Merritt captain Van Unen joins brother at Northern Michigan
Very excited to announce my commitment to play college hockey at Northern Michigan University next season. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way. @NMUHockey pic.twitter.com/gmu7Mmnra0
— Rylan Van Unen (@rylanvanunen11) March 15, 2020
Merritt Centennials captain Rylan Van Unen has committed to Northern Michigan University for this September. Van Unen, who was previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, had 17 goals and 11 assists in 58 games with the Cents this season.
Twin brother Mike, who’s a defenceman, had a goal and seven assists as a freshman on the Wildcats this past season. It was the first time the two brothers had played on separate teams since before the 2014-15 season.
Express Director of Communications Lazare moves on
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With the cancellation of the BCHL season, my time with the @BCHLExpress has come to an end.
It was an absolute honour to work for the team I idolized as a kid.
I have so much I want to say and so many people I need to thank. So here it goes.— Jacob Lazare (@JTLazare) March 13, 2020
The Coquitlam Express will have someone new handling communications in 2020-21 after the resignation of Jacob Lazare as the team’s Director of Communications. Lazare was in the role for two seasons, from 2018-20.
Three Stars of the Night Rewind ⏪ (March 15, 2005)
First Star: Penticton defenceman Alex McLeod notched a pair of assists in a 3-2 win over Trail to take the first round series in six games.
Second Star: Chilliwack defenceman Danny Genovese had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory against Coquitlam to force a game seven in the first round series.
Third Star: Vees goaltender Corey Milan made 32 saves in the series-clinching win.
Honourable Mentions: Penticton captain Justin Coutu tallied two assists. Trail goaltender Zach Cardella kicked out 33 saves. Chiefs forward Mike DiStefano scored the winning goal. Coquitlam forward Mark Soares posted a goal.
