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The new BC Hockey League season is nearly upon us and teams are close to assembling for training camps. There will be plenty of new faces in new places when camps open up around the league this month. The Cranbrook Bucks are no exception, entering their second BCHL season. […]
Players, staff, and fans attending BC Hockey League games during the 2021-22 season will all need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The league released a statement Tuesday saying it is in full support of the vaccination mandate announced by the Provincial Health Officer and the BC government on Aug. […]
The Cowichan Valley Capitals are experiencing several changes ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 season. Several players from last season’s team have moved on. Capitals general manager and head coach Brian Passmore has been busy building next season’s roster. While their roster is under construction, the Capitals are also welcoming […]
Like other BCHL teams, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are preparing for the upcoming season. Their first regular season game is Oct. 8 against the Victoria Grizzlies at The Q Centre. The Bulldogs home opener is Oct. 15 against Victoria. While acquiring new players, this Bulldogs season is unlike any […]
The BC Hockey League has reportedly warned its teams that players and staff may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to play in some venues. According to TheBreaker.news publisher Bob Mackin, the league’s executive committee sent a memo to all 18 teams on Friday stating […]
From the grittiness of Prince George and Grande Prairie to the scenic laid back lifestyle of Vancouver Island, Mike Vandekamp enjoyed a new lease on life in the BCHL. After a four-year run with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Storm, which culminated in a league championship, “Iron Mike” brought […]
It was recently announced that Cranbrook Bucks graduating forward Reece Henry committed to Minot State University of the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Henry played in all 20 games with the Bucks last season, collecting one goal and three assists. Although he contributed a bit offensively, Henry’s true value to […]
BCHL to get a piece of $11-million pie BCHL and a number of teams to receive BC government funding 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/mzlmg5QTGU #BCHLNetwork #COVID19 #BritishColumbia pic.twitter.com/4adVYU7ars — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) July 27, 2021 The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced on Tuesday it has […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced on Tuesday morning that it has formed the Amateur Sport League Fund to provide $11 million in grants to aid in the recovery of financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is a one-time financial boost for BC-based […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic winding down, it’s time to write about attending a Victoria Grizzlies game in person. Mar. 3, 2020, was the last time the Grizzlies hosted fans at The Q Centre. WIth pandemic restrictions easing, fans will return this fall to watch the Grizzlies again. With that […]
