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Coming into the 2021-22 Season, the Wenatchee Wild was looking at somewhat of a rebuilding season with eight first-year players on the team. On Sept. 13 last year, the Wild signed hometown player Cade Littler. Before making the full-time jump to the BC Hockey League, Littler played on the Wild’s […]
Didmon won’t be back with the Grizzlies The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that general manager and head coach Craig Didmon won’t return to the team for the 2022-23 season. The Grizz didn’t unveil if Didmon resigned or was let go. Didmon, 50, has been with the Grizzlies as GM […]
Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
Over the course of three seasons, Powell River has seen many different goaltenders play for the Kings. In the 2019-20 season alone, seven goaltenders suited up for the Sunshine Coast squad. During the 2021 pod season, three goalies skated for Powell River. This past season saw five goaltenders don the […]
BCHL unveils Fred Page Cup final schedule The BC Hockey League announced the schedule on Friday for the Fred Page Cup final series between the Penticton Vees and Nanaimo Clippers. The series opens on Friday, May 13 with the Vees at home to the Clippers. Penticton hosts game two on […]
NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings for the 2022 National Hockey League Draft on Thursday and the list features five players who participated in the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. There are four skaters ranked and one goaltender. Additionally, five players committed to playing in the BCHL in 2022-23 […]
Brar brothers take over the Eagles from Westgard The BC Hockey League announced on Wednesday that Ron and TJ Brar have taken over ownership of the Surrey Eagles from Chuck Westgard. The BCHL Board of Governors approved the sale this past weekend. Westgard owned the Eagles for a dozen years, […]
Bucks add Sookro for 2022-23 The Cranbrook Bucks announced on Tuesday that 2004-born defender Bryce Sookro has committed to the squad for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. In 2021-22, Sookro, who’s from Nelson, BC, had seven goals and 29 points in 41 games with his hometown Leafs of the […]
The United States Hockey League held Phase II of its draft on Tuesday and when the dust settled after 24 rounds, 11 players who skated in the BC Hockey League during the 2021-22 season were chosen. According to the BCHL website, four of the players selected are committed to NCAA […]
The Vernon Vipers had an off year by their lofty standards, finishing sixth in the BC Hockey League’s Interior Conference. The Vipers faced West Kelowna in the first round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs and were eliminated in five games. Vernon has six players committed to NCAA Division I […]
