As we continue our relay through the multitude of European nations that players have represented in the BC Hockey League throughout league history, our stops today include one of Canada’s biggest rivals in hockey, Mother Russia. Next, we’ll look at “The Happiest Country in the World” – Denmark, and […]
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BCHL international tour: Hungary, Croatia, and Estonia
We have finally gotten to the exciting continent of Europe, which by far produces the most international talent in the BCHL. With at least 152 players representing Europe throughout the league’s history, it is best to have multiple articles highlighting different European countries. On our destinations shortlist today, the […]
The enduring connection between the BCHL and Quinnipiac University
For players in the BC Hockey League, the ultimate goal is to utilize their talent and hard work to eventually make their way into the NCAA ranks and pursue a pro career through college hockey. For examples of the success when it comes to the BCHL and the work […]
Recapping the 1995 Doyle Cup: Chiefs vs. Canucks
The Doyle Cup was the annual series held between the BC Hockey League and Alberta Junior Hockey League champions. The BCHL holds an overall record of 24-18 over their Alberta counterparts. In this article, I will look at the 1995 edition between the Chilliwack Chiefs and the Calgary Canucks. […]
BCHL international tour: Australia, Mexico, and South Africa
With this article, I thought it would be fun to look through some of the international players in the BCHL – past, and present. I’ll group players on a continental basis, so let’s hit the globe and talk about the first nine global sensations to play in the BCHL. […]
The enduring connection between the BCHL and the University of Michigan
When you think about the University of Michigan, there is a certain culture and aura about the school and its athletic programs that make you wish you attended at one point or another. When I was growing up and just getting into college athletics around the age of 15, […]
Spruce Kings’ Cunningham enjoying final moments of BCHL career
It’s been quite the ride for Corey Cunningham. The 19-year-old from Prince George is winding down his four-year tenure with the Spruce Kings, which has seen their fair share of on-ice success. As of this writing, Cunningham has 11 points in 19 games inside the Chilliwack pod. It was […]
BCHL reports fifth straight week of no positive COVID-19 test results
For the fifth and final round of COVID-19 testing in the 2020-21 BC Hockey League season, it was another case of good news all around. The league announced in a post on social media on Friday that it received no positive COVID-19 test results during its fifth week back […]
The enduring connection between the BCHL and the University of Connecticut
For a school highly regarded for its men’s and women’s basketball and soccer accomplishments, the men’s hockey program at the University of Connecticut is a school on the rise in the United States for both athletic and academic development for young hockey players from all across the world. The […]
The enduring connection between the BCHL and Dartmouth College
The BC Hockey League has longstanding ties to plenty of college hockey programs across the United States, and over the past week, I have begun to do my own research into why these schools are so special and what makes them such a good landing spot for BCHL players. […]