The BC Hockey League is no longer a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this we know. But there are still lots of questions about what it actually means. The CJHL announced on Apr. 9 it received notice for the BCHL to withdraw from the umbrella organization effective […]
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How Alex Newhook went from the BCHL to the NHL in two years
For young men growing up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, there aren’t many pro hockey success stories to immediately model and aspire towards. Of course, see the magnificent careers of Michael Ryder and Ryane Clowe for context, it isn’t an impossible feat, but the scouting exposure is difficult to attract […]
BCHL Today: AJHL shoots down reports of teams leaving for the BCHL, and more
Alberta Junior Hockey League skewers reports of teams joining BCHL The AJHL remains a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League and there is no plan for the creation of a new joint League. No active members of the Alberta Junior Hockey League have expressed a desire to leave […]
BCHL Today: Switzerland opens with a loss and Canada preps for Germany at World Juniors
Swiss fall to 0-1 at World Junior Hockey Championship It only takes one. #Slovakia opens the #WorldJuniors with a 1-0 win over @SwissIceHockey Read more https://t.co/ktKyiVWKXF pic.twitter.com/HdL8xyPRyZ — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 25, 2020 Switzerland, which features Stefano Bottini of the Penticton Vees and Ray Fust of the Chilliwack Chiefs, […]
BCHL Today: Newhook selected for Team Canada, Supinski goes from Idaho to South Carolina, and more
Newhook cracks Canada’s roster Victoria Grizzlies alum and Boston College sophomore Alex Newhook has been named to Team Canada's 25-man roster for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. RELEASE: https://t.co/VMPTKLkAH1 pic.twitter.com/TDxugjmGBZ — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 11, 2020 Forward Alex Newhook (60 goals, 108 assists in 98 games […]
BCHL players at the World Junior Hockey Championship
Carey Price. Ryan Johansen. Jamie Benn. All current stars in the National Hockey League and all former BC Hockey League players. However, another common thread between these three is that each of them played at the World Junior Hockey Championship during their career. But did they play at the […]
BCHL Today: Kings sign new forward, Bucks-Smokies game rescheduled, Grizzlies add WHL blueliner, and more
Kings bring in Milliken NEWS: The Powell River Kings have signed 2002-born forward Dawson Milliken. 📰: https://t.co/TtZdc5m6QT#OurKingdom @GoBCHL pic.twitter.com/iwaGKuRO34 — P🎃well River Kings (@BCHLKings) October 29, 2020 The Powell River Kings announced the signing of 2002-born forward Dawson Milliken on Thursday. Milliken, who’s from Canmore, Alberta, committed to the Wenatchee […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire forward from OJHL, Smoke Eaters bring in two new forwards, and more
Silverbacks acquire veteran forward Morrison TRADE: We're pleased to announce the acquisition of veteran forward @mmorrison00 from the @OJHLCougars in exchange for future considerations! DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/vRB7PRxUnL Welcome to Salmon Arm Mitchell!#BCHL | #ALLin pic.twitter.com/bLiSgR9WOw — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) September 3, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced […]
BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb Q&A: League announces December 1 start date for 2020-21
The BCHL sent out a news release on Friday morning to outline the league’s plan to open the 2020-21 season on December 1, pending approval from the British Columbia health authorities and return to play plans from viaSport, and each of the league’s 18 home facilities. In a Q&A […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings home rink to remain closed, Perrier signs coaching deal in Denmark, and more
Rolling Mix Concrete Arena in PG remains closed Council to discuss ways of addressing revenue shortfall due to Covid-19 at July 27 Council meeting. City arenas to remain closed until further notice due to financial challenges. Please visit the City website to learn more. https://t.co/T6MZMJXFPo pic.twitter.com/ctWcRtTmZi — Prince George, […]