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The Surrey Eagles are approaching 30 years in the BC Hockey League, as the team arrived in South Surrey in 1991. In that time, the Eagles have accomplished many things. They’ve won several league championships and also changed their name twice. The Eagles also produced several players who’ve played […]
The Victoria Grizzlies continue to recruit new players for the 2021-22 season. Through trades and signings, Victoria has spent the entire off-season building its roster. Forward Timothy Kim and goaltender Kyle Kelsey are among the newest to join the Grizzlies, and both come from the BC U18 AAA League. Kim played for […]
The Cowichan Valley Capitals are experiencing several changes ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 season. Several players from last season’s team have moved on. Capitals general manager and head coach Brian Passmore has been busy building next season’s roster. While their roster is under construction, the Capitals are also welcoming […]
Like other BCHL teams, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are preparing for the upcoming season. Their first regular season game is Oct. 8 against the Victoria Grizzlies at The Q Centre. The Bulldogs home opener is Oct. 15 against Victoria. While acquiring new players, this Bulldogs season is unlike any […]
Recently acquired Grizzlies defenseman Eli Barnett comes to Victoria having played in Maritime Junior Hockey League in 2020-21. But one team that might not jump out to you in Barnett’s playing history is Team New Brunswick at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Barnett played seven games […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic winding down, it’s time to write about attending a Victoria Grizzlies game in person. Mar. 3, 2020, was the last time the Grizzlies hosted fans at The Q Centre. WIth pandemic restrictions easing, fans will return this fall to watch the Grizzlies again. With that […]
Of all the brothers to play for the Victoria Grizzlies, the Benn brothers are the most famous. From 2004-07, Jamie Benn and Jordie Benn played together on the same teams. From the junior B Peninsula Panthers to the newly renamed (at the time) Grizzlies, they were teammates. It was only during the […]
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the 2020 BC Hockey League playoffs, they lived on as a simulation. The league recruited players from each remaining BCHL team and then recreated each team in NHL 20 using available in-game assets. This example isn’t the first time sports simulation games have been […]
With the release of the Victoria Grizzlies regular season schedule, I’ve decided to profile several games. These include games against division rivals, matches against playoff rivals, and one-and-done games. Other BCHL Network writers have done similar game guides. Brieann Knorr wrote a profile on the Vernon Vipers season. Meanwhile, Chris […]
Across their history, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed several connections with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The junior B league has acted as a proving ground for several future Grizzlies. Several former Grizzlies came from teams in the VIJHL, including Jamie and Jordie Benn, who both played junior […]
