Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the BCHL has adapted in several ways. Current restrictions have allowed all BC-based teams to play full seasons so far. Previously, teams had to adapt to a changing situation. Instead of a 54 game regular season, teams only played 20 games. Participating teams were concentrated […]
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Grizzlies’ Den Members: The Westhaver brothers
This is a short article about the Westhaver brothers and their history with the Victoria Grizzlies.
Major junior transplants in the BCHL
Over the years, many players with major junior experience have come to play in the BCHL. On the flip side, a number of BCHL players have moved on to major junior teams. Current Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a famous example of this. He played parts of three seasons […]
15 players score their first career BCHL goals on Saturday
Cranbrook vs. West Kelowna first career BCHL goals Kellan Hjartarson buries his first goal of the season to tie the game and scored his second short handed to take the lead, 2-1. Assists by Good, Smith and Assiailly. Tyson Dyck fires one and puts the Bucks up 3-1 at the […]
17 players score their first career BCHL goals on night two of the season
Penticton vs. Wenatchee first career BCHL goals Josh Nadeau scores his first BCHL goal as the Vees and Wild are knotted at 1-1 heading into the 3rd period SOG 20-14 Penticton#BCHL pic.twitter.com/vvv4eooxCt — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) October 10, 2021 Penticton forward Jason Nadeau had the Vees’ first two goals – […]
24 players score their first career BCHL goals on opening night
Merritt vs. Prince George first career BCHL goals SCORES! @jimmyd8802 rips it top corner! We lead 4-1! pic.twitter.com/0Sp8vVOver — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 9, 2021 St. Lawrence University commit Jimmy Doyle notched his first career BCHL goal with 3:08 left in the second period as Prince George waxed […]
BCHL announces schedule changes and travel procedures for Wenatchee home games
(BC Hockey League official news release) The BCHL announced several changes to its schedule today along with travel procedures for visiting teams playing in Wenatchee. With the land border closed for Canadians traveling south to the U.S., the league has introduced a plan that will see visiting teams fly […]
Powell River Kings upcoming 2021-22 season
The Powell River Kings’ upcoming 2021-22 season is a welcome return to normal. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kings have dealt with the effects of numerous restrictions. The team hasn’t played a game at Hap Parker Arena since Mar. 4, 2020. It was game four of its […]
BCHL announces updates to Wenatchee Wild 2021-22 schedule
The BC Hockey League has shuffled the Wenatchee Wild’s schedule for the 2021-22 season in response to the ongoing border restrictions. The league said the Wild will play exclusively road games during October. It said the changes were necessary due to the extension of the border closure which restricts […]
New den members: Fresh faces for the Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies continue to recruit new players for the 2021-22 season. Through trades and signings, Victoria has spent the entire off-season building its roster. Forward Timothy Kim and goaltender Kyle Kelsey are among the newest to join the Grizzlies, and both come from the BC U18 AAA League. Kim played for […]