For the Cowichan Valley Capitals, their 2024 off-season will be full of changes. After the Caps’ playoff exit, General Manager and Head Coach Mike Vandekamp was dismissed. While the team searches for a new bench boss, it is busy recruiting players for next season. Cowichan Valley has already recruited four […]
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Nanaimo Clippers: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Nanaimo Clippers had an excellent 2021-22 amid some upheaval around their coaching staff earlier in the season. The Clippers finished third in the Coastal Conference behind Chilliwack and Alberni, but they had a remarkable playoff. The Clippers swept the Surrey Eagles in the first round, the Chilliwack Chiefs in […]
BCHL Today: Baird buries his first BCHL goal, Weight transfers to Colorado College, and more!
Baird snipes his first BCHL goal 🚨Baird🚨The PP strikes again and it’s the 1st for @Mattbaird21! Bulldogs lead 4-3! #bulldogshockey — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) May 12, 2021 2001-born Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Matthew Baird scored his first BCHL goal on a power play at 15:53 of the second period in […]
The enduring connection between the BCHL and Cornell University
Dating back to 1901, Cornell University has been building the foundation for successful student-athletes to develop their academic and athletic abilities. As it is with many other programs across the US, the BCHL is an active primer for athletes before they make their way into the college ranks. A […]
BCHL Today: 21 BCHL players chosen in USHL Draft, four BCHL players commit to college, Warriors raise funds for food bank, and more
21 BCHL players selected in Phase 2 of USHL Draft The United States Hockey League held Phase 2 of its draft on Tuesday and after 24 rounds, 21 players who played in the BCHL in 2019-20 were selected. The players selected were: Surrey Eagles forward Christophe Tellier (1st round, 5th […]
Nanaimo Clippers: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The Nanaimo Clippers are coming off a season where they won the Island Division regular season title. The team has nine players committed to attend NCAA Division I schools this fall, including second-leading scorer Ethan Scardina. Leading scorer Joshua Bourne played out his 20-year-old year and is ineligible to return. […]