(This article was originally published on Nov. 20, 2020.) Before coming to BCHLNetwork, I spent two seasons as the Chilliwack Chiefs mascot. I had the honor of portraying the legendary Chief Wannawin and the very first Belle the Cow. One of the most difficult things to do is follow […]
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BCHL Today: Weekend games cancelled due to provincial health restrictions, Spruce Kings add Cougars veteran, and more
BCHL cancels weekend games due to COVID-19 restrictions Due to the increased restrictions announced by the PHO, the BCHL has cancelled all exhibition games this weekend. We are seeking further clarification on how this affects us going forward and will provide an update as soon as possible. Tonight's game […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks captain is off to school, Eagles name leaders for 2020-21, Spruce Kings blueline takes a hit, and more
Silverbacks defenseman Sansbury commits to Sacred Heart NEWS: We're thrilled to announce that Hunter Sansbury has committed to @SHUHockey! Congrats Hunter! "I felt like SHU was somewhere I could call home for four years. The program has only been going up." Details 📎 | https://t.co/llfDXO4M2o#GoBacksGo | #BCHL — Salmon […]
Defending the zone: the top Express defensemen of all time
(This article was originally published on Nov. 17, 2020.) Fellow BCHLNetwork contributor Clifford Hofferd recently penned an article examining the current defense corps for the Victoria Grizzlies. In a salute to Clifford, let’s take a gander at the best of the Express defensemen. Who are the greatest defensemen in […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs announce 2020-21 captains, Chiefs take over spring program, and more
Bulldogs name leadership corps Bulldogs Announce Leadership Group The Alberni Valley Bulldogs unveiled their captains for the 2020-21 season on Thursday. Wearing the ‘C’ for the Bulldogs is 2000-born defenseman Mattias Dal Monte. The Nanaimo product is entering his fourth season of junior A hockey. Alberni Valley’s alternate captains […]
BCHL Today: Rivermen and Clippers make a deal, Chiefs ship Valk to Trail, Tritt commits to LSSU, and more
Rivermen and Clippers swap forwards TRADE ALERT! 💥The Rivermen have acquired forward Tyler Schleppe from the Nanaimo Clippers in exchange for forward Tristan Fraser. 🔗 – https://t.co/UsI8HxiUdb Welcome to Langley Tyler! #RivNation pic.twitter.com/cYvhDYeP19 — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) November 14, 2020 The Langley Rivermen and Nanaimo Clippers hooked up on […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks make a goalie trade, a handful of NCAA commitments, Spruce Kings name captains, and more
Silverbacks make goalie swap NEWS: The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have acquired goaltender Owen Say from the @VoodoosNOJHL in exchange for goalie Riley Kohonick. Details 📎 | https://t.co/GK9daXqmtQ Welcome to Salmon Arm Owen!#GoBacksGo | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/kLlbiT8Tvn — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) November 11, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks changed up […]
Sharing the den: How the Grizzlies and Shamrocks share the same space
The Victoria Grizzlies and Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse have a unique relationship. Both teams have shared The Q Centre since the arena opened. The Grizzlies play during the fall and winter months while the Shamrocks play during the spring and summer months. Their relationship stretches back to when the Grizzlies […]
Washe’s will to win rubs off on the Clippers
Tim Washe is eager to hit the ground running. The six-foot-three power forward for the Nanaimo Clippers is as driven as anybody across the BCHL to hoist the Fred Page Cup. After COVID-19 put a damper on what looked to be a very promising playoff run, Washe and the […]
BCHL Today: Express name captain, Cristall is back in West Kelowna, Capitals get two WHL players on loan, and more
De La Durantaye to lead the Express NEWS| Noah De La Durantaye has been named Captain for the upcoming season. https://t.co/7gBl2XuoFM pic.twitter.com/VX2SlboIXm — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) November 10, 2020 The Coquitlam Express announced on Tuesday that 2000-born defenseman Noah De La Durantaye will serve as the team’s captain for […]
