Vernon-Victoria Trade:

This is posted on the Grizzlies website:

GRIZZLIES TRADE ALEX HOLLAND TO VEES FOR DJ JONES

July 24, 2012 Victoria Grizzlies -

The Victoria Grizzlies are pleased to announce the acquisition of 1994 Forward Turner Lawson from the Vernon Vipers.  Turner is a versatile Forward with a strong work ethic and team commitment.  Turner was the future player to be named later in the Sean Robertson trade.

GM and Head Coach Bill Bestwick commented, "Turner is an outstanding team player with strong character and willingness to compete.  We are excited to have Turner join our team for the upcoming season."

Another player acquisition took place Tuesday in the form of a player for player trade with the Penticton Vees.  The Grizzlies traded 20 year old forward Alex Holland to the Vees in exchange for 20 year old defenseman DJ Jones. 

Jones will join former Vees teammate Zach Urban patrolling the blue line for the Grizzlies this season.

Bestwick commented, "The opportunity to acquire DJ was something we could not pass up.  He is a quality player on both sides of the puck with considerable upside on the offensive blue line, something we were definitely searching for.  DJ also plays with a competitive edge and to have two full time defensemen join the Grizzlies from the National Championship Vees gives us quality minutes on the blue line in experience and knowledge.

A press conference to announce next seasons Captain is planned for Thursday 12 noon at Bear Mountain.