Cents make a pair of deals The Merritt Centennials have acquired D Trevor Isaksson from the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. Welcome to the team Trevor! ⛓:https://t.co/H0rsMnpLtC#BCHL | 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/MU8e4QVnho — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) September 21, 2020 The Merritt Centennials beefed up their defense on […]
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BCHL Today: Teams start loading rosters for exhibition schedule and Smokies alum Johnson projected as top three pick
BCHL rosters start to fill out ahead of the exhibition schedule With extended training camp underway in many cities and the exhibition schedule set to start this Friday, each BCHL team’s roster page on the league’s website is starting to gradually fill up. There have been a number of […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies alumnus three wins from Stanley Cup, Silverbacks deal Langenegger’s rights, and more
Benn and Stars take 1-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final #NHLScores DAL 4 – TBL 1https://t.co/NFSYj50hKj #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/vVczMcUMR9 — NHL (@NHL) September 20, 2020 Jamie Benn (42 goals and 23 assists in 61 games with Victoria from 2005-07) didn’t make it onto the scoresheet but his Dallas Stars struck […]
BCHL Today: League signs partnership with The Coaches Site, Bucks co-owner returns to the NHL, and more
League strikes partnership with The Coaches Site The BCHL and The Coaches Site announce official partnership for 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/VSBGCkGYw0 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/ztH5qldsu1 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) September 10, 2020 The BC Hockey League announced a partnership with The Coaches Site for the 2020-21 season on Thursday. […]
Catching up with Vipers great Hunter Bishop
Hunter Bishop played in two and a half seasons in Vernon between 2005 and 2008. He was known for being a goalscorer and leader, on and off the ice. It’s been 12 years since Bishop last played for the Snakes and since then he played pro in both North […]
Vees in the offseason: August 2020
From cold drinks to outdoor patios, the start of August is time to relax and enjoy the sun. The Penticton Vees started preparations for the upcoming season with players hitting the ice for the start of camp, and the front office also made a few transactions along the way […]
BCHL Today: Warriors name Director of Player Development, Centennials and Warriors add forwards, and more
Warriors name Gorges Director of Player Development The West Kelowna Warriors have named Josh Gorges their Director of Player Development. Gorges will work with players both on and off the ice, at practices and games this season. The 36-year-old Kelowna native brings 14 years of professional playing experience to the […]
Spruce Kings alternates: the Panthers-Wild imitation
(This article was originally published on Aug. 19, 2020.) When you visit the Prince George Spruce Kings website, you see a slogan above the main page. “True Blue since ’72” is the slogan. Oddly enough, for a team that lives by that slogan, the Spruce Kings don’t have blue […]
The birth (and short life) of the BCHL affiliate player draft
(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 greatest Chilliwack Chiefs team ever
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 […]