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The BC Hockey League has shuffled the Wenatchee Wild’s schedule for the 2021-22 season in response to the ongoing border restrictions. The league said the Wild will play exclusively road games during October. It said the changes were necessary due to the extension of the border closure which restricts […]
On Sept. 1, the United States Hockey League released the 30-man rosters for the 2021-22 season for each of its 16 teams. Of the 480 players listed, there are definitely a handful with ties to the BC Hockey League, including a number who were announced as commitments for the […]
The Victoria Grizzlies continue to recruit new players for the 2021-22 season. Through trades and signings, Victoria has spent the entire off-season building its roster. Forward Timothy Kim and goaltender Kyle Kelsey are among the newest to join the Grizzlies, and both come from the BC U18 AAA League. Kim played for […]
From the Sunshine State to the hockey-crazed city of Vancouver, Jason Garrison pretty much saw it all during his NHL career. The White Rock, BC native also holds the distinction of having the most goals and power play goals among defensemen in Florida Panthers history after a stellar 2011-12 […]
The new BC Hockey League season is nearly upon us and teams are close to assembling for training camps. There will be plenty of new faces in new places when camps open up around the league this month. The Cranbrook Bucks are no exception, entering their second BCHL season. […]
One thousand, seven hundred and thirty-six professional hockey games, spanning three countries and eight teams. That was the hockey journey of former Nanaimo Clippers star defenseman Jason Garrison. From the Royal Bank Cup to the Stanley Cup Final, the 36-year-old has seen his fair share of highs during his […]
Every BCHL team seems to have one employee that bleeds the franchise’s colours day in and day out. In the case of the Prince George Spruce Kings, look no further than Mike Hawes. The 51-year-old local product grew up in BC’s northern capital, coming through the minor hockey ranks. […]
Players, staff, and fans attending BC Hockey League games during the 2021-22 season will all need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The league released a statement Tuesday saying it is in full support of the vaccination mandate announced by the Provincial Health Officer and the BC government on Aug. […]
The Cowichan Valley Capitals are experiencing several changes ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 season. Several players from last season’s team have moved on. Capitals general manager and head coach Brian Passmore has been busy building next season’s roster. While their roster is under construction, the Capitals are also welcoming […]
Like other BCHL teams, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are preparing for the upcoming season. Their first regular season game is Oct. 8 against the Victoria Grizzlies at The Q Centre. The Bulldogs home opener is Oct. 15 against Victoria. While acquiring new players, this Bulldogs season is unlike any […]
