of the "Clash of the Kingdoms" series, a special two-game showcase featuring the Western Hockey League's Victoria Royals and current defending Memorial Cup Champions, London Knights. The series will take place Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, September 5 at 4:00 PM at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC.
The "Clash of the Kingdoms" series will mark the first-ever inter-league meeting between WHL and OHL clubs ou... Full StoryVictoria Royals News
- Runtso and Stewart Listed on NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings - April 16, 2026
- Victoria Royals Announce Team Awards Recipients - March 29, 2026
- Fan Appreciation Night Is this Saturday at the SOFMC - March 18, 2026
- Clash of the Kingdoms Pre-Season Tickets On-Sale Now - March 18, 2026
- Royals Gear up for Final Three Games of the Regular Season at Home - March 16, 2026
- The London Knights Are Coming to Victoria for the First-Ever Clash of the Kingdoms - March 16, 2026
- Women in Sports Night Set to Inspire at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - March 12, 2026
- Royals Gear up Fore Home-And-Home Series with Giants - March 10, 2026
- Royals Open Road Swing Before Pink in the Rink Night at Home - February 24, 2026
- Royals' Host Annual Pink in the Rink Game February 28th - February 23, 2026
- Local Firefighters Collect Donations at Victoria Royals Game in Support of Tumbler Ridge Families - February 20, 2026
- Trades Night Is Back at the SOFMC - February 17, 2026
- Royals Return Home to Host Wild for Lunar Celebration and Trades Night - February 16, 2026
- Royals Are Back on the Road this Week - February 10, 2026
- Royals Sign Max Silver to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - February 5, 2026
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| Sat., Mar 21 | L | Prince George 2 at Victoria 1 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 20 | L | Prince George 4 at Victoria 3 | Final (SO) |
| Tue., Mar 17 | L | Everett 5 at Victoria 2 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 14 | W | Victoria 5 at Vancouver 2 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 13 | W | Vancouver 2 at Victoria 5 | Final |
| Wed., Mar 11 | L | Victoria 1 at Kelowna 2 | Final (OT) |
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- Top NHL draft prospects with Greater Victoria ties head to Canada's U18 camp - WHL Victoria News (April 14)
- Victoria Royals alum backstops Denver to NCAA final - WHL Victoria News (April 11)
- Victoria Royals staffer to lead CSSHL as next commissioner - WHL Victoria News (March 28)
- Ex-Victoria Royals forward shines at North Dakota with rookie of the year nod - WHL Victoria News (March 18)
- Victoria Royals enter final week locked in three-team battle for playoffs - WHL Victoria News (March 17)
- Royals to host Memorial Cup champion Knights in Victoria pre-season clash - WHL Victoria News (March 17)
- VIDEO: A third-period rush by Royals defeats Vancouver Giants - WHL Abbotsford News (March 15)
- VIDEO: Vancouver Giants fall despite early lead against Victoria - WHL Abbotsford News (March 14)
- Coach with deep Hockey Canada pedigree leads new Victoria development hub - WHL Victoria News (March 13)
- Tij Iginla scores the winner in overtime in a 2-1 win over Victoria - WHL Kamloops This Week (March 12)
- Rockets roll through Victoria Royals in 9-2 victory - WHL Kelowna Capital News (March 8)
- Kelowna Rockets put nine on the board in drubbing of Victoria - WHL Kamloops This Week (March 8)
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