BCHL outlines return to play efforts BCHL COVID-19 Update The league gives an update on their return-to-play efforts, the opening of the Hockey Canada Registry and their ongoing discussions with the Provincial Government.https://t.co/AbYrRaHAmS pic.twitter.com/wnuDF0YcgU — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) June 1, 2020 The BC Hockey League released details of […]
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League office and Vees boss Harbinson put rumours to rest
The BC Hockey League raised some eyebrows when it sent out a cryptic tweet on Saturday afternoon implying that other leagues were talking about the league’s downfall. The tweet surmised that because the BCHL has approached the provincial government for financial support amid the COVID-19 crisis, it was facing financial […]
BCHL Today: League seeks financial assistance, Westhaver wins Community Hero Award, Sleeth commits to SUNY-Oswego, and more
BCHL seeks financial assistance from BC government BCHL seeks financial support from provincial government during COVID-19 crisis. RELEASE: https://t.co/iYiwFaqQE9 pic.twitter.com/ZiB8dn0OpJ — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) April 22, 2020 The BC Hockey League put out a news release on Wednesday regarding its desire to seek financial support from the government of […]
BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb Q&A: League pursues financial assistance from BC government
The BCHL sent out a news release on Wednesday morning to outline the league’s intent to approach the provincial government for financial assistance in the wake of the 2019-20 season being cancelled. The league’s 18 member teams, much like the rest of the world, is dealing with the economic […]
BCHL Today: Commissioner Chris Hebb says 2020-21 could be lost and teams could fold, Smokies lose Tambellini to NHL job, Express hire Cioffi as head coach, and more
BCHL commissioner says teams could fold if there’s no 2020-21 season BCHL could lose next season, teams could fold in worst-case scenario https://t.co/dii750IFB5 pic.twitter.com/jSp2UD7CWp — NEWS 1130 (@NEWS1130) April 16, 2020 In a story on Vancouver radio station NEWS 1130‘s website, BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb says there is a chance […]
BCHL helps teams combat COVID-19 challenges
BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb was a guest on the Sekeres and Price Afternoon Show on TSN 1040 in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon. During the interview, Hebb shed some light on how the league and its 17 franchises are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the league and teams are […]
BCHL Today: Kawaguchi and Cotton named Hobey Baker finalists, Spruce Kings solidify coaching staff, Capitals veteran Cote commits to Red Deer College, and more
Two former BCHL players named finalists for Hobey Baker Award The Top-10 finalists for the #HobeyBaker Award were named today and two BCHL alums were listed: -Sacred Heart F Jason Cotton (West Kelowna)-North Dakota F Jordan Kawaguchi (Chilliwack Chiefs) RELEASE: https://t.co/AytwyxiGEh pic.twitter.com/yCOaoWk1z4 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) March 18, 2020 […]
BCHL Today: Salmon Arm wins bid to host Showcase, Merritt loss means Warriors clinch final playoff spot, and more
League officially announces location of 2020 Showcase Festival Salmon Arm to host 2020 BCHL Showcase Festival RELEASE: https://t.co/jbFGj7r2Yr 📸 Pure Life Photography pic.twitter.com/IckBbgaTcy — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 11, 2020 Although BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb spilled the beans during his interview on Vancouver radio station TSN 1040 last Wednesday, […]
BCHL Commissioner Hebb says league could expand to 20 teams
BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb was a guest with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price on TSN 1040 on Wednesday during the station’s weekly interview with personnel from around the league. Hebb’s appearance featured quite a bit of talk about the reasoning behind the move from three divisions to two conferences. He […]
BCHL adds Cranbrook Bucks as league’s 18th team
The BC Hockey League is expanding to Cranbrook. The league announced today that the Board of Governors approved adding the city in the East Kootenay region of BC as the league’s 18th franchise, with play set to begin in the 2020-21 season. The Cranbrook Bucks fill the junior hockey void […]