Minor hockey players have it easy relatively speaking. They live at home with their parents, commuting to the arena as required. Once they move into junior hockey though, things change. Some players are able to reside at home with their parents. For many players who are forced to relocate […]
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Clippers Confidential with Steve Kariya (Part 1)
While Steve Kariya‘s time in the BCHL was short and sweet, the diminutive forward from North Vancouver, BC left it all on the ice. As a fresh-faced 16-year-old, Kariya starred for the Nanaimo Clippers during the 1994-95 season under head coach Garry Davidson. In 60 games, the Burnaby Winter […]
BCHL Today: Kings bring ASU commit Brice into the fold, Silverbacks add blueliner Hanvold, and more!
Kings bring in ASU commit Brice for 2021-22 Last line of defence. Last frontier. 🛑 Fairbanks, AK product and @SunDevilHockey commit @Zbricer29 joins the Kings after spending the 2020-21 season in the USHL and NAHL. Welcome to Powell River! 👑 🗞️https://t.co/42RUzzn9z8#OurKingdom @bchockeyleague pic.twitter.com/TQ0twQZLvm — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) June 21, […]
BCHL Today: Bennett commits to McGill University, Masson leaves UAA for France, and more!
Bennett commits to McGill University NEWS: We are thrilled to announce that graduating forward @drewbennett91 has committed to play @USPORTS_Hockey for @McGillHockey, one of the oldest & most successful programs in Canadian University hockey! Congrats Drew!#GoBacksGo pic.twitter.com/mxdTNf6HcR — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) June 18, 2021 Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Drew […]
BCHL Today: Rivermen trade for Wessels, Kings swing a deal for Andrew, and more!
Rivermen acquire Wessels from Powell River The Rivermen have acquired Josh Wessels from the Powell River Kings in exchange for future considerations. #RivNation pic.twitter.com/RvuUXjJ7wr — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) June 18, 2021 The Langley Rivermen have acquired 2003-born defenseman Josh Wessels from the Powell River Kings for future considerations. Wessels, who’s from Richmond, […]
Rivermen pick up defenseman Josh Wessels from Powell River
The Langley Rivermen have acquired 2003-born defenseman Josh Wessels from the Powell River Kings for future considerations. Wessels, who’s from Richmond, BC, had five assists in 18 games with the Kings in the 2020-21 BCHL season in the Coquitlam pod. In 2019-20 with Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep in […]
Connections between the Victoria Grizzlies and VIJHL
Across their history, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed several connections with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The junior B league has acted as a proving ground for several future Grizzlies. Several former Grizzlies came from teams in the VIJHL, including Jamie and Jordie Benn, who both played junior […]
Kings acquire Hunter Andrew from Virden of the MJHL for Braden Fischer
The Powell River Kings have acquired 2002-born forward Hunter Andrew from the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for 2002-born forward Braden Fischer. Andrew hails from Virden, MB and he finished the 2020-21 season with the Charlotte Rush of the USPHL Premier League. In four games, […]
BCHL Today: Kings grab UConn commit D’Agostino, Rota goes into Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, and more!
Kings bring in UConn commit D’Agostino for 2021-22 Signed, sealed and delivered for @markdagostino7. The future @UConnMHOC Husky and New England champion with @GunnHockey1850 will don the green and gold. Welcome to the Kings! 👑 🗞️: https://t.co/EgkEcUicw2#OurKingdom @BCHockeyLeague pic.twitter.com/lpn9zlRz90 — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) June 16, 2021 The Powell River […]
BCHL Today: Wild add Cafarelli for 2021-22, Peters goes from Powell River to junior B, and more!
Cafarelli joins the Wild for 2021-22 The Wenatchee Wild signed 2003-born forward Anthony Cafarelli for the 2021-22 season. The centre from Middleton, MA spent this past season with the Cape Cod Whalers 18U AAA. In 32 games with the Whalers, Cafarelli posted nine goals and 26 points. He was selected […]


