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Since my last article on the Kings, the team has experienced several changes. Because of injuries, the Kings brought in several goalies to backstop the team and it has been busy off the ice as well. With the season more than half-finished, Powell River is preparing for the playoffs. Before […]
COVID-19 pauses the Nanaimo Clippers The BCHL announced on Saturday that the Nanaimo Clippers have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. The Clippers’ schedule had them visiting Alberni Valley on Saturday and home to Victoria on […]
As is customary each year, the BC Hockey League’s 18 teams aren’t allowed to make trades with any of the 117 teams in the Canadian Junior Hockey League between Dec. 10 and New Year’s Day. It’s simply because the national association of junior A leagues has an annual trade freeze […]
Nanaimo adds Kotylak from Calgary for Forfellow The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born forward Ben Kotylak from the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2002-born defenseman Owen Forfellow. The deal represents a return to his home province for Kotylak as he hails from North Vancouver, […]
Wiebe commits to the University of North Dakota Chilliwack Chiefs defenseman Abram Wiebe has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at the University of North Dakota. Wiebe is the 13th NCAA Division I commitment on the Chiefs roster. The 2003-born native of Mission, BC has a goal and 10 […]
Clippers hit with a pair of illegal equipment suspensions The BCHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Nanaimo Clippers D Andrew Noel 1 game for the use of illegal equipment.https://t.co/xS4MiWIRj8 — BCHL Department of Player Safety (@BCHL_DOPS) October 23, 2021 The BC Hockey League department of player safety has suspended […]
Silverbacks acquire WHL veteran Ladyman Salmon Arm acquires 2001-born defenseman Mike Ladyman from Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) for future considerations. Ladyman is a veteran of 96 WHL games with Spokane and Winnipeg, posting 4-26-30 over the last 2.5 seasons.#BCHLNetwork | #BCHL60 | #BCHL | @BCHLNetwork pic.twitter.com/Y3TCuHqEPb — Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) […]
Vees sign UMass commit Purcell for 2021-22 NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitment of G Colin Purcell ('02) for the 2021/22 season! Welcome to Penticton, @colin_purce! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/mzpqO3F2tC#BCHL pic.twitter.com/J3JrKfUlKK — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 27, 2021 On Friday, the Penticton Vees announced the signing of […]
Smokies sent Dafoe to Blackfalds of the AJHL Trade: The Smoke Eaters have traded Chase Dafoe to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL in exchange for future considerations. 📰 Full Details: https://t.co/I4ra1t2PW9 Thank you Chase for your contributions over the last two seasons. #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/mXlnvuUQBI — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) […]
Prince George sends Grant to Swan Valley The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2002-born goaltender Kobe Grant to the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Grant, from Sicamous, BC, appeared in two games for the Spruce Kings last season, stopping […]
