The West Kelowna Warriors have acquired future considerations from the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2002-born defenseman Billy Sowa. Sowa, who hails from Calgary, AB, played 19 games with the Warriors during the 2020-21 BCHL pod season and notched one assist. He also […]
AJHL
Crowning Moments with Mike Hawes
Every BCHL team seems to have one employee that bleeds the franchise’s colours day in and day out. In the case of the Prince George Spruce Kings, look no further than Mike Hawes. The 51-year-old local product grew up in BC’s northern capital, coming through the minor hockey ranks. […]
BCHL Today: Caps trade for UMass-Lowell commit Truman, Wild and Eagles sign new recruits, and more!
Capitals swing a trade with Bonnyville of the AJHL TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 20 year old UMass-Lowell commit Roc Truman from the Bonnyville Pontiacs in exchange for Adam Grenier and future considerations. 🔗 https://t.co/xhGl9q2gI8#BlueCollar | @RiverHawkHockey pic.twitter.com/aOKP4RbBgV — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) August 30, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have […]
BCHL Today: Warriors grab Dafoe from Blackfalds, Urekar named OHA U15 head coach, and more!
Warriors acquire Dafoe from Blackfalds of the AJHL TRADE: The Warriors have acquired former @BCHLSmokeEaters Captain @ChaseDafoe from the @AJHLBulldogs in exchange for forward Zach Brooks. The Warriors want to thank Zach for his contributions during the 2020/21 season. Welcome Chase! DETAILS: https://t.co/VnQ9JlSwR9#BCHL pic.twitter.com/wXRVqpH8Wj — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) August […]
The unique connection between Chilliwack and St. Paul, Alberta
I previously looked at the unique connection between Chilliwack and the State of Michigan. This time I’ll look at the unique connection between Chilliwack and the town of St. Paul, AB. There are many connections both on and off the ice. On the ice, several players throughout the years […]
BCHL Today: Smokies and Kings make trades, Weatherby inks NHL contract with San Jose, and more!
Smokies sent Dafoe to Blackfalds of the AJHL Trade: The Smoke Eaters have traded Chase Dafoe to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL in exchange for future considerations. 📰 Full Details: https://t.co/I4ra1t2PW9 Thank you Chase for your contributions over the last two seasons. #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/mXlnvuUQBI — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) […]
Smoke Eaters move Dafoe to Blackfalds of the AJHL
The Trail Smoke Eaters have traded 2002-born forward Chase Dafoe to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Dafoe, a native of Beverly, MA, served as the Smokies captain in 2020-21 and put up three goals and eight points in 20 games. […]
BCHL Today: Express and Spruce Kings make trades, lots of alumni news, and more!
Prince George sends Grant to Swan Valley The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2002-born goaltender Kobe Grant to the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Grant, from Sicamous, BC, appeared in two games for the Spruce Kings last season, stopping […]
Express trade Hammond to Melfort of the SJHL
The Coquitlam Express has traded 2001-born forward Curtis Hammond to the Melfort Mustangs of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Hammond spent the past two seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League split between the Grande Prairie Storm and the Bonnyville Pontiacs. He managed five goals and […]
Trail acquires Fradette from Fort McMurray of the AJHL for Ross and futures
The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired 2001-born goaltender Evan Fradette from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for 2001-born forward Justin Ross and future considerations. Fradette, who’s from St. Albert, AB, spent last season with the Oil Barons where he registered a 7-0-2 record […]