Independent media source of BCHL news, history, and analysis
In the 2009-10 season, the Williams Lake Timberwolves played their final season in the British Columbia Hockey League. It came after the T-Wolves had taken a two-season leave of absence from the league. After their final season ended, the franchise was suspended by the BCHL for not being in good […]
(BC Hockey League official media release) At the most recent BCHL Annual General Meeting, the Board of Governors unanimously voted in favour of updating the names of several year-end awards, as well as adding a pair of new trophies. Over the next two weeks, the league will unveil these changes. […]
(BC Hockey League official media release) The 2011-12 Penticton Vees team who won the Fred Page Cup, Doyle Cup, and National Championship, while also setting the record for the longest winning streak in Canadian Junior A history, will be inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame on July 22. […]
The BC Hockey League has spent the season honouring the league’s 60th Anniversary by looking back on its six decades of existence. To finish off this year’s coverage of that milestone year, the league has sourced the opinions of three BCHL experts to determine the 60th Anniversary Team. A roster […]
The BC Hockey League left the Canadian Junior Hockey League during the 2020-21 pod season. One of the consequences of leaving was not being able to host or compete for the Centennial Cup. The BCHL holds the record for most national junior A championship wins with 14, the last being […]
Over the past two years, I have written quite a few articles about BC Hockey League teams and their jerseys. From looking at all 18 teams’ current threads to the best and most questionable jerseys in each team’s history. I did the top five jerseys of all time in […]
From the grittiness of Prince George and Grande Prairie to the scenic laid back lifestyle of Vancouver Island, Mike Vandekamp enjoyed a new lease on life in the BCHL. After a four-year run with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Storm, which culminated in a league championship, “Iron Mike” brought […]
When longtime junior A coaches come to mind, Mike Vandekamp is at or near the top of the list when it comes to name recognition and reputation. The Fort St. John, BC product has been behind the bench for nearly three decades with several stops and successes at each […]
Recently acquired Grizzlies defenseman Eli Barnett comes to Victoria having played in Maritime Junior Hockey League in 2020-21. But one team that might not jump out to you in Barnett’s playing history is Team New Brunswick at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Barnett played seven games […]
We’ve all heard the term “gradual progression” when referring to junior hockey players and former Prince George Spruce Kings star blueliner Brad Fast is no exception. After starring for two years at the U18 B level with the Fort St. John Flyers where he amassed 140 points in a […]
