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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 […]
The Powell River Kings have their off-season cut out for them. After not qualifying for the playoffs, the Kings need to rebuild their team. Powell River has already started recruiting players for next season and so far, they’ve added three forwards and one defender. These new Kings are filling spots […]
(BC Hockey League official media release) The 2022 NHL Entry Draft starts Thursday with Round 1 and continues with Rounds 2 through 7 on Friday. Like every year at the draft, there are several BCHL players expected to be taken. Today, we take a look at the top prospects from […]
Cents bring Erickson back to their forward ranks The Merritt Centennials have brought back 2002-born forward Walker Erickson from the Nanaimo Clippers for future considerations. He’s a veteran of 94 BC Hockey League games split between Nanaimo, Merritt, and Trail. The Surrey, BC product was traded by the Cents to […]
Express brings in Princeton University commit Manfre The Coquitlam Express announced on Monday the signing of 2004-born forward Jake Manfre for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. The Smithtown, NY product is committed to Princeton University for September 2023. He spent this past season with the Long Island Gulls 18U […]
With the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season fast approaching, the Victoria Grizzlies are looking for a better result after suffering a first-round exit against the Langley Rivermen. In the off-season, Rylan Ferster became the Grizzlies’ new head coach and general manager, replacing Craig Didmon in both roles. With this article, […]
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 […]
Foley commits to Salmon Arm for 2022-23 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have signed 2004-born defender CJ Foley for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. He is committed to the College of the Holy Cross for September 2023. Foley, a native of Hanover, MA, had five goals and 14 points in […]
8 players with ties to the BCHL selected in NAHL Draft The North American Hockey League held its annual entry draft on Wednesday and after 16 rounds, a number of players with BCHL ties were selected. By my count, four players who were regulars in the BCHL during the 2021-22 […]
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 […]
