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In the movie Field of Dreams, a farmer keeps hearing a voice in his head telling him, “if you build it, he will come”. This same voice probably whispers in every junior hockey team’s collective mind. The trick is not to just make them come, but to keep them […]
Throughout the Chilliwack Chiefs 30-year history, hundreds of players have played for NCAA teams, and a huge number have gone to schools based in the state of Michigan. They have also had players come from Michigan to join the Chiefs as well. It seems the Chiefs have more connections […]
Bucks add veteran defenseman Kurylo BUCKS ADD VETERAN DEFENCEMEN CARSON KURYLO #BCHL #jointheherd https://t.co/HNtWjtyMk7 — Cranbrook Bucks (@CranbrookBucks) July 10, 2020 The Cranbrook Bucks added 2000-born defenseman Carson Kurylo to their roster for the 2020-21 season. The Calgarian is a veteran of 137 career Alberta Junior Hockey League games […]
Ivy League schools postpone athletics to the new year The Ivy League is cancelling all fall sports. Winter sports (including hockey and basketball) won't begin until after Jan. 1 which could cause some widespread issues. — Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) July 8, 2020 The eight NCAA Division I colleges which […]
From 1975 to 2011, Prince George’s closest geographic rivalry was with the Quesnel Millionaires. These two shared a rivalry that spanned 36 years and transcended two different junior hockey leagues. It was a rivalry that was often intense and ugly. In my second article for BCHLNetwork, I found a […]
Silverbacks hire Derek Damon as assistant coach NEWS: We're pleased to announce the hiring of Derek Damon as an asst. coach & director of player development! Damon, 39, just retired after a 14-year pro career. DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/jrIT0n1pgA Join us in welcoming Derek & his family to Salmon […]
The BCHL has some very isolated teams and one of the most isolated is the Prince George Spruce Kings. The closest teams geographically to Prince George are the Merritt Centennials and Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Until the upcoming season, the Spruce Kings closest division rival was in Chilliwack. Having a […]
Vees swap goalies with the Storm TRADE: The Vees have acquired G Kaeden Lane (’01) from the @GPStorm in exchange for G Carl Stankowski (’00). Thank you Carl for your time and contributions to the team and City of Penticton. Welcome to Penticton, Kaeden! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/WInQXRb5Pu#BCHL pic.twitter.com/5c5JTPxz30 — […]
Cents send Clark to Victoria #TRADE ALERT: The Merritt Centennials have sent Braydon Clark (02) to the @BCHLGrizzlies in exchange for future considerations. Thank you Braydon for your time spent in the community and with the team. Read more: https://t.co/jnyhjtXBEP #BCHL pic.twitter.com/rx0xSagcl0 — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) June 22, 2020 […]
Like any junior hockey team, the Chiefs have a few spots to fill before the upcoming season. With no one sure when it will officially start given the pandemic, the Chiefs have a few players who have already committed to join the team. Chilliwack does have a fair number […]
