Junior B Hockey

Ray Stonehouse, PJHL President and former owner of the Ridge Meadows Flames, passed away at the age of 76, the league announced on Saturday, July 17. (PJHL)

PJHL president and former Ridge Meadows team owner Ray Stonehouse passes

Remembered as tough but fair ambassador for the league

Ray Stonehouse, PJHL President and former owner of the Ridge Meadows Flames, passed away at the age of 76, the league announced on Saturday, July 17. (PJHL)
The Ridge Meadows Flames announce another local signing. (Facebook)

Flames sign a Maple Ridge talent

Forward Tommy Williams will play for local Junior B club

The Ridge Meadows Flames announce another local signing. (Facebook)
The Ridge Meadows Flames have announce an outstanding coaching staff for the coming season.

Ridge Meadows Flames add top local coaches to already impressive staff

Bobby Vermette and Brett Sonne announced as new assistants

The Ridge Meadows Flames have announce an outstanding coaching staff for the coming season.
The Ridge Meadows Flames are hosting an under-15 development skate this summer. (Facebook)

Ridge Meadows Flames announce under-15 development camp

Junior B club to host eight skates in July

The Ridge Meadows Flames are hosting an under-15 development skate this summer. (Facebook)
Matt Trulsen of Maple Ridge went on from the PJHL to excel in junior college hockey in the U.S. (Dakota College at Bottineau/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge goaltender excels in U.S. junior college

Matt Trulsen, brother of the late Noah, calls community support ‘amazing’

Matt Trulsen of Maple Ridge went on from the PJHL to excel in junior college hockey in the U.S. (Dakota College at Bottineau/Special to The News)
Brent Hughes, the new Ridge Meadows Flames coach, from his Leaf hockey card in the 1994-95 season.

Former NHLer takes over as Ridge Meadows Flames head coach

Brent Hughes will coach Junior B team

Brent Hughes, the new Ridge Meadows Flames coach, from his Leaf hockey card in the 1994-95 season.
Bayne Ryshak will no longer be behind the bench of the Ridge Meadows Flames. (THE NEWS files)

Ryshak no longer coaching Ridge Meadows Flames

Maple Ridge Junior B team says goodbye to longtime Flames coach and player

Bayne Ryshak will no longer be behind the bench of the Ridge Meadows Flames. (THE NEWS files)
Derek Bedard is the GM of the Ridge Meadows Flames. (Neil Corbett/THE NEWS)

“Time ran out” for Junior B hockey squad

Ridge Meadows Flames expect strong squad next season

Derek Bedard is the GM of the Ridge Meadows Flames. (Neil Corbett/THE NEWS)
The Pacific Junior Hockey League has decided to cancel the rest of the 2020-‘21 season, following a league-wide conference call Monday night. (Jody Harris photo)

PJHL cancels rest of its junior ‘B’ hockey season

‘Everyone did all that they could do’ to save season, said White Rock Whalers owner

The Pacific Junior Hockey League has decided to cancel the rest of the 2020-‘21 season, following a league-wide conference call Monday night. (Jody Harris photo)
Tyson Phare has moved from the Ridge Meadows Flames to Junior A hockey in Ontario.

Two Flames players moving up to Junior A hockey

Maple Ridge boys Duff and Phare leaving hometown Junior B squad

Tyson Phare has moved from the Ridge Meadows Flames to Junior A hockey in Ontario.
The Ridge Meadows Flames are practising three times a week, but not playing. (Facebook)

Ridge Meadows Flames keep practising, hoping to play in February

Cyclone Taylor Cup and all-star events cancelled

The Ridge Meadows Flames are practising three times a week, but not playing. (Facebook)
The Pacific Junior Hockey League announced the cancellation of the 2021 Cyclone Taylor Cup, and its annual Prospects and All-Star Game events on Tuesday.

B.C.’s Cyclone Cup 2021 cancelled

Challenges related to COVID-19 cites as reasoning behind the move

The Pacific Junior Hockey League announced the cancellation of the 2021 Cyclone Taylor Cup, and its annual Prospects and All-Star Game events on Tuesday.
Tyson Phare has committed to playing with the Ridge Meadows Flames. (Erica Perreaux/Lethbridge Hurricanes)

Phare joins hometown Ridge Meadows Flames

Maple Ridge prospect was a first round pick in the WHL

Tyson Phare has committed to playing with the Ridge Meadows Flames. (Erica Perreaux/Lethbridge Hurricanes)
The Ridge Meadows Flames are now 2-2 on the season.

Flames games suspended by new COVID-19 measures

Ridge Meadows Junior Bs had 15-3 win over Surrey

The Ridge Meadows Flames are now 2-2 on the season.
Flames rookie goaltender Cameron Connolly makes one of his 27 saves in his first shutout. (Twitter @flamesjunior)

Flames get their first win of the season

Maple Ridge’s rookie goaltender gets first junior win with a shutout

Flames rookie goaltender Cameron Connolly makes one of his 27 saves in his first shutout. (Twitter @flamesjunior)
Jayden Genberg, seen here in action last season, scored a hat trick for the Flames on Wednesday night in Aldergrove. (The News files)

Flames drop second game in Aldergrove

Jenberg scores hat trick for Maple Ridge Junior Bs

Jayden Genberg, seen here in action last season, scored a hat trick for the Flames on Wednesday night in Aldergrove. (The News files)
The Ridge Meadows Flames lost their season opener on Sunday night.

Flames open season with loss to Kodiaks

Maple Ridge Junior Bs name Garrett, Tyszka team captains

The Ridge Meadows Flames lost their season opener on Sunday night.
The Ridge Meadows Flames were able to put their jerseys on and face opposition for the first time since COVID hit. (Facebook)

Flames wrangle with whalers in first exhibition game of 20/21 season

Maple Ridge Junior B squad fell to the White Rock team 5-3 on Sunday

The Ridge Meadows Flames were able to put their jerseys on and face opposition for the first time since COVID hit. (Facebook)
Derek Bedard, GM of the Ridge Meadows Flames, said the team will begin the coming season based in Abbotsford. (Neil Corbett/THE NEWS)

Flames will start new season based in Abbotsford

Junior B team could not find ice in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows

Derek Bedard, GM of the Ridge Meadows Flames, said the team will begin the coming season based in Abbotsford. (Neil Corbett/THE NEWS)
Derek Bedard is the GM of the Ridge Meadows Flames. (The News files)

Junior B teams creating a safe environment for hockey

there’s value in having athletics in people’s lives

Derek Bedard is the GM of the Ridge Meadows Flames. (The News files)