A chat with Nanaimo Clippers defender Michael Craig about a number of topics, including: Nanaimo’s focus heading into the playoffs Embracing the role of captain for the Clippers His relationship with defensive partner Ethan Mistry And more!
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Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 9 – Penticton Vees Vice-President of Business Operations Fraser Rodgers
A chat with Penticton Vees Vice-President of Business Operations and Director of Broadcasting, Communications, and Public Relations Fraser Rodgers about a number of topics, including: Where this season’s Vees team ranks among the franchise’s best Penticton’s focus on more than just offensive firepower The move from a WHL broadcast booth […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 8 – Merritt Centennials defender Kyle Isenberg
A chat with Merritt Centennials defender Kyle Isenberg about a number of topics, including: The adjustment of moving from Anaheim to Merritt How things have gone during his first BCHL season His commitment to Air Force Academy And more!
From the Bulldogs to the Falcons: Alberni Valley and Bentley University
After the 2021-22 season, three members of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs left for the same NCAA school. Forwards Stephen Castagna, Arlo Merritt, and defender Ryan Nause all currently play for the Bentley University Falcons. It’s not all that uncommon for players to play together at the same school. Karter McNarland […]
Examining the blockbuster Capitals and Bandits trade deadline deal
At the 2023 BCHL trade deadline on Jan. 10, the Cowichan Valley Capitals made two transactions. The first was sending 2002-born forward Luke Strickland to the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Junior Hockey League for future considerations. The second deal involved the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Brooks Bandits. In exchange […]
New den members: Examining new Grizzlies recruits for 2023-24
With the 2022-23 season nearly complete, the Victoria Grizzlies have started recruiting players for the 2023-24 season. Several current Grizzlies will leave after this season. As of this writing, the BCHL website lists eight new players joining the Grizzlies for 2023-24. All eight players come from schools around North America. […]
Chris Hebb: BC Hockey League talks “a lot” about expansion
Could we see a BC Hockey League with 20-plus teams? The idea that the league could add to its existing 18-team circuit might be more of a reality than it seems. According to BCHL Chief Executive Officer Chris Hebb in an intermission interview with Salmon Arm Silverbacks play-by-play announcer Tony […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 7 – Cranbrook Bucks defender Cam Kungle
A chat with Cranbrook Bucks defender Cam Kungle about a number of topics, including: Assuming a leadership role for the Bucks as a rookie Playing in the Penticton hub with the Vees and Trail His commitment to Lake Superior State University And more!
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 6 – Langley Rivermen defender Joseph Messina
A chat with Langley Rivermen defender Joseph Messina about a number of topics, including: Being captain of the Rivermen How he kept his skills sharp during the COVID-affected season His commitment to Union College And more!
Clippers’ Mistry provides offensive punch from the blue line
Nanaimo Clippers defender Ethan Mistry‘s skills were identified early on by a Hockey Hall of Fame member. The Toronto product recalls being a centre early in his hockey career. Around the age of eight, Mistry moved and tried out for a new team. The squad’s coach – Paul Coffey – […]
