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The West Kelowna Warriors have always seemed to be a franchise in turmoil. Maybe it is because they live in the shadows of the well-run BCHL franchises in Vernon and Penticton. Maybe because they compete for eyeballs with the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets, another successful franchise. Maybe it […]
Silverbacks and Smoke Eaters swing a massive deal NEWS: The Smoke Eaters have acquired Noah Wakerford and Coalson Wolford from the @SASilverbacks Article: https://t.co/Lncg6Hvi2w We'd like to thank Matt Osadick for his contributions to the club this past season and wish him the best of luck going forward. #WeAreSmokeEaters […]
As the start of the silly season began, the Vees were in full throttle and with some brotherly love. On June 2, the Vees traded Jack Barnes and future considerations for Luc Wilson, who played for Cowichan Valley. Wilson led the Capitals with 53 points in 55 games in […]
The BCHL has some very isolated teams and one of the most isolated is the Prince George Spruce Kings. The closest teams geographically to Prince George are the Merritt Centennials and Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Until the upcoming season, the Spruce Kings closest division rival was in Chilliwack. Having a […]
Johnny Howie, Grande Prairie Storm, Mike Vandekamp, Geoff Grimwood, BCHL, AJHL, Jackson Murphy-Johnson, Vincent Bernier, QCHL, Sorel-Tracy Rebels, Daron Cyr, Fort Saskatchewan Rangers, Shawn Milord, Matt Mazzocchi, Calgary Flames U18 AAA Capitals make three-player trade with Grande Prairie TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 2002 born D Jackson Murphy-Johnson and Future […]
The Victoria Grizzlies management team has the difficult job this offseason of constructing a competitive hockey team to bounce back after a disappointing 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies last season finished with a record of 22-33-1 and were swept in round one of the playoffs by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
New Trail Smoke Eaters general manager and head coach Tim Fragle is feeling very excited about being back in the West Kootenay community. However, Fragle and his wife are still in the process of relocating from Edmonton during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Being an alumnus of the Smoke Eaters, […]
Silverbacks make a three-team deal for Fischer NEWS: We're excited to announce the acquisition of forward Braden Fischer from the @BluesWpg! Fischer, 17, was named to the MJHL All-Rookie Team last season. DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/prpc7k1IBj Welcome to Salmon Arm Braden!#BCHL #ALLin pic.twitter.com/J9oTqkvo77 — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) June […]
Cents bring in veteran goalie Dias #TRADE ALERT:The Centennials have acquired Goalie Josh Dias (00) from the Lloydminster Bobcats in exchange for forward Chase Nameth (00).🔗| https://t.co/TAX8pjfStK #BCHL📸| @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/SVAAXC9nDi — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) June 25, 2020 The Merritt Centennials swung a deal on Thursday to pick up a […]
Vees, Kings, and Hounds involved in a three-team trade TRADE: The Vees have acquired D Ben Wozney ('01) and F Ryan Upson ('01) as part of a three-team trade. DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/LysJSUeQjc#BCHL pic.twitter.com/A8UHUjpQ9s — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) June 24, 2020 The Penticton Vees were involved in a three-team trade […]
