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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 […]
Cents pick up Sacchetti in a three-way trade with AJHL clubs The Merritt Centennials announced the acquisition of 2002-born forward Brandon Sacchetti and future considerations on Monday in a trade that also involves Blackfalds and Fort McMurray of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. The complicated transaction saw the Bulldogs first […]
The first round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs has wrapped up after a weekend of epic game sevens in both the Western and Eastern Conference. Before the marathon for Lord Stanley’s mug began, 25 players with BC Hockey League experience were featured on the opening rosters. 18 […]
Bucks add Sookro for 2022-23 The Cranbrook Bucks announced on Tuesday that 2004-born defender Bryce Sookro has committed to the squad for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. In 2021-22, Sookro, who’s from Nelson, BC, had seven goals and 29 points in 41 games with his hometown Leafs of the […]
BCHL extends regular season by seven days The season will now be completed on Sunday, Mar. 27 instead of Sunday, Mar. 20. The BCHL Fred Page Cup playoffs will begin on Friday, Apr. 1. Lafontaine loaned to Chicago Wolves The American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves announced that 24-year-old goaltender Jack […]
In a month dedicated to showers, not only has BC seen better than usual weather this April, it witnessed the return of the BC Hockey League. The Penticton Vees kicked off their 2021 pod season in April and look to finish atop the Penticton pod. It may look different, […]
BCHL confirms Canadian Junior Hockey League departure BCHL statement on the CJHL. pic.twitter.com/128qd8vL1q — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 10, 2021 The BC Hockey League executed the perfect Friday evening news dump with the above tweet sent at 6:01 pm yesterday. Whether or not that was the intention of the league […]
LaFontaine named top 3 finalist for Richter Award Penticton Vees alumnus Jack LaFontaine has been named a top-3 finalist for the Mike Richter Award, handed out to college hockey's top goaltender.https://t.co/l7khRqks2B pic.twitter.com/MytYowGx0y — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) March 26, 2021 University of Minnesota netminder Jack LaFontaine (30-13-1, 2.19 GAA, .923 SV%, and […]
LaFontaine and Tufto among the top-10 finalists for Hobey Baker Award #BCHLAlumni Jack LaFontaine (Penticton) and Odeen Tufto (Vernon) are both on the list of Top-10 Finalists for the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player.https://t.co/awETQkdimP pic.twitter.com/BUj82HmP5b — BC Hockey League (@BCHockeyLeague) March 17, 2021 University of Minnesota […]
Kings bolster roster with 11 new players The squad just got a whole lot bigger. 🔥 The Kings have signed 11 players in advance of the 2020-21 pod season. Welcome to the BCHL! 🗞️ https://t.co/A4fX6Yvtlb#OurKingdom #BCHLIsBack @BCHockeyLeague pic.twitter.com/hMubk6rrW8 — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) March 16, 2021 The Powell River […]
