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 […]
WHL
BCHL Today: Warriors grab Dafoe from Blackfalds, Urekar named OHA U15 head coach, and more!
Warriors acquire Dafoe from Blackfalds of the AJHL TRADE: The Warriors have acquired former @BCHLSmokeEaters Captain @ChaseDafoe from the @AJHLBulldogs in exchange for forward Zach Brooks. The Warriors want to thank Zach for his contributions during the 2020/21 season. Welcome Chase! DETAILS: https://t.co/VnQ9JlSwR9#BCHL pic.twitter.com/wXRVqpH8Wj — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) August […]
BCHL Today: Cents add QMJHL draft pick Patella, Warriors bring in UNO commit Van Houtte-Cachero, and more!
Cents bring in Patella for 2021-22 season #COMMITTED: The Merritt Centennials are pleased to announce they've committed to F Davide Patella (04) of the Laval-Montreal Rousseau Royals for the upcoming season. Welcome to the team Davide! 📰: https://t.co/L8m1hghluv#SaddleUp #BCHL pic.twitter.com/PACyDA5Jv1 — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) August 15, 2021 The Merritt Centennials […]
BCHL Today: Anderson commits to Ontario Tech, Marit leaves Sweden for Brock University, and more!
Anderson commits to Ontario Tech University Baxter Anderson commits to Ontario Tech University.https://t.co/hqFLINNC3h — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 15, 2021 Nanaimo Clippers forward Baxter Anderson, who’s from Burnaby, BC, has committed to Ontario Tech University for the 2021-22 U SPORTS season. Anderson, 21, joined the Clippers for the 2020-21 BCHL […]
BCHL Today: Wood commits to UConn, Vees bring Smith to the Peach City, and more!
Wood reportedly commits to the University of Connecticut UConn men’s hockey picked up one of the most highly-rated recruits in program history on Thursday with the commitment of Matthew Wood, a 6-4 power forward out of British Columbia https://t.co/zMl0EcdRvH pic.twitter.com/lz9uhn8Jfp — Daniel Connolly (@DanielVConnolly) August 12, 2021 University of Connecticut […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add Noel from the NAHL, Ward joins the Centennials, and more
Noel heads west to Nanaimo for 2021-22 Clippers Acquire Andrew Noel@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/K0yZFKdnPq — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 11, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the signing of 2001-born defenseman Andrew Noel for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. Noel, who hails from Maynard, MA, had two goals and 15 points in 56 […]
Eagles, Kings, and Capitals part of multi-layered deal involving seven players across three leagues
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 […]
Clippers Confidential with Mike Vandekamp (Part 1)
When longtime junior A coaches come to mind, Mike Vandekamp is at or near the top of the list when it comes to name recognition and reputation. The Fort St. John, BC product has been behind the bench for nearly three decades with several stops and successes at each […]
Visiting the Den: Attending a Victoria Grizzlies game
With the COVID-19 pandemic winding down, it’s time to write about attending a Victoria Grizzlies game in person. Mar. 3, 2020, was the last time the Grizzlies hosted fans at The Q Centre. WIth pandemic restrictions easing, fans will return this fall to watch the Grizzlies again. With that […]
BCHL connections in the 2021 NHL Draft
When the dust settled on the 2021 NHL Draft on Saturday, one player who skated in the BC Hockey League during the 2020-21 season heard his name (virtually) called by a National Hockey League team. Since 1975, a total of 171 players have been selected out of the BCHL, […]