(This article was originally published on Aug. 23, 2020.) Since coming into the BC Hockey League in 1990, the Chilliwack Chiefs have played some highly intense games and playoff series against teams located in Langley. This is a look at how the rivalry between the two Fraser Valley cities […]
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The ties between the BCHL and Kontinental Hockey League
(This article was originally published on Aug. 22, 2020.) It may not seem like it, but there are some distinct ties between the BC Hockey League and the Kontinential Hockey League, which many see as the top professional league in Europe and Asia and second-best in the world behind […]
BCHL Today: Kings add three new players, Centennials reduce losses by $65K, and more…
Kings add three new faces The Kings would like to welcome Ben Raymond, Josh Wessels and @CalebParkhouse to the Kings family for the 2020/2021 season. Check out our website at https://t.co/7MScmYGLaf for the full story. pic.twitter.com/lkEn9XaaKm — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) August 20, 2020 The Powell River Kings announced […]
Camping season for the Smoke Eaters
August 17 marked the beginning of the Trail Smoke Eaters camps for the upcoming 2020-21 season. The Trail Memorial Centre, formerly known as the Cominco Arena, hosts the Trail Smoke Eaters minor hockey developmental camp like the one to set off the end of summer camps leading into the […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs add CSSHL forward Ethan Bono, Spruce Kings deal Haydn Delorme to MJHL, and more
Bulldogs sign Bono from Pacific Coast Academy Bulldogs are excited to welcome 2004 born Forward Ethan Bono to the club after a record-setting season at @PacificSeaDevil U16 Prep. #BulldogsHockey pic.twitter.com/WswO6jOWH1 — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) August 18, 2020 The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have added 2004-born forward Ethan Bono for the 2020-21 […]
Spruce Kings alternates: the Panthers-Wild imitation
(This article was originally published on Aug. 19, 2020.) When you visit the Prince George Spruce Kings website, you see a slogan above the main page. “True Blue since ’72” is the slogan. Oddly enough, for a team that lives by that slogan, the Spruce Kings don’t have blue […]
BCHL Today: Vees add two more defensemen, Bulldogs sign forward Assam, and more
Vees bolster blueline depth NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitments of D Jack Bar ('02) and D Tanner Komzak ('02) for the 2020/21 season! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/stuXlJgDVR#BCHL pic.twitter.com/w6HTa7iixj — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 17, 2020 The Penticton Vees added two more pieces to their blueline […]
BCHL Today: Vees ink NHL draft prospect Costantini, Warriors rookie defenseman Jugnauth commits to Wisconsin, and more
Vees add 2020 NHL Draft prospect Costantini NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitment of F Matteo Costantini ('02) for the 2020/21 season! Welcome to Penticton, Matteo! 📝 | https://t.co/0IVLaNvCie#BCHL pic.twitter.com/R0XMMXMtjQ — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 14, 2020 The Penticton Vees have added another piece to their […]
Moving from junior hockey to university
(This article was originally published on Aug. 16, 2020.) From the mid-2000s until 2016, the BC Hockey League used the moniker “Smart Hockey” as part of its marketing campaign for league promotion. For years, the league has been noted as a fast track to NCAA hockey for its players, […]
Chiefs alternate jerseys: a look back through time
(This article was originally published on Aug. 16, 2020.) One of my colleagues, Clifford Hofferd, is writing a series of articles about the Prince George Spruce Kings alternate jerseys the team has used over the years. Here we’ll take a look at the alternate or sponsor jerseys the Chilliwack […]