Grey is not an official team colour of the Prince George Spruce Kings. They’ve used grey on past jerseys but it was never as an official team colour. That’s what makes this alternate jersey unique when compared to the others. It reverts to horizontal striping along the waist. The […]
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A decade later: the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
The BC Hockey League saw four players selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, including one in the first round. It was the lowest number of players drafted directly from the league in four years but wound up being two more than were selected in the […]
BCHL Today: Vipers forward MacDonald off to Dartmouth, Smokies goalie Terness announces mask design winners, and more
Vipers forward MacDonald commits to Dartmouth COMMITMENT ALERT! The Vipers are pleased to announce that Cam MacDonald has committed to @dartmouth_MIH https://t.co/WS3fwWPsQi#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/hpZGc6upje — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 20, 2020 2002-born Vernon Vipers forward Cameron MacDonald has committed to Dartmouth College for September 2021. The Surrey product had 15 goals […]
Prince George Spruce Kings vs. Quesnel Millionaires: a history
From 1975 to 2011, Prince George’s closest geographic rivalry was with the Quesnel Millionaires. These two shared a rivalry that spanned 36 years and transcended two different junior hockey leagues. It was a rivalry that was often intense and ugly. In my second article for BCHLNetwork, I found a […]
BCHL Today: Warriors send Kodak east, Vipers add sniper Milburn, Grizzlies pick up the rights to WHL blueliner Longo, and more
Warriors ship Kodak to Nova Scotia TRADE: The Warriors have dealt forward Holden Kodak to the @trurobearcats (MJAHL) in exchange for future considerations. We want to wish @holdenkodak41 all the best with his new team! DETAILS: https://t.co/oNyBJctUeG 📸: @tamiquanphotos #BCHL pic.twitter.com/k8LQfqhiys — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) June 14, 2020 […]
Chilliwack Chiefs in the NHL
(This article was originally published on June 4, 2020) The Chilliwack Chiefs have a long history of elite players coming through their various home arenas. Whether it was the “Old Barn” Chilliwack Coliseum, the “new” Chilliwack Coliseum (formerly Prospera Centre), George Preston Arena, and Langley Events Centre. Some of […]
Bucks at a glance: head coach Ryan Donald
As part of the ongoing preparations ahead of their inaugural season, the Cranbrook Bucks needed to name a head coach and general manager. The Bucks announced a virtual press conference to be held March 24 to reveal some team news. It was then that team president and majority owner […]
Bucks at a glance: Team President Nathan Lieuwen
Through the entire process of building the Cranbrook Bucks, there has only been one true face of the franchise, so far. From the announcement of the team to signing the first few players, to naming the first head coach and general manager, Cranbrook Bucks team president and majority owner Nathan […]
BCHL Today: League awards five scholarships, Chiefs forward Peter Reynolds bolts to QMJHL, Wild and Eagles each add a forward, and more
BCHL awards scholarships to five players The BCHL and @ShawInfo have announced 5 recipients for the Shaw BCHL Scholarship Program. RELEASE: https://t.co/avvgPh6acG 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/T3q7dwYZOH — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) May 11, 2020 The BCHL announced on Monday the five players to receive the Shaw BCHL Scholarship for 2019-20. Jackson […]
BCHL Today: Vees alum Sexton announces retirement, Three Stars Rewind looks at Vernon’s 2009 RBC Cup win
Vees alum Sexton announces retirement pic.twitter.com/HqpXgLxd2a — Ben Sexton (@bensexton74) May 9, 2020 Forward Ben Sexton (13 goals, 29 assists in 50 games with Penticton in 2009-10) took to Twitter on Saturday to announce his retirement. Sexton, 28, missed all of the 2019-20 season due to concussion issues. He had […]