A chat with Cranbrook Bucks defender Cam Kungle about a number of topics, including: Assuming a leadership role for the Bucks as a rookie Playing in the Penticton hub with the Vees and Trail His commitment to Lake Superior State University And more!
Tag: COVID-19
A timeline of COVID-19 pauses in the BCHL in the first week of 2022
With the exponential spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the BC Hockey League has taken various measures and precautions to try and prevent further spread and protect its players, personnel, and fans. Below is a timeline of the BCHL’s reaction to the Omicron outbreak from across BC […]
BCHL Bulletin: Smoke Eaters paused by COVID-19, Express bring in a goaltender, and more!
COVID-19 hits pause on the Smoke Eaters The BCHL announced on Tuesday that the Trail Smoke Eaters have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. As a result, the Smokies three games this week are postponed. They […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees add another goaltender, Chiefs recruit Northwood School captain, and more!
Vees add WHL veteran Serhyenko The Penticton Vees have added another goaltender to their crease, joining 2001-born Kaeden Lane, 2002-born Colin Purcell, and 2003-born Mason Dunsford on the active roster. The Vees signed 2002-born netminder Carter Serhyenko on Monday after he played 17 games with Prince Albert of the Western […]
BCHL scraps out-of-conference games for the remainder of 2021-22
The next time a Coastal Conference team and an Interior Conference team face off in the BC Hockey League will be the 2022 playoffs, more than likely not until the Fred Page Cup final to determine the first league champion since the Prince George Spruce Kings were crowned in 2019. […]
How the BCHL has operated during the COVID-19 pandemic
Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the BCHL has adapted in several ways. Current restrictions have allowed all BC-based teams to play full seasons so far. Previously, teams had to adapt to a changing situation. Instead of a 54 game regular season, teams only played 20 games. Participating teams were concentrated […]
33 players with BCHL experience on NHL opening night rosters
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. With the National Hockey League season opening tonight, teams have declared their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 33 players on 22 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. […]
BCHL announces updates to Wenatchee Wild 2021-22 schedule
The BC Hockey League has shuffled the Wenatchee Wild’s schedule for the 2021-22 season in response to the ongoing border restrictions. The league said the Wild will play exclusively road games during October. It said the changes were necessary due to the extension of the border closure which restricts […]
BCHL to require players and staff to have COVID-19 vaccinations
Players, staff, and fans attending BC Hockey League games during the 2021-22 season will all need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The league released a statement Tuesday saying it is in full support of the vaccination mandate announced by the Provincial Health Officer and the BC government on Aug. […]
Report: BCHL warns venues might require players and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19
The BC Hockey League has reportedly warned its teams that players and staff may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to play in some venues. According to TheBreaker.news publisher Bob Mackin, the league’s executive committee sent a memo to all 18 teams on Friday stating […]