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The BC Hockey League has reportedly warned its teams that players and staff may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to play in some venues. According to TheBreaker.news publisher Bob Mackin, the league’s executive committee sent a memo to all 18 teams on Friday stating […]
From the grittiness of Prince George and Grande Prairie to the scenic laid back lifestyle of Vancouver Island, Mike Vandekamp enjoyed a new lease on life in the BCHL. After a four-year run with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Storm, which culminated in a league championship, “Iron Mike” brought […]
The Cranbrook Bucks have acquired future considerations from the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2001-born defenseman Nick Dobson. Dobson, who’s from Enniskillen, GBR, had a goal and an assist in 16 games with the Bucks during the 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. […]
The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired future considerations from the Brockville Braves of the Central Canada Hockey League for 2001-born defenseman Michael Palandra. Palandra hails from Markham, ON and posted a goal and three assists in 15 games with the Clippers during the 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. He committed […]
The Penticton Vees have acquired 2003-born forward Brett Moravec from the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Moravec, who’s committed to the University of Wisconsin for Sept. 2022, had four goals and 12 points in 15 games with the Canucks in the abbreviated 2020-21 […]
The BC Hockey League has had some fantastic and unique jerseys over its 60-year history. Some were questionable, which I covered in a previous article. This one will cover each of the 18 BCHL teams’ best jerseys from 1990 to the present, which follows the same criteria as the […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced on Tuesday morning that it has formed the Amateur Sport League Fund to provide $11 million in grants to aid in the recovery of financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is a one-time financial boost for BC-based […]
Back on June 7, the BC Hockey League released its schedule for the 2021-22 season for all 18 teams. I’ll have a look at the Chilliwack Chiefs schedule and how it breaks down with the new conference alignment. The Chilliwack Chiefs will once again host the BCHL Showcase from […]
The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born defenseman Jordan Edwards from the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2002-born defenseman Chase Barlow and future considerations. Edwards, who’s from Saskatoon, SK, played seven games for the Dragons in 2020-21, finishing with 54 penalty minutes. He had four assists in 2019-20 […]
I have done several jersey articles during my time here at BCHLNetwork. I’ve criticized teams and given suggestions to change, watched for changes teams have gone through in the off-season, and the top five jerseys in BCHL history. This time around I’m talking about some of the most questionable […]
