The Trail Smoke Eaters finished eighth in the BC Hockey League this season with a 20-27-3-4 record and qualified for the Fred Page Cup playoffs. This is the sixth consecutive year the Smokies have qualified for the post-season although they were eliminated in the first round by the Penticton Vees […]
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BCHL Conference semi-finals preview
The BC Hockey League playoffs are off and running with the first round coming to a conclusion. In the first round, we saw some miraculous series’ so far. As expected, the Penticton Vees continued their dominating ways and swept the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Vernon Vipers went into West Kelowna […]
Are plans in the works for the BCHL to leave Hockey Canada?
The BC Hockey League could look to operate as an independent circuit that’s not under the umbrella of Hockey Canada. Based on reports from Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek, the BC Hockey League is planning on leaving Hockey Canada and operating on its own as early as the 2023-24 season. “The goal […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 11 – Powell River Kings defender Casey Aman
A chat with Powell River Kings defender Casey Aman about several topics, including: The Kings first round match-up against Surrey What the City of Powell River means to him Looking ahead to attending Penn State University this fall And more!
BCHLNetwork announces 2022-23 All-17-year-old teams
The 17-year-old age group in the BC Hockey League this season is an extremely talented group with a bright future, led by the Brett Hull Trophy winner in Penticton’s Bradly Nadeau, who pieced together one of the best offensive seasons in league history. His 113 points are the highest by […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Cowichan Valley Capitals finished last in the BC Hockey League this season with a 10-38-4-2 record and are the only team other than the Merritt Centennials to not qualify for the Fred Page Cup playoffs. It’s the first time since 2017-18 that the Caps have missed the post-season dance. […]
Merritt Centennials: Graduating players and eligible returnees
With the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season officially done for two of the circuit’s 18 teams, anticipation is building for next season already. With future considerations from this season’s trades potentially turning into players, plus recruiting and players moving on due to age or college commitments, there’s no shortage of […]
MacDonald and Moriello provide rookie offensive punch for Warriors
Jaiden Moriello and Ben MacDonald have gone from being foes in Massachusetts to high scoring rookie linemates for the West Kelowna Warriors. MacDonald is from Weston, MA, while Moriello hails from Saugus, MA. Moriello’s Kimball Union Academy competed against MacDonald and Noble & Greenough School in the prep hockey ranks. […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 10 – Nanaimo Clippers defender Michael Craig
A chat with Nanaimo Clippers defender Michael Craig about a number of topics, including: Nanaimo’s focus heading into the playoffs Embracing the role of captain for the Clippers His relationship with defensive partner Ethan Mistry And more!
Shorthanded or otherwise, Dixon lights the lamp for the Express
The Coquitlam Express’ Mateo Dixon has proven this BC Hockey League season that he can turn an opposition’s powerplay advantage into a disadvantage. The 20-year-old forward from Toronto leads the BCHL in shorthanded goals, as of March 25, with four. Dixon also lights the lamp in other situations. He leads […]