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Founded in 1961, Penticton’s BCHL franchise has gone through a few name changes and a lot of players. Over the past weeks, TSN made an all-time list of all seven Canadian teams. Now, what would an all-time team look like in Penticton? For TSN’s all-time teams, they had rules […]
Thirty-two players dreamed about getting to play in the NHL one day as they were playing for the Vernon Vipers. These are their stories, from the ones who played a single game, to the ones who won a Stanley Cup. Ron Areshenkoff Areshenkoff played for the Vernon Vikings during the […]
(This article was originally published on June 4, 2020) The Chilliwack Chiefs have a long history of elite players coming through their various home arenas. Whether it was the “Old Barn” Chilliwack Coliseum, the “new” Chilliwack Coliseum (formerly Prospera Centre), George Preston Arena, and Langley Events Centre. Some of […]
The NHL continues to work towards completing the 2019-20 season, but as the calendar gets closer to the summer months, many wonder what the fate of the NHL Entry Draft is. The annual extravaganza was slated for June 26 and 27 in Montreal but like everything in the hockey […]
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 […]
(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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
