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The 2019-20 season saw the Langley Rivermen make eight trades to help bolster their lineup. The first two came last summer before the season started, they then made a trade in each of the first three months of the season, and finally, before the roster freeze in January, the […]
The Prince George Spruce Kings were very busy these last three months. General manager Mike Hawes executed several trades to help improve goal scoring and while PG continues to prepare for the upcoming season, they’ve also said goodbye to several players that aged out. In a previous article, I […]
Sports in BC moves into Phase 3 Great news, sport enthusiasts! viaSport is very pleased to release the Return to Sport Guidelines for Phase 3: Progressively Loosen. Read the release and access the guidelines here: https://t.co/pVfw53YeNr — viaSport (@viaSportBC) August 24, 2020 The Government of BC announced on Monday […]
Vees add 2020 NHL Draft prospect Costantini NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitment of F Matteo Costantini ('02) for the 2020/21 season! Welcome to Penticton, Matteo! đź“ť | https://t.co/0IVLaNvCie#BCHL pic.twitter.com/R0XMMXMtjQ — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 14, 2020 The Penticton Vees have added another piece to their […]
(This article was originally published on Aug. 16, 2020.) From the mid-2000s until 2016, the BC Hockey League used the moniker “Smart Hockey” as part of its marketing campaign for league promotion. For years, the league has been noted as a fast track to NCAA hockey for its players, […]
(This article was originally posted on Aug. 15, 2020.) Back in 2011, BCHL governors voted to hold a 15-year-old affiliate player draft in October of that year. The draft consisted of two rounds, with each team eligible to select two players. According to the league, the idea behind the […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs have had some great teams during their 30 year history. However, no team is better than the 2001-02 version. The Chiefs produced the best team they have ever had and it showed with the team setting records left, right, and centre. And it happened with the […]
When the puck drops on December 1st, there will be a lot of excitement from fans, the league, and players. For some players, this will be the first time they hit the ice in the BC Hockey League, lacing up the skates with butterflies in their stomachs while friends […]
Island teams to play in pre-season tournament Tournament arranged for BCHL’s Island teams Sports leagues and teams have to be creative and flexible in this time, and the Island Division teams in the B.C. Hockey League are proving just that. The Island Cup will begin October 2nd Read the […]
Eagles add Merrimack committed forward Hillier The Surrey Eagles have added 2002-born forward Mark Hillier to their roster for 2020-21. Hillier put up 52 goals and 112 points in 56 games at St. Andrew’s College last season. He had previously committed to Merrimack for this fall, but the uncertainty […]
