The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. On Monday, National Hockey League teams were required to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 26 players on 19 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. An additional […]
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A look at several top-scoring players for the Victoria Grizzlies
With a new season approaching, the Victoria Grizzlies are preparing their roster. They’ve already recruited several players from across North America. One player that stands out is forward Zakery Anderson. Last season, Anderson played 40 games for the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Kamloops Storm. In those 40 games, Anderson […]
BCHL Bulletin: Three former BCHL players win the Stanley Cup, Fontana is off to Hobart College, and more!
Newhook, Manson, and Toews win Stanley Cup Three BC Hockey League alumni are 2022 Stanley Cup champions as members of the Colorado Avalanche after a 2-1 game six victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. Forward Alex Newhook (60 goals, 108 assists in 98 games with Victoria from […]
Four BCHL alumni left in the chase for the Stanley Cup
And then there were two. Following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s win over the New York Rangers in game six of the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final on Saturday, it guarantees that at least one former BC Hockey League player will lift Lord Stanley’s chalice this year, and for the […]
Toews leads BCHL alumni into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The first round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs has wrapped up after a weekend of epic game sevens in both the Western and Eastern Conference. Before the marathon for Lord Stanley’s mug began, 25 players with BC Hockey League experience were featured on the opening rosters. 18 […]
Looking at three notable Victoria head coaches
During their history, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen many head coaches stand behind the bench. Currently, their bench boss is Craig Didmon. It’s a position he’s held full-time since the 2014-15 season. He’s also served as the club’s general manager for the last eight seasons. In past seasons, some famous […]
BCHL unveils 60th anniversary team
The BC Hockey League has spent the season honouring the league’s 60th Anniversary by looking back on its six decades of existence. To finish off this year’s coverage of that milestone year, the league has sourced the opinions of three BCHL experts to determine the 60th Anniversary Team. A roster […]
Former Silverbacks defenseman Manson acquired by Colorado Avalanche
Former Salmon Arm Silverbacks defenseman Josh Manson was traded in the National Hockey League from the Anaheim Ducks to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Manson, 30, posted four goals and nine points in 45 games for the Ducks this season, his eighth in Southern California and third as an alternate […]
Examining recent Victoria Grizzlies alumni to play in the American Hockey League
Over its history, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen several alumni play professional hockey. While some players made the National Hockey League, others skated in the minor leagues. Players like Jamie and Jordie Benn, Alex Newhook, and Tyler Bozak are currently on NHL teams while others like Myles, Gerry, and Leo […]
BCHL Today: Clippers trade Morozoff to Humboldt, Messineo commits to the University of Connecticut, and more!
Clippers send Morozoff to Humboldt The Nanaimo Clippers have traded 2001-born forward Alex Morozoff to the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Morozoff, who’s from Saskatoon, SK, had one goal in six games for the Clippers this season. He is a veteran of […]