(This article was originally published on Mar. 15, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have played in the RBC Cup only once. In 2009, they hosted the tournament at The Q Centre. As covered in a previous article, the Grizzlies were eliminated in the semi-finals of […]
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Details emerge about BCHL pod locations for the 2020-21 season
A number of details have begun to emerge regarding the five pods being used for the shortened 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. The BC provincial government announced on Friday following conditional approval of the BCHL’s safe return to play plan by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the five […]
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs: A decade of rivalry
(This article was originally published on Mar. 10, 2021) Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. […]
BCHL Today: Vees and Grizz defensemen secure NCAA futures, lots of alumni news, and more
Grizzlies defenseman Veilleux commits to UConn The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce that defenceman @jakeveilleux19 has committed to @UConnMHOC Division 1 School for next season! Congratulations Jake and very well deserved!@UConnHuskies #BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/s5gtho6gE0 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 8, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that 2000-born […]
BCHL Today: Premier Horgan asked about relief funds for BCHL teams, Caps add new recruits, and more
Premier Horgan on government funding for BCHL: “Stay tuned” While the NDP sits on hundreds of millions of unpaid business relief funds, @TheWHL & @GoBCHL hockey teams are asking for much-needed financial help to survive a season without fans in the stands. It's time for the Premier to step […]
BCHL Today: League announces fundraiser with Shaw, Rockwood goes from Sweden to Finland, and more
BCHL partners with Shaw to raise funds for charity The BCHL and @ShawInfo have teamed up with charities in all 17 of our local BC communities in an effort to make things a little brighter. Find out more about how you can help out a great cause in your […]
BCHL Today: Cents add Benson, Chiefs bring in Grabas, Bucks sign Sombrowski, and more
Centennials bring in Benson for this season #Committed: The Centennials are pleased to add D Devin Benson (03) of @StormKamloops to the active roster for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Welcome to the team @DevinBenson03!📰: https://t.co/eJkScuI6Cu#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/EVOM37hwvo — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) February 26, 2021 The Merritt Centennials […]
BCHL Today: Trade deadline recap, Clippers name new captain, and more
Coquitlam deals Connell to the AJHL’s Storm Express trade Connell to Grande Prairie of the #AJHL 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/lTHRRXS5St #BCHLNetwork #BCHL #CoastalConference #NCAA pic.twitter.com/1wo2Jabk4f — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) February 25, 2021 The Coquitlam Express have traded 2001-born forward Cooper Connell to the Grande Prairie Storm of the […]
Capitals bring in defenseman Toder from MJHL’s Dauphin Kings
The Cowichan Valley Capitals have acquired 2000-born defenseman Layne Toder from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Toder played one game with the Kings this season and posted an assist after being acquired from the Portage Terriers in a late October trade. He […]
BCHL Today: Trades pick up ahead of deadline day, Kings, Vees, and Express add new recruits, and more
Capitals acquire impact forward Moffatt Capitals acquire Moffatt from Portage of the #MJHL 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/zcQjleUcBM #BCHLNetwork #BCHL #CoastalConference #NAHL pic.twitter.com/UKN4cquz95 — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) February 25, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have acquired 2001-born forward Joey Moffatt from the Portage Terriers of the Manitoba […]