Smoke Eaters advance to second round of BCHL playoffs
There will be a new Fred Page Cup champion in 2020!
Handshakes in Prince George as the @BCHLSmokeEaters eliminate the Spruce Kings in four games pic.twitter.com/J6nAjEQC1h
— BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) March 4, 2020
The Trail Smoke Eaters advanced to the second round of the BCHL playoffs for the fourth straight season after a 3-1 game four win over the Prince George Spruce Kings. The victory secured a series sweep for the Smoke Eaters over the defending Fred Page Cup champion Spruce Kings.
Silverbacks sweep Grizzlies to move to second round of playoffs
We have our first handshake lineup of the #BCHLPlayoffs
The @SASilverbacks are moving on to round two after eliminating the Victoria Grizzlies in four games pic.twitter.com/0HWMlOclRB
— BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) March 4, 2020
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks moved past the first round of the BCHL playoffs for the first time since 2010-11 with a 3-2 game four win over the Victoria Grizzlies. The Silverbacks were the third seed in the Interior Division while Grizzlies were the second wild card team. As a result, Victoria crossed over to face the third place team in the Interior.
Former Chiefs blueliner Cholowski sent down to the AHL
UPDATE: The @DetroitRedWings today assigned defenseman Dennis Cholowski to the #Griffins.
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 3, 2020
Defenceman Dennis Cholowski (16 goals, 51 assists in 106 games with Chilliwack from 2014-16) has been sent down to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL by the Detroit Red Wings.
Cholowski, who was chosen 20th overall by Detroit in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, has three goals and nine assists in 27 games with the Griffins and two goals and six assists in 36 games with the Red Wings this season.
Former Cents defenceman Teves called up to the AHL
.@PenskeMoving On the Move: Vancouver has reassigned @Josh_Teves4 and @mitch_eliot44 from the @KalamazooWings to the Comets. pic.twitter.com/2uUwxMEvQq
— Utica Comets (@UticaComets) March 3, 2020
The Vancouver Canucks have reassigned defenceman Josh Teves (five goals, 28 assists in 57 games with Merritt in 2014-15) from the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL to the Utica Comets of the AHL.
Teves has two assists in 26 games with the Comets this season. He’s also added two goals and two assists in four games with the Wings.
Former Kings goaltender Phillips traded in the ECHL
Beast Acquire Goaltender Phillips
Official Release: https://t.co/YKTS2ErTIN#UPROAR pic.twitter.com/TE8qHuVbAl
— Brampton Beast (@BramptonBeast) March 3, 2020
Goaltender Jamie Phillips (16-6-1, 2.01 GAA, .921 SV%, 5 shutouts in 26 games with Powell River in 2011-12) has been traded in the ECHL from the Cincinnati Cyclones to the Brampton Beast.
Phillips is 4-3-0 with a 3.18 GAA, an .882 SV% and one shutout in seven games with the Cyclones this season.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star: Powell River netminder Derek Krall kicked out 41 shots.
Second Star: West Kelowna goaltender Johnny Derrick stopped 38 shots.
Third Star: Trail defenceman Jameson Murray scored a pair of goals.
Honourable Mentions: Salmon Arm forward Kieran Ruscheinski posted the winning goal for the Silverbacks. Nanaimo defenceman Aiden Hansen-Bukata, Vernon captain Connor Marritt, Powell River forward Jack Long, and Surrey forward Gabe Schovanek each potted a goal and an assist. Coquitlam forward Joshua Wildauer and Langley forward Matthew Hubbarde each notched two goals. Victoria forward Cody Monds tallied two assists.
Fred Page Cup Playoff Picture
It was an eventful Tuesday night around the #BCHLPlayoffs, including two eliminations and two wild overtime finishes.
Watch some of the highlights in #BCHLin60 presented by @ChevroletCanada! pic.twitter.com/L0h3CipV3F
— BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) March 4, 2020
INTERIOR DIVISION
#1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 West Kelowna Warriors
(Penticton leads best-of-7 series 3-1)
Game 1: Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Vees win 7-1
Game 2: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Vees win 4-1
Game 3: Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. – Vees win 9-2
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Warriors win 2-1 OT
Game 5: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*
#2 Trail Smoke Eaters vs. #7 Prince George Spruce Kings
(Trail wins best-of-7 series 4-0)
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 2-1 OT
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 4-0
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 3-1
#3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs. #6 Victoria Grizzlies
(Salmon Arm wins best-of-7 series 4-0)
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 4-0
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 3-2
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 3-2
#4 Wenatchee Wild vs. #5 Vernon Vipers
(Vernon leads best-of-7 series 2-1)
Game 1: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers win 3-0
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7:05 p.m. – Wild win 2-1
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Vipers win 4-2
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild
Game 6: Sunday, Mar. 8, 2 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers*
Game 7: Tuesday, Mar. 10, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild*
ISLAND DIVISION
#1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. #4 Alberni Valley Bulldogs
(Nanaimo leads best-of-7 series 3-0)
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 6-3
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 3-2
Game 4: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*
Game 6: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs*
Game 7: Wednesday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*
#2 Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. #3 Powell River Kings
(Cowichan Valley leads best-of-7 series 2-1)
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 7-6 OT
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Kings win 3-0
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*
MAINLAND DIVISION
#1 Coquitlam Express vs. #4 Langley Rivermen
(Coquitlam leads best-of-7 series 3-0)
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Express win 5-1
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m. – Express win 3-0
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7:15 p.m. – Express win 5-4 OT
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*
#2 Chilliwack Chiefs vs. #3 Surrey Eagles
(Best-of-7 series tied 2-2)
Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Chiefs win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Chiefs win 2-0
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. – Eagles win 3-2
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Eagles win 5-2
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*
*If necessary
