Bottini notches an assist in Switzerland’s World Juniors win An 🍎 for Stefano Bottini helps @SwissIceHockey to a 2-1 lead in the 2nd period!#BCHL | #WorldJuniors https://t.co/OAKB78N9cS — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) December 23, 2020 Penticton Vees forward Stefano Bottini had an assist on a second period goal for Switzerland […]
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Holiday season contributions from local BCHL teams
We all know what a community means to its junior hockey team. From purchasing tickets and merchandise to create revenue, to cheering on the players at home games. The community is the heartbeat of its junior hockey team. But what do BC Hockey League teams mean to their communities? […]
BCHL reverse retro jerseys?
(This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2020.) The National Hockey League came out with a set of reverse retro jerseys for all 31 of its teams earlier this fall. Some came out fantastic, others not so much. It got me thinking about what BC Hockey League versions […]
BCHL Today: Eagles defenseman Ross commits to Dartmouth, Clippers appeal to MLA, Wild recruits Lipinski for 2021-22, and more
Tait heads to Dartmouth in 2023-24 I am extremely excited and honoured to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Dartmouth College. Thank you to coaches, friends, and family who have supported me along this journey. @Dartmouth_MIH pic.twitter.com/yCkRu04ikV — Tait Ross (@taitross23) December 13, 2020 Surrey Eagles defenseman […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings hit pause on the season, Loney leaves Silverbacks to join USHL club, and more
Spruce Kings put things on pause Tough day telling our @SpruceKings athletes & staff that our program is on pause until the new year. While I respect the job being done by the PHO, this pause was a result of their ill informed decision preventing our 19 & 20 […]
BCHL Today: 2020-21 season start pushed back again, Zakall commits to Ivy League school, and more
2020-21 season delayed until January BCHL delays season start to new year due to PHO order limiting team activities. RELEASE: https://t.co/kK1fdc8y1C pic.twitter.com/N2s7BHAcRC — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 8, 2020 With the extension of the Public Health Officer’s order of not allowing players over the age of majority to participate […]
BCHL players at the World Junior Hockey Championship
Carey Price. Ryan Johansen. Jamie Benn. All current stars in the National Hockey League and all former BC Hockey League players. However, another common thread between these three is that each of them played at the World Junior Hockey Championship during their career. But did they play at the […]
BCHL Today: Vees test negative for COVID-19, Eagles cancel All-Star Challenge, Clips trade Kitchen, and more
Vees test negative for COVID-19 NEWS: The Vees have received negative tests for their players and staff after a player tested positive for COVID-19 last week. DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/HQxWGGj2Az#BCHL pic.twitter.com/18yWn30ePk — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) December 4, 2020 After a Penticton Vees player tested positive for COVID-19 in late […]
Age of majority a major challenge for BCHL teams
The latest order from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus has certainly put a bigger wrench into BC Hockey League teams’ plans to have scrimmages – and even practices – as they get ready for the 2020-21 regular season. Prior to […]
BCHL Today: Provincial Health Officer order takes 19-and-20-year-olds off the ice, and more
Public health restrictions limit involvement for 19-and-20-year-olds BC Hockey has updated hockey activity information following the PHO order – including a return to Phase 2 activity for youth: https://t.co/bEcna3Qrym pic.twitter.com/WhB7Q8lqsj — BC Hockey (@BCHockey_Source) December 3, 2020 The latest order from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to help […]