My fellow BCHLNetwork writer Kyle Rutherford started a series of looking at the best players in Express history for every position and decade. I’ll follow in his footsteps and bring you the best of the Chilliwack Chiefs. First, I’ll start with the mask crusaders, the last line of defense, […]
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BCHL Today: BCHL and WHL make strange bedfellows, Kings, Bucks, and Bulldogs lose players to the NAHL, and more
BCHL and WHL join forces to appeal for government funding COVID-19: @TheWHL , @GoBCHL come together to approach B.C. government for funding https://t.co/PchG7BQp3r — Steve Ewen (@SteveEwen) January 15, 2021 The BC Hockey League and the Western Hockey League put their differences aside to reach out to the BC […]
BCHL Today: Clippers sign Lavery for 2020-21, Wild bring in Vlaha for 2021-22, Bonar called up to AHL, and more
Clippers bring on forward Lavery PLAYER SIGNING |Clippers add more talent from #Nanaimo to the roster with Luke Lavery. Lavery is a 16-year-old forward who played with the North Island Silvertips U-18 team. Full Story🔗: https://t.co/2eQeok2kMM#NanaimoClippers | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/yr1Xt6n9Ms — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) January 14, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers […]
BCHL Today: Kings lose three to the NAHL, Clippers captain leaves to the USHL, Scarfone commits to RIT, and more
BCHL alumni make their mark on NHL opening night rosters The 2020-21 NHL regular season gets going tonight and there are 32 former BCHL players included on rosters across the league. RELEASE: https://t.co/9zFnDhP5Sm pic.twitter.com/F9USygBPb5 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) January 13, 2021 With the 2020-21 National Hockey League season […]
29 former BCHL players on NHL opening night rosters, six more on taxi squads
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. With the COVID-19 impacted National Hockey League season set to open tonight, teams have declared their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 29 players on 21 NHL opening night rosters […]
BCHL Today: Kings, Spruce Kings, and Clippers add new players, Vees, Warriors, and Capitals lose players to US leagues, and more
Kings bring in Barrow for 2020-21 NEWS: The Powell River Kings have signed 2003-born forward Owen Barrow. 📰: https://t.co/MWah0yevNA#OurKingdom @GoBCHL pic.twitter.com/xukq9E9UCe — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) January 12, 2021 The Powell River Kings announced the addition of 2003-born forward Owen Barrow to their roster on Tuesday. The native of […]
BCHL Today: Express and Smokies make a deal, Cents and Spruce Kings add new players, and more
Express pick up Gurney from Trail NEWS| The Coquitlam Express have acquired 2000-born forward Justyn Gurney from the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. 📷 Candice Ward/Calgary Hitmen pic.twitter.com/xIuzUOXCs3 — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) January 11, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced on Monday the acquisition of 2000-born forward […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Matt Pettinger
In the 25-plus seasons since the Grizzlies joined the BC Hockey League, they’ve produced several famous alumni. For their 25th anniversary in 2019, the Grizz invited alumnus Matt Pettinger to drop the puck at their home opener. Pettinger had a long career in professional hockey and played everywhere from […]
BCHL Today: Vees lose Murray and Costantini to USHL, Busby jumps to NAHL, BCHL players bolt to NCDC, and more
Murray bolts from Penticton to Green Bay Murray takes his game to Green Bay https://t.co/6kI7C1Qitl — Winnipeg Free Press (@WinnipegNews) January 10, 2021 Penticton Vees defenseman Owen Murray has left the team to join the Green Bay Gamblers of the US Hockey League. The 2002-born blueliner from Decker, Manitoba […]
BCHL Today: Rizzo is headed to Denver, Sweeney resurfaces in NCDC, Barzal re-ups on Long Island, and more
Rizzo commits to University of Denver I’m proud to announce my commitment to play D1 hockey at @DU_Hockey. Thank you to my family, coaches and those who have helped me along the way. #gopioneers pic.twitter.com/t8jae3xn5U — Massimo Rizzo (@MassimoRizzo28) January 9, 2021 Chilliwack Chiefs forward Massimo Rizzo announced via […]
