Cougars, Bucs And Wolves take VIJHL openers

Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League scores for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026:
Victoria 6 Saanich 5 (OT)
Second star Dalton Toma’s second goal and third point of the night at 5:34 of overtime gave defending VIJHL champion Victoria Cougars a 6-5 decision over the host Saanich Predators in front of 176 fans at George Pearkes Arena in the opening game of the 2026-27 season.
First star Avery Lowe paced the Cougars with a hat trick, while captain Grady Sluggett had the other marker for Victoria, which