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The first round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs is done after a trio of epic game sevens in both the Western and Eastern Conferences. Before the marathon for Lord Stanley’s mug began, 15 players with BC Hockey League experience were featured on the opening rosters. 13 of […]
The 2023 National Hockey League playoffs started Monday and 16 players with B.C. Hockey League experience are on the quest for the Stanley Cup. This is three more than the BCHL announced because its list only includes those who were regular rostered players in the league. BCHLNetwork’s list includes players […]
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. On Monday, National Hockey League teams were required to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 26 players on 19 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. An additional […]
Newhook, Manson, and Toews win Stanley Cup Three BC Hockey League alumni are 2022 Stanley Cup champions as members of the Colorado Avalanche after a 2-1 game six victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. Forward Alex Newhook (60 goals, 108 assists in 98 games with Victoria from […]
And then there were two. Following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s win over the New York Rangers in game six of the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final on Saturday, it guarantees that at least one former BC Hockey League player will lift Lord Stanley’s chalice this year, and for the […]
The 2022 National Hockey League playoffs get underway on Monday and 25 players with BC Hockey League experience are on the quest for the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and Nashville Predators each lead the way with three BCHL alumni on their playoff roster as of […]
Former Salmon Arm Silverbacks defenseman Josh Manson was traded in the National Hockey League from the Anaheim Ducks to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Manson, 30, posted four goals and nine points in 45 games for the Ducks this season, his eighth in Southern California and third as an alternate […]
Chalk up the 2020 BCHL Showcase as another thing the COVID-19 pandemic put the boots to. Last year, the BC Hockey League invited its teams to apply to host the annual event and Salmon Arm was chosen. However, due to the pandemic, the 2020 Showcase didn’t happen and as […]
Express adds Bains as director of strength, conditioning, and sport science NEWS | The Coquitlam Express are excited to announce the hiring of Jameel Bains as the club's new Director of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Science. pic.twitter.com/hy5DMxwA6r — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) May 22, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced the […]
For players in the BC Hockey League, the ultimate goal is to utilize their talent and hard work to eventually make their way into the NCAA ranks and pursue a pro career through college hockey. For examples of the success when it comes to the BCHL and the work […]
