Jeremy Loranger Wins BCHL MVP, Rookie of the Year Awards

The BCHL has announced that Crusaders’ forward Jeremy Loranger has earned both the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy and the Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy for the 2024/2025 season. The Vern Dye Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the BCHL MVP, with the Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy recognizing the league’s Rookie of the Year. “We couldn’t be […]

Thank You, Serg!

Last week, your Sherwood Park Crusaders announced the promotion of head coach Brennan Menard to general manager. With the promotion, however, came the departure of our president of hockey operations and current general manager, Adam Sergerie. As announced last Wednesday, Sergerie will be joining the Penticton Vees as their Director of Scouting as the team […]

RECAP ⎸ That’s It, That’s All.

It was do-or-die on Wednesday night in Sherwood Park, as your Crusaders looked to stay alive in game 4 of the BCHL Playoffs. After a 4-0 loss on Tuesday night, the Cru looked to take the series back south and pick up their first victory in a 3-0 series. Wednesday’s game saw the Crusaders finally […]

RECAP ⎸ Shutout at the Randy Rosen, Crusaders Down 3-0 in BCHL Playoffs

Your Crusaders returned home on Tuesday night for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Brooks Bandits. Unfortunately, the Cru also returned to Sherwood Park with a 2-0 deficit in the series, with the Bandits picking up a pair of victories at home in Games 1 (3-1) and 2 (6-3). First Period It […]

NEWS ⎸ Brennan Menard Promoted to GM & Head Coach

The Sherwood Park Crusaders are proud to announce that Brennan Menard has been promoted to the organization’s General Manager and Head Coach. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as both General Manager and Head Coach of Sherwood Park Crusaders,” commented Menard on his new role. “After two amazing years with this organization, I […]

Three Crusaders Named to 2025 BCHL First All-Star Team

Forwards Jeremy Loranger, Kale Dach, and defenceman Connor Gengle have been selected to the BCHL First All-Star Team for 2025. “Having three players named to the BCHL First All-Star Team is a tremendous honour for our organization. It speaks volumes about the consistency, commitment, and competitiveness our players bring every night. Credit goes to our […]

Andersen, Loranger Earn Selections to BCHL Rookie All-Star Team

The BCHL has announced that both forwards Jeremy Loranger and Poul Andersen have been selected to the league’s 2025 All-Rookie Team. The announcement comes a little under a week after both Andersen and Loranger were nominated for the Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the BCHL’s Rookie of the Year. “We’re incredibly proud as […]

PLAYOFF PREVIEW ⎸ Crusaders & Bandits Renew Long-Standing Rivalry

The Battle of Alberta returns to the postseason, as for the second straight year, the Sherwood Park Crusaders and Brooks Bandits are set to meet in the BCHL Playoffs. The Crusaders earned their spot in the second round following a 4-0 sweep of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, while the Bandits defeated the West Kelowna Warriors […]

Three Crusaders Named to NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings

Forwards Kale Dach (#136), Jeremy Loranger (#149), and Poul Andersen (#151) were all named to NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings for the 2024/2025 season. NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings feature the top 224 skaters and 32 goaltenders in North America. Dach is currently in his second season with the Crusaders, and his first as […]

NEWS ⎸ Jeremy Loranger Named BCHL 1st Star of the Week

The BCHL has announced Crusaders forward Jeremy Loranger as the league’s first star of the week. Last week saw Loranger and the Crusaders return home for games three and four of their first-round series against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. In two games at the Randy Rosen Rink, Loranger collected seven points, including five goals. In […]