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Prior to the commitment of Brendan Rogers, the Cranbrook Bucks had only recruited one forward for the 2020-21 season. On March 27, the Bucks announced Rogers as the second committed forward for their inaugural BC Hockey League season. The 2001-born forward from Nanaimo spent the last three seasons with […]
I wrote a story recently that pessimistically predicted there would be no hockey this year and quite possibly not until September 2021. Could I be wrong about that? Of course. The story assumes only the facts in evidence. It assumes that what was normal in February this year will […]
Terness unveils mask design You’ve waited patiently, now marvel at what is surely the best mask in the BCHL from Logan Terness (@LoganTerness35) Full video here: https://t.co/9lh9EPgKir #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/yuMX5gWmsz — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) August 5, 2020 Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Logan Terness unveiled the full video behind his […]
Most of the major sports are trying desperately to bring games back to the field, ice, diamond, etc. The NHL and the NBA are working towards completing the 2019-20 season. Baseball has played a handful of 2020 regular season games that have been anything but regular. Golf has played […]
Abgrall’s WHL rights traded from Edmonton to Everett TRADE: The @WHLsilvertips have acquired the rights to 2003-born forward Michael Abgrall from the @EdmOilKings. DETAILS 🔁 | https://t.co/Wjj9IeJGLE pic.twitter.com/B51uMJ7aqN — The WHL (@TheWHL) August 4, 2020 Powell River Kings forward Michael Abgrall had his Western Hockey League rights traded on […]
(This article was originally posted on August 4, 2020) Logos can be a touchy subject to some and everyone has an opinion about them. The BC Hockey League is no exception as it has logos that range from fantastic, okay, and downright horrible. Much like the WHL, I decided […]
Vipers add Pakulak for the upcoming season COMMITMENT ALERT! – Vipers Commit to Luke Pakulakhttps://t.co/WKTacfz4ji#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/C8H8xDeDNx — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) August 2, 2020 The Vernon Vipers added another forward for the 2020-21 season with the signing of 2003-born Luke Pakulak from the Delta Hockey Academy. The Surrey product had three […]
The BC Hockey League saw four players selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, including one in the first round. It was the lowest number of players drafted directly from the league in four years but wound up being two more than were selected in the […]
The Trail Smoke Eaters have a strong backing of fans due in part to the efforts of the franchise supporting the community via fundraisers, youth hockey, and team events. Owners Rich and Annie Murphy stepped up the team’s product on and off the ice as a way to try […]
Vipers sign WHL veteran Ryley Appelt ROSTER ALERT! – Vipers Sign Ryley Appelt (@ryleyappelt_) https://t.co/bV9ozWY6SN#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/02VHJRWNJa — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) August 1, 2020 The Vernon Vipers announced the signing of 2000-born forward Ryley Appelt on Saturday. The Edmonton product was released by the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers on July […]
