The 2024 NHL Draft was once again a significant event for the British Columbia Hockey League as 10 players with ties to the league were selected this year, including four players who skated in the league during the 2023-24 season. Four of the players appeared in the BCHL before moving […]
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4 former BCHL players unsigned thus far in NHL free agency
Inspired by a Daily Hive article that explored 17 former Canucks players still available in free agency, I decided to take a look at which B.C. Hockey League alumni who haven’t received new contracts for the 2023-24 National Hockey League season at this point. There are a number of former […]
26 players with BCHL experience on NHL opening night rosters
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. On Monday, National Hockey League teams were required to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 26 players on 19 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. An additional […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL releases exhibition schedule, Express gets Moger from Prince George, and more!
BC Hockey League sets 2022 exhibition schedule The BC Hockey League announced details for its 2022 exhibition season schedule on Tuesday. The schedule has a total of 49 games over 16 days, from Sept. 3 – 18. The schedule sees all 18 of the league’s teams play anywhere from three […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Kyle Greentree
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 […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL DOPS hands out several suspensions, Hardman joins Chicago’s taxi squad, and more!
BCHL DOPS drops the hammer on staged fight The BC Hockey League Department of Player Safety came down hard on the Express following a staged fight at 9:20 of the first period of Saturday night’s game between Coquitlam and the Chilliwack Chiefs. With the Chiefs taking a very early 4-0 […]
BCHL Bulletin: Rivermen bring in Wormald and Payne as affiliates, Milburn scores his first in the BCHL, and more!
Rivermen add Wormald and Payne as affiliate players The Langley Rivermen have added 2002-born defenseman Dylan Wormald as an affiliate player for the 2021-22 season. The Langley, BC product made his BCHL debut in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Victoria. Wormald is a full-time player with the Langley Trappers of the […]
33 players with BCHL experience on NHL opening night rosters
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. […]
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) […]
BCHL Today: Express looks to grow relationship with minor hockey, Hardman inks an extension with the Blackhawks, and more!
Express announce minor hockey initiatives The full details of the five initiatives announced today to strength the relationship with Minor Hockey Players can be found here: https://t.co/MfzHTqDdfg #WeAreAllExpress | #AllAboardđźš‚ pic.twitter.com/kKdzBdTEfc — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) August 10, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced on Tuesday a number of initiatives with the […]