(B.C. Hockey League official media release) After the BCHL announced its independence on May 1, fans, players, families, and other stakeholders have had additional questions, not included in the original Frequently Asked Questions document produced by the league. To clarify these points and dispel any rumours, the league has updated its FAQ […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Chiefs, Bucks, Express, and Clippers add new recruits, Coquitlam forward Buttazoni signs in the AJHL, and more!
Chiefs sign Czech defender Beran The Chilliwack Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have signed 2004-born defender Vit Beran out of Czechia. Beran played 51 games with HC Litvinov U20 in DHL Extraliga junior, which is the Czech under-20 league. The club is located in Litvinov, Czechia, in the Most […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 15 – Trail Smoke Eaters forward Josh Schenk
A chat with Trail Smoke Eaters forward Josh Schenk about several topics, including: His thoughts about the BCHL becoming an independent league Hockey development in the Yukon The improvement in his play thus far And more!
The impact of the BCHL leaving Hockey Canada on WHL prospects
For the first time, June 1 presents an interesting decision for B.C. Hockey League players. Decisions on their hockey future need to be made, and those decisions will help shape the course of their hockey careers. These decisions will have an effect on the Western Hockey League as well as […]
What we know right now about the BCHL’s roster rules
Since the British Columbia Hockey League announced it was leaving the umbrella of Hockey Canada on May 1, there are a number of questions about what it means. The fact is, the impact of the BCHL becoming a non-sanctioned league is wide-reaching. There are a lot of rumours and conjectures […]
Donald and Airey become Cranbrook’s first BCHL award winners
The B.C. Hockey League announced its 2022-23 award winners on April 27, and a couple of Cranbrook Bucks were recognized for their accomplishments this season. Cranbrook head coach and general manager Ryan Donald was named the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy winner as BCHL coach of the year, while goaltender Nathan Airey won the Michael Garteig Trophy […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL to become an independent league, Spruce Kings extend management, and more!
BCHL to become an independent league It was officially announced on Monday that the British Columbia Hockey League will operate outside of Hockey Canada’s systems as of June 1. The BCHL explains that challenges with the current system within Hockey Canada as well as what can be expected in the […]
Exclusive Q&A with BCHL Commissioner Steven Cocker: BCHL leaves Hockey Canada
The British Columbia Hockey League announced today that it will not renew its agreement with Hockey Canada and will operate as an independent league going forward. There’s been much written about the BCHL’s stance over the last few years as it relates to the league leaving the Canadian Junior Hockey […]
BCHL to become independent league
(B.C. Hockey League official media release) The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has announced a new path, continuing its mission to build a world class college-track junior league for players seeking NCAA and U Sports Scholarships and to establish a tier of hockey that to date has not been seen […]
Chris Hebb: BC Hockey League talks “a lot” about expansion
Could we see a BC Hockey League with 20-plus teams? The idea that the league could add to its existing 18-team circuit might be more of a reality than it seems. According to BCHL Chief Executive Officer Chris Hebb in an intermission interview with Salmon Arm Silverbacks play-by-play announcer Tony […]