Cristall suspended three games by BCHL DOPS The BC Hockey League Department of Player Safety has suspended West Kelowna Warriors forward Tyler Cristall for three games. The hammer comes down after a minor penalty and 10-minute misconduct for a blow to the head was elevated to a major penalty and […]
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BCHL conference final preview
The BC Hockey League playoffs have been outstanding so far. From last-second goals and triple-overtime games to complete blowouts and goaltender battles. With only four teams left, we are getting closing to crowing a Fred Page Cup champion for the first time since 2019. Let’s look to see how the […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals player profile: McCoy Bidewell
Coming off the 2021 Pod Season, the Cowichan Valley Capitals were rebuilding, busy recruiting new players to the team. However, there’s one who took an unconventional path and has specifically stood out in Duncan. On Nov. 26, the Capitals signed goaltender McCoy Bidewell after he played for Cowichan Valley as […]
BCHL conference semifinals preview
The BC Hockey League playoffs are underway and the Interior and Coastal Conference semifinals are set. Each of the top four seeds in each conference moved past the first round. A few of the series followed a few patterns this post-season. For Salmon Arm and Wenatchee, the home team won […]
BCHL Bulletin: Bentham commits to Yale, Davidson to represent Norway, and more!
Bentham commits to Yale Cranbrook Bucks defender Rhys Bentham has committed to Yale University starting this September. He is the fifth member of Cranbrook’s roster to secure an NCAA Division I commitment. The 2002-born blueliner from Calgary, AB is captain of the Bucks this season and has a goal and […]
New den members: A look at the Victoria Grizzlies 2022-23 recruits
The Victoria Grizzlies are preparing for the future and before the 2022 playoffs start, the team has signed four new players for next season. Whenever it comes, the end of the playoffs will see several Grizzlies players depart the team. The new players signed will form a big part of […]
BCHL Bulletin: Martin inks extension in Alberni, Wild and Smokies add new recruits, and more!
Bulldogs ink Martin to five year extension The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that general manager and head coach Joe Martin has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 BC Hockey League season. Martin, 41, is into his third season with the Bulldogs. In 130 games with Alberni Valley, […]
BCHL Bulletin: Grizzlies add four new recruits, Murray commits to Merritt for 2022-23, and more!
Grizzlies bring in Hardy for 2022-23 The Victoria Grizzlies have added 2003-born forward Owen Hardy for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. The Stittsville, ON native is into his second season at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois. Through 16 games this season, Hardy has nine goals and 18 points. Andonovski […]
A look at the BCHL playoff bracket
As the BC Hockey League season comes to the final games of the season, many teams have clinched a spot in the Fred Page Cup playoffs already. Let’s have a look at the potential matchups we could see in the first round of the playoffs. This bracket is as the […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL unveils three stars for February, Rybinski inks NHL contract, and more!
Wood, Trotter, Dukovac named three stars of the month The BC Hockey League has announced its three stars of the month for February, with Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood, Prince George Spruce Kings goalie Aaron Trotter, and Langley Rivermen forward Max Dukovac earning the distinction. Wood, a 2005-born native of […]