(This article was originally published on February 7, 2021) A star-studded team always requires a last line of defense. Enter Will Reilly. The 23-year-old enjoyed a rock-solid season with the Nanaimo Clippers playing alongside standouts like Sheldon Rempal, Devin Brosseau, Matt Hoover, and Yanni Kaldis. Reilly’s journey to Vancouver […]
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BCHL Today: 2020-21 season delayed by PHO order yet again, Silverbacks bring in University of Maine recruit for next season, and more
2020-21 BCHL season delayed until at least March BCHL season delayed again after extension of PHO restrictions RELEASE: https://t.co/HiINxxrd2S pic.twitter.com/Mf2Fq6hdVG — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 5, 2021 The current Provincial Health Officer’s order, which was set to expire at 11:59 pm on Friday, is now extended indefinitely. The […]
The inaugural BCHL mega-mock draft
(This article was originally published on Feb. 5, 2021) Inspired by a recent exercise by 32 writers at The Athletic where they conducted a draft to select everything needed to build an alternate version of the National Hockey League, we wondered if it could be done at the BC […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings sign GM Hawes to a three-year extension, Vees trade for defenseman Arnott, and more
Hawes inks three-year extension in PG NEWS | The Spruce Kings are ecstatic to announce that GM Mike Hawes has signed a three-year contract extension with the team. Congrats, Hawzy! DETAILS –> https://t.co/Fiqh4w3enJ#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/ks6bodYP4o — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) February 4, 2021 The Prince George Spruce […]
BCHL Today: League alumni up for NCAA goaltending award, Spruce Kings extend coaching staff, and more
Six BCHL alumni up for top college goaltender award 6 BCHL alums were named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. The award is handed out to the NCAA's top goaltender. RELEASE: https://t.co/vD0nbC3gmx pic.twitter.com/ZjDl75RPuW — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 3, 2021 The list of nominees is out for […]
Clippers Confidential with Grant McDonald
If there was one player who knew how to balance skill and grit for the Nanaimo Clippers it was Grant McDonald. He recorded four stellar seasons with the orange and black, all while dealing with the likes of the Richmond Sockeyes, Delta Flyers, New Westminster Royals, and Powell River […]
The conversation starts now regarding women in hockey
We would like to recognize how both BCHLNetwork and DUBNetwork have welcomed us and give our sincerest thanks to Brian Wiebe and Paul Figler for supporting women in sports and allowing us to speak out to open this conversation on each platform. First and foremost, this is not meant […]
Revisiting the Henri Schreifels trade
Recently, the Victoria Grizzlies announced that former player Henri Schreifels is rejoining the team. He previously played for the Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season and 2019-20 season. Schreifels committed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute last year but because of COVID-19, the Engineers men’s hockey team cancelled its season. He rejoins […]
BCHL Today: Alumni in the running for the Hobey Baker Award, Silverbacks bring in scoring forward Recine, and more
11 former BCHLers up for Hobey Baker Today, the initial list of nominees for the 2021 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player was announced and 11 BCHL alums are up for the award. RELEASE: https://t.co/N41xnGbMJD pic.twitter.com/3c4neMj9zN — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 1, 2021 The initial list […]
Spitballing possible future BCHL expansion sites
(This article was originally publishedon Jan. 30, 2021) BCHL expansion is definitely a sign of growth for the league. It’s always an interesting debate to talk about which community could be the next to have junior A hockey. Prior to the addition of the Cranbrook Bucks at the start of […]