Kassius Kler kicked off his PJHL career with the Grandview Steelers during the 2023-24 regular season.
In two years spent with the Steelers, the hometown boy laced up for 77 regular-season games and three playoff contests. Kler had 23 goals and 18 assists for 41 points through two regular seasons and playoffs.
His most productive game was just his second in the PJHL, when he scored two goals and two assists against the Delta Ice Hawks.
“I think he's come a long way in his improvement as a player and a person. I loved how he worked in practices and games - one of our hardest workers. It's great to see him finish his junior career and be a part of it.”
The Grandview Steelers wish Kassius Kler all the best moving forward.
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23 hours ago
Shayan Kermany may not have finished his PJHL career with the Grandview Steelers, but the veteran goaltender will be remembered most for his time spent in Steeltown.
It did not take long for Kermany to record his first career shutout. He accomplished that feat in just his second game in the PJHL during the 2021-22 regular season.
He would have six shutouts, a 3.45 goals against average, and a .900 save percentage in 94 regular-season games with the Steelers and North Vancouver Wolf Pack. In five playoff games, Kermany had a 3.64 goals against average and a .920 save percentage.
“He was an excellent teammate and goaltender. We had the luxury of having two franchise goaltenders. He can single-handedly move a team up or down in the standings by his play,” said Grandview Steelers Head Coach Enio Sacilotto. “He would do anything for his teammates, coaching staff, and for the Steelers. He had the Steelers logo tattooed on his heart.”
The Grandview Steelers wish Shayan Kermany all the best moving forward.
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2 days ago
Cameron Lee first appeared in the PJHL with the Delta Ice Hawks during the 2021-22 regular season.
He made his way to Steeltown the following year, playing in 43 regular-season and eight playoff games. His career with the Steelers would span three years, but he only played for two, as the right-shot blueliner went to Ontario during the 2023-24 season.
The native of Richmond, BC, played in 120 regular-season games and nine playoff games, scoring seven goals and 39 assists for 46 points.
“We brought him in to help mentor our young defenceman, and he did an outstanding job with that, said Grandview Steelers Head Coach Enio Sacilotto. “He was another guy who combined university with playing for the Steelers and was a loyal guy who came to everything. He was a pleasure to coach and have,” he concluded.
The Grandview Steelers wish Cameron Lee all the best moving forward.
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3 days ago
Steven Konechny's tenure with the Grandview Steelers began during the 2022-23 season.
The left-shot forward made his Steelers debut on September 14, 2022, and would go on to score in that game. Konechny found the back of the net 54 times in his PJHL career, assisting on 49, tallying 103 points in 134 regular-season and playoff games.
The product of Burnaby, BC, finished second on the Steelers in scoring during his final PJHL campaign and had the opportunity to play with his brother, Michael.
“He was a difference maker for our team. He scored some key goals throughout the season,” said Grandview Steelers Head Coach Enio Sacilotto. “He is skilled, has good hands around the net, and is a great guy in the room. Even with him in school, he ensured he attended all our practices, meetings, and games. He loved the Steelers, and we loved him,” he added.
The Grandview Steelers wish Steven Konechny all the best moving forward.
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4 days ago
Noah Gibbons was a late-season acquisition for the Grandview Steelers, but a necessary player for the organization to succeed.
He began his PJHL career with the Richmond Sockeyes in the 2022-23 regular season, playing his final game as a Sockeye on November 21, 2024.
Gibbons played in a combined 125 regular-season and playoff games, producing 42 goals and 34 assists for 76 points. Of those 125 games, 20 were spent in Steeltown, where the Vancouver, BC, native had 11 goals and seven assists for 18 points.
“He was a warrior and a great role model for the young guys. Worked extremely hard in games, was excellent in front of the net, and scored some key goals down the stretch,” said Grandview Steelers Head Coach Enio Sacilotto. “It's too bad we didn't have him earlier; he would have been a huge part of our team. I feel blessed and grateful that I got the opportunity to coach him.”
The Grandview Steelers wish Noah Gibbons all the best moving forward.
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6 days ago
Happy Easter from Snoopy and the rest of Steeltown!! 🍭🍬
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1 week ago
Aidan Teixeira made his PJHL debut on September 11, 2021, but didn't don the black and gold until December 2, 2022.
The right-shot forward played 67 combined regular season and playoff games with the Richmond Sockeyes before being acquired by the Grandview Steelers.
He would finish his PJHL career with 27 goals and 40 assists for 67 points in 177 regular-season games. Teixeira picked up an additional goal and an assist in 14 playoff games.
“He was a big presence, big body guy, and killed penalties,” said Grandview Steelers Head Coach Enio Sacilotto. “Another guy who, as a 20-year-old, was dedicated and came to everything. He was always good when we needed him - a good team guy,” he added.
The Grandview Steelers wish Aidan Teixeira all the best moving forward.
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1 week ago
Steelers defender Markus Johansen laced up for three seasons with the Grandview Steelers.
Johansen was first coached by Grandview Steelers Head Coach Enio Sacilotto when he was 13 years old, and he played with Steelers Captain Gabriel Adam.
“He has an excellent NHL-type shot who was a good player for us,” said Sacilotto. “Unfortunately, he had all the injuries that he did, but he was a good guy on the team, and the guys really liked him.”
He dressed in 74 regular-season and nine playoff games, posting nine goals and 11 assists. The pride of New Westminster, BC, had his most productive season in his final one.
The Grandview Steelers wishes Markus Johansen all the best moving forward.
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1 week ago
The Grandview Junior Hockey Association was founded on August 17, 1967, to promote junior hockey in East Vancouver.
The team, originally called Rowan’s Grandview Steelers after sponsor Ed Rowan, played at Trout Lake Arena and wore black and orange, switching to black and gold in 1980-81.
In the 1980-81 season, Louis Szendrei became President, bringing stability and success, including a Provincial Championship in 1993-94 and a Finals appearance in 1999-2000 under Coach Aldo Bruno.
Eventually, the team moved to Britannia Community Centre and then to Burnaby Winter Club in 2007-08 under new ownership: Mike and Sandy Moscone, and Aldo Bruno. That same season, the Steelers won the PIJHL League Championship, the Cyclone Taylor Cup, and earned Bronze at the Keystone Cup.
As one of the oldest teams in the PJHL, the Grandview Steelers are proud to maintain a winning culture and environment that provides valuable opportunities to junior hockey players. With a state-of-the-art dressing room, experienced coaching staff, and a storied history, the Steelers are proud to be recognized as a Tier 1 organization.
Kyle Turris, Dan Kesa, Andrew Hammond, Bracken Kearns, Ryan Hollweg, Tony Horacek, and Dean Malkoc all played for the Grandview Steelers before playing in the NHL.
To promote the PJHL, each team has been given a cabinet at the BC Hockey Hall of Fame in Penticton to showcase its program's history. It is a great honour for our league to be included.
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