Warriors pick up Price from Wenatchee The West Kelowna Warriors have acquired 2001-born forward Jayden Price from the Wenatchee Wild for future considerations. The Dove Canyon, CA product had a goal in four games with the Wild this season. He spent 2020-21 with the Philadelphia Hockey Club of the National […]
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Cranbrook Bucks looking to maintain preseason momentum
In a recent preseason preview, I noted that the 2021-22 exhibition season would once again be filled with firsts for the Cranbrook Bucks. Things like playing in front of fans and facing the Wenatchee Wild are both happening for the first time during this year’s preseason. After the opening […]
Cranbrook Bucks preseason preview
The Cranbrook Bucks are set for their second exhibition season in the BC Hockey League. This one will look a lot different than the first. Really, the only similarity is a schedule loaded with games against their closest rival in the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Bucks open their […]
Canada Winter Games represent a look at the BCHL’s future
Recently acquired Grizzlies defenseman Eli Barnett comes to Victoria having played in Maritime Junior Hockey League in 2020-21. But one team that might not jump out to you in Barnett’s playing history is Team New Brunswick at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Barnett played seven games […]
Henry’s college commitment a franchise first for the Bucks
It was recently announced that Cranbrook Bucks graduating forward Reece Henry committed to Minot State University of the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Henry played in all 20 games with the Bucks last season, collecting one goal and three assists. Although he contributed a bit offensively, Henry’s true value to […]
Cranbrook Bucks solidify regular season roster and coaching staff
Back on Nov. 24. 2020, the Cranbrook Bucks posted a news release announcing they had rounded out their roster. Included in the release was the following message, indicating they had finalized their roster ahead of the regular season. “The Cranbrook Bucks now sit at 24 rostered players to start […]
Bucks at a glance: Cole Assailly
The addition of Cole Assailly to the Cranbrook Bucks inaugural season roster was not unlike a lot of the others. The 2003-born defenseman was recruited from the Rink Hockey Academy Nationals in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He spent the 2019-20 season in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s U18 Prep division […]
BCHL extended training camp all-rookie team
Recently, I released the BCHL extended training camp all-star teams, recognizing the best individual performances during the pre-season. Now, in the true spirit of the exhibition season, I am going to form an extended training camp all-rookie team. The requirements to be considered for the all-rookie team are the […]
Cranbrook Bucks three stars of the month: November 2020
After playing all five of their October games on the road, the Cranbrook Bucks spent all of November on home ice. They seemed to find their game right away, scoring nine goals in their first two home games, a win and an overtime loss. The Bucks went on to […]
BCHL Today: Bucks add another CSSHL forward, Cents move out a defenseman, Kings have a new voice, and more
Bucks bring in forward Assailly The Bucks are pleased to announce the commitment of Cole Assailly for the 2020-2021 season!! Full press release on our website. #JoinTheHerd Welcome to the Bucks, Cole!https://t.co/4QnOzftRKg — Cranbrook Bucks (@CranbrookBucks) September 16, 2020 The Cranbrook Bucks continue to add players for their inaugural […]