Capitals sign Despatie for 2023-24 2003-born goaltender Emerik Despatie has signed with the Cowichan Capitals for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. He attended training camp in 2021 with the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Despatie, who is from Gatineau, Que., played 26 games with his hometown Olympiques in […]
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Victoria Grizzlies’ den profile: Olivier Picard
Olivier Picard has joined the Victoria Grizzlies for the 2022-23 season and he is the latest Grizz player to come from the Major Junior ranks. He last played for the Memorial Cup champion Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Since joining the Grizzlies, Picard has […]
BCHL Bulletin: Smith commits to University of Toronto, Spruce Kings look to add an associate coach, and more!
Smith commits to the University of Toronto 2001-born Salmon Arm Silverbacks right winger Zack Smith has committed to play U SPORTS hockey at the University of Toronto this September. Smith, who’s from Martensville, SK, had 10 goals and 17 points in 19 games with the Silverbacks this past season. He […]
BCHL Bulletin: Eagles get Lorenz from Camrose, Shea heads from the Wild to the Wolverines, and more!
Eagles send Prazma and Feaver to Sherwood Park The Surrey Eagles announced on Friday that they have acquired 2002-born forward Logan Lorenz from the Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. The Eagles noted that 2002-born goaltender Max Prazma and 2002-born forward Zack Feaver end up with the AJHL’s […]
Wenatchee Wild player profile: Cade Littler
Coming into the 2021-22 Season, the Wenatchee Wild was looking at somewhat of a rebuilding season with eight first-year players on the team. On Sept. 13 last year, the Wild signed hometown player Cade Littler. Before making the full-time jump to the BC Hockey League, Littler played on the Wild’s […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies forward Wood suspended five games, three players score their first BCHL goals, and more!
BCHL suspends Grizzlies forward Wood for five games The BC Hockey League department of player safety has suspended Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood for five games after receiving a match penalty and game misconduct for a blow to the head. The infraction happened with 3:47 gone in the second period […]
BCHL Today: Express add two veterans from Cowichan, Vipers bring in WHL veteran Culling, and much more!
Express brings in Fontana and Schovanek from Cowichan NEWS| The #Express acquire the rights of 2001-forward Kahlil Fontana and 2001-forward Gabe Schovanek from the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for future considerations. –> https://t.co/K2pxWpDchZ#WeAreAllExpress | #AllAboard pic.twitter.com/P9yXsNfl0N — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) October 8, 2021 The Coquitlam Express made a […]
Examining several Victoria Grizzlies’ starting goaltenders over the years
In 26 seasons, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen over a dozen starting goalies play for them. The latest to take the starting job is Carter Woodside. Woodside emerged as Victoria’s number one goalie during the Port Alberni Pod last season. He helped backstop the team to the pod championship. […]
33 players with BCHL experience on WHL opening night rosters
The BC Hockey League is one of the top development leagues in North America and although there is always competition when it comes to recruiting players, there’s no doubt the BCHL also acts as a development path for many to advance to the Western Hockey League. In total, 33 […]
BCHL Today: Condolences pour in for Sharma, Wild, Capitals, and Clippers add new recruits, and more!
Condolences continue to pour in for Sharma 💔 pic.twitter.com/n4an5GsnjC — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) August 21, 2021 2004-born Langley Rivermen forward Ronin Sharma was one of three people killed on Saturday morning when the car he was in crashed into a tree in Surrey, BC. Condolences came in from around the […]