The Revelstoke Grizzlies kicked off their new season Aug. 11 with a final farewell to last year’s provincial champions.
Though the event was supposed to include the presentation of the championship rings, the rings didn’t come in time.
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The team signed some jerseys and photos and said their goodbyes after a round of golf at the Revelstoke Golf Club.
Last season the Grizzlies won 42 games and lost 6 in the regular season. The went on to win the KIJHL championship and then the provincial championship tournament in Campbell River.
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It was the first time the Revelstoke Grizzlies had won the league championship, and the provincial championship, since the 2009/2010 season.
General Manager Ryan Parent also took the opportunity to announce the new head coach for the Grizzlies: Lukas Lomicky, who was the assistant coach for the team.
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Parent said they have also hired Matt Miller, who was the assistant coach for the West Kelowna Warriors last year, and they will be hiring a second assistant coach before the season begins.
The Grizzlies first exhibition game is scheduled for Aug. 31 against Golden, with another on Sept. 1 against Nelson.
The first game of the regular season will be in Revelstoke on Sept. 21 against the Osoyoos Coyotes.
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