Buttazzoni heads to Coquitlam for 2022-23 The Coquitlam Express has added 2006-born forward Diego Buttazzoni for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Buttazzoni, who’s from Langley, BC, was a regular with Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League in 2021-22 and posted 19 goals and […]
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BCHL Today: Caps trade for UMass-Lowell commit Truman, Wild and Eagles sign new recruits, and more!
Capitals swing a trade with Bonnyville of the AJHL TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 20 year old UMass-Lowell commit Roc Truman from the Bonnyville Pontiacs in exchange for Adam Grenier and future considerations. 🔗 https://t.co/xhGl9q2gI8#BlueCollar | @RiverHawkHockey pic.twitter.com/aOKP4RbBgV — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) August 30, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have […]
The greatest moments in Vernon junior hockey history
Vernon has had plenty of big moments in the close to 60 years the franchise has been in operation. In this article, I look at some of these moments, from national titles to personal achievements, from the start of the franchise to today. This is also subjective as I […]
BCHL Today: Commissioner Chris Hebb pens letter to fans, Jones signs contract in Sweden, and more
BCHL commissioner pens letter to fans A message to fans from BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb. Read the full letter here: https://t.co/nhHvirzQKO pic.twitter.com/QHS7sIl491 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 24, 2020 BC Hockey League commissioner Chris Hebb penned a letter to fans on Thursday. In it, Hebb notes the work […]
Catching up with Vipers great Hunter Bishop
Hunter Bishop played in two and a half seasons in Vernon between 2005 and 2008. He was known for being a goalscorer and leader, on and off the ice. It’s been 12 years since Bishop last played for the Snakes and since then he played pro in both North […]
Revisiting the 2009 Victoria Grizzlies and the RBC Cup tournament
(This article was originally published on July 22, 2020) It’s been eleven years since the Grizzlies hosted the 2009 Royal Bank Cup (now the Centennial Cup), junior A hockey’s national championship. Although the host Grizzlies didn’t win the tournament, it is often forgotten that they were only one goal […]
The Road to the 2010 RBC Cup
(This article was originally published on May. 27, 2020) The 2009-10 season was a memorable year for the Vernon Vipers organization and its fans. The Vipers were coming off a championship season in 2009 that saw the team win its fifth national title. Heading into the 2010 playoffs, Vernon […]
BCHL Today: Capitals part ways with GM and head coach Vandekamp, Spruce Kings get commitment from Rheaume, BCHL alumni claim AHL Man of the Year award
Capitals part ways with Vandekamp News: Mike Vandekamp will not be returning to Cowichan next season, and has signed with Grande Prairie of the AJHL. We thank Mike for everything he has done for this team and this community and wish him the best of luck in GP. https://t.co/XkvjLnKmd1 — […]
BCHL Today: Rivermen add netminder Milberg, Warriors alternate captain Evans commits to UNH, and more
Rivermen get commitment from Sacred Heart-bound goalie Milberg The Langley Rivermen are excited to announce the signing of goaltender @Bmilberg_1 from Lawrence Academy. #RivNation pic.twitter.com/x81FFXplnx — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) March 28, 2020 The Langley Rivermen solidified their goaltending on Saturday with the commitment of 19-year-old Brandon Milberg. He’s slated to […]