Grizzlies defenseman Veilleux commits to UConn The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce that defenceman @jakeveilleux19 has committed to @UConnMHOC Division 1 School for next season! Congratulations Jake and very well deserved!@UConnHuskies #BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/s5gtho6gE0 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 8, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that 2000-born […]
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Cranbrook Bucks experience unusual first trade deadline
The 2020-21 BC Hockey League trade deadline — the first for the Cranbrook Bucks — came and went on February 25. The Bucks’ first trade deadline remained consistent with their first season as a franchise, as likely the most unusual they will ever experience. We all know about the situation […]
BCHL Today: Warriors add BU commit Roukounakis, Cents and Silverbacks sign affiliate players, and more
Warriors recruit Roukounakis for next season NEWS: The Warriors are excited to announce the commitment of forward Nick Roukounakis for the 2021-22 season. Welcome to the Warriors family Nick! DETAILS: https://t.co/eyHXn9gCCs#BCHL pic.twitter.com/WkEVVM2WRS — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) March 5, 2021 The West Kelowna Warriors announced the recruitment of 2003-born […]
BCHL Today: Premier Horgan asked about relief funds for BCHL teams, Caps add new recruits, and more
Premier Horgan on government funding for BCHL: “Stay tuned” While the NDP sits on hundreds of millions of unpaid business relief funds, @TheWHL & @GoBCHL hockey teams are asking for much-needed financial help to survive a season without fans in the stands. It's time for the Premier to step […]
The Silverbacks commit a trio of fresh faces for 2021-22 season
Many BC Hockey League teams, including the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, are already preparing themselves for the future success of their squads. While the league has been waiting out the 2020-21 season, the Silverbacks have made moves by committing a pair of forwards and a defenseman for the 2021-22 season. […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add recruit from Nova Scotia, League alum among top NCAA free agents, and more
Clippers add recruit Mahar for 2021-22 SIGNED! The Clippers have acquired 2003 born Nick Mahar, a high skill forward from Sydney Nova Scotia, for the 2021-2022 season. Full Story:https://t.co/oqVutnFewh#NanaimoClippers | #BCHL | #CJHL pic.twitter.com/SKh39Mj4p9 — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) March 2, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the commitment of 2003-born […]
A look at the career of Penticton alumnus Paul Kariya
Scott Niedermayer, whose sons Jackson and Joshua currently sport Vees colours, played an integral part in one of the franchise’s all-time greats’ own Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony. Paul Kariya accepted his HHOF plaque from fellow Hall of Famer Niedermayer, both former Anaheim Ducks captains who never actually played […]
The best defensemen in Chilliwack Chiefs history
The Chilliwack Chiefs have had several great defensemen during their BC Hockey League history. Chilliwack’s legendary coach Harvey Smyl, who was behind the Chiefs bench for all but 10 of the team’s 31 seasons, was known for having big, hard-nosed defensemen with a sprinkling of offensive blueliners to compliment […]
BCHL Today: Cents add Benson, Chiefs bring in Grabas, Bucks sign Sombrowski, and more
Centennials bring in Benson for this season #Committed: The Centennials are pleased to add D Devin Benson (03) of @StormKamloops to the active roster for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Welcome to the team @DevinBenson03!📰: https://t.co/eJkScuI6Cu#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/EVOM37hwvo — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) February 26, 2021 The Merritt Centennials […]
Warriors send Trudeau to Amherst of the MHL
The West Kelowna Warriors have traded 2002-born forward Felix Trudeau to the Amherst Ramblers of the Maritime Hockey League for future considerations. Trudeau, who’s from Terrebonne, Quebec, was fifth in scoring on the Warriors during the 2020-21 BCHL training season with four goals and five points in 11 games. […]