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(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(This article was originally posted on Aug. 15, 2020.) Back in 2011, BCHL governors voted to hold a 15-year-old affiliate player draft in October of that year. The draft consisted of two rounds, with each team eligible to select two players. According to the league, the idea behind the […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs have had some great teams during their 30 year history. However, no team is better than the 2001-02 version. The Chiefs produced the best team they have ever had and it showed with the team setting records left, right, and centre. And it happened with the […]
