With their victory on May 9, the Victoria Grizzlies pod season came to an end. The Grizzlies finished with a record of 14-6-0-0, earning them 28 points. They were also the number one team in the Port Alberni pod. Many surprises emerged during the season. Several players stood out […]
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The enduring connection between the BCHL and Dartmouth College
The BC Hockey League has longstanding ties to plenty of college hockey programs across the United States, and over the past week, I have begun to do my own research into why these schools are so special and what makes them such a good landing spot for BCHL players. […]
An in-depth look at the Salmon Arm Silverbacks
With the season set to open in early April, it will be a short and sweet outing with only 18-20 games projected with only the potential for playoffs. Many players haven’t had a regular season on-ice match-up since March 6, 2020, and have been training for the moment to step […]
BCHL Today: Vipers add Boston College commit Siedem, Chiefs revamp alumni program, Grizzlies recruit Dartmouth-bound Morehouse, and more
Vipers bring in Siedem for 2021-22 The Vernon Vipers would like to announce that Jason Siedem has decided to join the team next season! We look forward to seeing him in a Vipers jersey!https://t.co/ltszyngSkp — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) January 28, 2021 The Vernon Vipers announced the commitment of 2002-born forward […]
Victoria Grizzlies new recruits
In a season of great uncertainty, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen many changes to their roster. They’ve recruited players like Matthew Wood, Jack Gorton, and Timothy Delay for next season. At the same time, several players have departed to play for other teams. Cody Monds left to join the […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies MacDonald secures NCAA future, Calgary names Sigalet to new role, Hammond signs a contract in Minnesota, and more
MacDonald is off to Dartmouth The Victoria Grizzlies are happy to announce that defenceman @bradymac9 has committed to @Dartmouth_MIH Ivy League School for next season! Congratulations Brady!#BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/kykU6O7xLD — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) December 17, 2020 Defenseman Brady MacDonald, who only played one game for the Victoria Grizzlies during the […]
BCHL Today: Eagles defenseman Ross commits to Dartmouth, Clippers appeal to MLA, Wild recruits Lipinski for 2021-22, and more
Tait heads to Dartmouth in 2023-24 I am extremely excited and honoured to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Dartmouth College. Thank you to coaches, friends, and family who have supported me along this journey. @Dartmouth_MIH pic.twitter.com/yCkRu04ikV — Tait Ross (@taitross23) December 13, 2020 Surrey Eagles defenseman […]
BCHL Today: 2020-21 season start pushed back again, Zakall commits to Ivy League school, and more
2020-21 season delayed until January BCHL delays season start to new year due to PHO order limiting team activities. RELEASE: https://t.co/kK1fdc8y1C pic.twitter.com/N2s7BHAcRC — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 8, 2020 With the extension of the Public Health Officer’s order of not allowing players over the age of majority to participate […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs add Leafs draft pick, Salmon Arm brings in a forward from RPI, Bucks find their voice and more
Bulldogs add Leafs draft pick TRADE ALERT: Bulldogs Acquire Ryan Tverberg from OJHL. #BulldogsHockey #BCHL https://t.co/wvScirChj0 pic.twitter.com/ceRTEHxjRb — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) October 26, 2020 The Alberni Valley Bulldogs added an impact player on Monday with the acquisition of 2002-born forward Ryan Tverberg from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens of the Ontario […]
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, […]