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Cowichan Valley brings in a number of new players The Cowichan Valley Capitals “Next Generation” feature was posted on the BCHL website on Tuesday and in it were the details around the addition of 2004-born defenders Adam Bourgeois and Eddie Romano, 2005-born forwards Kent Moors and Brock Cummings, and 2004-born […]
In the world of hockey, rumours often swirl about potential trades, signings, and team acquisitions. One such rumour that gained traction on Monday was a report from Postmedia’s Steve Ewen that involves the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks and their potential interest in acquiring the Chilliwack Chiefs of the B.C. […]
Cents add Geraci to their blueline for 2022-23 The Merritt Centennials announced the signing of 2003-born defender Jake Geraci for the upcoming 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Geraci hails from Old Tappan, NJ, and had seven goals and 15 points in 47 games with the P.A.L. Junior Islanders of the […]
Ruscheinski commits to Lindenwood University Salmon Arm Silverbacks defender Kieran Ruscheinski has committed to Lindenwood University to play NCAA hockey this September. Ruscheinski, a seventh-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2019, had two goals and 12 points in 80 games with Salmon Arm over the last three seasons. […]
Bentham commits to Yale Cranbrook Bucks defender Rhys Bentham has committed to Yale University starting this September. He is the fifth member of Cranbrook’s roster to secure an NCAA Division I commitment. The 2002-born blueliner from Calgary, AB is captain of the Bucks this season and has a goal and […]
Smoke Eaters add Halliday for 2022-23 The Trail Smoke Eaters announced the commitment of 2003-born forward JT Halliday for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season on Monday. Halliday, a native of Saugus, CA, has a dozen goals and 21 points in 22 games as the captain at St. Paul’s School […]
Vees clinch 2021-22 Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy The Penticton Vees clinched the 2021-22 Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy as the top regular season team following Salmon Arm’s 5-3 loss to West Kelowna on Thursday. For the Vees, it’s the 15th time they’ve led the league in points and fifth occasion in […]
Bulldogs ink Martin to five year extension The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that general manager and head coach Joe Martin has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 BC Hockey League season. Martin, 41, is into his third season with the Bulldogs. In 130 games with Alberni Valley, […]
Evans, Dyck, Devlin named three stars of the week The BC Hockey League unveiled its three stars of the week on Monday, with West Kelowna Warriors forward John Evans, Cranbrook Bucks forward Tyson Dyck, and Coquitlam Express defenseman Ian Devlin taking the honours. Evans, a 19-year-old from South Surrey, BC, […]
COVID-19 hits pause on the Smoke Eaters The BCHL announced on Tuesday that the Trail Smoke Eaters have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. As a result, the Smokies three games this week are postponed. They […]
