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(This article was originally published on Oct. 5, 2019) In 1998-99, the Chilliwack Chiefs went in a different direction when it came to their appearance. After starting with a more traditional red, white, and blue Winnipeg Jets/New York Rangers style jersey, the team would go to a more intimidating […]
The Trail Smoke Eaters have found their game on an early-season road trip. Through the first six games to start the BCHL season, Trail averaged just 1.5 goals per game, while allowing 4.3 goals against. The Smoke Eaters came away with just one point from those six games, five of […]
The BC Hockey League continues to make inroads as one of the top development leagues in North America. With the 2019-20 NHL season set to open tonight, teams had until 2 pm yesterday to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 35 players on opening night […]
The Langley Rivermen came into this past weekend with only one win in their first six games, and most recently they lost to the Surrey Eagles on September 22nd by a score of 5-3. Looking for redemption, the Rivermen kicked off a home and home series with the Eagles on […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs went into this past weekend with 2-4 record. On Friday, the Chiefs faced the Wenatchee Wild who have not dropped a game in regulation so far this season. Coming into the game was a small battle between the goalies both starting goalies Mathieu Caron and Daniel Chenard […]
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs defeated the Surrey Eagles 6-3 on Sept. 17. The Bulldogs scored five unanswered third period goals from being down 3-1 after the second period. In the second game, the Bulldogs blew a 2-1 lead heading into the second period for a 3-2 regulation loss in Duncan. […]
Coming off a nail biter victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs in their home opener, the Coquitlam Express were looking to do everything in their power to remain atop the Mainland Division standings with a win over the Prince George Spruce Kings. Wouldn’t you know it, heading into Sunday afternoon’s game, […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs turned back the years to 1990 for their home opener on Friday, beating the defending league champion Prince George Spruce Kings 6-2. The home opener started out like any other, with player introductions and an opening video. The Chiefs had a member of the former owner’s family […]
It’s still extremely early in the BCHL regular season, but heading into Saturday night, the Coquitlam Express sat atop the Mainland Division standings. Having won their first two games and losing their first of the season Friday night at the hands of the Langley Rivermen, the Express were looking to […]
The Trail Smoke Eaters head south of the border still in search of their first win of the season after a disappointing 0-5 start at home. The Smokies dropped two games to a Penticton Vees team that looked to be in mid-season form to open the 2019-20 BCHL season. Last […]
