Clippers pick up Maia from Victoria ʀᴏꜱᴛᴇʀ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ: The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired Thomas Maia from the @BCHLGrizzlies for future considerations. Maia is a 20-year-old forward that put up 10 points in 14 games for the Grizzlies in the Extended Training Camp. 🔗: https://t.co/ewxo6qNDMc pic.twitter.com/0dmM5P6jik — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) […]
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BCHL reverse retro jerseys?
(This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2020.) The National Hockey League came out with a set of reverse retro jerseys for all 31 of its teams earlier this fall. Some came out fantastic, others not so much. It got me thinking about what BC Hockey League versions […]
BCHL Today: Alberni Valley’s Pearson commits to Yale, Wenatchee adds twin brothers for 2021-22, and more
Pearson goes from Bulldogs to Bulldogs Proud to announce my commitment to play Division 1 college hockey at Yale University. I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for helping me along the way pic.twitter.com/A6U8sWtxpp — Luke Pearson (@lukepearson30) December 16, 2020 Alberni Valley Bulldogs goaltender Luke […]
Ranking memorable recent BCHL teddy bear tosses
(This article was originally published on Dec. 14, 2020.) As if 2020 wasn’t memorable enough, it also marks the first season in a very long time that BC Hockey League teams aren’t able to hold their annual teddy bear toss, which usually benefits the less fortunate in their communities. […]
Victoria Grizzlies Island Cup aftermath
The Island Cup has come and gone after the Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 5-4. In a close matchup, the Clippers captured the inaugural title for a tournament created because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the BCHL waits to begin its regular season, there were some surprises […]
BCHL Today: Smokies lose captain Schiavon to NCAA, Warriors forward Finley signs NHL contract, and more
Smoke Eaters captain Schiavon commits to Vermont Proud to announce my commitment to play NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Vermont. Thanks to all of my teammates, coaches, friends, billets and everyone else along the way. But most importantly, thank you to my family! #Catamounts pic.twitter.com/biVdYR2e8D — […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks rookie Bourgault commits to RPI, Christopoulos re-signs in Toledo, and more
Bourgault off to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I am extremely proud and honored to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at RPI. I would like to thank my family, friends, teammates and coaches who have helped me achieve this. #hailtothee pic.twitter.com/3eTCnXYXv5 — Mathieu Bourgault (@MatBourgault21) December 10, 2020 […]
Age of majority a major challenge for BCHL teams
The latest order from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus has certainly put a bigger wrench into BC Hockey League teams’ plans to have scrimmages – and even practices – as they get ready for the 2020-21 regular season. Prior to […]
Naylor happy with how his Clippers competed in pre-season
While the green light hasn’t been given by provincial health officials to resume play in the BC Hockey League, Nanaimo Clippers head coach Darren Naylor has seen all he needs to from his hockey club. The Clippers enjoyed a solid extended pre-season schedule, going 11-5, and culminated by clinching […]
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Powell River Kings: A decade of rivalry
In the last decade, an intense rivalry has developed between the Victoria Grizzlies and Powell River Kings. Both teams are often among the best in the league, and they have also faced each other often during the postseason. Since 2011, the Grizzlies and Kings faced off several times in […]