Jake Westhaver named Captain

The Kings are thrilled to announce that Jake Westhaver has been named new team captain.

“It’s a huge honour to be given this opportunity and I am excited to get going with the boys.” says Westhaver “Obviously it’s pretty cool growing up watching this league and now being able to have such a role is an unbelievable feeling.”

The Victoria product first joined the Kings last season as an affiliate player in November playing in two games. In those two games he made quite the impression and immediately after the team signed him on as a full time player. In 40 total games with the Kings last season Westhaver scored 4 goals and picked up 7 assists. “Jake is the kind of player we want on our team, in our locker room, and in our community. He leads by example and is going to play a crucial role in sculpting the new culture we are building.” says Head Coach and G.M. Stephan Seeger Jr. “Jake is exceptional in his work ethic and character and has a knack for making his peers feel welcomed and supported. We are extremely excited to name Jake our teams captain this year, and are excited for the success he will have with the “C” on his jersey.”

The 19 year old will look to lead the Kings back into the postseason this year and the new captain is excited about the potential this years squad has. “I’m really excited to get going and start fresh.” adds Westhaver “It’s a new season, a new team, and we have a bunch of high pace players and hard workers. I think we are going to be a special group this year.”

Westhaver will be the second member of his family to captain a BCHL team. His older brother Marty who is now the teams skills coach wore the “C” for the Victoria Grizzlies during the 2019-20 season.