Revelstoke Grizzlies Announce New Local Ownership Group:

This is on the Grizzlies web site:

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2009

Revelstoke Grizzlies Announce New Local Ownership Group

The Revelstoke Grizzlies Hockey Club today is proud to announce a new Local Ownership Group. The team has been purchased by Lewis Hendrickson, Joe/Andrew Kozek, Troy Mick and Michael Roberts.

We are very excited to be a part of Junior hockey in Revelstoke. The KIJHL is a first class league with the number one priority being development of its players. This community has supported this team for a number of years and we are looking forward to continuing its successes on and off the ice.

Here is a brief bio on the new owners:

Lewis Hendrickson: Lewis is a local businessman and supporter of Revelstoke Minor Hockey. Lewis played hockey for many years in Revelstoke and is proud to give back to the community. Lewis's son's Kent and Cody have played Hockey with Revelstoke Minor Hockey .

Joe/Andrew Kozek: Joe is also a long time businessman in Revelstoke and a supporter of Revelstoke Minor Hockey. Joe played Hockey in Revelstoke for many years. Andrew Kozek is a recent graduate of the University Of North Dakota and was a Revelstoke Minor Hockey Product. Joe and Andrew are proud to give back to the Revelstoke Community.

Troy Mick: Troy has been a Hockey Executive for the past 19 years. Troy has coached in the BCHL and the Western Hockey League. Troy has won 2 National Junior A Championships with the Vernon Vipers. He also has coached the Portland Winterhawks, Tri City Americans and the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL.

Michael Roberts: Mike is a long time supporter of minor hockey in this province at different capacities. He is a passionate guy about the game and has donated many hours to it. He is looking forward to working with the community as he will be the Business Manager for the Grizzlies.