Admirals U21 – C3 Takes Bronze at Fuller Lake
November 8/9, 2025

Nanaimo Clippers

The Addies got off to a bit of a mixed start in game one of what was to be a four-game tournament hosted by the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association, November 8/9, 2025 at the Fuller Lake Arena.
Despite early scoring from Dominic Harris and a late first period goal from Eric Chambers, the Admirals fell behind in the second period after Nanaimo goals at 7:35 and 4:07. Despite a valiant third period push, the Clipper handed the Admiral a 3-2 loss in a spirited, penalty filled affair.

Burnaby Bulldogs

Burnaby made it very clear in the opening minutes of game two for the Admirals that the lower mainland team had come to play – their speed and quick passing had the Addys on their heels for the first few shifts – however, the VMHA team quickly gathered its composure and raised its compete level to match the Burnaby squad. The Addys were down by one at the close of the second period and scored three unanswered goals (Lam. Bevan Thomson) to go up 3-1 before the Bulldogs scored mid-way through the period to close the gap to 3-2. The third period saw the Admirals take three penalties and the opened the door for Burnaby to go ahead 4-3 until Lucas Thomas and his linemates managed to pot one last goal for the 4-4 tie.

Peninsula Eagles U21 C2

With a 0-1-1 record going into Sunday, the Admirals needed a win and some key losses on the part of other teams in their pool to finish top two and move on to the semi-final game. The first frame saw the VHMA squad off to a roaring start with four goals (Lindholm, Lam, Spenselayh, Patel) to the Eagles’ two. The Eagles outscored the Admirals 3-2 in the second period make the third period a must win scenario for the VHMA team. Thanks to a late goal by Thomson – the Admirals pulled out the 6-5 win in a high scoring match. Unfortunately, the Addies finished third in their pool with a 1-1-1 record sending them to the 3 Vs 3 game against the third-place finisher in the opposing pool.

Peninsula Eagles C1 Bronze Medal Match

In an interesting twist of fate – the Admirals faced off against regular season rivals Peninsula Eagles C1 in the 3 Vs 3 pool cross-over game for the Bronze Medal at the CVMHA U21 Recreational Tournament.
Smith and Harris potted goals early and then late in the first frame as the Admirals jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first period. Harris posted his second goal of the game – and the only scoring to happen in the middle frame. Dragicevich scored the Addies forth and final goal early in the final period – the Eagles made a valiant push in the third to claw back to within two of the Admirals – who hung on for the 4-2 win and the Bronze Medal.

Go Admirals!