Bulldogs trade Leyer to Spruce Grove of the AJHL The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have traded 2002-born Ethan Leyer to the Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Leyer, who’s from St. Albert, AB, is committed to St. Cloud State University for this September. With the […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Underwood joins the Express, Clippers ink Birkas to a multi-year extension, and more!
Express brings in Underwood for 2022-23 The Coquitlam Express has recruited 2002-born forward Nolan Underwood of Paris, ON for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Underwood played for the Hamilton Kilty B’s of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League over the last two seasons, compiling 32 goals and 80 points […]
Nanaimo Clippers: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Nanaimo Clippers had an excellent 2021-22 amid some upheaval around their coaching staff earlier in the season. The Clippers finished third in the Coastal Conference behind Chilliwack and Alberni, but they had a remarkable playoff. The Clippers swept the Surrey Eagles in the first round, the Chilliwack Chiefs in […]
Vees vs. Clippers Fred Page Cup Final preview
As the BC Hockey League playoffs wind down, we now have two finalists who will compete for the Fred Page Cup for the first time since 2019. Throughout the playoffs, the two finalists have dominated their respective conferences on their way to the finals. Interior Conference champion Penticton Vees The […]
BCHL Today: Smokies add Dawson for 2021-22, Capitals bring in Princeton commit Marciano, and more!
Smoke Eaters add Dawson for 2021-22 season COMMITMENT! The Smoke Eaters are thrilled to announce the addition of forward Ridge Dawson for the 2021/22 BCHL season! Article: https://t.co/Np70RGP25d Welcome to Trail Ridge! #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/iQYPkP3HeP — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) May 14, 2021 The Trail Smoke Eaters announced the commitment […]
Clippers sign head coach Naylor and associate coach Birkas to contract extensions
The Nanaimo Clippers announced Thursday that general manager and head coach Darren Naylor and associate GM and associate coach Colin Birkas have each agreed to new two-year contract extensions through the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Naylor, 52, is in his third season with the Clippers organization. He started […]
Father and son duo hope to bring Fred Page Cup to Nanaimo
It’s not often a father and son duo are tied to the success of the same junior hockey team, but in the case of Darren and Jordan Naylor, they wouldn’t have it any other way. After bringing an Island Division title to the Nanaimo Clippers last season, both are […]
BCHL This Week: Spruce Kings shuffle crease, Cents continue to make deals and more
Spruce Kings change up crease composition ROSTER MOVES | The Spruce Kings have traded Jack McGovern to the Rockland Nationals (@RocklandNatsJrA) in exchange for future considerations. PG has also added goaltender Carter Woodside (01) to the team's roster. Welcome to PG, Carter! 🔗| https://t.co/jXiHDc0CzQ pic.twitter.com/wrr9XM7HBs — Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) November […]