(This article was originally published on Jul. 16, 2020.) The goal song: a quick 30 second, crowd energizing response to the home team scoring; often loud and intimidating to the visiting team with the sole purpose of intimidation and crushing their spirit, first and foremost. There are often two […]
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West Kelowna Warriors in-game experience
In the movie Field of Dreams, a farmer keeps hearing a voice in his head telling him, “if you build it, he will come”. This same voice probably whispers in every junior hockey team’s collective mind. The trick is not to just make them come, but to keep them […]
BCHL Today: Kings goaltender Derek Krall commits to NCAA, Coquitlam brings in forward Daniel Bazarin from Ontario, and more
Kings netminder Krall commits to UAH Congrats to Powell River Kings G Derek Krall on his commitment to the University of Alabama-Huntsville!#ModernHockey @ShawInfo 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/e4iSfztDG9 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) July 7, 2020 Powell River Kings 1999-born goaltender Derek Krall has committed to the University of Alabama-Huntsville for […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire NHL draft prospect Loney in big three-team deal, Cents move Schnieder’s rights to the Express, and more
Silverbacks and Smoke Eaters swing a massive deal NEWS: The Smoke Eaters have acquired Noah Wakerford and Coalson Wolford from the @SASilverbacks Article: https://t.co/Lncg6Hvi2w We'd like to thank Matt Osadick for his contributions to the club this past season and wish him the best of luck going forward. #WeAreSmokeEaters […]
Vees in the offseason: June 2020
As the start of the silly season began, the Vees were in full throttle and with some brotherly love. On June 2, the Vees traded Jack Barnes and future considerations for Luc Wilson, who played for Cowichan Valley. Wilson led the Capitals with 53 points in 55 games in […]
Prince George Spruce Kings recent playoff road trips
The BCHL has some very isolated teams and one of the most isolated is the Prince George Spruce Kings. The closest teams geographically to Prince George are the Merritt Centennials and Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Until the upcoming season, the Spruce Kings closest division rival was in Chilliwack. Having a […]
BCHL Today: Caps make a deal, sign four new players, Eagles confirm King’s commitment to Denver
Johnny Howie, Grande Prairie Storm, Mike Vandekamp, Geoff Grimwood, BCHL, AJHL, Jackson Murphy-Johnson, Vincent Bernier, QCHL, Sorel-Tracy Rebels, Daron Cyr, Fort Saskatchewan Rangers, Shawn Milord, Matt Mazzocchi, Calgary Flames U18 AAA Capitals make three-player trade with Grande Prairie TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 2002 born D Jackson Murphy-Johnson and Future […]
Youth movement underway for the Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies management team has the difficult job this offseason of constructing a competitive hockey team to bounce back after a disappointing 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies last season finished with a record of 22-33-1 and were swept in round one of the playoffs by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
New Smokies GM and head coach Tim Fragle ready to rock
New Trail Smoke Eaters general manager and head coach Tim Fragle is feeling very excited about being back in the West Kootenay community. However, Fragle and his wife are still in the process of relocating from Edmonton during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Being an alumnus of the Smoke Eaters, […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks bring in Fischer from MJHL, Bulldogs forward Grouchy commits to U Sports, and more
Silverbacks make a three-team deal for Fischer NEWS: We're excited to announce the acquisition of forward Braden Fischer from the @BluesWpg! Fischer, 17, was named to the MJHL All-Rookie Team last season. DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/prpc7k1IBj Welcome to Salmon Arm Braden!#BCHL #ALLin pic.twitter.com/J9oTqkvo77 — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) June […]