With the 2022-23 season underway, the Cowichan Valley Capitals have finished building their roster. Several new players joined the Caps during training camp and they traded for several more players during the preseason. For several months, Cowichan Valley was busy recruiting new players. These new additions are the latest in […]
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Major junior transplants in the BCHL
Over the years, many players with major junior experience have come to play in the BCHL. On the flip side, a number of BCHL players have moved on to major junior teams. Current Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a famous example of this. He played parts of three seasons […]
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: Caps trade for Simpson, Smokies and Bulldogs add recruits, and more!
Capitals acquire Simpson from Pickering of the OJHL TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 2003 D Owen Simpson from the OJHL's Pickering Panthers in exchange for future considerations. đź”— https://t.co/xD84OURorX@OwenSimpson19 |@UConnMHOC | #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/loQDWsmhbK — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) June 24, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have acquired 2003-born defenseman Owen Simpson from the […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add touted defenseman Stanley, Mussio gets multiple offers to buy Clippers, and more
Grizzlies add Stanley for 2021-22 Victoria Grizzlies recruit two starry 16-year-olds who chose BCHL over WHL What path to take is the question that must be answered by every elite hockey player entering junior. Will it be major-junior or Junior A/NCAA? Read the full article at https://t.co/j14Vp0xV0c — Victoria […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Jordan Sigalet
(This article was originally published on Feb. 11, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have only one BC Hockey League championship. One of the backbones of that 2001 championship team was goaltender Jordan Sigalet. Sigalet backstopped the team to a game seven win against the Merritt […]
BCHL Today: Two more WHLers join BCHL clubs, Smokies add Floris, Clippers’ Fairbrother suspended for two games, and more
Silverbacks get Brown on loan from Tri-City The Americans have loaned Mitchell Brown to the @SASilverbacks of the BCHL through December 20th.#AmsNation pic.twitter.com/BJts9vMiji — Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) November 4, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have added 2001-born defenseman Mitchell Brown to their roster on loan from the Tri-City Americans of […]
BCHL Today: WHL allows players to join junior A leagues, Rockets help out the Warriors, Bucks add a goalie and more
Western Hockey League announces loan agreement The Western Hockey League has issued a statement on Temporary Player Transfers. DETAILS đź“° | https://t.co/Uq1Uicrxk6 pic.twitter.com/PkhwRKcbGW — The WHL (@TheWHL) October 23, 2020 The Western Hockey League came out with a statement on Friday announcing that players on its teams are allowed […]
BCHL Today: Caps name 2020-21 captain, Gurney officially joins Smokies, Benn and the Stars fall short, and more
Capitals name McIntyre captain for 2020-21 There’s a new sheriff in town. Meet your 2020/21 Capitals Team Captain, Dan McIntyre! @Danmcintyre12 #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/3kqAdZ1Y1U — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 28, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals announced on Monday that 2000-born forward Dan McIntyre will serve as captain for 2020-21. The […]
BCHL Today: Cents pick up a defenseman and trade a forward, Benn and the Stars fall in game two of Cup final, and more
Cents make a pair of deals The Merritt Centennials have acquired D Trevor Isaksson from the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. Welcome to the team Trevor! ⛓:https://t.co/H0rsMnpLtC#BCHL | 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/MU8e4QVnho — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) September 21, 2020 The Merritt Centennials beefed up their defense on […]