BCHL Bulletin: Bulldogs sign Kiley-Ram, Crusaders part ways with Menard, and more
Roster moves
The Blackfalds Bulldogs signed 2008-born forward Blake Kiley-Ram for the 2026-27 season. The Scottsdale, Arizona native tallied 32 goals, 46 assists, and 78 points across 68 games in 2025-26. He spent last year playing U18 AAA prep hockey for South Kent School in Connecticut. Kiley-Ram was selected in the second round (34th overall) by the Regina Pats in the 2023 WHL US Prospect Draft.
Coaching News
The Sherwood Park Crusaders have parted ways with 38-year-old General Manager and Head Coach Brennan Menard. The Thunder Bay, Ontario native amassed a 111-55-9 regular-season record over three years in Sherwood Park. His tenure included leading the Cru for one season in the AJHL before their BCHL transition.
Front office news
The Spruce Grove Saints hired 24-year-old Tanner Sklaruk as their Sales and Corporate Partnership Associate for 2026-27. The Stony Plain, Alberta native recently concluded a four-year collegiate hockey career at Red Deer Polytechnic of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. He had eight goals, 25 assists, and 33 points over 24 games in 2025-26.
Alumni updates
The University of Manitoba added 2005-born forward Brandon Funk for the 2026-27 USports season. The Winnipeg, Manitoba product skated for the Spruce Grove Saints from 2024 to 2026. He amassed 18 goals, 18 assists, and 36 points in 54 games this past season. His BCHL regular-season career totals stand at 18 goals, 20 assists, and 38 points in 74 games.
Northern Michigan University secured 2006-born defender Darik Olson from the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL. In 2025-26, the Duluth, Minnesota native recorded six goals, seven assists, and 13 points over 22 games for the Chilliwack Chiefs. He finished the season with eight goals and five assists for 13 points in 32 games with the Musketeers.
