The Chilliwack Chiefs have had several great defensemen during their BC Hockey League history. Chilliwack’s legendary coach Harvey Smyl, who was behind the Chiefs bench for all but 10 of the team’s 31 seasons, was known for having big, hard-nosed defensemen with a sprinkling of offensive blueliners to compliment […]
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Report: BCHL return-to-play plan includes five hubs around the province
The BC Hockey League has mapped out a proposal to play the 2020-21 campaign as it attempts to ease travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 17 teams will be split into five regional pods, with three being composed of three teams and two made up of four teams, according […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add touted defenseman Stanley, Mussio gets multiple offers to buy Clippers, and more
Grizzlies add Stanley for 2021-22 Victoria Grizzlies recruit two starry 16-year-olds who chose BCHL over WHL What path to take is the question that must be answered by every elite hockey player entering junior. Will it be major-junior or Junior A/NCAA? Read the full article at https://t.co/j14Vp0xV0c — Victoria […]
BCHL Today: Mussio puts Clippers up for sale, Valk starts petition to get players into games, and more
Mussio looks to unload the Clippers .@ClippersHockey owner Wes Mussio announces his intention to sell the BCHL franchise. pic.twitter.com/TtAnou9Vo6 — Ian Holmes (@reporterholmes) February 28, 2021 Nanaimo Clippers owner Wes Mussio announced on social media on Saturday night that he is immediately looking for someone to buy the team […]
Report: BCHL makes last-ditch effort to save 2020-21 season
The BC Hockey League has reportedly reached a final deadline to salvage the 2020-21 season. On Friday, BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb sent a letter to Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Premier John Horgan, and other government officials outlining the urgency of the situation, according to The Breaker.news publisher […]
BCHL Today: Cents add Benson, Chiefs bring in Grabas, Bucks sign Sombrowski, and more
Centennials bring in Benson for this season #Committed: The Centennials are pleased to add D Devin Benson (03) of @StormKamloops to the active roster for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Welcome to the team @DevinBenson03!📰: https://t.co/eJkScuI6Cu#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/EVOM37hwvo — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) February 26, 2021 The Merritt Centennials […]
BCHL Today: Trade deadline recap, Clippers name new captain, and more
Coquitlam deals Connell to the AJHL’s Storm Express trade Connell to Grande Prairie of the #AJHL 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/lTHRRXS5St #BCHLNetwork #BCHL #CoastalConference #NCAA pic.twitter.com/1wo2Jabk4f — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) February 25, 2021 The Coquitlam Express have traded 2001-born forward Cooper Connell to the Grande Prairie Storm of the […]
Eagles add Kern to their blueline in a trade with Powell River
The Surrey Eagles have acquired 2002-born defenseman Ian Kern from the Powell River Kings for future considerations. Kern was a rookie in the BCHL in 2019-20 and posted a goal and five points in 54 games for the Kings. He added an assist in five playoff games. The Vancouverite […]
Chiefs acquire WHL veteran Longo from Victoria
The Chilliwack Chiefs have acquired 2000-born defenseman Trevor Longo from the Victoria Grizzlies for future considerations. Longo cleared Western Hockey League waivers on Friday. The North Vancouverite played parts of three seasons in the WHL, finishing with 33 points in 135 games split between Medicine Hat and Vancouver from […]
Capitals bring in defenseman Toder from MJHL’s Dauphin Kings
The Cowichan Valley Capitals have acquired 2000-born defenseman Layne Toder from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Toder played one game with the Kings this season and posted an assist after being acquired from the Portage Terriers in a late October trade. He […]


