On Nov. 10, Cranbrook Bucks forward Noah Urness scored once in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Penticton Vees. Two nights later, he tallied a pair of goals, including the overtime game-winner, in a 2-1 triumph over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Urness’s three goals through two games that weekend led to him […]
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Examining the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ new ownership group
In September, the Cowichan Valley Capitals officially came under new ownership. The British Columbia Hockey League Board of Governors approved the sale of the Capitals to Island Capitals Sports & Entertainment. The group is taking over from former Capitals’ owner Ray Zhang. This new ownership group contains local investors and […]
Alberni Valley Bulldogs profile: Hlib Artsatbanov
After their Fred Page Cup final loss to the Penticton Vees, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs saw several players depart the team. Among those departing was starting goaltender Hobie Hedquist. With Hedquist attending the University of North Dakota this season, the Bulldogs needed a new goalie tandem. Returning to the Bulldogs […]
Eagles netminder Gundarah loves mental part of game
While Ajeet Gundarah puts in plenty of hard work in the summer ensuring he is physically in great shape, it is the mental aspect of the goaltending position that the Surrey Eagles standout enjoys. “The thing I love most about being a goalie is it is so different from any […]
A snapshot of BCHL alumni on BCIHL teams
For graduating players looking to attend post-secondary schools, there are several options. Many British Columbia Hockey League players leave for schools in the NCAA in the United States and others attend U SPORTS schools in Canada. For several BCHL players, they attend schools in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League. […]
2023-24 BCHL jersey watch
Well, it’s that time of year again when I bring you the next installment of my jersey watch series for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. In addition to it being a monumental time for the BCHL as the first season without being governed by Hockey Canada, it’s also a […]
Vipers captain Elliott embraces final BCHL season
Vernon Vipers captain Connor Elliott is trying to soak in all he can about his final junior season with his hometown team. The 20-year-old from Coldstream, B.C., which is part of Greater Vernon, is in his fourth and final British Columbia Hockey League campaign. Last season, he was swapped to […]
Examining the Surrey Eagles’ three RBC Cup runs
In their 31-season history, the Surrey Eagles made it to the national junior A championship three times. As the South Surrey Eagles, the team went to the RBC Cup in back-to-back seasons. As the Surrey Eagles, the team made the RBC Cup in 2013. No other Coastal Conference team has […]
BCHL connections help Minot State win 2023 ACHA national title
With British Columbia Hockey League connections, the Minot State University men’s hockey team claimed its third American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I title this past spring. In the Boston area, the top-ranked Beavers shut out No. 3 Adrian College of Michigan 1-0. Scoring the game’s lone goal was White Rock’s […]
Victoria Grizzlies 2023-24 schedule breakdown
For the Victoria Grizzlies, their 2023-24 season is officially underway. It is a season of changes for Victoria and the British Columbia Hockey League. For the Grizzlies, 2023-24 is their 30th season in the BCHL. The team’s inaugural season was 1994-95 when they were known as the Victoria Salsa. This […]