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The BC Hockey League has had some legendary logos in its 59 years of activity. There are so many out there, you would need a more extended list than just five to cover them all. Today though, let’s look back through the years and review some of the wildest […]
With the back half of the season here, it’s time for Salmon Arm to buckle down. The Vernon pod is currently led by the Vipers but is not out of grasp for the Silverbacks if they prove true to their ability and post a strong second half to the […]
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. This old saying certainly rang true for the Nanaimo Clippers who had to reshape their roster due to the uncertainty of a BCHL regular season. Once the extended exhibition portion of the schedule was halted back in November, it threw a lot […]
(This article was originally published on Apr. 9, 2021) Matt Irwin’s hockey journey following his tenure with the Nanaimo Clippers took him literally across North America. After a stellar three-year run in the BCHL, Irwin committed to the UMass Minutemen of the NCAA where he spent two seasons before […]
Nothing about the pod season in the BC Hockey League is normal. From a limited number of games to playing a select number of teams and all with no fans in attendance, it would be easy for some of the players to feel a little bit off. In the […]
Wally Bzdell may not have been the highest-scoring forward ever to play for the Nanaimo Clippers, his leadership qualities and character on and off the ice are still talked about to this day. After a nine-game audition in the 1986-87 BC Junior Hockey League season, Bzdell made the jump […]
For any local hockey player to be successful, their talent needs to be cultivated and fine-tuned all the way through the development process. In the case of Victor Gervais, the scoring touch and offensive instincts he developed at a young age took him on a journey as a player. […]
Salmon Arm will play in Vernon’s pod at Kal Tire Place where the Silverbacks face off against West Kelowna, as well as continuing their heated rivalry with the Vernon Vipers. These match-ups will be a true show of determination and integrity in dealing with the same two teams over […]
(This article was originally published on Mar. 28, 2021) Fellow BCHLNetwork writer Eric Clarke recently wrote an article titled “Life as a BCHL Mascot.” In previous articles, it’s been established that I have worked a BCHL gameday disc jockey for a number of seasons. Goal songs have been examined, […]
After close to 13 months since their last meaningful game action, the Prince George Spruce Kings are chomping at the bit to get for the abbreviated BCHL season to commence. The anticipation is slowly building for the league’s most northern franchise as they prepare for a trip to Chilliwack […]
