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The BC Hockey League put out an official announcement regarding how the pod structure breaks down, and on its website, stats and standings have rolled over to what’s being called “2020-21 Pod Season”. The stats from the 89 games which took place from September to November last fall have […]
With the season set to open in early April, it will be a short and sweet outing with only 18-20 games projected with only the potential for playoffs. Many players haven’t had a regular season on-ice match-up since March 6, 2020, and have been training for the moment to step […]
The Vernon Vipers are gearing up for this season but also planning for the future. With the recent announcement of the BCHL going ahead with a shortened season and the announcement of Vernon being named a pod city, the Vipers are ready to be competitive. Here are some of […]
When you look up sharpshooter in the dictionary, Sheldon Rempal’s name isn’t very hard to find. The Calgary, Alberta product brought Nanaimo Clippers fans to their feet during his three years on Vancouver Island, lighting the lamp 106 times in three seasons. After finishing his final year of midget […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 15, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have played in the RBC Cup only once. In 2009, they hosted the tournament at The Q Centre. As covered in a previous article, the Grizzlies were eliminated in the semi-finals of […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 14, 2021) When looking at Victoria Grizzlies alumni, the Fitzgerald brothers stand out. They stand out for their skill and because they’re unique. The brothers are identical triplets who played for Victoria from 2012-14. Aside from putting up impressive points totals, the […]
The Langley Rivermen made it official. For the first time in franchise history, the Rivermen won’t take part in a scheduled BC Hockey League season, instead choosing to opt out of the recently approved pod concept. A notice on Rivermen social media states the team decided to decline to […]
Simply put, Devin Brosseau was a big part of one of the most dynamic duos in Nanaimo Clippers history. Over his three seasons in the BC Hockey League, he developed a special bond both on and off the ice with fellow star Sheldon Rempal. Now making the climb through […]
A number of details have begun to emerge regarding the five pods being used for the shortened 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. The BC provincial government announced on Friday following conditional approval of the BCHL’s safe return to play plan by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the five […]
The Langley Rivermen won’t play as part of the abbreviated 2020-21 BCHL season. An official announcement hasn’t been made and teams have until Saturday to officially declare their intentions for the return-to-play season, but as first reported by The Athletic Vancouver’s Rick Dhaliwal, the Rivermen have decided to opt […]
