Vees take game one of Fred Page Cup Defender Ryan Hopkins scored the eventual winner on a power play with 1:32 left in the first period and the Penticton Vees dumped the visiting Nanaimo Clippers 4-1 in game one of the Fred Page Cup Final on Friday. Luc Wilson had […]
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More major junior transplants in the BCHL
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 […]
Powell River’s three-season goalie carousel
Over the course of three seasons, Powell River has seen many different goaltenders play for the Kings. In the 2019-20 season alone, seven goaltenders suited up for the Sunshine Coast squad. During the 2021 pod season, three goalies skated for Powell River. This past season saw five goaltenders don the […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals player profile: McCoy Bidewell
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 […]
BCHL Bulletin: Bentham commits to Yale, Davidson to represent Norway, and more!
Bentham commits to Yale Cranbrook Bucks defender Rhys Bentham has committed to Yale University starting this September. He is the fifth member of Cranbrook’s roster to secure an NCAA Division I commitment. The 2002-born blueliner from Calgary, AB is captain of the Bucks this season and has a goal and […]
New den members: A look at the Victoria Grizzlies 2022-23 recruits
The Victoria Grizzlies are preparing for the future and before the 2022 playoffs start, the team has signed four new players for next season. Whenever it comes, the end of the playoffs will see several Grizzlies players depart the team. The new players signed will form a big part of […]
BCHL Bulletin: Grizzlies add four new recruits, Murray commits to Merritt for 2022-23, and more!
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 […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL announces three stars of the week, Rempal gets NHL call up, and more!
Evans, Dyck, Devlin named three stars of the week The BC Hockey League unveiled its three stars of the week on Monday, with West Kelowna Warriors forward John Evans, Cranbrook Bucks forward Tyson Dyck, and Coquitlam Express defenseman Ian Devlin taking the honours. Evans, a 19-year-old from South Surrey, BC, […]
Changes in the Den: Victoria Grizzlies signings and trades
Halfway through the 2021-22 regular season, the Victoria Grizzlies made several changes to their team. New players have joined the den while others have departed. These moves mirror several past moves and also ensure several players remain with the Grizzlies. For this article, I will recap the transactions made by […]
BCHL Bulletin: Smoke Eaters paused by COVID-19, Express bring in a goaltender, and more!
COVID-19 hits pause on the Smoke Eaters The BCHL announced on Tuesday that the Trail Smoke Eaters have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. As a result, the Smokies three games this week are postponed. They […]