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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 […]
Vees add WHL veteran Serhyenko The Penticton Vees have added another goaltender to their crease, joining 2001-born Kaeden Lane, 2002-born Colin Purcell, and 2003-born Mason Dunsford on the active roster. The Vees signed 2002-born netminder Carter Serhyenko on Monday after he played 17 games with Prince Albert of the Western […]
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 […]
Anderson commits to Ontario Tech University Baxter Anderson commits to Ontario Tech University.https://t.co/hqFLINNC3h — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 15, 2021 Nanaimo Clippers forward Baxter Anderson, who’s from Burnaby, BC, has committed to Ontario Tech University for the 2021-22 U SPORTS season. Anderson, 21, joined the Clippers for the 2020-21 BCHL […]
(This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2020.) 2021 signaled the 20th anniversary of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks joining the BC Hockey League. However, Salmon Arm had a junior A team before anyone knew the Silverbacks. Salmon Arm kicked off its BCHL debut back in 1982-83 as the Shuswap […]
When the dust settled on the 2020 NHL Draft on Wednesday, three players currently skating in the BC Hockey League heard their names (virtually) called by National Hockey League teams. Since 1975, a total of 168 players have been selected out of the BCHL, including the two announced this […]
Capitals pick up Ramsay from Surrey TRADE The Capitals have acquired 2001 born Victoria product Sean Ramsay from the @SurreyEagles in exchange for future considerations. Welcome to Cowichan Sean! #BlueCollar RELEASE: https://t.co/uBQSZ3lPoq pic.twitter.com/sx65y6Vh0y — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 30, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals acquired 2001-born forward Sean Ramsay […]
Clippers add Hunter to their front office Nanaimo Clippers Hire Robb Hunter as Director of Business Operations. For more: https://t.co/ZylJz2a6II — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) September 17, 2020 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the hiring of Robb Hunter as their new director of business operations on Thursday. He takes over from […]
Clippers sign WHL veteran Anderson NEWS| On the eve of Training Camp 2020, the Clippers announce the signing of Baxter Anderson. –> https://t.co/2UmzWK3Oiu pic.twitter.com/L4IAIf87Wi — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) September 8, 2020 The Nanaimo Clippers announced on Monday the signing of 2000-born forward Baxter Anderson for the upcoming BC Hockey […]
The Victoria Grizzlies management team has the difficult job this offseason of constructing a competitive hockey team to bounce back after a disappointing 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies last season finished with a record of 22-33-1 and were swept in round one of the playoffs by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
