The Western International Junior Hockey League (WIJHL) is proud to announce an affiliation agreement with the Abbotsford Venom HC. This affiliation agreement is a win-win for the both the WIJHL and the Venom. The agreement provides the WIJHL and its member teams with the ability to call up talented Venom players when roster needs arise, while giving Venom players the opportunity to affiliate with WIJHL teams. Those players will gain valuable junior experience, additional ice

Abbotsford, BC – The Abbotsford Venom HC is proud to announce the signing of Fedor Artamonov from Russia for the 2026/27 19U AAA season. Artamonov joins the Venom after an outstanding season with Armada U17 AAA (Tier 1), where he recorded 19 goals and 14 assists for 33 points in just 29 games, establishing himself as one of the league's most dangerous offensive threats. Fedor is making the move to Canada to continue his development, compete against top North American talent,

ABBOTSFORD, BC – The Abbotsford Venom HC are excited to announce the signing of local forward Caspian Webber to the club's 16U AAA roster for the 2026/27 season. The Abbotsford, BC native, born in 2011, stands at 5'8", 115 lbs and joins the Venom after a strong season with the Abbotsford Hawks U15 A2, while also continuing his development this spring with the 16U Sharpshooter Academy. Webber first caught the attention of the Venom coaching staff late in the 2025/26 season whe

The Venom HC AAA organization is proud to announce the signing of Richmond, British Columbia defenseman Torin Swift to our 16U AAA team for the 2026/27 season. Swift arrives after an incredibly resilient 2025/26 campaign. After earning a spot with the U18 A2 team, his season was unfortunately cut short when he suffered a significant injury during evaluations in September. Despite the setback, Torin remained committed to his recovery and returned in time for the playoffs, maki

ABBOTSFORD, BC – Venom HC AAA is proud to announce the signing of Benjamin Bedford, a 2011-born forward from Chilliwack, BC, to our 16U AAA program for the 2026/27 season. Bedford joins the Venom after an impressive season with the Chilliwack Bruins U15 A2 team, where he recorded 23 goals and 14 assists for 37 points in 29 games. His offensive production, combined with his complete two-way game, made him one of the standout performers during the Venom HC AAA Identification Ca

The Abbotsford Venom HC is proud to announce the signing of Lucas Jones to the organization's 16U AAA team for the upcoming season. Hailing from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Jones joins the Venom after playing with Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey U18 A3 last season. Despite being one of the younger players competing at the U18 level, the 5'8", 150-pound defenseman appeared in 45 games, recording 4 goals and 8 assists while gaining valuable experience against older competition. J

CHILLIWACK, BC – Venom HC is excited to announce the signing of brothers Preston Davis and Hudson Davis of Chilliwack, BC, bringing two talented local players into the organization for the upcoming season. Preston, a 2011-born forward, joins Venom after spending last season with the Langley Hornets AAA U15/U16 program. In limited action, he recorded 3 goals and 2 assists in 9 games, while continuing to establish himself as a strong two-way player with an evolving offensive ga

The Venom HC AAA 19U program is proud to announce the signing of forward Cole Dulaba from Kamloops, British Columbia, for the 2026-27 season. Standing at 6'0" and 185 pounds, Dulaba brings the size, physicality, and compete level that every team covets. A true power forward, he plays the game with an edge, finishes every check, and has the hockey IQ to consistently make the right play with the puck. Whether he's creating offense, winning battles along the boards, or opening u

Venom Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of Anthony Howieson from Langley, British Columbia, for the 2026-27 16U AAA season. Anthony joins the Venom after playing last season with the Langley Hornets U16 AAA program, where he established himself as a reliable two-way player with a strong hockey IQ and consistent work ethic. The Venom coaching staff first became familiar with Anthony during several exhibition games against the Hornets last season. Every time they fac

Venom Hockey Club is excited to announce the signing of 2011-born defenseman Jarvis Fisher from Kamloops, British Columbia, for the 2026-27 16U AAA season. Jarvis first caught the attention of the Venom coaching staff back in May while competing at the Global Hockey Camp in Langley. His work ethic, determination, and relentless style of play immediately stood out, earning him an invitation to attend the club's recent ID Camp. Over the course of the weekend, Jarvis continued t

