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BCHL Bulletin: League further clarifies FAQs, Vees add to their blueline, and more!

League updates FAQ document The B.C. Hockey League has added some clarification to their Frequently Asked Questions from their original document and wanted to dispel any rumours that have sprung up since their announcement to go independent on May 1. Related: Hockey Canada’s non-sanctioned policy restricts BCHL affiliate player possibilities […]

BCHL Bulletin: Vees, Rivermen, Smokies, and Wild make trades, Caps and Vipers sign new players, and more!

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Vees bring in Michigan State University commit Heise 2006-born forward Max Heise signed with the Penticton Vees for 2023-24. The Michigan State University commit from Calgary played the majority of the 2022-23 season in the Alberta Elite Hockey League with the Calgary Flames U18 AAA team where he suited up […]

BCHL Bulletin: BCHL teams busy on the trade market, Cents sign partnership with Lovell Hockey, and more!

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Spruce Kings ink three new players for 2023-24 The Prince George Spruce Kings have signed three new players for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. They include 2005-born defender Evan Bellamy, 2004-born goaltender Marcus Ouellett, and 2004-born forward Dylan Wegner. Bellamy, who hails from Hampton, N.B., played 46 games in […]

First days of BCHL roster moves reflect a new world order

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In junior hockey, June 1 represents the start of the new season as it relates to signing players, making trades, and registering players in the Hockey Canada Registry. This was the same for the B.C. Hockey League for every season in the recent past — until now. June 1 is […]

BCHL Bulletin: Express launches JPHL team, Vees sign twin brothers, and more!

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Coquitlam announces expansion to the Junior Prospects Hockey League The Coquitlam Express announced they have added an expansion franchise to the Junior Prospects Hockey League that will be located in Coquitlam, B.C. The team will operate as Coquitlam HC and participate in the JPHL’s U18 division. Practices will be held […]

BCHL Bulletin: Butikis joins the Capitals crease, Symons heads to Oswego State, and more!

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Caps add Butikis to their crease The Cowichan Valley Capitals have added 2005-born goaltender Cody Butikis for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. Butikis, who hails from Sewell, New Jersey, went 25-12-1 with a 2.61 goals-against average, and a .919 save percentage in 40 games at Mount St. Charles Academy […]

BCHL Bulletin: Smoke Eaters sign four, de Vries commits to Hamilton College, and more!

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Four players sign with Smoke Eaters following ID camp The Trail Smoke Eaters announced that they have signed four players following their recently held ID camp. They include 2005-born goaltender Ryan Parker, 2005-born defender Jack Ketsa, 2004-born forward Nathan Dominici, and 2006-born forward Callas Pierce. Parker, who hails from Sooke, […]

Are plans in the works for the BCHL to leave Hockey Canada?

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The BC Hockey League could look to operate as an independent circuit that’s not under the umbrella of Hockey Canada. Based on reports from Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek, the BC Hockey League is planning on leaving Hockey Canada and operating on its own as early as the 2023-24 season. “The goal […]

From the Bulldogs to the Falcons: Alberni Valley and Bentley University

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After the 2021-22 season, three members of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs left for the same NCAA school. Forwards Stephen Castagna, Arlo Merritt, and defender Ryan Nause all currently play for the Bentley University Falcons. It’s not all that uncommon for players to play together at the same school. Karter McNarland […]

Examining the blockbuster Capitals and Bandits trade deadline deal

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At the 2023 BCHL trade deadline on Jan. 10, the Cowichan Valley Capitals made two transactions. The first was sending 2002-born forward Luke Strickland to the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Junior Hockey League for future considerations. The second deal involved the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Brooks Bandits. In exchange […]