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 […]
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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 […]
BCHL Today: Trail trades Senkoe to Spruce Grove, eight players score first career BCHL goals, and more!
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 — […]
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 […]