It was a November to remember in another edition of Vees in the season. Traditionally, the Vees would be in the thick of the BCHL season. Still, with COVID-19, the league took a different approach in playing tournament-style for teams within close proximity, which in essence was an extended […]
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Bucks make roster tweaks with regular season looming
As initially reported by BCHLNetwork managing editor Brian Wiebe in BCHL Today on November 22, the Cranbrook Bucks have made some recent roster tweaks. With the regular season on the horizon, teams will begin finalizing their rosters for opening night. Cranbrook had a busy calendar year thus far building […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BCHL Today: Provincial health order puts five teams temporarily on ice, and more
Provincial health order puts five BCHL teams on ice With the recent announcement from the province regarding sports in some regions, the league is working with the PHO, BC Hockey and viaSPORT to determine how this affects us going forward. As of now, tonight’s games will be played as […]
Spruce Kings young guns finding their stride
In youth we learn; in age we understand. For the Prince George Spruce Kings, a pair of promising rookies are learning on the fly. Playing on a veteran-laden roster, Nick Rheaume and Max Borovinskiy are scratching and clawing for a regular spot in the lineup. After getting swept in […]
BCHL Today: League unveils regular season details, Bucks announce captains, DiPaolo commits to Colgate, and more
BCHL announces regular season will be 32 games BCHL COVID-19 Update: Nov. 5 The league gives an update on their COVID-19 Plan, government funding and a regular-season schedule.https://t.co/p3hxV4tMSQ pic.twitter.com/qifYVfmlLE — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) November 5, 2020 The BC Hockey League released its latest COVID-19 update on Thursday and […]
Logan Terness – a rookie season to remember
The Trail Smoke Eaters found themselves in a tough situation during training camp last year. 20-year-old Gabriel Waked and 19-year-old Donovan Buskey appeared to be the front runners to make the opening night roster. After all, both had previous junior A and Canadian Hockey League experience. But a just-turned […]