Vees face positive COVID-19 case The league announced today that one player from the Penticton Vees has tested positive for COVID-19. DETAILS: https://t.co/c1dKpWEyYr pic.twitter.com/yvJSQJeh1n — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) November 28, 2020 The BC Hockey League announced on Saturday that a player on the Penticton Vees has COVID-19. According […]
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Chiefs alumni look: Corey deMoissac
The Chilliwack Chiefs were a very tough and rugged team in the early 1990s. Most of it came from having farm boys from Alberta on the squad. St. Paul, a town two hours northeast of Edmonton, was a pipeline of talented players for the Chiefs. The likes of Harvey […]
Conducting the offense: the best Express forwards of the 2000s
(This article was originally published on Nov. 27, 2020.) After examining the best Express goalies and defensemen of all time, it’s time to take a look at the best forwards in Express history. Let’s start at the beginning with a look at the first decade of the franchise’s existence. […]
BCHL 2020-21 jersey watch
I got this idea from a website the watches for jersey leaks and rumors on the NHL called Icethetics.com. With BC Hockey League teams, I’ll look at some of the jersey changes coming this season that you might not have noticed. I did do an article earlier this year […]
BCHL Today: Vees add defenseman from Quebec, Chiefs bring back Penney, Bulldogs make Nause signing official, and more
Vees add WJAC silver medallist Chapleau NEWS: The Vees have acquired D Philippe Chapleau ('00) from the @cflongueuilaaa in exchange for future considerations! Welcome to Penticton, Philippe! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/8qYYsqv1hD#BCHL pic.twitter.com/BKw9LRIwsa — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) November 21, 2020 The Penticton Vees made a trade on Friday that sees […]
Life as a BCHL mascot
(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 […]
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 […]