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Ruscheinski commits to Lindenwood University Salmon Arm Silverbacks defender Kieran Ruscheinski has committed to Lindenwood University to play NCAA hockey this September. Ruscheinski, a seventh-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2019, had two goals and 12 points in 80 games with Salmon Arm over the last three seasons. […]
Express brings in Underwood for 2022-23 The Coquitlam Express has recruited 2002-born forward Nolan Underwood of Paris, ON for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Underwood played for the Hamilton Kilty B’s of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League over the last two seasons, compiling 32 goals and 80 points […]
Devlin commits to Princeton University Coquitlam Express defender Ian Devlin has committed to playing NCAA Division I hockey at Princeton University in September 2023. The 2002-born product of Memphis, TN had four goals and 22 points in 54 games as an alternate captain for the Express this season. Kings add […]
Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
Coming off the 2021 Pod Season, the Cowichan Valley Capitals were rebuilding, busy recruiting new players to the team. However, there’s one who took an unconventional path and has specifically stood out in Duncan. On Nov. 26, the Capitals signed goaltender McCoy Bidewell after he played for Cowichan Valley as […]
Bulldogs ink Martin to five year extension The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that general manager and head coach Joe Martin has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 BC Hockey League season. Martin, 41, is into his third season with the Bulldogs. In 130 games with Alberni Valley, […]
Grizzlies bring in Hardy for 2022-23 The Victoria Grizzlies have added 2003-born forward Owen Hardy for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. The Stittsville, ON native is into his second season at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois. Through 16 games this season, Hardy has nine goals and 18 points. Andonovski […]
Rivermen add Tong as an affiliate player Langley added 2004-born defenseman Ryan Tong as an affiliate player and he made his debut with the Rivermen on Saturday against Alberni Valley Tong, who’s from Vancouver, BC, finished the season with 15 goals and 47 points in 41 games split between the […]
The BC Hockey League and all of its teams are now on the final stretch towards the Fred Page Cup playoffs. Last month, the Chilliwack Chiefs made some moves to acquire veteran players to go on a run not seen since 2017. The Chiefs are known for bringing in players […]
The BC Hockey League left the Canadian Junior Hockey League during the 2020-21 pod season. One of the consequences of leaving was not being able to host or compete for the Centennial Cup. The BCHL holds the record for most national junior A championship wins with 14, the last being […]
