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Fechko joins Spruce Grove of the AJHL 2003-born forward Trey Fechko, who was traded from the Trail Smoke Eaters to the Wenatchee Wild last month, has signed with the Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Fechko, a native of Raritan, New Jersey, was a rookie with the […]
Smokies pick up Cobetto-Roy from Salmon Arm The Trail Smoke Eaters acquired 2003-born forward Mathieu Cobetto-Roy on Friday from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for future considerations. As a rookie for the Silverbacks in 2021-22, the Outremont, QC product posted 12 goals and 26 points in 46 games to […]
From the grittiness of Prince George and Grande Prairie to the scenic laid back lifestyle of Vancouver Island, Mike Vandekamp enjoyed a new lease on life in the BCHL. After a four-year run with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Storm, which culminated in a league championship, “Iron Mike” brought […]
Every year, the BCHL strives to outmatch its record for the number of players it sends to college hockey programs. In 2019-20 there were 182 players sent to college hockey, 167 of which committed to an NCAA Division I program. Fast-forward to this year where the scouting stipulations were […]
When you look up sharpshooter in the dictionary, Sheldon Rempal’s name isn’t very hard to find. The Calgary, Alberta product brought Nanaimo Clippers fans to their feet during his three years on Vancouver Island, lighting the lamp 106 times in three seasons. After finishing his final year of midget […]
Simply put, Devin Brosseau was a big part of one of the most dynamic duos in Nanaimo Clippers history. Over his three seasons in the BC Hockey League, he developed a special bond both on and off the ice with fellow star Sheldon Rempal. Now making the climb through […]
(This article was originally published on February 7, 2021) A star-studded team always requires a last line of defense. Enter Will Reilly. The 23-year-old enjoyed a rock-solid season with the Nanaimo Clippers playing alongside standouts like Sheldon Rempal, Devin Brosseau, Matt Hoover, and Yanni Kaldis. Reilly’s journey to Vancouver […]
Centennials sign Chilliwack Jets netminder Melnyk #NewRecruit: The Centennials are pleased to add G @BraydenMelnyk (03) of the @ChilliwackJets (PJHL) to the team for the upcoming season. Welcome to the team Brayden! 📰: https://t.co/9Ey9Vw3MHF#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/vkoHbNwnzQ — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) January 25, 2021 The Merritt Centennials added 2003-born goaltender […]
A trio of BCHL alumni sent from the AHL to the ECHL Up/Down: Yanni Kaldis (D) | Bakersfield Condors -> Wichita Thunder | https://t.co/QuXOGSFTOC #ECHL — EP Transfers (@ep_transfers) January 23, 2021 Defenseman Yanni Kaldis (18 goals, 92 assists in 112 games with Nanaimo from 2014-16) has been assigned […]
Rookie camp leads to five commitments for Bucks Bucks commit 5 players from rookie camp! Full press release here:https://t.co/zvxMRxpOWz — Cranbrook Bucks (@CranbrookBucks) September 14, 2020 The Cranbrook Bucks announced that they have added 2002-born defensemen Cameron Kungle and Cam Reid and 2002-born forwards Nathan Fox and Hayden Gelbard as […]
