Brar brothers take over the Eagles from Westgard The BC Hockey League announced on Wednesday that Ron and TJ Brar have taken over ownership of the Surrey Eagles from Chuck Westgard. The BCHL Board of Governors approved the sale this past weekend. Westgard owned the Eagles for a dozen years, […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Quessandier ends four-year retirement, Coughlin, Newton, and Jandric ink PTOs, and more!
Quessandier makes a comeback in 2022-23 After a four-year hiatus, defender Benoit Quessandier (two goals, three assists in 18 games with Williams Lake and Merritt in 2005-06) has come out of retirement and signed with Amnéville of FFHG, Division 2 as a player-assistant coach for 2022-23. Prior to retiring after […]
Examining recent Victoria Grizzlies alumni to play in the ECHL
When looking back at several Victoria Grizzlies alumni, I noticed many made their pro hockey debut in the ECHL. These players took similar paths to those Grizzlies alumni who made their pro debuts in the American Hockey League. The only difference is that they debuted in the ECHL first. In […]
BCHL Bulletin: NHL Draft prospect Joyce commits to West Kelowna, Stevens goes pro with Iowa, and more!
Joyce signs with West Kelowna for 2022-23 The West Kelowna Warriors have received a commitment from 2003-born defender Nolan Joyce for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Joyce, who’s from Dedham, MA, is ranked 203rd among North American skaters by National Hockey League Central Scouting for the 2022 NHL Draft. […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees add Norcross for 2022-23, Draper and Thurston get suspensions, and more!
Draper suspended one game by BCHL Department of Player Safety Chilliwack Chiefs forward Kienan Draper was suspended for one game by the BC Hockey League Department of Player Safety after he chalked up his second fighting major and game misconduct of the season. The scrap came against Merritt’s Will Bowman […]
BCHL Bulletin: Bentham commits to Yale, Davidson to represent Norway, and more!
Bentham commits to Yale Cranbrook Bucks defender Rhys Bentham has committed to Yale University starting this September. He is the fifth member of Cranbrook’s roster to secure an NCAA Division I commitment. The 2002-born blueliner from Calgary, AB is captain of the Bucks this season and has a goal and […]
BCHL Bulletin: Fladager suspended one game by BCHL DOPS, Nash and Turris hit NHL waivers, and more!
Fladager suspended one game by BCHL Department of Player Safety The Victoria Grizzlies will be without 2001-born forward Noah Fladager for the final game of the season after he was handed a one-game suspension for his second fighting major and game misconduct of the 2021-22 season. The penalty came with […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees and Bulldogs claim regular season crowns, BCHL DOPS hands out suspensions, and more!
Vees clinch 2021-22 Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy The Penticton Vees clinched the 2021-22 Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy as the top regular season team following Salmon Arm’s 5-3 loss to West Kelowna on Thursday. For the Vees, it’s the 15th time they’ve led the league in points and fifth occasion in […]
BCHL Bulletin: Martin inks extension in Alberni, Wild and Smokies add new recruits, and more!
Bulldogs ink Martin to five year extension The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that general manager and head coach Joe Martin has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 BC Hockey League season. Martin, 41, is into his third season with the Bulldogs. In 130 games with Alberni Valley, […]
BCHL Bulletin: Grizzlies add four new recruits, Murray commits to Merritt for 2022-23, and more!
Grizzlies bring in Hardy for 2022-23 The Victoria Grizzlies have added 2003-born forward Owen Hardy for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. The Stittsville, ON native is into his second season at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois. Through 16 games this season, Hardy has nine goals and 18 points. Andonovski […]