Inspired by a Daily Hive article that explored 17 former Canucks players still available in free agency, I decided to take a look at which B.C. Hockey League alumni who haven’t received new contracts for the 2023-24 National Hockey League season at this point. There are a number of former […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Cents, Warriors, Rivermen, Silverbacks add new players, BCHL alumni get NHL qualifying offers, and more!
Centennials get Fancy for 2023-24 The Merritt Centennials have signed 2004-born defender Ocean Fancy for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. Fancy hails from Orleans, Massachusetts. He had five goals and 14 points in 35 games with the Boston Advantage in the National Collegiate Development Conference during the 2022-23 season. […]
BCHL Today: League rebrands social media accounts, Bucks add to coaching staff, and more
BCHL changes social media branding New season, new us… We've updated our social media handles on all platforms to @BCHockeyLeague#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/X5rYm2Bmmi — BC Hockey League (@BCHockeyLeague) March 15, 2021 The BC Hockey League changed its handles on social media on Monday. Rather than being known as @GoBCHL on Facebook, […]
BCHL Today: Express add three affiliates, BCHL alumni earn college honours, and more
Express add three affiliate players #PJHLSteelers Player Updates: Forward Tyler Schweitzer, Defenseman Gabriel Adam and Defenseman Quinn Myles have been called up to the Coquitlam Express. While rookie Marcus Taylor has signed with WHL's Regina Pats. #LETSGO #SteeltownPride pic.twitter.com/PFDIby6Ji1 — Grandview Steelers (@steeltownhockey) March 11, 2021 The Coquitlam Express […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add recruit from Nova Scotia, League alum among top NCAA free agents, and more
Clippers add recruit Mahar for 2021-22 SIGNED! The Clippers have acquired 2003 born Nick Mahar, a high skill forward from Sydney Nova Scotia, for the 2021-2022 season. Full Story:https://t.co/oqVutnFewh#NanaimoClippers | #BCHL | #CJHL pic.twitter.com/SKh39Mj4p9 — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) March 2, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the commitment of 2003-born […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Akito Hirose
(This article was originally published on Dec. 28, 2020.) Akito Hirose is a respected and well-rounded player who established his junior roots in Salmon Arm. He rode with the team for his entire junior career, which spanned four seasons from 2016-20. He had developed his skills playing with the […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Taro Hirose
They are currently four active National Hockey League players whose careers stem from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks organization. Among these alumni are Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson, Columbus Blue Jackets centre Riley Nash, and New Jersey Devils veteran centre Travis Zajac. The latest inductee into the active alumni list […]
BCHL Today: Express name captain, Cristall is back in West Kelowna, Capitals get two WHL players on loan, and more
De La Durantaye to lead the Express NEWS| Noah De La Durantaye has been named Captain for the upcoming season. https://t.co/7gBl2XuoFM pic.twitter.com/VX2SlboIXm — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) November 10, 2020 The Coquitlam Express announced on Tuesday that 2000-born defenseman Noah De La Durantaye will serve as the team’s captain for […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks summer recap: trades, advancements, and more
With an interesting series of events capping off last season for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, the team will have a new look this upcoming season. The advancement of three defensemen, six forwards, and their starting netminder means a total of ten players leave the Backs with some work to […]
BCHLNetwork All 20-year-old Teams
With the sudden abrupt end to the 2019-20 BCHL season due to COVID-19, the league was unable to crown a champion. It’s unfortunate for all players but especially sad for the 20-year-old players. A lot of these young men have spent years working hard trying to chase down a national […]