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The Victoria Highlanders were announced Friday for League1 B.C., which adds another layer as Canadian soccer continues to evolve and expand in ways thought unimaginable just a few years ago.

Against all odds, the Victoria Royals recorded the upset of the Western Hockey League ­season with a 4-3 overtime victory against the No. 2-ranked team in the CHL.

How are they doing it? The Everett Silvertips are the closest thing the Western Hockey League has seen to the 2015-16 Victoria Royals, who came out of nowhere with a mostly unheralded roster, to win the Scotty Munro Trophy as WHL regular season champ

The B.C. Hockey League is ­facing the deluge united.

Lachlan Kratz of Victoria is ­displaying his rugby ­versatility for Canada with double duty at the Emirate Dubai Sevens ­beginning today after being selected for the XVs national team’s recent fall Tests.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5, Victoria Grizzlies 3

The only thing more gnarled than provincial highways is the B.C. Hockey League schedule, which announced 19 game changes Tuesday. They include nine postponements, two cancellations and eight games added.

A year of turmoil for Langford-based Rugby Canada has concluded with CEO Alan Vansen announcing Tuesday that he is stepping down.

Canadian Premier League championship game Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m. PT at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Pacific FC vs. Forge FC.