A few years back I wrote an article about how the Chilliwack Coliseum and the Chilliwack Chiefs lost the atmosphere and intimidation that the team grew back in the old Coliseum during the 1990s and early 2000s. That article (which you can read here) highlights my opinion on the lack […]
Author: Eric Clarke
Concept jersey ideas for the four Lower Mainland-based BCHL teams
Over the years I have always come up with ideas and concepts for hockey jerseys ranging from BC Hockey League and the National Hockey League through hand drawings and the Electronic Arts NHL games. Now that I’m in graphic design school, I’ve had the opportunity to come up with real […]
2022-23 BCHL jersey watch
Another great season of BC Hockey League action is well underway. And with a new season comes new looks for some of the teams. Before the 2022-23 season, the Pentiction Vees did a massive overhaul of the look of their franchise. The BCHL has also changed out the large league […]
A proposed Chilliwack Chiefs redesign
Times are changing and teams with logos and brands deemed derogatory to Indigenous communities are making changes for the better. The Cleveland Guardians (formerly Indians) of Major League Baseball, Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins) of the National Football League, Neepawa Titans (formerly Natives) of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, and Saanich […]
Projecting 2022 BCHL Showcase matchups
The BC Hockey League released its full schedule on June 9. One of the league’s annual traditions is the five-day BCHL Showcase which gives NCAA, U SPORTS, Western Hockey League, and National Hockey League scouts an opportunity to watch all 18 BCHL teams in one place for recruiting. The location […]
Breaking down the Chilliwack Chiefs 2022-23 schedule
The BC Hockey League is well on its way to the 2022-23 season. On June 9, the BCHL released its full schedule for all 18 teams. With this article, I’ll break down the Chilliwack Chiefs schedule from significant matchups to the number of games against each team. Important Dates The […]
New recruits for the Chilliwack Chiefs
With the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season just over three months away, teams are working their way to add new recruits and veterans to their rosters to contend for the Fred Page Cup championship. The Chilliwack Chiefs did a lot of recruiting last season and so far during the offseason […]
Penticton Vees: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Penticton Vees are the stalwarts of the BC Hockey League. The Vees continued their dominance by not only finishing first in the Interior Conference but also first in the entire BCHL. Penticton dominated the playoffs as well, setting a BCHL record by winning 16 straight games to claim their […]
Nanaimo Clippers: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Nanaimo Clippers had an excellent 2021-22 amid some upheaval around their coaching staff earlier in the season. The Clippers finished third in the Coastal Conference behind Chilliwack and Alberni, but they had a remarkable playoff. The Clippers swept the Surrey Eagles in the first round, the Chilliwack Chiefs in […]
Langley Rivermen: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Rivermen had a darn good season, finishing fourth in the Coastal Conference after leading it for most of the season. Langley got its furthest in the playoffs since 2014, when it fell in the Mainland Division final to Coquitlam. This year, the Rivermen topped the Victoria Grizzlies in five […]