This past season, the Victoria Grizzlies finished fourth in the Coastal Conference with an overall record of 29-22-1-2. That was good enough for 61 points. Overall, the team built on its performance from last season and saw improved offensive totals from several players. Players like Chase Pirtle, Luc Pelletier, and […]
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Examining several BCHL Black Aces
After the Langley Rivermen clinched a spot in the 2024 playoffs this past March, they signed a Black Ace player and forward Caden Lee joined the Riv for its playoff run. Black Aces are emergency backup players for teams used during the post-season. Black Aces practice with the team and […]
16 players with BCHL experience competing in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2024 National Hockey League playoffs are underway and 16 players with British Columbia Hockey League experience began the quest for the Stanley Cup in the first round. Our list includes players who served as affiliates in the BCHL like Mathew Barzal and Jordie Benn. The Colorado Avalanche led the […]
Examining the Surrey Eagles trade deadline moves
Before the BCHL’s February trade deadline, the Surrey Eagles completed two trades and signed one player. The first trade involved the Cranbrook Bucks and the second trade involved the Coquitlam Express. First, the Eagles moved future considerations to the Bucks for forward Evan Brown. Later, the Eagles acquired future considerations […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals update: Major 2023-24 roster changes
After being sold to new ownership last September, the Cowichan Valley Capitals started overhauling their roster. From November to February, the Capitals signed 10 new players to the roster. and saw five players depart the team. This kind of roster turnover also occurred last season. After the Capitals replaced Brian […]
Grizzlies’ Den Members Profile: Elliot Dutil
In November, the Victoria Grizzlies traded future considerations to the Chilliwack Chiefs for forward Elliot Dutil. Dutil is a 2003-born forward from Montreal, Quebec in his final season of junior hockey. For 2024-25, Edutil will attend Lindenwood University in the NCAA. Dutil took a different path to reach the BCHL. […]
Top 20 2003-born BCHL scorers for 2023-24
As the British Columbia Hockey League continues to be a home for emerging hockey talent, the 2023-24 season showcases a cohort of players born in 2003 who are leaving an indelible mark on the league. In this ranking, we highlight the top 20 players whose skills and performance set them […]
No holiday trade freeze in the BCHL this year
Although customary in previous years, the British Columbia Hockey League’s departure from the Canadian Junior Hockey League and Hockey Canada this past spring means there’s no holiday trade freeze this year. In the past BCHL clubs weren’t permitted to make trades with CJHL teams between Dec. 10 and New Year’s […]
The BCHL Road Show and the future of junior hockey in Quesnel
Last month, the BCHL announced details for its 2023 Road Show Series. On Nov. 25-26, the BCHL will host two regular season games in Quesnel, BC. Playing those two games are the Victoria Grizzlies and the Cowichan Valley Capitals. It’s the first time the Grizzlies and Capitals participate in the Road […]
Eagles netminder Gundarah loves mental part of game
While Ajeet Gundarah puts in plenty of hard work in the summer ensuring he is physically in great shape, it is the mental aspect of the goaltending position that the Surrey Eagles standout enjoys. “The thing I love most about being a goalie is it is so different from any […]