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Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
On Nov. 2, the Victoria Grizzlies executed a trade for goaltender Cole Schwebius. Starting goaltender Carter Woodside has gone home to Saskatchewan to deal with a lingering injury, and because of this, the Grizzlies acquired Schwebius from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for future considerations. Like Woodside, Schwebius is a veteran […]
Express defenseman Campbell commits to Quinnipiac Coquitlam Express defenseman Matthew Campbell has committed to Quinnipiac University to play NCAA Division I hockey. Campbell, a 2003-born blueliner from North Vancouver, BC, has four assists in eight games with the Express this season. He had a goal and seven assists in 17 […]
Over the years, many players with major junior experience have come to play in the BCHL. On the flip side, a number of BCHL players have moved on to major junior teams. Current Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a famous example of this. He played parts of three seasons […]
The BC Hockey League is one of the top development leagues in North America and although there is always competition when it comes to recruiting players, there’s no doubt the BCHL also acts as a development path for many to advance to the Western Hockey League. In total, 33 […]
Vees add Hopkins for 2021-22 NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitment of D Ryan Hopkins ('04) for the 2021/22 season! Welcome to Penticton, Ryan! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/gQim59WNAX#BCHL pic.twitter.com/giH6GfgZlI — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) July 21, 2021 The Penticton Vees announced the commitment of 2004-born defenseman Ryan Hopkins […]
Cioffi parts ways with the Express Dan Cioffi steps down as Head Coach If – and when – the BC Hockey League season begins, the Coquitlam Express will have a new coach. The team announced on Saturday that head coach and assistant general manager Dan Cioffi had stepped down. […]
Bulldogs rookie Buhr commits to Clarkson Congratulations to @buhr_brandon on his commitment to the @ClarksonMHockey program from the 2022 season. #BCHL #Bulldogshockey pic.twitter.com/bYAZYb4bUl — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) November 10, 2020 Alberni Valley Bulldogs rookie forward Brandon Buhr has committed to Clarkson University starting in September 2022. Buhr, 18, has six […]
Western Hockey League announces loan agreement The Western Hockey League has issued a statement on Temporary Player Transfers. DETAILS 📰 | https://t.co/Uq1Uicrxk6 pic.twitter.com/PkhwRKcbGW — The WHL (@TheWHL) October 23, 2020 The Western Hockey League came out with a statement on Friday announcing that players on its teams are allowed […]
Warriors name Gorges Director of Player Development The West Kelowna Warriors have named Josh Gorges their Director of Player Development. Gorges will work with players both on and off the ice, at practices and games this season. The 36-year-old Kelowna native brings 14 years of professional playing experience to the […]
