(This article was originally published on May. 27, 2020) The 2009-10 season was a memorable year for the Vernon Vipers organization and its fans. The Vipers were coming off a championship season in 2009 that saw the team win its fifth national title. Heading into the 2010 playoffs, Vernon […]
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BCHL Today: Goaltender Mathieu Caron returns to Chilliwack for 2020-21, Vipers defenseman Jackson Caller commits to UBC, and more
Caron delays heading to Brown and returns to Chilliwack NEWS: Mathieu Caron Returns to Chilliwack for 2020/21 Season đź“Žhttps://t.co/26EgDSx6CK #ChiefsHockey #BCHL — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) May 25, 2020 The Chilliwack Chiefs announced on Monday that goaltender Mathieu Caron would delay heading to Brown University this fall and will instead play […]
Mapping out a BCHL and junior B farm system
(This article was originally published on May. 25, 2020) Junior hockey doesn’t have a formal farm system like the NHL, but could it? The Pacific Junior Hockey League announced on May 15th that Chilliwack has been awarded an expansion team for the 2020-21 season making it seven BCHL cities […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies name Auzzie Chambers assistant GM, Warriors alum Rylan Yaremko transfers to Mount Royal, and more
Grizzlies name Auzzie Chambers assistant GM and director of scouting GRIZZLIES ANNOUNCE AUZZIE CHAMBERS AS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING “Auzzie is a young man that is very motivated to embark on a successful career in hockey” – head coach & GM, Craig Didmon Read more: https://t.co/LtFTnXCwFE pic.twitter.com/rsLqCJBFGA […]
Bucks at a glance: head coach Ryan Donald
As part of the ongoing preparations ahead of their inaugural season, the Cranbrook Bucks needed to name a head coach and general manager. The Bucks announced a virtual press conference to be held March 24 to reveal some team news. It was then that team president and majority owner […]
The greatest season in Canadian junior A hockey history
(This article was originally published on May. 24, 2020) Many in the Okanagan won’t forget the Penticton Vees 2011-12 season. At the helm was head coach and general manager, Fred Harbinson. While under his watchful eye, the Vees racked up the accolades throughout the season, winning the Interior Division, […]
2020 NHL Entry Draft: Top BCHL Prospects
The NHL continues to work towards completing the 2019-20 season, but as the calendar gets closer to the summer months, many wonder what the fate of the NHL Entry Draft is. The annual extravaganza was slated for June 26 and 27 in Montreal but like everything in the hockey […]
BCHL Today: Cents sign forward Jacob Myers, University of Alabama-Huntsville scraps NCAA hockey program, and more
Centennials ink forward Jacob Myers The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that they've committed to Jacob 'Cubby' Myers ('02) for the upcoming… Posted by Merritt Centennials on Friday, May 22, 2020 The Merritt Centennials have added 17-year-old Jacob Myers for the 2020-21 season. The Port Moody, BC product, who also […]
BCHL teams navigate a coronavirus-impacted world
Nothing has been normal since much of society shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the BC Hockey League, the season came to a screeching halt just before the start of the second round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs. For eight of the league’s 17 […]
BCHL Today: Smokies sign Tim Fragle as GM and head coach, Ryan Winter and Devin Leduc commit to U Sports schools, and more
Trail names Tim Fragle general manager and head coach News: The Trail Smoke Eaters are thrilled to announce Tim Fragle as the team's new General Manager and Head Coach! Article: https://t.co/ntYTwUBqxj Welcome (back) to Trail Tim!#BCHL #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/cR0TTSkFf1 — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) May 21, 2020 The Trail Smoke Eaters […]