Women in sport, as well as women in traditionally male-dominated jobs, have been a hot-button topic over the last little while – and rightly so. Fellow BCHLNetwork writer Brieann Knorr recently collaborated on an article that focussed on the jobs of women in both the BC Hockey League and […]
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The Silverbacks commit a trio of fresh faces for 2021-22 season
Many BC Hockey League teams, including the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, are already preparing themselves for the future success of their squads. While the league has been waiting out the 2020-21 season, the Silverbacks have made moves by committing a pair of forwards and a defenseman for the 2021-22 season. […]
A timeline of proposals from the BCHL to BC public health officials
As the BC Hockey League awaits the green light from BC’s Public Health Officer and the Ministry of Health, it’s come to light how extensive the communication between the parties has been. In a document obtained this morning by BCHLNetwork, initial discussions on the 2020-21 season stem back to […]
BC Provincial Health Officer has concerns with BCHL return-to-play plan
The BC Hockey League didn’t get the answer it wanted during Tuesday’s COVID-19 update from BC Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix. When asked by Global BC legislative reporter Richard Zussman about where the BCHL’s proposal stands, Henry didn’t exactly give it a glowing […]
A look at the career of Penticton alumnus Paul Kariya
Scott Niedermayer, whose sons Jackson and Joshua currently sport Vees colours, played an integral part in one of the franchise’s all-time greats’ own Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony. Paul Kariya accepted his HHOF plaque from fellow Hall of Famer Niedermayer, both former Anaheim Ducks captains who never actually played […]
The best defensemen in Chilliwack Chiefs history
The Chilliwack Chiefs have had several great defensemen during their BC Hockey League history. Chilliwack’s legendary coach Harvey Smyl, who was behind the Chiefs bench for all but 10 of the team’s 31 seasons, was known for having big, hard-nosed defensemen with a sprinkling of offensive blueliners to compliment […]
Report: BCHL return-to-play plan includes five hubs around the province
The BC Hockey League has mapped out a proposal to play the 2020-21 campaign as it attempts to ease travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 17 teams will be split into five regional pods, with three being composed of three teams and two made up of four teams, according […]
Report: BCHL makes last-ditch effort to save 2020-21 season
The BC Hockey League has reportedly reached a final deadline to salvage the 2020-21 season. On Friday, BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb sent a letter to Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Premier John Horgan, and other government officials outlining the urgency of the situation, according to The Breaker.news publisher […]
Chiefs acquire Krahn from Melville of the SJHL
In a late addition to BC Hockey League transactions from Thursday’s trade deadline, the Chilliwack Chiefs have acquired 2001-born Jonathan Krahn from the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Krahn is a hometown player for the Chiefs who had four goals and […]
Eagles add Kern to their blueline in a trade with Powell River
The Surrey Eagles have acquired 2002-born defenseman Ian Kern from the Powell River Kings for future considerations. Kern was a rookie in the BCHL in 2019-20 and posted a goal and five points in 54 games for the Kings. He added an assist in five playoff games. The Vancouverite […]