(BC Hockey League official media release) At the most recent BCHL Annual General Meeting, the Board of Governors unanimously voted in favour of updating the names of several year-end awards, as well as adding a pair of new trophies. Over the next two weeks, the league will unveil these changes. […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Hunks joins the Eagles for 2022-23, Hunt signs with the Avalanche, and more!
Eagles add Hunks to their blueline for 2022-23 The Surrey Eagles announced the addition of 2004-born defender Liam Hunks for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season on Friday. Hunks, who’s from Beaumont, AB, played 35 games with the Leduc Oil Kings U18 AAA of the Alberta Elite Hockey League in […]
BCHL Bulletin: Chiefs sign Kinch as a new recruit, Nieuwendyk heads to Canisius College, and more!
Chiefs add Kinch to their forward group for 2022-23 The Chilliwack Chiefs have added 2004-born forward Dylan Kinch for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Kinch, who’s from Calgary, AB, was a regular with Edge School U18 Prep in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League in 2021-22 and posted 31 […]
Top Goaltender Award renamed the Michael Garteig Trophy
(BC Hockey League official media release) At the most recent BCHL Annual General Meeting, the Board of Governors unanimously voted in favour of updating the names of several year-end awards, as well as adding a pair of new trophies. Over the next two weeks, the league will unveil these changes. […]
BCHL Bulletin: Cents bring in Geraci for 2022-23, BCHL alumni sign almost $30 million in NHL deals, and more!
Cents add Geraci to their blueline for 2022-23 The Merritt Centennials announced the signing of 2003-born defender Jake Geraci for the upcoming 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Geraci hails from Old Tappan, NJ, and had seven goals and 15 points in 47 games with the P.A.L. Junior Islanders of the […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals offseason primer
After sneaking into the playoffs, the Cowichan Valley Capitals are building for the upcoming season and have been recruiting players since January. To this point, Cowichan has recruited seven players for 2022-23. They come from U18 programs and prep schools across North America. Six of the new players are forwards […]
Wenatchee Wild 2022-23 schedule breakdown
The Wenatchee Wild’s schedule was released on June 9, and it begins to prepare for its 15th season as a hockey organization and its eighth season in the BC Hockey League after spending the first seven seasons in the North American Hockey League. The season starts on Sept. 23 for […]
The recent history of the Cowichan Valley Capitals
For the Cowichan Valley Capitals, their recent history has been eventful. During the 2019 playoffs, the Capitals pulled off an upset win against the powerhouse Penticton Vees. In 2020, the Caps were ready for a deep playoff run. However, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic robbed Cowichan Valley of the […]
Powell River Kings offseason primer
The Powell River Kings have their off-season cut out for them. After not qualifying for the playoffs, the Kings need to rebuild their team. Powell River has already started recruiting players for next season and so far, they’ve added three forwards and one defender. These new Kings are filling spots […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL releases exhibition schedule, Express gets Moger from Prince George, and more!
BC Hockey League sets 2022 exhibition schedule The BC Hockey League announced details for its 2022 exhibition season schedule on Tuesday. The schedule has a total of 49 games over 16 days, from Sept. 3 – 18. The schedule sees all 18 of the league’s teams play anywhere from three […]