“So many memories! Just every memory. Last year, going to the finals – even this year, losing – still a great memory with all the guys,” he exclaimed.

“Big Goal” Cole’s shot from the slot zipped through the legs of Delta Ice Hawk goalie Merick Erickson eight-and-a-half minutes into overtime

It took a mere 16 seconds for Delta’s Henry Smith to let the White Rock Whalers know that he hadn’t forgotten about last year’s Shaw Conference Final loss.

Let’s explore a playoff preview between the first-seeded Ice Hawks and the third-place Whalers. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will take place Tuesday, March 7, in the Ladner Leisure Centre.

Whaler Cole Svendson backed up his assertion that the Pod were going to can the Richmond Sockeyes and send them packing in five games. White Rock did exactly that with an emphatic 3-0 victory in Minoru Arena Mar. 2.

But instead of frustration, “Big Goal” Cole took his teammates on his back and made history as he scored the Pod’s first-ever postseason hat trick in a 6-4 victory over the Richmond Sockeyes.

The Whalers did exactly what head coach Jason Rogers has preached for years: as the away side, achieve a split in the opening two playoff games before returning to Centennial Arena.

The Whalers received a taste of Jr. ‘B’ postseason action on Feb. 20 – hard hits, close defensive play and clutch goaltending at opportune moments.

Let’s delve into a playoff preview between the second seed, the Richmond Sockeyes and the third-place Whalers. Game 1 is set for Monday, Feb. 20, in Minoru Arena at 7:15 p.m.

Whalers captain Chris Fortems wanted to make history on two fronts with three strong periods of play on Feb 12.

First, he could become the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) top scorer; second, he also could establish a new league record for assists.