Hockey Canada has announced that former Trail Smoke Eaters defender Steve McCarthy will be an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark. McCarthy, a native of Trail, British Columbia, is no stranger to high-level international competition. A standout […]
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14 players with BCHL experience begin quest for 2025 Stanley Cup
A total of 14 players with BCHL experience will compete in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Additional former BCHLers may be called up from the American Hockey League before the first playoff games on Saturday, but as of the end of the National Hockey League regular season, these are the […]
Adjusted BCHL standings using the 3-2-1 points system
Last month’s 4 Nations Face-Off captivated the hockey world in more ways than one. Most will point to Canada’s thrilling overtime win against the United States, but as an exhibition tournament between the National Hockey League and its Players Association, there was the opportunity to experiment with some different rules. […]
Toews and Canada top U.S. in overtime to win the 4 Nations Face-Off
Former Surrey Eagles defender Devon Toews has never represented Canada at a higher level than during the last week and a half at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and it ended with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the United States at Boston’s TD Garden. For Toews, it was a moment […]
Examining the Victoria Grizzlies last five BCHL Showcase appearances
The 2024-25 BCHL Showcase went down from Oct. 13-17 in Chilliwack this year. The Victoria Grizzlies played two Showcase games. On Oct. 16th, the Grizzlies faced the Penticton Vees at the Chilliwack Coliseum and the next day, they were back at the same venue to meet the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
10 players with BCHL ties selected in the 2024 NHL Draft
The 2024 NHL Draft was once again a significant event for the British Columbia Hockey League as 10 players with ties to the league were selected this year, including four players who skated in the league during the 2023-24 season. Four of the players appeared in the BCHL before moving […]
Top-ranked BCHL players for the 2024 NHL Draft
With the 2024 NHL Draft this Friday and Saturday, the spotlight is on the British Columbia Hockey League and some of its top players. Last year’s draft saw four players selected directly from the BCHL, led by Carolina Hurricanes first-rounder Bradly Nadeau, who went 30th overall. Although there aren’t any […]
Q&A with BCHL Chief Executive Officer Chris Hebb: Reflecting on rapid midseason expansion into Alberta
The 2023-24 British Columbia Hockey League season was unlike any other in the circuit’s 62-year history. Not only was it the first season of operation independent from Hockey Canada, but it also saw the addition of five teams from Alberta — as expansion clubs — midseason. On Jan. 20, 2024, […]
Examining several BCHL Black Aces
After the Langley Rivermen clinched a spot in the 2024 playoffs this past March, they signed a Black Ace player and forward Caden Lee joined the Riv for its playoff run. Black Aces are emergency backup players for teams used during the post-season. Black Aces practice with the team and […]
16 players with BCHL experience competing in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2024 National Hockey League playoffs are underway and 16 players with British Columbia Hockey League experience began the quest for the Stanley Cup in the first round. Our list includes players who served as affiliates in the BCHL like Mathew Barzal and Jordie Benn. The Colorado Avalanche led the […]