On Sept. 29, the Powell River Kings struck a trade with the Coquitlam Express where they acquired Carter Cochrane and Jaeger Murdock for Liam Tanner. Both Cochrane and Murdock are forwards. Cochrane is a 20-year-old in his final junior hockey season while Murdock is an 18-year-old in his third season […]
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More major junior transplants in the BCHL
Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
Gagno brothers enjoy a change of scenery with the Spruce Kings
Going from one rival team to another has its awkward moments but for Brody and Ty Gagno the adjustment has been quite smooth. Over the summer, the brother duo was dealt from the Chilliwack Chiefs to the Prince George Spruce Kings – a little awkward to say the least. After […]
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. ๐ https://t.co/xhGl9q2gI8#BlueCollar | @RiverHawkHockey pic.twitter.com/aOKP4RbBgV — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) August 30, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have […]
BCHL Today: Condolences pour in for Sharma, Wild, Capitals, and Clippers add new recruits, and more!
Condolences continue to pour in for Sharma ๐ pic.twitter.com/n4an5GsnjC — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) August 21, 2021 2004-born Langley Rivermen forward Ronin Sharma was one of three people killed on Saturday morning when the car he was in crashed into a tree in Surrey, BC. Condolences came in from around the […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add Noel from the NAHL, Ward joins the Centennials, and more
Noel heads west to Nanaimo for 2021-22 Clippers Acquire Andrew Noel@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/K0yZFKdnPq — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 11, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the signing ofย 2001-born defenseman Andrew Noel for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. Noel, who hails from Maynard, MA, had two goals and 15 points in 56 […]
BCHL Today: Eagles bring in Wilson, Little commits to Okanagan Lakers, and more!
Eagles add Wilson for 2021-22 NEWS: The Eagles are proud the announce the commitment of former Jr. Eagle and @DeltaWildHockey forward Trent Wilson (04)! #SoarWithUs ๐: https://t.co/31aEzEuwTv pic.twitter.com/S3XnOpxSIC — Surrey Eagles (@SurreyEagles) August 3, 2021 The Surrey Eagles announced the signing of 2004-born forward Trent Wilson for the 2021-22 BC […]
The Cents best single-season offensive performance of the last 10 years
(This article was originally published on Nov. 11, 2020.) Merritt Centennials franchise history is dotted with outstanding offensive performances. Whether it was the likes of Darrell Zelinski and Ken Stroud tearing it up in the 70s, Brent Demerais and Pat Ryan dominating in the 80s, Joe Rybar and Bill […]
BCHL Today: Grimwood resigns from Cowichan Valley, Eagles sign another blueliner, Capitals trade for a defenseman, and more
Grimwood resigns from Capitals The Capitals announce that Geoff Grimwood has resigned his position of Head Coach and General Manager, Brian Passmore has been named interim Head Coach and General Manager.https://t.co/ugmLCPxTh0 — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) October 1, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals are on the hunt for a new […]
Rivermen rookies: Ronin Sharma and Cameron Johnson
Team rosters for the 2020-21 season are starting to shape up as the BCHL announced its extended training camp exhibition schedule. As of right now, the Rivermen are sitting with 10 rookies on their active roster, six forwards, three defensemen, and a goalie. Out of these 10 rookies, two […]