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Even though the 2020-21 season is an unusual one, we were able to see the Okanagan Cup and pre-season games to fill the void of BCHL regular season hockey. As we finally edge closer to the December 8 start date, it should be an exciting BCHL season. The Okanagan […]
Born in Pitt Meadows, BC, Brendan Morrison had a stable hockey career. After lighting up the league in his final years in midget, Morrison hopped on the Trans-Canada Highway to BC’s interior and stopped in Penticton. Morrison played in the Peach City when the team was known as the […]
Heading into the 2020-21 season, the Vernon Vipers are a young team. Only six players returned from last year and are looked upon to lead a new core. In previous articles this fall, I looked at Jojo Tanaka- Campbell and Trey Taylor. Now it’s time to get reacquainted with the […]
It was a November to remember in another edition of Vees in the season. Traditionally, the Vees would be in the thick of the BCHL season. Still, with COVID-19, the league took a different approach in playing tournament-style for teams within close proximity, which in essence was an extended […]
(This article was originally published on Nov. 27, 2020.) After examining the best Express goalies and defensemen of all time, it’s time to take a look at the best forwards in Express history. Let’s start at the beginning with a look at the first decade of the franchise’s existence. […]
Logan Shaw is one of the veteran forwards returning to play for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks this season. He is entering his third year with the team and his veteran expertise is imperative heading into such an unusual season. Shaw grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and began his hockey […]
(This article was originally published on Nov. 19, 2020.) Regina, Saskatchewan native Tanner Glass had a lengthy playing career. From junior hockey to the pros, he’s experienced a lot, but where is he now? Glass played two seasons in the BCHL from 2001-03, splitting time with the Penticton Panthers […]
(This article was originally published on Nov. 17, 2020.) Fellow BCHLNetwork contributor Clifford Hofferd recently penned an article examining the current defense corps for the Victoria Grizzlies. In a salute to Clifford, let’s take a gander at the best of the Express defensemen. Who are the greatest defensemen in […]
(This article was originally published on Nov.16, 2020.) Rob Short is a Vernon Vipers legend who played with the team from 2006-10. He also played in seven games as an affiliate player during the 2005-06 BC Hockey League season. During his career, he won two national junior A titles […]
A pair of Prince George Cougars are looking to take a bite out of the BC Hockey League. Thanks to the temporary player transfer agreement between the Western Hockey League and junior A, junior B, and U18 levels, Connor Bowie and Aiden Reeves find themselves with the Prince George […]
