On behalf of the Chilliwack Jets, we would like to announce local, Chilliwack BC-born hockey player, Ryder Vander Kooi, has committed to play for the Chilliwack Jets this upcoming 2023/24 PJHL hockey season.
Ryder is a 6-foot, 5-inch, 175-pound skilled power forward. Ryder played for the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds U17 Prep Team in the BCEHL last season, and has developed and played under the Fraser Valley Thunderbird Program the last 2 years. Vander Kooi scored 10 goals and 11 assists, totalling 42 PIM’s through 34 games played last season.
“Vanderkooi is a young local player that we have been watching for some time. We feel that with his size and ability, he is ready to play at the junior level. We expect this upcoming season to be a great development season for Ryder.” – Chilliwack Jets GM & President, Clayton Robinson
Please welcome Ryder to the Chilliwack Jets!