Abbotsford, BC – Venom HC AAA 19U is proud to announce the signing of forward Josh Durant from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, for the 2026-27 season. Standing at 6'2" and 185 pounds, Durant brings the size, strength, and compete level that coaches look for in a power forward. The Venom coaching staff first identified Josh during the Global Camp in May, where his work ethic and skill set immediately stood out among his peers. Following a strong showing at Global Camp, Durant w

Abbotsford, BC – June 23, 2026 – Venom HC AAA is excited to announce the signing of twin brothers Matthew Roy and Benjamin Roy of Edmonton, Alberta, to the 2026-27 Venom HC AAA 19U roster. The brothers spent the 2025-26 season with the Redwater Rebels of the National Junior Hockey League (NJHL), where they established themselves as reliable offensive contributors and leaders. Matthew appeared in 34 games, recording 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points, while Benjamin suited

Abbotsford, BC – Venom HC AAA is proud to announce the signing of goaltender Carter Hildebrandt of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, to its 19U AAA program for the 2026-27 season. Standing 6'1" and weighing 155 pounds, Hildebrandt arrives after spending the 2025-26 season with the Northern Okanagan Knights U18 A1 program, where he appeared in 16 games while posting an impressive .912 save percentage and 2.95 goals-against average. Hildebrandt attended the Venom HC ID Camp this pa

The Abbotsford Venom Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of Prince George, British Columbia, native Evan Jensen to a contract with the 19U AAA team for the 2026-27 season. Jensen arrives in Abbotsford after a strong campaign with Prince George U18 AAA, where the 6’2”, 205-pound defenseman recorded 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in 14 games, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining his identity as a hard-nosed, physical defender. Standin

Abbotsford, BC – June 2026, Venom Hockey Club is proud to announce the unveiling of its new visual identity, introducing a dynamic three-logo system that reflects the organization's continued growth, commitment to athlete development, and vision for the future. As Venom HC continues to expand its footprint across Western Canada and strengthen its international relationships, the organization sought a brand identity that better represents every stage of the athlete journey whi

Venom HC AAA is proud to announce the signing of Italian forward and centre Giotto Sala to the program’s 19U AAA team for the 2026-27 season. Sala, a 2009-born forward from Italy, will make the move to Canada this fall to continue his hockey development while joining the Venom HC AAA program. Known for his versatility, skill, and strong hockey IQ, Sala adds international experience and offensive upside to the team heading into next season. “We are extremely excited to welcome

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Abbotsford, BC — Venom HC AAA is proud to announce the signing of Osoyoos, BC native Jesse Pyatt (2008) to the 19U AAA team for the upcoming season. Pyatt joins the program following a challenging 2025/26 season where he suffered a significant early injury—a broken foot—that sidelined him for the majority of the year. Despite the setback, his determination and commitment to returning stronger have stood out, and Venom HC is confident in the impact he w

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Abbotsford, BC — Venom Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of Bellingham, Washington native Derrion Litchfield to the organization’s 19U AAA team for the upcoming season. Litchfield first made an impression with Venom HC during two exhibition appearances last season, where he recorded multiple points in limited action. More importantly, his comfort level and impact grew noticeably with each shift, showcasing his ability to adapt to the speed a

Venom HC is proud to officially announce the signing of 2011-born forward Ivan Kulikov from Moscow, Russia, to its 16U AAA program for the upcoming season. Kulikov joins the Venom following a strong U15 season competing in one of Moscow’s top Centre programs, where he recorded 7 goals and 7 assists in 22 games. Known for his high hockey IQ and composed style of play, Kulikov is a smart, creative forward who sees the ice exceptionally well and has the ability to generate offen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Chilliwack, BC — The Venom HC 16U AAA program is proud to announce the signing of forward Kruz McKay from Chilliwack, British Columbia, as the team continues to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season. McKay made a strong impression at the organization’s recent ID Camp, showcasing his offensive instincts by finding the back of the net multiple times while consistently creating opportunities for his teammates. Known for his high hockey IQ and