The Merritt Centennials have hired Dave Chyzowski as their new general manager and head coach, signing the Edmonton, AB product on Friday to a two-year contract through the 2022-23 season plus an option for 2023-24. The 49-year-old Chyzowski joins the Cents after spending the 2019-20 season as an assistant […]
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A look at the career of Penticton alumnus Ryan Johansen
Before joining the Penticton Vees, Ryan Johansen played minor hockey with the Port Moody Amateur Hockey Association and U18 with the Vancouver NE Chiefs. Making the four-and-a-half-hour drive northwest in 2008, Johansen joined the Vees, who just came off a Fred Page Cup the season before. A force in […]
BCHL Today: BCHL hands out Penticton pod awards, Garteig signs in Finland, and more!
BCHL hands out Penticton pod awards 2020-21 Penticton Pod Award Winners RELEASE: https://t.co/9daggcoBRb Presented by @FortisBC 📸 @cmorganphoto1 (Wilson, Quillan, Lane)📸 Jack Murray (Helliwell) pic.twitter.com/iVXOkcnqNp — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) May 20, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced the award winners for the Penticton pod on Thursday. Players from the Cranbrook […]
Meet the new goalies guarding the Grizzlies’ den
In the four months since the BC Hockey League exhibition season, the Victoria Grizzlies have added two new goaltenders. On Jan. 13, the Grizzlies acquired 2001-born Carter Woodside from the Prince George Spruce Kings for future considerations. Meanwhile, 2004-born Dryden DeMelo joined the Grizzlies as an extra goaltender. New roster […]
BCHL Today: 15 players score their first career BCHL goals, and more
Coquitlam vs. Surrey first career BCHL goals .@sammarit24 potted his first @BCHockeyLeague goal for the first @BCHLExpress goal of the season in the Coquitlam pod vs. Surrey. pic.twitter.com/TSUF5LSFWQ — Eddie Gregory (@EddieGregory81) April 3, 2021 Coquitlam Express forward Sam Marit scored his first career BCHL goal on a power […]
Crowning Moments with Victor Gervais
For any local hockey player to be successful, their talent needs to be cultivated and fine-tuned all the way through the development process. In the case of Victor Gervais, the scoring touch and offensive instincts he developed at a young age took him on a journey as a player. […]
BCHL Today: Express add more to its roster, Vipers name captains, and more
Express bring in Chubbs and Yee TRANSACTION NEWS The Coquitlam Express have signed 2004-born William Yee, 2002-born Benjamin Chubbs, 2003-born Tyler Schweitzer and 2000-born Jaden Little. Welcome to the team! pic.twitter.com/cD7ElEDk66 — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) March 29, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced the addition of 2004-born defenseman William Yee and […]
BCHL Today: Gurney commits to U SPORTS, additional Rivermen find homes, and more
Gurney commits to Wilfrid Laurier for 2021-22 NEWS | We are excited to announce 2000-born Justyn Gurney has committed to Wilfrid Laurier University for next season. Congrhladitons, Justyn! pic.twitter.com/RLIobaACih — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) March 19, 2021 2000-born Coquitlam Express forward Justyn Gurney has committed to Wilfrid Laurier University of […]
BCHL Today: Nine Rivermen find new teams, Caps add affiliates, and more
Rivermen players find new teams for pod season With the Langley Rivermen going on hiatus for the 2020-21 BCHL season, their players are free to be loaned to other teams in the league. So far, nine players the Rivermen signed for this season have found new homes, and their rights […]
BCHL Today: Kings beef up roster with 11 players, Express add goaltender Little, and more
Kings bolster roster with 11 new players The squad just got a whole lot bigger. 🔥 The Kings have signed 11 players in advance of the 2020-21 pod season. Welcome to the BCHL! 🗞️ https://t.co/A4fX6Yvtlb#OurKingdom #BCHLIsBack @BCHockeyLeague pic.twitter.com/hMubk6rrW8 — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) March 16, 2021 The Powell River […]