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(This article was originally published on Feb. 11, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have only one BC Hockey League championship. One of the backbones of that 2001 championship team was goaltender Jordan Sigalet. Sigalet backstopped the team to a game seven win against the Merritt […]
Over my last few articles for BCHLNetwork, I’ve examined the best Express players in team history. Starting with the goaltenders, moving out to the defense core, and two editions covering two decades of forwards. With a 20-year history, some players were overlooked for the first team but their place […]
(This article was originally published on Jan. 21, 2021) A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Brett Hull’s hockey journey runs through the south Okanagan. Born in Belleville, Ontario, Hull spent his teens in British Columbia. Playing in the North Shore Winter Club minor hockey system, Hull moved over to the […]
Rizzo commits to University of Denver I’m proud to announce my commitment to play D1 hockey at @DU_Hockey. Thank you to my family, coaches and those who have helped me along the way. #gopioneers pic.twitter.com/t8jae3xn5U — Massimo Rizzo (@MassimoRizzo28) January 9, 2021 Chilliwack Chiefs forward Massimo Rizzo announced via […]
MacDonald is off to Dartmouth The Victoria Grizzlies are happy to announce that defenceman @bradymac9 has committed to @Dartmouth_MIH Ivy League School for next season! Congratulations Brady!#BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/kykU6O7xLD — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) December 17, 2020 Defenseman Brady MacDonald, who only played one game for the Victoria Grizzlies during the […]
Born in Pitt Meadows, BC, Brendan Morrison had a stable hockey career. After lighting up the league in his final years in midget, Morrison hopped on the Trans-Canada Highway to BC’s interior and stopped in Penticton. Morrison played in the Peach City when the team was known as the […]
(This article was originally published on Nov. 27, 2020.) After examining the best Express goalies and defensemen of all time, it’s time to take a look at the best forwards in Express history. Let’s start at the beginning with a look at the first decade of the franchise’s existence. […]
(This article was originally published on Nov. 19, 2020.) Regina, Saskatchewan native Tanner Glass had a lengthy playing career. From junior hockey to the pros, he’s experienced a lot, but where is he now? Glass played two seasons in the BCHL from 2001-03, splitting time with the Penticton Panthers […]
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]
Cents add White Rock Whalers leading scorer Fortems #COMMITTED:The Merritt Centennials are proud to announce that they've committed to Chris Fortems (02) of the @WRWhalersHockey of @Pacific_Junior! Read more: https://t.co/eicgtsM0el #BCHL #ModernHockey 📸 Jody Harris pic.twitter.com/FDksD6IS65 — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) March 20, 2020 Just like the Centennials did back in […]
