Express forward Pearson commits to Bentley
COMMITMENT:
Congratulations to @dannypearson_, who has committed to Bentley University!
Danny is the 15th player on our roster to commit to a Div 1 NCAA school.#AllAboard pic.twitter.com/mmRlyVU78e
— Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) March 7, 2020
19-year-old Coquitlam Express forward Danny Pearson is off to Bentley University. Pearson, who had ten goals and 12 assists in 39 games for the Express this season, is the 15th player on Coquitlam’s roster to commit to an NCAA school.
The Vancouver native had an eye popping seven points in the Express’ first round sweep of the Langley Rivermen.
Capitals forward Broadhurst suspended indefinitely
Cowichan Valley's Cole Broadhurst suspended indefinitely by the #BCHL pending further review for receiving a match penalty for firing the puck at Powell River goaltender Derek Krall during warm up before game five last night.
Stick tap to @EddieGregory81 for the video. pic.twitter.com/nZJxFLENEO
— Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) March 7, 2020
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Cole Broadhurst has been suspended indefinitely for receiving a match penalty before Friday’s game five victory over Powell River. Broadhurst shot the puck at Kings goaltender Derek Krall during warm-up.
It is the fifth time since the 2017-18 season Broadhurst has been suspended. All told, the 19-year-old has missed 11 games during his BCHL career due to suspensions, including this past season when he sat out three games for getting a gross misconduct.
Former Clippers forward Sturos signs with ECHL Kalamazoo
Player signing today: by @KalamazooWings – F Reid Sturos (he appeared in one game with the Wings last month, prior to being released). pic.twitter.com/X5c20lfeKy
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 7, 2020
Despite not playing pro hockey in almost three years, forward Reid Sturos (25 goals, 32 assists in 56 games with Nanaimo in 2012-13) has signed with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL. Sturos has no points in two games with the Wings this season.
Former Eagles, Warriors and Smoke Eaters blueliner Schartz released by ECHL Orlando
Players released today: by @kc_mavericks – D Jake Hamilton; by @OrlandoHockey – D Zane Schartz and F J.M. Piotrowski.
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 7, 2020
Defenceman Zane Schartz (eight goals, 27 assists in 80 games with Surrey, West Kelowna and Trail from 2013-15) has been released by the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. Schartz had one goal and one assist in eight games with the Solar Bears since signing with them a little less than a month ago.
He also had five assists in 21 games with Fehérvári Titánok in the Erste Liga this season.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star: Surrey forward Christian Fitzgerald had a goal and an assist.
Second Star: Eagles forward Hudson Schandor tallied a goal and an assist.
Third Star: Chilliwack goaltender Mathieu Caron stopped 42 shots.
Honourable Mentions: Surrey forward Brandon Santa Juana posted two assists. Chiefs forward Brett Willits notched a goal and an assist.
Fred Page Cup Playoff Picture
Shaw #BCHLPlayoffs Recap: Mar. 7
The Surrey Eagles came from behind twice tonight to beat the Chilliwack Chiefs 4-3 in Game 6 and force a deciding Game 7 tomorrow night. Read up on all the details in tonight's recap!https://t.co/j7yobVmbVk
📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/P4J55rgkFX
— BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) March 8, 2020
INTERIOR DIVISION
#1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 West Kelowna Warriors
(Penticton wins best-of-7 series 4-1)
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. – Vees win 5-4 OT
#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 wins best-of-7 series 4-1)
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. – Vipers win 6-4
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers win 8-3
ISLAND DIVISION
#1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. #4 Alberni Valley Bulldogs
(Nanaimo wins best-of-7 series 4-0)
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 win 2-1
#2 Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. #3 Powell River Kings
(Cowichan Valley wins best-of-7 series 4-1)
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 win 2-1
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 2-1 OT
MAINLAND DIVISION
#1 Coquitlam Express vs. #4 Langley Rivermen
(Coquitlam wins best-of-7 series 4-0)
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 win 5-4
#2 Chilliwack Chiefs vs. #3 Surrey Eagles
(Best-of-7 series tied 3-3)
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. – Chiefs win 3-0
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Eagles win 4-3
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs
*If necessary
