Two players who were regulars in the 2020-21 BC Hockey League season were selected in Phase I of the 2021 US Hockey League Draft on Wednesday. 16-year-old forward Walker Gelbard from Cranbrook was the highest BCHL player selected in this year’s USHL Futures Draft when the Des Moines Buccaneers […]
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Rivermen bring in Burt Henderson as general manager and head coach
The Langley Rivermen have hired Burt Henderson as their new general manager and head coach, announcing the addition of the Burnaby product on Tuesday. The 46-year-old Henderson joins the Rivermen after spending two seasons with the Langley Trappers of the Pacific Junior Hockey League as their president and head […]
BCHL Today: Rheaume commits to UMass-Lowell, Henderson takes over the Rivermen, and more!
Rheaume commits to UMass-Lowell for 2022-23 EXCITING NEWS! Forward Nick Rhéaume (@nickrheaume25) has committed to play NCAA Division 1 Hockey at @RiverHawkHockey! Congratulations, Nicky! 📝https://t.co/TpCqg795Ov#TrueBlue pic.twitter.com/fPRuw8vdxo — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) May 25, 2021 Prince George Spruce Kings forward Nick Rheaume has committed to UMass-Lowell for the 2022-23 […]
BCHL Today: Express continue to bolster hockey ops, BCHL alumni off to the second round of Stanley Cup playoffs, and more!
Express adds Bains as director of strength, conditioning, and sport science NEWS | The Coquitlam Express are excited to announce the hiring of Jameel Bains as the club's new Director of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Science. pic.twitter.com/hy5DMxwA6r — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) May 22, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced the […]
Stars aplenty in the Coquitlam pod
Soon after being named host city for a BCHL pod, the Coquitlam Express had a conundrum to deal with. Due to the imminent removal of the ice at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex coupled with a Covid-19 vaccine clinic across the street, a new host arena for the […]
Recapping the 2000 Doyle Cup: Chiefs vs. Oil Barons
The Doyle Cup was the annual event held between the BC Hockey League champions and the Alberta Junior Hockey League champions. The BCHL holds an overall record of 24-18 over the AJHL. In this article, I’ll look at the 2000 edition between the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and the […]
BCHL Today: BCHL hands out Vernon pod awards, Herrington commits to Lake Superior State, and more!
BCHL hands out Vernon pod awards 2020-21 Vernon Pod Award Winners RELEASE: https://t.co/gQcIEVplky Presented by @FortisBC 📸 @tamiquanphotos (Tassy [Top Scorer], Serdachny, Sansbury)📸 @LisaMPhotos (Tassy [MVP], Porter Jr.) pic.twitter.com/cychAn9lTQ — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) May 21, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced the award winners for the Vernon pod on Friday. […]
Chilliwack pod review
The Chilliwack pod has officially come to a close between the Chilliwack Chiefs, Prince George Spruce Kings, and Merritt Centennials from the Chilliwack Coliseum. This was the closest pod at the end with the final game determining the winner of the group. The Chiefs, Spruce Kings, and Centennials put […]
BCHL adopts 54-game schedule for 2021-22 regular season
The BC Hockey League will look more normal for the 2021-22 season. Of course, how the pandemic plays out over the next couple of months as the vaccine rollout in British Columbia continues will dictate things, but the BCHL is planning for a return to normalcy. In a recent […]
Revisiting the rebrand of the Salsa to the Grizzlies
It’s been fifteen seasons since the Victoria Salsa rebranded as the Victoria Grizzlies. In those fifteen seasons, the team has seen many star players play for the team. Players like Jamie and Jordie Benn, Tyler Bozak, Tyson Barrie, and Alex Newhook have all gone on to play in the […]

