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Inspired by a Daily Hive article that explored 17 former Canucks players still available in free agency, I decided to take a look at which B.C. Hockey League alumni who haven’t received new contracts for the 2023-24 National Hockey League season at this point. There are a number of former […]
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. On Monday, National Hockey League teams were required to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 26 players on 19 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. An additional […]
Rimmer joins Trail as its goaltender coach Welcome to the Smoke Eaters Ty! Smoke Eaters add Ty Rimmer as the teams new goalie coach Article: https://t.co/wwYRwHXrsn#WeAreSmokeEaters — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) July 28, 2021 The Trail Smoke Eaters announced the addition of Ty Rimmer to their staff as a goalie […]
Johnson selected fifth overall in the NHL Draft With the 5th pick in the #NHLDraft, we select Kent Johnson from @umichhockey! Welcome to the 5th Line, Kent!@mhl | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/j1rppA7Tu2 — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 24, 2021 University of Michigan rookie Kent Johnson (61 goals and 86 assists in […]
The NHL released the protected lists for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on Sunday. Once all the names were known, there are 36 players with BC Hockey League experience available for the Kraken to select. The Penticton Vees have the most alumni available with six. The Coquitlam Express is […]
The 2021 National Hockey League playoffs get underway on Saturday and 25 players with BC Hockey League experience are on a quest for the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche lead the way with four BCHL alumni on their playoff roster as of this writing, while the Edmonton Oilers (3), […]
Kirk Thompson is in elite company when it comes to Prince George Spruce Kings netminders. The Surrey product sits third all-time in single-season wins with 24. He achieved it in 2012-13 and sits only behind Evan DeBrouwer’s 26 in 2017-18 and Logan Neaton’s 32 wins in 2018-19. However, on […]
Express pick up Gurney from Trail NEWS| The Coquitlam Express have acquired 2000-born forward Justyn Gurney from the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. 📷 Candice Ward/Calgary Hitmen pic.twitter.com/xIuzUOXCs3 — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) January 11, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced on Monday the acquisition of 2000-born forward […]
Vees pick up Williams from Prince George TRADE: The Vees are pleased to announce the acquisition of F Fin Williams ('03) from the @SpruceKings in exchange for future considerations! Welcome to Penticton, @FinWilliams21! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/CNPFArVLPa#BCHL pic.twitter.com/Gp4buu65cc — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) July 13, 2020 The Prince George Spruce […]
The BC Hockey League continues to make inroads as one of the top development leagues in North America. With the 2019-20 NHL season set to open tonight, teams had until 2 pm yesterday to declare their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 35 players on opening night […]
