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The whole point of the BCHL pod season was to get players showcased. Whether it was the 20-year-old veteran preparing for his last hurrah or a wide-eyed rookie getting his first taste of junior hockey, the experience was one and the same. In the case of Jaydon Merritt and […]
We have finally gotten to the exciting continent of Europe, which by far produces the most international talent in the BCHL. With at least 152 players representing Europe throughout the league’s history, it is best to have multiple articles highlighting different European countries. On our destinations shortlist today, the […]
For players in the BC Hockey League, the ultimate goal is to utilize their talent and hard work to eventually make their way into the NCAA ranks and pursue a pro career through college hockey. For examples of the success when it comes to the BCHL and the work […]
The Surrey Eagles have signed head coach Cam Keith to a three-year contract extension that kicks in for the 2021-22 season and concludes at the end of the 2023-24 season. “Cam is the best thing that’s happened to the Surrey Eagles since the glory days of the 90s. I […]
The 2021 National Hockey League playoffs get underway on Saturday and 25 players with BC Hockey League experience are on a quest for the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche lead the way with four BCHL alumni on their playoff roster as of this writing, while the Edmonton Oilers (3), […]
The Nanaimo Clippers announced Thursday that general manager and head coach Darren Naylor and associate GM and associate coach Colin Birkas have each agreed to new two-year contract extensions through the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Naylor, 52, is in his third season with the Clippers organization. He started […]
The Doyle Cup was the annual series held between the BC Hockey League and Alberta Junior Hockey League champions. The BCHL holds an overall record of 24-18 over their Alberta counterparts. In this article, I will look at the 1995 edition between the Chilliwack Chiefs and the Calgary Canucks. […]
Surrey Eagles forward Christian Fitzgerald, who was named most valuable player in the first-ever BCHLNetwork awards, headlines the list of players voted to the 2020-21 BCHLNetwork First All-Star Team. Flanking Fitzgerald as First Team forwards are Eagles teammate Holden Katzalay and BCHLNetwork rookie of the year winner Ellis Rickwood […]
The National Collegiate Development Conference, which was formed four years ago, is becoming one of the main competitors for the BC Hockey League as it relates to recruiting and retaining players. One tool that NCDC clubs use in recruiting against the BCHL is the annual NCDC Entry Draft, which […]
It began 40 days ago and ended Tuesday night with five champions around the province. When the BC Hockey League announced the league’s return to play plan in March, there was a lot of thought about COVID-19 shutting things down. The plan was to start April 2 and finish […]
