League updates FAQ document The B.C. Hockey League has added some clarification to their Frequently Asked Questions from their original document and wanted to dispel any rumours that have sprung up since their announcement to go independent on May 1. Related: Hockey Canada’s non-sanctioned policy restricts BCHL affiliate player possibilities […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Vees, Rivermen, Smokies, and Wild make trades, Caps and Vipers sign new players, and more!
Vees bring in Michigan State University commit Heise 2006-born forward Max Heise signed with the Penticton Vees for 2023-24. The Michigan State University commit from Calgary played the majority of the 2022-23 season in the Alberta Elite Hockey League with the Calgary Flames U18 AAA team where he suited up […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL teams busy on the trade market, Cents sign partnership with Lovell Hockey, and more!
Spruce Kings ink three new players for 2023-24 The Prince George Spruce Kings have signed three new players for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. They include 2005-born defender Evan Bellamy, 2004-born goaltender Marcus Ouellett, and 2004-born forward Dylan Wegner. Bellamy, who hails from Hampton, N.B., played 46 games in […]
First days of BCHL roster moves reflect a new world order
In junior hockey, June 1 represents the start of the new season as it relates to signing players, making trades, and registering players in the Hockey Canada Registry. This was the same for the B.C. Hockey League for every season in the recent past — until now. June 1 is […]
BCHL Bulletin: Express launches JPHL team, Vees sign twin brothers, and more!
Coquitlam announces expansion to the Junior Prospects Hockey League The Coquitlam Express announced they have added an expansion franchise to the Junior Prospects Hockey League that will be located in Coquitlam, B.C. The team will operate as Coquitlam HC and participate in the JPHL’s U18 division. Practices will be held […]
10-minute 3-on-3 overtime coming to the BCHL in 2023-24
A change to the overtime format, adjustments to league office staff, additions to the Executive Committee, and more were discussed and approved by the BCHL Board of Governors after part two of the league’s annual general meeting on May 25 in Victoria. The change in overtime will see the BCHL […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees forward Moravec is off to Minnesota State, Express alum Lucic wins world championship gold, and more!
Vees forward Moravec commits to Minnesota State Penticton Vees forward Brett Moravec has committed to Minnesota State University for this coming September. The school’s campus is located in Mankato, Minnesota. Moravec, who hails from Airdrie, Alta., was previously committed to the University of Wisconsin, but shifted gears to Minnesota. The […]
BCHLNetwork announces 2022-23 All 20-year-old teams
Now that the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season is over, let’s look at the top 2002-born players from each BCHL conference who were guaranteed to be playing their final junior hockey seasons as they’ll age out in 2023-24. The other age group all-star teams are available below: All 19-year-old teams […]
BCHL Bulletin: Bulldogs acquire Stavroff from Salmon Arm, Lieuwen named BCHL Executive of the Year, and more!
Stavroff joins Alberni Valley as futures from December deal The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired 2004-born forward Hayden Stavroff from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Stavroff’s acquisition completes the Dec. 13 deal that saw the Bulldogs acquire 2004-born defender Owen Desilets and future considerations from the Silverbacks for 2006-born forward Raoul […]
BCHL Bulletin: Passmore hired in Merritt, BCHL invites special presenter to AGM, and more!
Centennials hire new assistant GM and head coach The Merritt Centennials announced on Wednesday that they have hired 43-year-old Brian Passmore to be the team’s assistant general manager and head coach. Passmore brings with him three-and-a-half seasons of BCHL head coaching experience with the Cowichan Valley Capitals. He was their […]