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The Island Cup has come and gone after the Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 5-4. In a close matchup, the Clippers captured the inaugural title for a tournament created because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the BCHL waits to begin its regular season, there were some surprises […]
The latest order from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus has certainly put a bigger wrench into BC Hockey League teams’ plans to have scrimmages – and even practices – as they get ready for the 2020-21 regular season. Prior to […]
In the last decade, an intense rivalry has developed between the Victoria Grizzlies and Powell River Kings. Both teams are often among the best in the league, and they have also faced each other often during the postseason. Since 2011, the Grizzlies and Kings faced off several times in […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs were a very tough and rugged team in the early 1990s. Most of it came from having farm boys from Alberta on the squad. St. Paul, a town two hours northeast of Edmonton, was a pipeline of talented players for the Chiefs. The likes of Harvey […]
I got this idea from a website the watches for jersey leaks and rumors on the NHL called Icethetics.com. With BC Hockey League teams, I’ll look at some of the jersey changes coming this season that you might not have noticed. I did do an article earlier this year […]
Vees add WJAC silver medallist Chapleau NEWS: The Vees have acquired D Philippe Chapleau ('00) from the @cflongueuilaaa in exchange for future considerations! Welcome to Penticton, Philippe! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/8qYYsqv1hD#BCHL pic.twitter.com/BKw9LRIwsa — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) November 21, 2020 The Penticton Vees made a trade on Friday that sees […]
(This article was originally published on Nov. 20, 2020.) Before coming to BCHLNetwork, I spent two seasons as the Chilliwack Chiefs mascot. I had the honor of portraying the legendary Chief Wannawin and the very first Belle the Cow. One of the most difficult things to do is follow […]
BCHL cancels weekend games due to COVID-19 restrictions Due to the increased restrictions announced by the PHO, the BCHL has cancelled all exhibition games this weekend. We are seeking further clarification on how this affects us going forward and will provide an update as soon as possible. Tonight's game […]
Bulldogs name leadership corps Bulldogs Announce Leadership Group The Alberni Valley Bulldogs unveiled their captains for the 2020-21 season on Thursday. Wearing the ‘C’ for the Bulldogs is 2000-born defenseman Mattias Dal Monte. The Nanaimo product is entering his fourth season of junior A hockey. Alberni Valley’s alternate captains […]
Rivermen and Clippers swap forwards TRADE ALERT! 💥The Rivermen have acquired forward Tyler Schleppe from the Nanaimo Clippers in exchange for forward Tristan Fraser. 🔗 – https://t.co/UsI8HxiUdb Welcome to Langley Tyler! #RivNation pic.twitter.com/cYvhDYeP19 — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) November 14, 2020 The Langley Rivermen and Nanaimo Clippers hooked up on […]
