Trail moves Senkoe to Spruce Grove Trail acquires future considerations from Spruce Grove (AJHL) in exchange for 2001-born forward Jaden Senkoe. Senkoe, a Westlock, AB native, had 7-13-20 in 74 games for the Smoke Eaters over the last three seasons. #BCHL | #BCHL60 | #BCHLNetwork | @BCHLNetwork pic.twitter.com/5TkTQXfREP — […]
Tag: Alex Newhook
Chilliwack to host 2021 BCHL Showcase
Chalk up the 2020 BCHL Showcase as another thing the COVID-19 pandemic put the boots to. Last year, the BC Hockey League invited its teams to apply to host the annual event and Salmon Arm was chosen. However, due to the pandemic, the 2020 Showcase didn’t happen and as […]
BCHL Today: Express continue to bolster hockey ops, BCHL alumni off to the second round of Stanley Cup playoffs, and more!
Express adds Bains as director of strength, conditioning, and sport science NEWS | The Coquitlam Express are excited to announce the hiring of Jameel Bains as the club's new Director of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Science. pic.twitter.com/hy5DMxwA6r — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) May 22, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced the […]
Revisiting the rebrand of the Salsa to the Grizzlies
It’s been fifteen seasons since the Victoria Salsa rebranded as the Victoria Grizzlies. In those fifteen seasons, the team has seen many star players play for the team. Players like Jamie and Jordie Benn, Tyler Bozak, Tyson Barrie, and Alex Newhook have all gone on to play in the […]
25 BCHL alumni competing in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2021 National Hockey League playoffs get underway on Saturday and 25 players with BC Hockey League experience are on a quest for the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche lead the way with four BCHL alumni on their playoff roster as of this writing, while the Edmonton Oilers (3), […]
How Alex Newhook went from the BCHL to the NHL in two years
For young men growing up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, there aren’t many pro hockey success stories to immediately model and aspire towards. Of course, see the magnificent careers of Michael Ryder and Ryane Clowe for context, it isn’t an impossible feat, but the scouting exposure is difficult to attract […]
BCHL Today: Visram, Morgan, Floris score first BCHL goals, Veilleux and Carlson suspended, and more!
Morgan gets first BCHL goal GOAL!!!@nate_morgan8 opens the scoring for the Backs on the PP!#GoBacksGo pic.twitter.com/IfjFVXnu5Z — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) May 2, 2021 2002-born Salmon Arm forward Nathan Morgan scored his first BCHL goal on a power play at 18:07 of the first period in the Silverbacks 4-1 […]
BCHL awards history dotted with Grizzlies and Salsa players
In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies players have racked up an impressive amount of awards. Everyone from coaches to players was awarded hardware during their time with the team. Some of these awards were given to players who are now in the National Hockey League. Others were […]
BCHL Today: Grizz name captains, BCHL alumni sign NHL deals, and more
Grizzlies unveil 2020-21 captains The Victoria Grizzlies are excited to name our leadership group for the 2021 Pod Season!@bradymac9 has been named team captain while @alxdipaolo, @mcinnis_chase, @edwardjcyan88 and @jakeveilleux19 have been named assistant captains!#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/qjKTSEv6AX — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 31, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Wednesday […]
BCHL Today: Two more leave Chilliwack for USHL, Silverbacks bring in local player, Bucks, Wild and Spruce Kings add recruits for 2021-22, and more
Chiefs lose more players to USHL #BCHL’s #Chilliwack Chiefs hit hard by USHL defections https://t.co/MQ9CotYmkX — Chilliwack Progress (@TheProgress) January 5, 2021 An article by Eric Welsh of The Chilliwack Progress on Tuesday unveiled that 2000-born forward Tommy Lyons and 2002-born forward Frankie Carogioiello are set to bolt from […]