Through the entire process of building the Cranbrook Bucks, there has only been one true face of the franchise, so far. From the announcement of the team to signing the first few players, to naming the first head coach and general manager, Cranbrook Bucks team president and majority owner Nathan […]
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Langley Rivermen at the NHL Entry Draft
(This article was originally published on May 2, 2020) Since joining the BCHL in 2011-12, the Langley Rivermen have had their fair amount of notable alumni who have gone on to do big things in hockey and in their own communities. The organization has also been lucky enough to […]
BCHL Today: League sets record for college committed players, Johnson named finalist for CJHL Top Forward, Warriors and Bucks add new players, and more
BCHL sets record for college committed players For the 6th year in a row, the #BCHL has set a new record for college-committed players with 172. 166 of those are NCAA Div. I commitments, also a new record. RELEASE: https://t.co/PjTAvwBiD7 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/88HZvj33AK — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) April 16, […]
Penticton alumni through the years
The Penticton Vees franchise has had a few names in their history like Broncos, Knights and Panthers. Despite the name changes, the franchise itself has had quite the list of players who have gone on to ply their trade in the NHL. Without any hockey or sports at all during […]
BCHL Today: Four BCHL players featured on NHL Central Scouting final rankings, Bulldogs, Spruce Kings, Silverbacks and Kings add new players, and more
BCHL players featured on NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings 4 BCHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2020 Entry Draft. RELEASE: https://t.co/6jiU21CCCy 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/aiZG6VlSe6 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) April 8, 2020 NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and […]
BCHL Today: Bucks get their man in Ryan Donald, Vees, Chiefs and Eagles announce NCAA-bound recruits, and more
Bucks hire Ryan Donald as first GM/Head Coach Bucks Name Ryan Donald First Ever Head Coach and General Manager #BCHL #jointheherd https://t.co/XlyJrmrsEE — Cranbrook Bucks (@CranbrookBucks) March 24, 2020 The Cranbrook Bucks named St. Albert, Alberta product Ryan Donald as the first GM and coach in franchise history on Tuesday. […]
BCHL Today: Cents get junior B scoring leader Fortems, Spruce Kings announce two new commitments, former Chiefs captain Kawaguchi wins USCHO award, and more
Cents add White Rock Whalers leading scorer Fortems #COMMITTED:The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that they've committed to Chris Fortems (02) of the @WRWhalersHockey of @Pacific_Junior! Read more: https://t.co/eicgtsM0el #BCHL #ModernHockey 📸 Jody Harris pic.twitter.com/FDksD6IS65 — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) March 20, 2020 Just like the Centennials did back in […]
Flyers prospect Jay O’Brien finds his game in the BCHL with the Vees
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jay O’Brien is enjoying life while playing in the BCHL for the Penticton Vees. After an injury-plagued start to the prospect’s career, O’Brien came to Penticton and led the team with 66 points in 46 games during the regular season, averaging 1.43 points per game. He is […]
Grizzlies bowled over by the Express
The Victoria Grizzlies looked to keep their hot streak going against the Coquitlam Express on Saturday. The Grizz came out storming in the first period. Just 7 minutes in, Jake Veilleux drew first blood with his third of the season to put Victoria up 1-0. Connor Eddy drew the only […]
Burnaby’s Massimo Rizzo having immediate impact with Coquitlam Express
The Coquitlam Express are off to a hot start this year, finishing the first month of the 2019-20 BCHL season with a 7-1 record. The Express’ lone loss of September came against the Langley Rivermen in what turned out to be a 6-1 loss back on September 20th at George […]