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The Canadian Grizzlies Hockey Club is an Incorporated Not for Profit Society founded by Trevor and Jean Marks. The Mission of the Canadian Grizzlies Hockey Club is:
“To provide young men and women the opportunity to play international ice hockey while instilling the ideals of good sportsmanship, character, physical fitness and education amongst our members.”
The first Grizzly team is composed of 1998 birth year boys from Alberta and Ontario. They are competing in the Finland Lions Cup in Helsinki, Finland from August 14th - 16th, 2009. In addition to the tournament, they will also be playing three exhibition games in Stockholm, Sweden and Turku, Finland.
The Grizzlies first tour has become a reality thanks to the generous corporate and personal donations that we received, along with hours of fundraising performed by the team members. Thank you to everyone who has supported us.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for updates from our games in Europe.
Canadian Grizzlies Hockey Team - 1998 Boys
Player Profiles:
  
#2 Devyn W. #3 Matteo A. #4 Thomas H. (A)
Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Waterloo, ON
  
#6 Sehej S. #7 Josh L. #8 Logan D.
Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB
  
#10 Des C. (A) #11 Tyler J. #12 Shaun B.
Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary AB Hometown: Calgary, AB
  
#13 Reid B. #14 Jaden H. #16 Brandon P (A)
Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Manning, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB
  
#17 Quinn P. #18 Ty M. (C) #20 Riley M.
Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB
 
#28 Matthew D. #31 Nolan H.
Hometown: Calgary, AB Hometown: Calgary, AB
HEAD COACH: Trevor M.
ASSOCIATE COACH: Troy B.
ASSISTANT COACES: Joe A, Gilles C, Bryan L.
GOALIE COACH: Mike H.
UPCOMING TOUR GAMES
Sunday August 9, 2009
Exhibition Game vs Jarfalla HC
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Final Score: Canadian Grizzlies 10 Jarfalla HC 1
The Grizzlies came out flying in their first game against the Jarfalla HC. They shook off the jet lag for a 10 to 1 victory. Ty M opened the scoring at 4:33 of the 1st period on a scramble in front of the net. The Griz led 3-0 after the 1st with goals also from Sehej S and Brandon P. After the 2nd the Griz were up 8 to 1 with goals from Brandon P(2), Logan D, Matteo A(2), Liam R replied for the Jarfalla HC.
The Grizzlies finished with a strong 3rd period with goal from Quinn P, Brandon P with his fourth of the game.
Riley M was in goal for the Grizzlies.
Monday August 10, 2009
Exhibition Game vs Djurgarden
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Final Score Canadian Grizzlies 4 Djurgarden 3
After falling to a 2 - 0 deficit, a goal by Grizzly Matteo A. got the team on the scoreboard. The final period started with the Griz down 3 - 1, but goals by Quinn P, Matthew D. and Josh L. brought the team a 4 - 3 victory.
Nolan H was in goal for the Grizzlies
Grizzlies in Stockholm, Sweden
Wedesday August 12, 2009
Exhibition Game vs TPS Turku
Location: Turku, Finland
Final Score TPS Turku 8 Canadian Grizzlies 3
The Grizzlies game up against a great team from Finland. The game was fast paced and fun to watch. Scoring for the Grizzlies were Quinn P, Brandon P and Des C. The highlight of the evening was a post game meal with the Finnish team where the Grizzlies and their families had a chance to meet the Finnish team and their families and talk about hockey and their different cultures.
Riley M and Nolan H both played goal for the Grizzlies.
Friday August 14, 2009
Tournament Game #1 vs Sozvezdie (RUS)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Final Score Russia 5 Grizzlies 2
The Grizzlies were first on the score board with a penalty shot goal from Des C. early in the first period. It took some time for the Grizzlies to get comfortable with the format of the tournament and they were behind 5 - 1 by the end of the first. The Grizzlies repsonded with more jump in the second and got a goal by Matteo A, and kept the Russians off the scoresheet. The game ended 5-2 for Sozvezdie (RUS). Nolan H and Riley M both played goal for the Grizzlies.
Saturday August 15, 2009
Tournament Game #2 vs Jokerit Blue (FIN)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
The Grizzlies started their 3 game day against the host Jokerit HC. The Grizzlies came out a bit flat, but were on the scoreboard first with a goal by Brandon P. Jokerit tied the game at 5:29 of the first period. Riley M made a spectacular save on a Penalty Shot. Jokerit then responded with 4 unanswered goals for a 5 - 1 victory.
Tournament Game #3 vs HC Espoo (FIN)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
The Grizzlies second game of the day was against HC Espoo, the top 1998 club in Finland. They proceeded to put on a clinic and came away with a 14 - 1 victory. HC Espoo was an impressive team to watch, with excellent skating, puck movement, stick handling and shooting. Nolan H played great in goal as he faced 40+ shots, Des C got the Grizzlies on the scoreboard in the 2nd period.
Tournament Game #4 vs EVU Red (FIN)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
The Grizzlies third and final game of the day was against EVU Red. It was a hard fought game with back and forth action. The Grizzlies were hungry for the win, however they were unable to solve the Finnish goaltender and lost the game 3 - 0. Riley M once again made a great save on his 2nd Penalty Shot of the tournament
Sunday August 16, 2009
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Without a win the Grizzlies finished 5th in our pool and played Haukat HC in the 9th - 10th place game. It was the Grizzlies best game of the tournament, they were behind 1- 0 at the end of the first and 2 - 0 at one point. The Grizzlies battled back and Ty M scored a beauty from a great pass by Matteo A, Brandon P then tied the game on a rebound from a great effort by Des C. In the last minute of play Haukat scored a bit of a controversial goal to take a 3 - 2 lead.
Although the Grizzlies did not win a game during the tournament they had a fantastic time meeting and playing all the other teams and players. The Grizzlies never backed down and put forth a great effort against some of the top 1998 teams from Finland, Russia and Latvia. They did Canada proud and played with heart and passion. All of the boys had an experience of a lifetime and have priceless memories of their travels.
THE ROAD TO THE LIONS CUP....
Dryland Training:
 
On-Ice Practices
Grizzly Weekend:
Fundraising:
For more information, please contact:
Jean Marks
President
Canadian Grizzlies Hockey Club Inc.
87 Edgeridge Circle NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T3A 6J1
(P) 403-208-5038
(E) tjmarks@shaw.ca
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