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The first round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs has wrapped up after a weekend of epic game sevens in both the Western and Eastern Conference. Before the marathon for Lord Stanley’s mug began, 25 players with BC Hockey League experience were featured on the opening rosters. 18 […]
Throughout Victoria Grizzlies’ history, several alumni have played in the National Hockey League, and one of those is forward Kyle Greentree. Greentree joined Victoria when the team was called the Salsa and was part of the 2001 championship run. He also helped set a regular-season points record. In 2003-04, Greentree […]
China 24-year-old defenseman Zimeng Chen calls Beijing, CHN home, and got into 104 games over two seasons with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, where he collected three goals and 11 assists. This season, Chen has suited up in six games for Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinential Hockey League. Chen’s career […]
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. With the National Hockey League season opening tonight, teams have declared their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 33 players on 22 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. […]
In 26 seasons, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen over a dozen starting goalies play for them. The latest to take the starting job is Carter Woodside. Woodside emerged as Victoria’s number one goalie during the Port Alberni Pod last season. He helped backstop the team to the pod championship. […]
Chiefs get a boost with the return of Bowen and Rylance COVID-caused silver linings for 2021-22 #Chilliwack Chiefs https://t.co/zViWEC2nlL — Chilliwack Progress (@TheProgress) September 13, 2021 According to an article in The Chilliwack Progress published on Monday, the Chilliwack Chiefs will be buoyed this season by the return of 2002-born forward […]
Vipers add Bourgeois for 2021-22 We're very pleased to announced that Adam Bourgeois has committed to the Vernon Vipers for the upcoming season! #SecondGenerationhttps://t.co/Rt3Gt0iKuO — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 31, 2021 The Vernon Vipers announced the addition of 2004-born forward Adam Bourgeois for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. Bourgeois, who’s […]
BCHL hands out Chilliwack pod awards 2020-21 Chilliwack Pod Award Winners RELEASE: https://t.co/KMfRISdxKX Presented by @FortisBC 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/oC1oVG4Vgf — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) May 18, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced the award winners for the Chilliwack pod on Tuesday. Players from the Chilliwack Chiefs, Merritt Centennials, and Prince George […]
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. […]
In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies players have racked up an impressive amount of awards. Everyone from coaches to players was awarded hardware during their time with the team. Some of these awards were given to players who are now in the National Hockey League. Others were […]
