(This article was originally published on Oct. 2, 2020.) A lot of teams have their stars, tough guys, and quirky goalies. Most teams also have fantastic secondary players who complement their high scorers but also complement the defense corps. Chilliwack has had a few core players who have made […]
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Cranbrook Bucks announce first trade in franchise history
The BC Hockey League’s new expansion franchise, the Cranbrook Bucks, have announced the first trade in team history. The Bucks acquired 2000-born forward Michael Hagen from Okotoks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, in exchange for 2002-born forward Cale Sanders. Hagen is a Calgary, Alberta product that spent last […]
BCHL Today: Grimwood resigns from Cowichan Valley, Eagles sign another blueliner, Capitals trade for a defenseman, and more
Grimwood resigns from Capitals The Capitals announce that Geoff Grimwood has resigned his position of Head Coach and General Manager, Brian Passmore has been named interim Head Coach and General Manager.https://t.co/ugmLCPxTh0 — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) October 1, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals are on the hunt for a new […]
BCHL Today: Capitals, Bucks, and Clippers make trades, Smokies and Eagles sign new rookies, Spruce Kings honour Staley, and more
Capitals pick up Ramsay from Surrey TRADE The Capitals have acquired 2001 born Victoria product Sean Ramsay from the @SurreyEagles in exchange for future considerations. Welcome to Cowichan Sean! #BlueCollar RELEASE: https://t.co/uBQSZ3lPoq pic.twitter.com/sx65y6Vh0y — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 30, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals acquired 2001-born forward Sean Ramsay […]
Bestwick’s passion for the Clippers runs deep
To say Bill Bestwick embodies what it means to be a member of the Nanaimo Clippers is an understatement. He won the Fred Page Cup twice as a coach, played on the very first BCHL team the city ever iced, and has been on the other side of the […]
One on one with Rivermen goaltender Brandon Milberg
The Langley Rivermen are set to open up their extended training camp exhibition season on Friday night as they head down the highway to faceoff against the Coquitlam Express. With no fans able to attend the games due to COVID-19, I felt like fans aren’t able to get really […]
Vees in the season: September 2020
Wake me up when September ends. Sorry Green Day, but the Vees are back in action! This month saw the Vees hit the ice in the Okanagan cup while also doing some wheeling and dealing. Before the current Vees hit the ice, a few former Vees were in the […]
The Victoria Grizzlies and the Island Cup: a primer
On the weekend of September 25, the Victoria Grizzlies played two pre-Island Cup games against the Nanaimo Clippers. It was the first game the Grizzlies had played since their playoff exit on March 3. Normally the regular season would have already started, but because of COVID-19 the BCHL has […]
Penticton Vees score big to open Okanagan Cup
March 4th, 2020. Two hundred and nine days ago, Carson Kosobud scored the series-clinching goal to send the Vees onto the next round of the playoffs. What we didn’t know at the time is that goal would be the last one for the year and the world would stop due […]
BCHL Today: Caps name 2020-21 captain, Gurney officially joins Smokies, Benn and the Stars fall short, and more
Capitals name McIntyre captain for 2020-21 There’s a new sheriff in town. Meet your 2020/21 Capitals Team Captain, Dan McIntyre! @Danmcintyre12 #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/3kqAdZ1Y1U — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 28, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals announced on Monday that 2000-born forward Dan McIntyre will serve as captain for 2020-21. The […]