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(This article was originally published on Jul. 24, 2020.) The average fan at a BCHL hockey game may take a lot for granted when entering the arena. They are there to see two teams battle it out on the ice with the goal of victory and two points in […]
(This article was originally published on Jul. 24, 2020.) For decades the Prince George Spruce Kings have based their primary jerseys on those worn by the New York Rangers. The Spruce Kings use the same jersey designs and team colours as the Rangers in almost every uniform they’ve ever […]
West hired as head coach for Alabama-Huntsville It's official! Lance West has been named head coach of @uahhockey! ➡️ https://t.co/9ptRaaUcBv#UnitedWeCharge pic.twitter.com/SVyMadzdUL — UAH Chargers (@UAHChargers) July 22, 2020 University of Alabama-Huntsville unveiled Lance West (71 goals, 97 assists in 194 games with Penticton, Vernon, and Kelowna from 1987-90) as […]
(This article was originally published on July 22, 2020) It’s been eleven years since the Grizzlies hosted the 2009 Royal Bank Cup (now the Centennial Cup), junior A hockey’s national championship. Although the host Grizzlies didn’t win the tournament, it is often forgotten that they were only one goal […]
41 BCHL players selected in NAHL Entry Draft By my count, here are the #BCHL-related numbers from today's #NAHLDraft. ➡ 25 current or former BCHL players selected➡ 21 incoming players for 2020-21 selected Of the 46 incoming, current, or former BCHL players drafted, four are 🇨🇦 and the other […]
Vipers forward MacDonald commits to Dartmouth COMMITMENT ALERT! The Vipers are pleased to announce that Cam MacDonald has committed to @dartmouth_MIH https://t.co/WS3fwWPsQi#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/hpZGc6upje — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 20, 2020 2002-born Vernon Vipers forward Cameron MacDonald has committed to Dartmouth College for September 2021. The Surrey product had 15 goals […]
(This article was originally published on July. 18, 2020.) The South Okanagan region has a rich history of hockey. Dating back as early as in the 1950s, the city of Penticton has endeared its players and teams. Like Alice in Wonderland struck the movie theatres across the world in […]
The BCHL sent out a news release on Friday morning to outline the league’s plan to open the 2020-21 season on December 1, pending approval from the British Columbia health authorities and return to play plans from viaSport, and each of the league’s 18 home facilities. In a Q&A […]
In February, the Cranbrook Bucks announced the third player commitment ahead of their inaugural season. Rhys Bentham was introduced as the team’s second committed defenseman, a week after Owen Forfellow became the first. Bentham is from Calgary, Alberta and he turned 18 in May. Growing up in Calgary, Bentham […]
BCHL to announce December 1 start date for 2020-21? While NHL clubs work through training camp this week, Junior hockey across North America remains in question. Sources say the BCHL is expected to announce a Dec 1 start to its 20/21 season. The BC league will likely trim some […]
