Kirk Thompson is in elite company when it comes to Prince George Spruce Kings netminders. The Surrey product sits third all-time in single-season wins with 24. He achieved it in 2012-13 and sits only behind Evan DeBrouwer’s 26 in 2017-18 and Logan Neaton’s 32 wins in 2018-19. However, on […]
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Clippers Confidential with Will Reilly
(This article was originally published on February 7, 2021) A star-studded team always requires a last line of defense. Enter Will Reilly. The 23-year-old enjoyed a rock-solid season with the Nanaimo Clippers playing alongside standouts like Sheldon Rempal, Devin Brosseau, Matt Hoover, and Yanni Kaldis. Reilly’s journey to Vancouver […]
Crowning Moments with Sean Ambrosie
Go West, young man. While that phrase is often credited to American author and newspaper editor Horace Greeley, such a journey proved successful for Sean Ambrosie. After suiting up for Moorhead High School in Minnesota, Ambrosie began his voyage into Canada playing for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Winnipeg […]
BCHL Today: 2020-21 season delayed by PHO order yet again, Silverbacks bring in University of Maine recruit for next season, and more
2020-21 BCHL season delayed until at least March BCHL season delayed again after extension of PHO restrictions RELEASE: https://t.co/HiINxxrd2S pic.twitter.com/Mf2Fq6hdVG — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 5, 2021 The current Provincial Health Officer’s order, which was set to expire at 11:59 pm on Friday, is now extended indefinitely. The […]
Crowning Moments with Alex Murray
Alex Murray considers himself one lucky individual. His playing career spanned three countries and two continents, making countless memories along the way. Murray played the 2013-14 season in the BC Hockey League with the Prince George Spruce Kings and recorded a stellar 23-11-0 record in addition to a 2.41 […]
BCHL Today: League alumni up for NCAA goaltending award, Spruce Kings extend coaching staff, and more
Six BCHL alumni up for top college goaltender award 6 BCHL alums were named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. The award is handed out to the NCAA's top goaltender. RELEASE: https://t.co/vD0nbC3gmx pic.twitter.com/ZjDl75RPuW — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 3, 2021 The list of nominees is out for […]
Clippers Confidential with Grant McDonald
If there was one player who knew how to balance skill and grit for the Nanaimo Clippers it was Grant McDonald. He recorded four stellar seasons with the orange and black, all while dealing with the likes of the Richmond Sockeyes, Delta Flyers, New Westminster Royals, and Powell River […]
Assessing the Bucks goaltending situation without Jacob Zacharewicz
Over the last several weeks, the BC Hockey League has lost dozens of players to leagues south of the border. While the BCHL is currently at the mercy of provincial COVID-19 restrictions, its teams have been unable to play games. This has led to players taking the opportunity to […]
Revisiting the Henri Schreifels trade
Recently, the Victoria Grizzlies announced that former player Henri Schreifels is rejoining the team. He previously played for the Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season and 2019-20 season. Schreifels committed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute last year but because of COVID-19, the Engineers men’s hockey team cancelled its season. He rejoins […]
BCHL Today: Alumni in the running for the Hobey Baker Award, Silverbacks bring in scoring forward Recine, and more
11 former BCHLers up for Hobey Baker Today, the initial list of nominees for the 2021 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player was announced and 11 BCHL alums are up for the award. RELEASE: https://t.co/N41xnGbMJD pic.twitter.com/3c4neMj9zN — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 1, 2021 The initial list […]