Victoria and Saanich hockey players have acted on something the two municipalities have been discussing for years: amalgamation.
The Victoria Minor Hockey Association (VMHA) and the Saanich Minor Hockey Association just voted to come together under one group. The joint group will still be called the Victoria Minor Hockey Association, but expand its catchment to take on all Saanich players.
This will bring total membership up to approximately 850 players.
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Reich also said that she hopes that keeping costs low will make room for more families to join the teams, with players ranging in age from 5-19.
The VMHA will now have to pick a new team name and logo, dissolving the Victoria Ice Hawks and the Saanich Braves.
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Team members and families were invited to submit their ideas until April 10, before a selection committee and the new VMHA board decide on the top options. For more information, you can visit .
