The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired future considerations from the Renfrew Wolves of the Central Canada Hockey League for 2002-born forward Talon Duff. Duff, who hails from Maple Ridge, BC, played nine games with the Bulldogs during the 2020-21 BC Hockey League pod season and posted one assist. He […]
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Bulldogs acquire Holm from La Ronge of the SJHL
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired 2002-born defenseman Logan Holm from the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Holm, who’s from Saskatoon, SK, was scoreless in four games with the Ice Wolves in 2020-21. He posted five goals and 16 points in 45 […]
Report: BCHL warns venues might require players and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19
The BC Hockey League has reportedly warned its teams that players and staff may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to play in some venues. According to TheBreaker.news publisher Bob Mackin, the league’s executive committee sent a memo to all 18 teams on Friday stating […]
Clippers Confidential with Mike Vandekamp (Part 2)
From the grittiness of Prince George and Grande Prairie to the scenic laid back lifestyle of Vancouver Island, Mike Vandekamp enjoyed a new lease on life in the BCHL. After a four-year run with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Storm, which culminated in a league championship, “Iron Mike” brought […]
Wild acquire Danis from Swan Valley of the MJHL for Overland
The Wenatchee Wild has acquired 2001-born Alexandre Danis from the Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL for 2001-born defenseman Jerrett Overland. Danis, who’s from Calgary, AB, had seven goals and 14 points in nine games with the Stampeders during the 2020-21 season before it was shut down due to […]
Eagles, Kings, and Capitals part of multi-layered deal involving seven players across three leagues
The Surrey Eagles, Cowichan Valley Capitals, and Powell River Kings are all part of a series of trades that sees multiple players change teams across multiple leagues. The first domino to fall was Surrey’s acquisition of 2002-born defenceman Tanner Komzak, 2001-born forward Primo Self, and future considerations from Cowichan […]
Clippers Confidential with Mike Vandekamp (Part 1)
When longtime junior A coaches come to mind, Mike Vandekamp is at or near the top of the list when it comes to name recognition and reputation. The Fort St. John, BC product has been behind the bench for nearly three decades with several stops and successes at each […]
Canada Winter Games represent a look at the BCHL’s future
Recently acquired Grizzlies defenseman Eli Barnett comes to Victoria having played in Maritime Junior Hockey League in 2020-21. But one team that might not jump out to you in Barnett’s playing history is Team New Brunswick at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Barnett played seven games […]
Grizzlies land Ride from Oakville of the OJHL in a three-way deal
The Victoria Grizzlies swung a three-team, two-player trade that sees 2003-born defenseman Declan Ride end up in BC’s provincial capital. First, the Grizzlies acquired 2001-born defenseman Cole Weinger from the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League for future considerations. Weinger hails from El Segundo, CA. He […]
Bucks trade Dobson to Weyburn of the SJHL
The Cranbrook Bucks have acquired future considerations from the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2001-born defenseman Nick Dobson. Dobson, who’s from Enniskillen, GBR, had a goal and an assist in 16 games with the Bucks during the 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. […]