Continuing on our world travels through BC Hockey League players past and present, our journey stops over in the wonderous continent of Asia. The BCHL has had at least nine players from three of Asia’s most prominent countries. Some had long-lasting careers in both league and international play, while […]
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Shaw hired as Express head coach and assistant general manager
The Coquitlam Express have hired Brandon Shaw as its new head coach and assistant general manager, signing the Barrie, Ontario product to a two-year contract on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Shaw joins the Express after spending two seasons with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs as their director of player development and […]
Centennials elect not to renew Sweet-Coulter’s contract
The Merritt Centennials announced today that the contract of general manager and head coach Derek Sweet-Coulter won’t be renewed for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. The Centennials will begin the process of evaluating candidates and selecting a head coach for next season starting Monday, May 17. “This was […]
BCHL Today: Labelle scores first BCHL goal, Fairlie gets first BCHL shutout, and more!
Labelle lands first BCHL goal SCORES! @SimonLabelle8 scores his first as a Spruce King!! pic.twitter.com/r20lBZMee7 — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) April 29, 2021 2002-born Prince George forward Simon Labelle scored his first BC Hockey League goal at 6:07 of the third period in Wednesday’s 7-0 thumping of the […]
BCHL Today: BCHL cancels 2021 playoffs, Cents reach deal with the City of Merritt, and more!
BC Hockey League cancels 2021 playoffs BCHL announces season will end with no playoffs, plans for alternate set of pod awards RELEASE: https://t.co/o01WZO4emQ pic.twitter.com/pyIphhBihb — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 27, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced on Tuesday the cancellation of the 2021 Fred Page Cup playoffs due to COVID-19 […]
BCHL Today: Katzalay named POW, first BCHL goals, and more!
Katzalay earns player of the week honours Surrey Eagles forward Holden Katzalay was named the BC Hockey League player of the week on Monday after posting three goals and five assists in the team’s three games. The 2000-born Vancouver product now has nine goals and 15 assists through a […]
BCHL Today: BCHL reports latest COVID-19 test results, lots of first goals, and more!
BCHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests for the third straight week An update on the BCHL's COVID-19 testing. pic.twitter.com/c9cT1bYknW — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 23, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced on Friday there were no positive COVID-19 tests after the latest round of testing ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
BCHL Today: Cents add Fleming for 2021-22, Dillon takes over at UVic, and more!
Cents add Fleming to their blueline for 2021-22 New #Recruit: The Centennials are proud to announce they've #committed to defenseman Joe Fleming (03) from the Boston Junior Eagles program. Welcome to the team Joe, we look forward to having you! 📰:https://t.co/DJL9EiQRmN pic.twitter.com/oifgn3ZvLP — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) April 22, 2021 […]
BCHL games at alternate hockey venues
In the last decade, several BC Hockey League games were played at alternate venues. Sometimes, maintenance issues forced a team to vacate their home arena. This happened to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and they actually played two “home” games in a different arena. Other times, BCHL teams took part […]
Meet the new goalies guarding the Grizzlies’ den
In the four months since the BC Hockey League exhibition season, the Victoria Grizzlies have added two new goaltenders. On Jan. 13, the Grizzlies acquired 2001-born Carter Woodside from the Prince George Spruce Kings for future considerations. Meanwhile, 2004-born Dryden DeMelo joined the Grizzlies as an extra goaltender. New roster […]