Over its history, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen several alumni play professional hockey. While some players made the National Hockey League, others skated in the minor leagues. Players like Jamie and Jordie Benn, Alex Newhook, and Tyler Bozak are currently on NHL teams while others like Myles, Gerry, and Leo […]
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Former Grizzlies’ den members: Kyle Greentree
Throughout Victoria Grizzlies’ history, several alumni have played in the National Hockey League, and one of those is forward Kyle Greentree. Greentree joined Victoria when the team was called the Salsa and was part of the 2001 championship run. He also helped set a regular-season points record. In 2003-04, Greentree […]
BCHL Bulletin: A pair of NCAA Division I commitments, Coquitlam assistant coach becomes VIJHL GM, and more!
Littler commits to Minnesota State University (Mankato) 2004-born forward Cade Littler has committed to Minnesota State University (Mankato). As a grade 12 student this school year, he is eligible to join the team as early as this fall. He has 12 goals and 15 assists in 26 games with Wenatchee […]
8 BCHL alumni to represent their countries at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
China 24-year-old defenseman Zimeng Chen calls Beijing, CHN home, and got into 104 games over two seasons with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, where he collected three goals and 11 assists. This season, Chen has suited up in six games for Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinential Hockey League. Chen’s career […]
BCHL Bulletin: Four BCHL alumni part of Canadian Men’s Hockey Team, Greenfield heads to Stockton, and more!
BCHL alumni chosen for Canada at Winter Olympic games in Beijing Four BCHL alumni have been named to the 2022 Canadian Men’s Olympic team that is heading to Beijing, China. Of them, three is on the team’s roster and one is an alternate. 30-year-old forward Daniel Carr (10 goals, 17 […]
BCHL Bulletin: League extends the season by a week and alumni news!
BCHL extends regular season by seven days The season will now be completed on Sunday, Mar. 27 instead of Sunday, Mar. 20. The BCHL Fred Page Cup playoffs will begin on Friday, Apr. 1. Lafontaine loaned to Chicago Wolves The American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves announced that 24-year-old goaltender Jack […]
BCHL Bulletin: Spruce Kings, Vipers earn player commitments, Hirose returned to Griffins, and more!
Spruce Kings get commitment from Primerano 2005-born forward Luca Primerano has committed to the Prince George Spruce Kings for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Primerano, who hails from North Vancouver, BC, is with the Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep squad in the Canadian Sport School Hockey Legaue this season, […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL DOPS hands out several suspensions, Hardman joins Chicago’s taxi squad, and more!
BCHL DOPS drops the hammer on staged fight The BC Hockey League Department of Player Safety came down hard on the Express following a staged fight at 9:20 of the first period of Saturday night’s game between Coquitlam and the Chilliwack Chiefs. With the Chiefs taking a very early 4-0 […]
BCHL Bulletin: Trades heat up ahead of the deadline, Clippers paused by COVID-19, and more!
COVID-19 pauses the Nanaimo Clippers The BCHL announced on Saturday that the Nanaimo Clippers have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. The Clippers’ schedule had them visiting Alberni Valley on Saturday and home to Victoria on […]
BCHL Bulletin: More COVID-19 disruptions, Merritt adds a pair to its blueline, and more!
COVID-19 causes a pause for Merritt and Vernon The BCHL announced on Friday that the Vernon Vipers have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. The Vipers’ schedule had them hosting Merritt on Friday and Trail on […]