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The BC Hockey League is set to begin its 2020-21 season in early April after receiving conditional approval from the provincial health officer for a safe return to play. The return-to-play plan includes three to four teams playing in five pod locations around the province – Port Alberni, Chilliwack, […]
Exactly 365 days after the BC Hockey League officially cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 season, it officially announced the approval of the proposed 2020-21 season by British Columbia provincial health authorities. The cancellation a year ago came on the eve of the second round of the Fred Page […]
Express add three affiliate players #PJHLSteelers Player Updates: Forward Tyler Schweitzer, Defenseman Gabriel Adam and Defenseman Quinn Myles have been called up to the Coquitlam Express. While rookie Marcus Taylor has signed with WHL's Regina Pats. #LETSGO #SteeltownPride pic.twitter.com/PFDIby6Ji1 — Grandview Steelers (@steeltownhockey) March 11, 2021 The Coquitlam Express […]
The BC Hockey League has made progress with Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in its return-to-play plan and a modified 2020-21 regular season should be able to begin soon, Postmedia’s Steve Ewen reported this afternoon. .@GOBCHL teams have started to tell their players that they've gotten an OK […]
Eagles shift spring camp dates Due to the current Health Restrictions, we've decided to move our Spring ID Camp back to July 2-4. #SoarWithUs https://t.co/BvHHcBV1ZF — Surrey Eagles (@SurreyEagles) March 10, 2021 Because of the current restrictions in place from the Public Health Officer, the Surrey Eagles have shifted […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 10, 2021) Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. […]
Spruce Kings recruit Athanasakos for 2021-22 2003-born forward Nicholas Athanasakos is listed as a 2021-22 recruit of the Prince George Spruce Kings on the BCHL website. Athanasakos had 10 goals and 23 points in 29 games with Ridley College in the CISAA/MPHL during the 2019-20 season.#BCHL | @BCHLNetwork | […]
Grizzlies defenseman Veilleux commits to UConn The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce that defenceman @jakeveilleux19 has committed to @UConnMHOC Division 1 School for next season! Congratulations Jake and very well deserved!@UConnHuskies #BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/s5gtho6gE0 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 8, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that 2000-born […]
Cioffi parts ways with the Express Dan Cioffi steps down as Head Coach If – and when – the BC Hockey League season begins, the Coquitlam Express will have a new coach. The team announced on Saturday that head coach and assistant general manager Dan Cioffi had stepped down. […]
Since my last Victoria Grizzlies roster update article, there have been several developments. The Grizzlies recruited several more players for the 2021-22 season, they traded for a goaltender and a defenseman, and they’ve also said goodbye to another goalie. The Grizzlies recruited Justin Gibson, Jackson Morehouse, and Hoyt Stanley for next […]
