(This article was originally published on Jan. 1, 2021) Like many players who wrap up their NCAA careers, aspirations of playing pro hockey is a natural path for some, but so few very few gain that opportunity. For Nanaimo Clippers alumnus Kevin Noble, he got that chance shortly after […]
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BCHL Today: Express add Boehm for this season, Chiefs lose UMD-commit Thornton to the USHL, and more
Express sign Boehm for 2020-21 NEWS| The Coquitlam Express have signed 2004-born forward Brayden Boehm. Last season with the U18 AAA Silvertips Boehm tallied 43 points in 37 games. Full details: https://t.co/CprWsleSHp Welcome to the Express, Brayden! pic.twitter.com/6HGFVSsUc3 — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) January 1, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced […]
BCHL Today: League responds to updated health order, Bottini and Fust are done at the World Juniors, and more
League responds to updated health order COVID-19 Update: Dec. 30 Revisions to current PHO order allow 19 and 20-year-old players to resume Phase 2 activities with their teamshttps://t.co/NN7qHY1kmf pic.twitter.com/F9b0i6eXOo — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 30, 2020 The BC Hockey League put out a notice on Wednesday in response […]
BCHL Today: Martino to jump from Chilliwack to the USHL? Canada clubs Switzerland at World Juniors, Newton transfers to Merrimack, and more
Report: Martino set to join Omaha Lancers Look for Ayrton Martino (2021 draft) to join the USHL’s Omaha Lancers very soon. Skilled kid was in the BCHL earlier this year — Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) December 29, 2020 According to a report from The Hockey News senior writer Ryan Kennedy, […]
Clippers Confidential with Kevin Noble (Part 1)
(This article was originally published on Dec. 29, 2020.) Wherever Kevin Noble played, winning wasn’t too far behind. The stalwart blueliner is best known for his time with the Nanaimo Clippers. However, he began his BCHL sojourn as a black ace for the Vernon Vipers who fell to the […]
BCHL Today: 19 and 20-year-olds allowed to rejoin practices, Chiefs bring in goaltender Cristiano for 2021-22, and more
19 and 20-year-old BCHL players allowed to rejoin practices .@viaSportBC has made some updates regarding province wide restrictions for sport, including: “Adult team sport” revised to “group sport”. Group sport is defined as: Group sport (i.e. sport for those 22 years of age or older) https://t.co/mApKQPlnm3 — BC Hockey […]
BCHL Today: Fust earns first point at World Juniors, Newhook and Canada improve to 2-0, Conway inks ECHL contract, and more
Fust earns Swiss player of the game at World Juniors Congratulations to our Ray Fust for being named the Swiss Player of the Game🇨🇭🔥#ChwkChiefs | #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/MuF1tc2CWF — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) December 27, 2020 Chilliwack Chiefs 2002-born forward Ray Fust had an assist and was named player of the […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs add NCAA-bound defenseman Orrico for next season, Chilliwack and West Kelowna lose players to US-based teams, and more
Chiefs add St. Lawrence commit Orrico for 2021-22 NEWS: Chiefs Land St. Lawrence Commit Joshua Orrico🏒 “Josh is a player we feel will really add to our team speed and transition game next season. We are really excited that he made the decision to commit to Chilliwack.” 🔗 https://t.co/YXmCUEyiKx […]
BCHL Today: Switzerland opens with a loss and Canada preps for Germany at World Juniors
Swiss fall to 0-1 at World Junior Hockey Championship It only takes one. #Slovakia opens the #WorldJuniors with a 1-0 win over @SwissIceHockey Read more https://t.co/ktKyiVWKXF pic.twitter.com/HdL8xyPRyZ — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 25, 2020 Switzerland, which features Stefano Bottini of the Penticton Vees and Ray Fust of the Chilliwack Chiefs, […]
BCHL Today: Commissioner Chris Hebb pens letter to fans, Jones signs contract in Sweden, and more
BCHL commissioner pens letter to fans A message to fans from BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb. Read the full letter here: https://t.co/nhHvirzQKO pic.twitter.com/QHS7sIl491 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 24, 2020 BC Hockey League commissioner Chris Hebb penned a letter to fans on Thursday. In it, Hebb notes the work […]