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(This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2020.) Merriam-Webster defines success as “degree or measure of succeeding”, “favourable or desired outcome”, also the “attainment of wealth.” In the world of hockey, team success is determined often by what trophy, if any, the team hoists at the end of […]
To say Bill Bestwick embodies what it means to be a member of the Nanaimo Clippers is an understatement. He won the Fred Page Cup twice as a coach, played on the very first BCHL team the city ever iced, and has been on the other side of the […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs have had some great teams during their 30 year history. However, no team is better than the 2001-02 version. The Chiefs produced the best team they have ever had and it showed with the team setting records left, right, and centre. And it happened with the […]
(This article was originally published on July 22, 2020) It’s been eleven years since the Grizzlies hosted the 2009 Royal Bank Cup (now the Centennial Cup), junior A hockey’s national championship. Although the host Grizzlies didn’t win the tournament, it is often forgotten that they were only one goal […]
(This article was originally published on July. 18, 2020.) The South Okanagan region has a rich history of hockey. Dating back as early as in the 1950s, the city of Penticton has endeared its players and teams. Like Alice in Wonderland struck the movie theatres across the world in […]
(This article was originally published on May. 27, 2020) The 2009-10 season was a memorable year for the Vernon Vipers organization and its fans. The Vipers were coming off a championship season in 2009 that saw the team win its fifth national title. Heading into the 2010 playoffs, Vernon […]
(This article was originally published on May. 24, 2020) Many in the Okanagan won’t forget the Penticton Vees 2011-12 season. At the helm was head coach and general manager, Fred Harbinson. While under his watchful eye, the Vees racked up the accolades throughout the season, winning the Interior Division, […]
Clippers forward Bourne commits to Brock University NEWS: Josh Bourne commits to Brock University for the upcoming season. –> https://t.co/d60hvSbOwU pic.twitter.com/gPTHkPFUVD — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) April 27, 2020 Nanaimo Clippers leading scorer Joshua Bourne is off to Brock University to play USports hockey for the Badgers this September. Bourne is […]
BCHL to show classic games on YouTube Get your popcorn ready! 🍿 Introducing #BCHLRewind: A look back at the last seven Fred Page Cup final clinching games. From April 20th to 26th, we will be re-broadcasting each game at 7 PM PST on our official YouTube channel. Details: https://t.co/7muMS6hqia pic.twitter.com/najDF16k0C […]
(This article was originally published on Oct. 5, 2019) In 1998-99, the Chilliwack Chiefs went in a different direction when it came to their appearance. After starting with a more traditional red, white, and blue Winnipeg Jets/New York Rangers style jersey, the team would go to a more intimidating […]
