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Nanaimo adds Kotylak from Calgary for Forfellow The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born forward Ben Kotylak from the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2002-born defenseman Owen Forfellow. The deal represents a return to his home province for Kotylak as he hails from North Vancouver, […]
Kings sign MJHL veteran netminder Smith The Powell River Kings have added a third goaltender to their crease with the signing of 2001-born Matthias Smith, who hails from Courtenay, BC. His signing was a necessity after 2002-born Thomas Wardle and 2003-born Zak Brice both recently went down with injuries. Smith […]
Express, Vees, and Capitals connect on a three-way trade The Coquitlam Express, Penticton Vees, and Cowichan Valley Capitals hooked up on a three-way trade on Friday. First, the Express sent 2001-born forward Shane LaVelle to the Capitals for 2003-born defenseman Owen Simpson. Then Coquitlam moved Simpson to the Vees for […]
Over the years, many players with major junior experience have come to play in the BCHL. On the flip side, a number of BCHL players have moved on to major junior teams. Current Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a famous example of this. He played parts of three seasons […]
The Victoria Grizzlies continue to recruit new players for the 2021-22 season. Through trades and signings, Victoria has spent the entire off-season building its roster. Forward Timothy Kim and goaltender Kyle Kelsey are among the newest to join the Grizzlies, and both come from the BC U18 AAA League. Kim played for […]
Surrey signs forward Plante NEWS: The Eagles are delighted to announce the commitment of @YHA_Lions forward Joel Plante! The 16-year-old registered 7 points in 5 games last season. #SoarWithUs 🔗: https://t.co/tWZUnVqDVy pic.twitter.com/B9YpotdFjT — Surrey Eagles (@SurreyEagles) September 1, 2021 The Surrey Eagles announced the signing of 2005-born forward Joel […]
Grizzlies add Hiebert from the Ontario Hockey League The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce the signing of 2001 born defenceman Clark Hiebert from the Guelph Storm of the #OHL Welcome to the team Clark #WeAreGrizzlies pic.twitter.com/xA3a7HY7Pq — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) September 1, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies have signed […]
The Cowichan Valley Capitals are experiencing several changes ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 season. Several players from last season’s team have moved on. Capitals general manager and head coach Brian Passmore has been busy building next season’s roster. While their roster is under construction, the Capitals are also welcoming […]
The Langley Rivermen have acquired 2003-born defenseman Deven Nagra from the Milton Menace of the Ontario Junior Hockey League for future considerations. The native of Vaughan, ON didn’t play in 2020-21 due to COVID-19 restrictions but posted three goals and 17 points in 54 games with the Menace as […]
The Surrey Eagles, Cowichan Valley Capitals, and Powell River Kings are all part of a series of trades that sees multiple players change teams across multiple leagues. The first domino to fall was Surrey’s acquisition of 2002-born defenceman Tanner Komzak, 2001-born forward Primo Self, and future considerations from Cowichan […]
