From Fort St. James to Germany, the game of hockey literally took Bryan Adams around the world. It all started in the 1993-94 season in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League, suiting up for one of the teams he grew up watching, the Prince George Spruce Kings. That year, […]
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BCHL Today: BCHL announces pod season schedule, Combs signs ECHL contract, and more
BCHL releases 2020-21 schedule BCHL announces schedule for 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/GDUbzsez5j#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/4wQfY58gXC — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) March 23, 2021 The BC Hockey League officially announced the schedule for all five pods hosting games during the 2020-21 season. The season runs from Friday, Apr. 2 to Sunday, May 9 with […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Joe Murphy
(This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2020.) After arguably the best individual season in BCHL history, Stanley Cup winner Joe Murphy’s hockey career is like nothing out of the norm. The London, Ontario native and his family moved across the country and settled in North Vancouver when […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Taro Hirose
They are currently four active National Hockey League players whose careers stem from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks organization. Among these alumni are Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson, Columbus Blue Jackets centre Riley Nash, and New Jersey Devils veteran centre Travis Zajac. The latest inductee into the active alumni list […]
The ties between the BCHL and Kontinental Hockey League
(This article was originally published on Aug. 22, 2020.) It may not seem like it, but there are some distinct ties between the BC Hockey League and the Kontinential Hockey League, which many see as the top professional league in Europe and Asia and second-best in the world behind […]
The unique Chilliwack-Michigan connection
Throughout the Chilliwack Chiefs 30-year history, hundreds of players have played for NCAA teams, and a huge number have gone to schools based in the state of Michigan. They have also had players come from Michigan to join the Chiefs as well. It seems the Chiefs have more connections […]
Chilliwack Chiefs in the NHL
(This article was originally published on June 4, 2020) The Chilliwack Chiefs have a long history of elite players coming through their various home arenas. Whether it was the “Old Barn” Chilliwack Coliseum, the “new” Chilliwack Coliseum (formerly Prospera Centre), George Preston Arena, and Langley Events Centre. Some of […]
BCHL Today: Smokies forward Briere commits to Mercyhurst, Rivermen netminders are off to school, Kings alum Niddery re-ups in Germany, and more
Smoke Eaters forward Briere is off to Mercyhurst NEWS! Briere Commits to Div.1 side Mercyhurst for 2020/21 season. 📰Article: https://t.co/MaQWbvRfzS Congratulations Carson and best of luck next season!#WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/WaV55OvyiU — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) March 21, 2020 Trail Smoke Eaters forward Carson Briere will attend Mercyhurst University this fall. Briere […]
Rivermen goalie duo earns college commitments
The Langley Rivermen announced some college commitments on Saturday morning and both of their goaltenders are headed off to play college hockey. One joins the SAIT Trojans of the ACAC and the other will head to the Big Ten to join Michigan State University. Some more good news today! Congratulations to […]