Victoria, BC – The Victoria Royals are pleased announce that the team has signed 1999-born defenceman Brayden Pachal (PUH-HALL) to a Western Hockey League Standard Player Agreement.

Pachal was selected in the second round, 40th overall, by the Royals in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft.

“Brayden is a mobile, talented two-way defender,” Royals’ General Manager Cameron Hope said. “We are very happy to welcome Brayden to the Royals’ family.”

The Estevan, SK native played for the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League (SBAAHL) last season. The 5-11, 161 pound defender produced 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points and added 66 penalty minutes in 31 games for the Bruins.

2014-15 season tickets starting from $414 and mini-packs from $49 are on sale now! Call 250-220-7889, visit www.selectyourtickets.com, or head down to the Victoria Royals ticketing office at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre to pick up your seats and guarantee your spot at the September 26th home opener.