The Alberni Valley Bulldogs finished third in the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference with a 31-19-3-1 record this season faced the Victoria Grizzlies in the first round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs. The Bulldogs eliminated the Grizzlies in a four-game sweep. Alberni Valley then faced the Surrey Eagles in […]
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Bulldogs acquire Desilets from Salmon Arm and welcome Buhr back from college
In the hours leading up to their game in Coquitlam on Dec. 14, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced a pair of separate transactions that significantly changed the outlook of their roster. First, the Bulldogs acquired defender Owen Desilets from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for a brother duo of forwards in Jules and Raoul […]
Alberni Valley Bulldogs: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs had a fantastic season in 2021-22, finishing as Coastal Conference champions. The Bulldogs had high hopes entering the post-season, but a disappointing result. Alberni Valley topped the Cowichan Valley Capitals in a four-game sweep before being upset by the Langley Rivermen in six games in the […]
BCHL Today: Express acquires Beattie from the Bulldogs, Cents release Melnyk to junior B Jets, three score their first BCHL goals, and more!
Express pick up Beattie from Alberni Valley The Coquitlam Express has acquired 2002-born defenseman Darren Beattie from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations. Beattie, a veteran from Lambeth, ON, had no points in a pair of games with the Bulldogs this season. He notched a goal and […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs sign veteran WHL defenseman Chudley, BCHL hands Grizzlies defenseman Bandu a five game suspension, and more!
Chiefs bring in WHL veteran Chudley The Chilliwack Chiefs announced the signing of 2001-born defenseman Jordan Chudley on Friday. He made his debut in Chilliwack’s 5-2 loss in Langley. To acquire Chudley’s junior A rights, the Chiefs sent future considerations to the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. […]
BCHL Today: Backs and Eagles each make trades, Caps add Montgomery to their crease, Wild name captains, and more!
Silverbacks acquire WHL veteran Ladyman Salmon Arm acquires 2001-born defenseman Mike Ladyman from Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) for future considerations. Ladyman is a veteran of 96 WHL games with Spokane and Winnipeg, posting 4-26-30 over the last 2.5 seasons.#BCHLNetwork | #BCHL60 | #BCHL | @BCHLNetwork pic.twitter.com/Y3TCuHqEPb — Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) […]
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs upcoming 2021-22 season
Like other BCHL teams, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are preparing for the upcoming season. Their first regular season game is Oct. 8 against the Victoria Grizzlies at The Q Centre. The Bulldogs home opener is Oct. 15 against Victoria. While acquiring new players, this Bulldogs season is unlike any […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add Noel from the NAHL, Ward joins the Centennials, and more
Noel heads west to Nanaimo for 2021-22 Clippers Acquire Andrew Noel@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/K0yZFKdnPq — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 11, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the signing of 2001-born defenseman Andrew Noel for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. Noel, who hails from Maynard, MA, had two goals and 15 points in 56 […]
10 BCHL players selected in 2021 USHL Phase II Draft
The United States Hockey League held Phase II of its draft on Thursday and when the dust settled after 22 rounds, 10 players who skated in the BC Hockey League during the 2020-21 pod season were chosen. According to the BCHL website, eight of the players selected are committed […]
BCHLNetwork names 2020-21 All-Star teams
Surrey Eagles forward Christian Fitzgerald, who was named most valuable player in the first-ever BCHLNetwork awards, headlines the list of players voted to the 2020-21 BCHLNetwork First All-Star Team. Flanking Fitzgerald as First Team forwards are Eagles teammate Holden Katzalay and BCHLNetwork rookie of the year winner Ellis Rickwood […]