Victoria Royals WHL Playoff Backgrounder
Victoria Royals:
- Junior ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- Members of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
- Play home games at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
- Won the WHL Championship in 2016.
- Notable alumni include Tyler Soy, Matthew Phillips, and Griffen Outhouse.
WHL Playoffs:
- Annual postseason tournament to determine the WHL champion.
- Teams compete in best-of-seven series.
- WHL champion advances to the Memorial Cup tournament.
- Memorial Cup features the champions of the WHL, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), along with a host team.
Tri-City Americans:
- Junior ice hockey team based in Kennewick, Washington, USA.
- Members of the WHL’s U.S. Division.
- Play home games at the Toyota Center.
- Rivals of the Victoria Royals within the WHL’s Western Conference.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre:
- Multi-purpose arena in Victoria, British Columbia.
- Home arena for the Victoria Royals.
- Hosts concerts and other events. Opened in 2005.
Relevance to Victoria Residents:
- The Victoria Royals are a major source of local pride.
- Playoff success generates excitement and boosts community spirit.
- WHL games provide entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Local businesses often benefit from increased activity during playoff runs.
Current Playoff Series:
- The Royals are currently playing the Americans in the WHL playoffs.
- The Royals lead the series 3-0.
- A win in the next game will secure the series victory for the Royals and advance them to the next round.
- The next game represents a crucial moment in the Royals’ quest for a WHL Championship.