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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 […]
The 2021 National Hockey League playoffs get underway on Saturday and 25 players with BC Hockey League experience are on a quest for the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche lead the way with four BCHL alumni on their playoff roster as of this writing, while the Edmonton Oilers (3), […]
Seven BCHLers featured on Central Scouting Players to Watch List NHL Central Scouting has released the 2020-21 Preliminary Players to Watch List on https://t.co/ONjCiALkyX – Listing the top 2021 #NHLDraft prospects. — NHL Central Scouting (@NHLCentralScout) October 27, 2020 NHL Central Scouting came out with its preliminary Players to […]
Vipers and Capitals make a big splash **BREAKING NEWS** The Vernon Vipers have acquired Will Arquiett from the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Jason McKee announced the deal today. Watch his interview with Graham Turnbull now!https://t.co/ZGNFPqzaGX — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) October 14, 2020 The Vernon Vipers and Cowichan Valley Capitals connected on […]
Stecher joins Red Wings from Canucks UPDATE: The #RedWings today agreed to terms with defenseman Troy Stecher on a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/XesHsfmlBu — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 10, 2020 Defenseman Troy Stecher (18 goals, 91 assists in 159 games with Penticton from 2010-13) has signed a two-year contract with […]
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]
The BC Hockey League continues to make inroads as one of the top development leagues in North America. With the 2019-20 NHL season set to open tonight, teams had until 2 pm yesterday to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 35 players on opening night […]
