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BCHL Bulletin: Chiefs sign Kinch as a new recruit, Nieuwendyk heads to Canisius College, and more!

Chiefs add Kinch to their forward group for 2022-23 The Chilliwack Chiefs have added 2004-born forward Dylan Kinch for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Kinch, who’s from Calgary, AB, was a regular with Edge School U18 Prep in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League in 2021-22 and posted 31 […]

The recent history of the Cowichan Valley Capitals

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For the Cowichan Valley Capitals, their recent history has been eventful. During the 2019 playoffs, the Capitals pulled off an upset win against the powerhouse Penticton Vees. In 2020, the Caps were ready for a deep playoff run. However, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic robbed Cowichan Valley of the […]

BCHL Bulletin: Spruce Kings bring in Schneider from the USHL, Cornell commit Devlin heads to West Kelowna, and more!

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Schneider leaves Waterloo to join the Spruce Kings 2002-born forward Jake Schneider has signed with the Prince George Spruce Kings for the 2022-23 season. He spent 2021-22 with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the US Hockey League. Schneider, a Colgate University commit from Plymouth, MN, posted six goals and 13 […]

BCHL Bulletin: Surrey flips Gourgon to Merritt, Warriors add a pair of recruits, and more!

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Eagles flip Gourgon to Merritt for Hungle A day after the announcement that Surrey acquired 2003-born forward Bill Gourgon from the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League for 2004-born forward Drew Dornan and future considerations, the Eagles flipped him to the Merritt Centennials for 2004-born forward Jacksenn […]

Projecting 2022 BCHL Showcase matchups

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The BC Hockey League released its full schedule on June 9. One of the league’s annual traditions is the five-day BCHL Showcase which gives NCAA, U SPORTS, Western Hockey League, and National Hockey League scouts an opportunity to watch all 18 BCHL teams in one place for recruiting. The location […]

BCHL Bulletin: Bongo is back in Surrey for 2022-23, Waldie leaves Spruce Kings broadcast booth, and more!

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Bongo back in Surrey in 2022-23 The Surrey Eagles announced on Friday that 2003-born forward Jake Bongo will return to the BC Hockey League squad for the 2022-23 season. Bongo, from Ridgefield, CT, was originally set to attend Sacred Heart University this September. He led the Eagles in scoring in […]

BCHL Bulletin: Bulldogs grab Vasko from Cranbrook, Getz heads to Boston University, and more!

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Bucks deal Vasko to Alberni Valley The Cranbrook Bucks and Alberni Valley hooked up on a Thursday trade that sees 2002-born forward AJ Vasko join the Bulldogs for future considerations. Vasko, from La Salle, MB, posted three goals and eight points in 38 games with the Bucks in 2021-22. He […]

BCHL Bulletin: Spruce Kings pick up Ross from Surrey, Buss commits to Quinnipiac, and more!

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Spruce Kings acquire Ross from Surrey The Prince George Spruce Kings announced the acquisition of 2004-born defender Tait Ross from the Surrey Eagles on Thursday. Ross’s acquisition is the future considerations from a Nov. 29 trade that also saw PG nab 2002-born defender James Bohn from the Eagles for 2002-born […]

Wenatchee Wild player profile: Cade Littler

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Coming into the 2021-22 Season, the Wenatchee Wild was looking at somewhat of a rebuilding season with eight first-year players on the team. On Sept. 13 last year, the Wild signed hometown player Cade Littler. Before making the full-time jump to the BC Hockey League, Littler played on the Wild’s […]

BCHL Bulletin: Didmon’s time with the Grizzlies ends, Smokies and Capitals add new recruits, and more!

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Didmon won’t be back with the Grizzlies The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that general manager and head coach Craig Didmon won’t return to the team for the 2022-23 season. The Grizz didn’t unveil if Didmon resigned or was let go. Didmon, 50, has been with the Grizzlies as GM […]