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A few years back I wrote an article about how the Chilliwack Coliseum and the Chilliwack Chiefs lost the atmosphere and intimidation that the team grew back in the old Coliseum during the 1990s and early 2000s. That article (which you can read here) highlights my opinion on the lack […]
Express fans will see a lot of new faces when they return to the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex – which looks like it will happen this fall. Changes have occurred on and off the ice, making this off-season a tumultuous and busy one for the club. Former Express […]
Born October 18, 2002, in the affluent neighbourhood of North Vancouver, BC, is prospect Kent Johnson. Johnson, a potential lottery pick in the upcoming 2021 National Hockey League draft, has been turning heads on the West Coast with his talent since he was 15 years old. Making a mark […]
Soon after being named host city for a BCHL pod, the Coquitlam Express had a conundrum to deal with. Due to the imminent removal of the ice at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex coupled with a Covid-19 vaccine clinic across the street, a new host arena for the […]
As we continue our relay through the multitude of European nations that players have represented in the BC Hockey League throughout league history, our stops today include one of Canada’s biggest rivals in hockey, Mother Russia. Next, we’ll look at “The Happiest Country in the World” – Denmark, and […]
We have finally gotten to the exciting continent of Europe, which by far produces the most international talent in the BCHL. With at least 152 players representing Europe throughout the league’s history, it is best to have multiple articles highlighting different European countries. On our destinations shortlist today, the […]
Continuing on our world travels through BC Hockey League players past and present, our journey stops over in the wonderous continent of Asia. The BCHL has had at least nine players from three of Asia’s most prominent countries. Some had long-lasting careers in both league and international play, while […]
With this article, I thought it would be fun to look through some of the international players in the BCHL – past, and present. I’ll group players on a continental basis, so let’s hit the globe and talk about the first nine global sensations to play in the BCHL. […]
Much like the name of a team, the primary logo is a key component of branding and marketing for any organization. What does the logo look like? What colours are used? Is the city name included? All are valid questions that must be asked when designing, selecting, and embracing […]
