One thousand, seven hundred and thirty-six professional hockey games, spanning three countries and eight teams. That was the hockey journey of former Nanaimo Clippers star defenseman Jason Garrison. From the Royal Bank Cup to the Stanley Cup Final, the 36-year-old has seen his fair share of highs during his […]
Tag: Fred Page Cup
Crowning Moments with Mike Hawes
Every BCHL team seems to have one employee that bleeds the franchise’s colours day in and day out. In the case of the Prince George Spruce Kings, look no further than Mike Hawes. The 51-year-old local product grew up in BC’s northern capital, coming through the minor hockey ranks. […]
Clippers Confidential with Mike Vandekamp (Part 1)
When longtime junior A coaches come to mind, Mike Vandekamp is at or near the top of the list when it comes to name recognition and reputation. The Fort St. John, BC product has been behind the bench for nearly three decades with several stops and successes at each […]
Projecting the complete 2021 BCHL playoffs based on the pod season
The 2021-22 BC Hockey League season is quickly approaching, and things seem to be heading back to normal. It appears as though all 18 teams will compete in a full 54-game schedule, after a very unusual season last year. The 2020-21 season went into the books as one of […]
Recapping the 2000 Doyle Cup: Chiefs vs. Oil Barons
The Doyle Cup was the annual event held between the BC Hockey League champions and the Alberta Junior Hockey League champions. The BCHL holds an overall record of 24-18 over the AJHL. In this article, I’ll look at the 2000 edition between the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and the […]
Spruce Kings’ Cunningham enjoying final moments of BCHL career
It’s been quite the ride for Corey Cunningham. The 19-year-old from Prince George is winding down his four-year tenure with the Spruce Kings, which has seen their fair share of on-ice success. As of this writing, Cunningham has 11 points in 19 games inside the Chilliwack pod. It was […]
BCHL awards history dotted with Grizzlies and Salsa players
In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies players have racked up an impressive amount of awards. Everyone from coaches to players was awarded hardware during their time with the team. Some of these awards were given to players who are now in the National Hockey League. Others were […]
Ahac ready to hit the ground running with the Silver Knights
It’s been quite the rise for Layton Ahac. Less than two years after playing his final game with the Prince George Spruce Kings, the 20-year-old blueliner finds himself one step away from the bright lights of the National Hockey League. Ahac, who was a third-round pick of the Vegas […]
Clippers Confidential with Matt Irwin (Part 1)
(This article was originally published on Apr. 8, 2021) From the Fred Page Cup to the Stanley Cup Final, Matt Irwin is one lucky individual. The Victoria product and Nanaimo Clippers alumnus has carved out quite the career in the professional ranks, amassing more than 375 National Hockey League […]
Clippers Confidential with Kevin Noble (Part 1)
(This article was originally published on Dec. 29, 2020.) Wherever Kevin Noble played, winning wasn’t too far behind. The stalwart blueliner is best known for his time with the Nanaimo Clippers. However, he began his BCHL sojourn as a black ace for the Vernon Vipers who fell to the […]
