(This article was originally published on May. 31, 2020) Twenty-one years ago a rivalry was born. The Chilliwack Chiefs and Vernon Vipers started a five-year rivalry that comprised of the two teams facing off in the Fred Page Cup Finals four times in five years. Most people wouldn’t suspect […]
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BCHL Today: Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach, Spruce Kings draw show home lottery winner, fundraising saves UAH hockey, and more
Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach NEWS: The Nanaimo Clippers have hired Ben Walter as the new Skills Coach. Walter will remain as Head Coach of the @NISilvertips . –> https://t.co/1RsnBAQIU7 pic.twitter.com/fhwQwjRaal — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) May 29, 2020 Ben Walter (37 goals, 69 assists in 100 games with […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals continue to navigate unusual offseason
The Cowichan Valley Capitals had an impressive 2019-20 season. They held first place in the Island Division for much of the season, before ultimately finishing second. The second place finish awarded them home ice advantage and a date with the Powell River Kings in the first round of the […]
BCHL Today: Caps forward Brady Lynn commits to Ontario Tech and the Warriors launch community perks program
Caps forward Brady Lynn commits to Ontario Tech NEWS: The Capitals are excited to announce that graduated forward Brady Lynn has committed to the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks ( @OT_Ridgebacks ) @USPORTSca Hockey Program! RELEASE: https://t.co/1TsS3z3nVF Congrats @Lynner_92 !#BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/2I2ew4NjUo — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) May 28, 2020 Cowichan Valley Capitals forward […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add goaltender Justin Easter and former Express assistant Sam Waterfield joins Grande Prairie
Grizzlies add goaltender Justin Easter The Victoria Grizzlies are pleased to announce to commitment of goaltender Justin Easter. The 19-year old joins us after spending last season with the Hamilton Kilty B’s of the GOJHL. Welcome to the Grizzlies, Justin! pic.twitter.com/HQOyQ2fhwE — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) May 26, 2020 The Victoria […]
BCHL Today: Goaltender Mathieu Caron returns to Chilliwack for 2020-21, Vipers defenseman Jackson Caller commits to UBC, and more
Caron delays heading to Brown and returns to Chilliwack NEWS: Mathieu Caron Returns to Chilliwack for 2020/21 Season 📎https://t.co/26EgDSx6CK #ChiefsHockey #BCHL — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) May 25, 2020 The Chilliwack Chiefs announced on Monday that goaltender Mathieu Caron would delay heading to Brown University this fall and will instead play […]
Mapping out a BCHL and junior B farm system
(This article was originally published on May. 25, 2020) Junior hockey doesn’t have a formal farm system like the NHL, but could it? The Pacific Junior Hockey League announced on May 15th that Chilliwack has been awarded an expansion team for the 2020-21 season making it seven BCHL cities […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies name Auzzie Chambers assistant GM, Warriors alum Rylan Yaremko transfers to Mount Royal, and more
Grizzlies name Auzzie Chambers assistant GM and director of scouting GRIZZLIES ANNOUNCE AUZZIE CHAMBERS AS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING “Auzzie is a young man that is very motivated to embark on a successful career in hockey” – head coach & GM, Craig Didmon Read more: https://t.co/LtFTnXCwFE pic.twitter.com/rsLqCJBFGA […]
BCHL teams navigate a coronavirus-impacted world
Nothing has been normal since much of society shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the BC Hockey League, the season came to a screeching halt just before the start of the second round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs. For eight of the league’s 17 […]
BCHL Today: Smokies sign Tim Fragle as GM and head coach, Ryan Winter and Devin Leduc commit to U Sports schools, and more
Trail names Tim Fragle general manager and head coach News: The Trail Smoke Eaters are thrilled to announce Tim Fragle as the team's new General Manager and Head Coach! Article: https://t.co/ntYTwUBqxj Welcome (back) to Trail Tim!#BCHL #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/cR0TTSkFf1 — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) May 21, 2020 The Trail Smoke Eaters […]