Towering defenceman returns to the Chilliwack Chiefs
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CHILLIWACK — A towering defenceman who made his mark with the Chiefs during their extended playoff run last season is back on the ice with the Chilliwack Chiefs.
In a statement Tuesday, the Chiefs say they are excited to welcome back veteran defenceman Jayden Veney, a 6-foot-7, 223-pound physical presence who began the 2025-26 season with the Youngstown Phantoms before rejoining the Chiefs.
Veney, whose hometown is Rochester, Minnesota, emerged as a key contributor during Chilliwack’s extended playoff run last season, where his size, stature, and reliability on the blue line played a tremendous role for the squad. The Chiefs say Veney is known for his ability to log heavy minutes and stay effective in all situations, including five-on-five play and on special teams.
“Jayden was a big part of our long playoff run last year,” said Chiefs head coach and GM Brian Maloney. “He’s an outstanding person who comes from a great family, and he fits right in with our culture here. He brings us size, a strong presence on the back end, and the ability to eat up a lot of minutes, whether it’s at even strength or on special teams.”
