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Coquitlam announces expansion to the Junior Prospects Hockey League The Coquitlam Express announced they have added an expansion franchise to the Junior Prospects Hockey League that will be located in Coquitlam, B.C. The team will operate as Coquitlam HC and participate in the JPHL’s U18 division. Practices will be held […]
Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals finished in the final Coastal Conference playoff spot this past season, holding off Powell River and ending the Kings’ 21-year playoff run. The Caps faced Alberni Valley in the first round and were swept in four games. The Capitals have three players in David Jacobs, Luke Haymes, […]
Over the years, many players with major junior experience have come to play in the BCHL. On the flip side, a number of BCHL players have moved on to major junior teams. Current Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a famous example of this. He played parts of three seasons […]
Cranbrook vs. West Kelowna first career BCHL goals Kellan Hjartarson buries his first goal of the season to tie the game and scored his second short handed to take the lead, 2-1. Assists by Good, Smith and Assiailly. Tyson Dyck fires one and puts the Bucks up 3-1 at the […]
The Cowichan Valley Capitals are experiencing several changes ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 season. Several players from last season’s team have moved on. Capitals general manager and head coach Brian Passmore has been busy building next season’s roster. While their roster is under construction, the Capitals are also welcoming […]
The Surrey Eagles, Cowichan Valley Capitals, and Powell River Kings are all part of a series of trades that sees multiple players change teams across multiple leagues. The first domino to fall was Surrey’s acquisition of 2002-born defenceman Tanner Komzak, 2001-born forward Primo Self, and future considerations from Cowichan […]
Eagles, Kings, and Capitals swing multi-team trade In exchange, the Eagles have sent defenceman Colin Campbell (01) and forward Gabe Schovanek (01) to the @cowichancaps. The Eagles would like to thank Schovanek for all of his hard work and dedication over the past two seasons in Surrey! #SoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/BKOXAWhtL1 — […]
