Cowichan Valley brings in a number of new players The Cowichan Valley Capitals “Next Generation” feature was posted on the BCHL website on Tuesday and in it were the details around the addition of 2004-born defenders Adam Bourgeois and Eddie Romano, 2005-born forwards Kent Moors and Brock Cummings, and 2004-born […]
Tag: Hamilton Kilty Bs
A look at several top-scoring players for the Victoria Grizzlies
With a new season approaching, the Victoria Grizzlies are preparing their roster. They’ve already recruited several players from across North America. One player that stands out is forward Zakery Anderson. Last season, Anderson played 40 games for the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Kamloops Storm. In those 40 games, Anderson […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals offseason primer
After sneaking into the playoffs, the Cowichan Valley Capitals are building for the upcoming season and have been recruiting players since January. To this point, Cowichan has recruited seven players for 2022-23. They come from U18 programs and prep schools across North America. Six of the new players are forwards […]
BCHL Bulletin: Katz commits to Cornell, Cents trade Boldt to Weyburn, and more!
Katz commits to Cornell for 2023-24 West Kelowna Warriors goaltender Justin Katz has committed to Cornell University to play NCAA hockey starting in September 2024. The Warriors noted that Katz will return to West Kelowna for 2022-23. The 2004-born netminder from Mont-Royal, QC was 12-5 with a 2.45 goals-against average, […]
BCHL Bulletin: Underwood joins the Express, Clippers ink Birkas to a multi-year extension, and more!
Express brings in Underwood for 2022-23 The Coquitlam Express has recruited 2002-born forward Nolan Underwood of Paris, ON for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Underwood played for the Hamilton Kilty B’s of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League over the last two seasons, compiling 32 goals and 80 points […]
Victoria Grizzlies Island Cup aftermath
The Island Cup has come and gone after the Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 5-4. In a close matchup, the Clippers captured the inaugural title for a tournament created because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the BCHL waits to begin its regular season, there were some surprises […]
BCHL extended training camp all-rookie team
Recently, I released the BCHL extended training camp all-star teams, recognizing the best individual performances during the pre-season. Now, in the true spirit of the exhibition season, I am going to form an extended training camp all-rookie team. The requirements to be considered for the all-rookie team are the […]
BCHL extended training camp all-stars
The BC Hockey League’s 2020-21 extended training camp has concluded, and now we wait for the regular season to get underway – hopefully in early January. While we patiently wait for the BCHL to return to the ice, I decided to take some time to reflect on the pre-season. […]
Leading the Den: a look at the Victoria Grizzlies forwards
The majority of the Victoria Grizzlies offense comes from the team’s forwards. Players like Cody Monds and Alex DiPaolo put up big numbers last season. Along with Henri Schreifels and Marty Westhaver, the four players combined for 186 points. Westhaver and Schreifels have since aged out and left for […]
Guarding the den: A look at the Victoria Grizzlies goalies
The Victoria Grizzlies have three goalies on their extended training camp roster. Returning from last season is veteran goalie Blake Wood, joining the team as a junior A rookie is Justin Easter, and taking part in the extended training camp is Adam Manji. All three goalies are part of […]