Cents acquire defenseman via trade and sign two forwards NEWS| The Nanaimo Clippers have traded Liam Visram to the Merritt Centennials in exchange for future considerations. –> https://t.co/cfo6EGBCW9 Thank you Liam! pic.twitter.com/vHq9ZoSnug — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) September 4, 2020 The Merritt Centennials made a deal with the Nanaimo Clippers […]
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Making sense of the Cents’ offseason moves
The Merritt Centennials have nowhere to go but up in 2020-21 after finishing last in the BC Hockey League last season and were the lone team to not make the playoffs. As general manager and head coach Derek Sweet-Coulter enters his first full season at the helm of the […]
The evolution of the Express logo
Much like the name of a team, the primary logo is a key component of branding and marketing for any organization. What does the logo look like? What colours are used? Is the city name included? All are valid questions that must be asked when designing, selecting, and embracing […]
Revisiting Rivermen trades from the 2019-20 season
The 2019-20 season saw the Langley Rivermen make eight trades to help bolster their lineup. The first two came last summer before the season started, they then made a trade in each of the first three months of the season, and finally, before the roster freeze in January, the […]
BCHL Today: Kings add three new players, Centennials reduce losses by $65K, and more…
Kings add three new faces The Kings would like to welcome Ben Raymond, Josh Wessels and @CalebParkhouse to the Kings family for the 2020/2021 season. Check out our website at https://t.co/7MScmYGLaf for the full story. pic.twitter.com/lkEn9XaaKm — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) August 20, 2020 The Powell River Kings announced […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs add CSSHL forward Ethan Bono, Spruce Kings deal Haydn Delorme to MJHL, and more
Bulldogs sign Bono from Pacific Coast Academy Bulldogs are excited to welcome 2004 born Forward Ethan Bono to the club after a record-setting season at @PacificSeaDevil U16 Prep. #BulldogsHockey pic.twitter.com/WswO6jOWH1 — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) August 18, 2020 The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have added 2004-born forward Ethan Bono for the 2020-21 […]
BCHL Today: Vees add two more defensemen, Bulldogs sign forward Assam, and more
Vees bolster blueline depth NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitments of D Jack Bar ('02) and D Tanner Komzak ('02) for the 2020/21 season! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/stuXlJgDVR#BCHL pic.twitter.com/w6HTa7iixj — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 17, 2020 The Penticton Vees added two more pieces to their blueline […]
Moving from junior hockey to university
(This article was originally published on Aug. 16, 2020.) From the mid-2000s until 2016, the BC Hockey League used the moniker “Smart Hockey” as part of its marketing campaign for league promotion. For years, the league has been noted as a fast track to NCAA hockey for its players, […]
BCHL Today: 12 BCHL alumni make NHL playoffs, Massy signs in France, Ripley extends with Greenville, and more
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]
Ranking all 18 BCHL primary team logos
(This article was originally posted on August 4, 2020) Logos can be a touchy subject to some and everyone has an opinion about them. The BC Hockey League is no exception as it has logos that range from fantastic, okay, and downright horrible. Much like the WHL, I decided […]