Vees add Capitals leading scorer Wilson TRADE: The Vees have acquired F Luc Wilson ('01) from the @cowichancaps in exchange for F Jack Barnes ('00) and future considerations Welcome to Penticton, Luc! 📝 DETAILS | https://t.co/C5KOTTRbGH#BCHL pic.twitter.com/yhyQ9GaI7U — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) June 2, 2020 The Penticton Vees and Cowichan Valley […]
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BCHL Today: League gives return-to-play update, June 1 brings a flurry of moves, and more
BCHL outlines return to play efforts BCHL COVID-19 Update The league gives an update on their return-to-play efforts, the opening of the Hockey Canada Registry and their ongoing discussions with the Provincial Government.https://t.co/AbYrRaHAmS pic.twitter.com/wnuDF0YcgU — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) June 1, 2020 The BC Hockey League released details of […]
Capitals make a pair of roster moves
With the calendar turning from May to June, the annual BCHL calendar also turns the page on last season. The 2020-21 season is officially underway, albeit in offseason form. As a result, there was a flurry of BCHL transactions, including many trades. The Cowichan Valley Capitals were among the […]
Every BCHL team’s first tweet
As a social media platform, Twitter was founded and launched in 2006. Since then, billions of tweets have been sent from millions of users. Most BCHL teams jumped on Twitter relatively early and the league started using the service about four and a half years after it launched. During […]
Chiefs vs. Vipers: Opposites Attract
(This article was originally published on May. 31, 2020) Twenty-one years ago a rivalry was born. The Chilliwack Chiefs and Vernon Vipers started a five-year rivalry that comprised of the two teams facing off in the Fred Page Cup Finals four times in five years. Most people wouldn’t suspect […]
Vees in the offseason: May 2020
It may be hard to believe, but this month has passed by. A month that would have seen a junior hockey club lift the Centennial Cup and start preparations for the 2020-21 season if teams haven’t already started. However, despite no hockey, the Penticton Vees remained busy in May. We’ll […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach, Spruce Kings draw show home lottery winner, fundraising saves UAH hockey, and more
Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach NEWS: The Nanaimo Clippers have hired Ben Walter as the new Skills Coach. Walter will remain as Head Coach of the @NISilvertips . –> https://t.co/1RsnBAQIU7 pic.twitter.com/fhwQwjRaal — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) May 29, 2020 Ben Walter (37 goals, 69 assists in 100 games with […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals continue to navigate unusual offseason
The Cowichan Valley Capitals had an impressive 2019-20 season. They held first place in the Island Division for much of the season, before ultimately finishing second. The second place finish awarded them home ice advantage and a date with the Powell River Kings in the first round of the […]
BCHL Today: Caps forward Brady Lynn commits to Ontario Tech and the Warriors launch community perks program
Caps forward Brady Lynn commits to Ontario Tech NEWS: The Capitals are excited to announce that graduated forward Brady Lynn has committed to the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks ( @OT_Ridgebacks ) @USPORTSca Hockey Program! RELEASE: https://t.co/1TsS3z3nVF Congrats @Lynner_92 !#BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/2I2ew4NjUo — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) May 28, 2020 Cowichan Valley Capitals forward […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add goaltender Justin Easter and former Express assistant Sam Waterfield joins Grande Prairie
Grizzlies add goaltender Justin Easter The Victoria Grizzlies are pleased to announce to commitment of goaltender Justin Easter. The 19-year old joins us after spending last season with the Hamilton Kilty B’s of the GOJHL. Welcome to the Grizzlies, Justin! pic.twitter.com/HQOyQ2fhwE — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) May 26, 2020 The Victoria […]
