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BCHL Today: Clippers forward Agriogianis off to Northeastern, Nanaimo forward Bourne named POW, and more

Brian Wiebe

Clippers forward Agriogianis commits to Northeastern University

Forward Steven Agriogianis is the 12th member of the Nanaimo Clippers to commit to an NCAA school. The 20-year-old is set to attend Northeastern University this fall and play for the Huskies. Agriogianis had 17 goals and 22 assists in 51 games with Nanaimo this season.

Clippers forward Bourne named BCHL Player of the Week

Nanaimo Clippers forward Josh Bourne was announced as the BCHL Player of the Week on Monday. Bourne put up three goals and five assists in two games as the Clippers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series against Alberni Valley.

 

Bucks announce inagural hockey school

The Cranbrook Bucks announced their first ever hockey school ahead of their inaugural BCHL season. The hockey school is set for August 24 – 28 at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook.

Former Cents blueliner Clifford traded in the ECHL

Defenceman Jake Clifford (12 goals, 32 assists in 102 games with Merritt from 2013-15) was traded in the ECHL on Monday from the Tulsa Oilers to the Florida Everblades.

Clifford had four goals and nine assists in 49 games with the Oilers this season.

Former Vees forward Conway sent back to ECHL by Providence

ForwardΒ Scott ConwayΒ (56 goals, 60 assists in 56 games with Penticton in 2015-16) has been reassigned from the Providence Bruins of the AHL to the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL.

Conway has three goals and two assists in 13 games with the Bruins this season to go along with 16 goals and 16 assists in 36 games with the Gladiators.

Three Stars of the Night

First Star: Trail forward Michael Colella had a goal and two assists.

Second Star: Surrey forward Wyatt Schlaht scored the game winning goal and added an assist.

Third Star: Salmon Arm goaltender Ethan Langenegger made 28 saves.

Honourable Mentions: Trail forward Owen Ozar tallied a goal and an assist. Eagles forward Carter King notched a goal and an assist. Smoke Eaters goaltender Logan Terness kicked out 24 shots. Silverbacks forward Simon Tassy had the winning goal.

Fred Page Cup Playoff Picture

INTERIOR DIVISION

#1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 West Kelowna Warriors

(Penticton leads best-of-7 series 3-0)

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. – Vees @ Warriors
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 leads best-of-7 series 3-0)

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 @ Spruce Kings
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*

#3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs. #6 Victoria Grizzlies

(Salmon Arm leads best-of-7 series 3-0)

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 @ Grizzlies
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*

#4 Wenatchee Wild vs. #5 Vernon Vipers

(Best-of-7 series tied 1-1)

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. – Wild @ Vipers
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 2-0)

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 @ Bulldogs
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 2-0)

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. – Capitals @ Kings
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 2-0)

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 @ Rivermen
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

(Chilliwack leads best-of-7 series 2-1)

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. – Chiefs @ Eagles
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

Brian Wiebe

Brian's been involved in the BCHL in a variety of capacities for 17 years. From 2002 to 2012, he served in several roles around the Merritt Centennials organization, including as team president, board member, beat writer, colour commentator, webmaster, media and communications coordinator and marketing assistant. He's been writing about the BCHL since 2008 and served as colour commentator on the TSN 1040 broadcasts in 2012-13. BCHLNetwork is one of Brian's many passion projects that he balances around his full-time job as an instructor in the Radio Arts and Entertainment Program at BCIT in Burnaby.