Caps and Backs swing 2-for-1 deal TRADE: The Capitals have acquired forwards Ronan Walsh and Sam Schofield from the @SASilverbacks in exchange for Nathan Morgan. #BlueCollar https://t.co/ZvQqFbiHTc pic.twitter.com/0ObMI46pmy — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) October 16, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals made their second 2-for-1 trade of the past week, this […]
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BCHL Today: Cents and Smokies appoint team leaders, Eagles and Wild sign new defensemen, and more
Cents name leadership group #NEWS: The Merritt Centennials are excited to announce their leadership group for the upcoming season. C – Zack DallazannaHome Alternates: A – Talon ZakallA – Ben WardRoad Alternates:A – Jerzy OrchardA – Liam Visram ⛓:https://t.co/HY1D4d6E3p#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/lmccOZER1m — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) October 9, 2020 The […]
From the music booth, a DJ is born
(This article was originally published on Oct. 7, 2020.) From the moment the doors open until the last fan leaves the building after a well contested BCHL game, the game-day disc jockey plays an integral role in creating a great atmosphere for players and fans. I have been in […]
BCHL Today: Caps name 2020-21 captain, Gurney officially joins Smokies, Benn and the Stars fall short, and more
Capitals name McIntyre captain for 2020-21 There’s a new sheriff in town. Meet your 2020/21 Capitals Team Captain, Dan McIntyre! @Danmcintyre12 #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/3kqAdZ1Y1U — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 28, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals announced on Monday that 2000-born forward Dan McIntyre will serve as captain for 2020-21. The […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings and Chiefs each acquire new players, Wild remove interim tag from Clark, and more
Spruce Kings add Bentley commit from Wenatchee TRADE | The Spruce Kings have acquired D Tanner Main ('00) from the Wenatchee Wild in exchange for future considerations. DETAILS –> https://t.co/GDM5JIkIYC#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/s0Azu6urnI — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) September 23, 2020 The Prince George Spruce Kings added experience […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs add Brown University defenseman, Okanagan teams to play exhibition tournament, and more
Chiefs add NCAA defenseman Krys NEWS: Chiefs get Commitment from NCAA defender Luke Krys “He is a quality individual, mature beyond his years. We are looking forward to adding his poise and decision making ability to our lineup” – Head Coach/GM Brian Maloney 🔗https://t.co/AQPOE4kfjM #ChwkChiefs pic.twitter.com/qH7XfGxAdX — Chilliwack Chiefs […]
BCHL Today: Warriors and Centennials add new recruits, Kings alumnus signs in Switzerland, and more
Warriors nab Boston University commit Legault NEWS: The Warriors want to welcome incoming blue line commit Charles Alexis Legault ('03) for the 2020-21 season. Welcome to the Warriors Family C.A! DETAILS: https://t.co/4KHjtcWhpK#BCHL pic.twitter.com/FqU8JXnO3c — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) September 5, 2020 The West Kelowna Warriors announced the commitment of […]
Catching up with Vipers great Hunter Bishop
Hunter Bishop played in two and a half seasons in Vernon between 2005 and 2008. He was known for being a goalscorer and leader, on and off the ice. It’s been 12 years since Bishop last played for the Snakes and since then he played pro in both North […]
The birth (and short life) of the BCHL affiliate player draft
(This article was originally posted on Aug. 15, 2020.) Back in 2011, BCHL governors voted to hold a 15-year-old affiliate player draft in October of that year. The draft consisted of two rounds, with each team eligible to select two players. According to the league, the idea behind the […]
A decade later: the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
The BC Hockey League saw four players selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, including one in the first round. It was the lowest number of players drafted directly from the league in four years but wound up being two more than were selected in the […]