The Nanaimo Clippers had an excellent 2021-22 amid some upheaval around their coaching staff earlier in the season. The Clippers finished third in the Coastal Conference behind Chilliwack and Alberni, but they had a remarkable playoff. The Clippers swept the Surrey Eagles in the first round, the Chilliwack Chiefs in […]
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BCHL Bulletin: A pair of NCAA Division I commitments, Coquitlam assistant coach becomes VIJHL GM, and more!
Littler commits to Minnesota State University (Mankato) 2004-born forward Cade Littler has committed to Minnesota State University (Mankato). As a grade 12 student this school year, he is eligible to join the team as early as this fall. He has 12 goals and 15 assists in 26 games with Wenatchee […]
BCHL Today: Caps trade for Simpson, Smokies and Bulldogs add recruits, and more!
Capitals acquire Simpson from Pickering of the OJHL TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 2003 D Owen Simpson from the OJHL's Pickering Panthers in exchange for future considerations. đź”— https://t.co/xD84OURorX@OwenSimpson19 |@UConnMHOC | #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/loQDWsmhbK — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) June 24, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have acquired 2003-born defenseman Owen Simpson from the […]
Net success: the top three Express goalies of all-time?
(This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2020.) Merriam-Webster defines success as “degree or measure of succeeding”, “favourable or desired outcome”, also the “attainment of wealth.” In the world of hockey, team success is determined often by what trophy, if any, the team hoists at the end of […]
BCHL Today: Eagles add Merrimack commit Hillier, Kings acquire Orr, and more
Eagles add Merrimack committed forward Hillier The Surrey Eagles have added 2002-born forward Mark Hillier to their roster for 2020-21. Hillier put up 52 goals and 112 points in 56 games at St. Andrew’s College last season. He had previously committed to Merrimack for this fall, but the uncertainty […]
BCHL Today: Vipers sign forward Pakulak, Chiefs alum Sinclair transfers from UAH to Michigan Tech, and more
Vipers add Pakulak for the upcoming season COMMITMENT ALERT! – Vipers Commit to Luke Pakulakhttps://t.co/WKTacfz4ji#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/C8H8xDeDNx — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) August 2, 2020 The Vernon Vipers added another forward for the 2020-21 season with the signing of 2003-born Luke Pakulak from the Delta Hockey Academy. The Surrey product had three […]
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 […]
BCHL Today: Express forward Rizzo requests release from UND, Wild lose defenseman Overland to NCDC, and more
Express forward Rizzo decommits from UND Per two sources, Carolina Hurricanes draft pick Massimo Rizzo won't be coming to UND anymore. He asked for his release, and UND granted it. Story: https://t.co/ALraeBPu46 — Brad Elliott Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) July 6, 2020 Coquitlam Express 2000-born forward Massimo Rizzo requested a release […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies acquire Maia, Bulldogs pick up WHL veteran Schaufler, PG captain Walsh commits to LIU, and more
Grizzlies add veteran scorer Maia from Oakville TRADE: The Grizzlies have acquired forward Thomas Maia(00) from the Oakville Blades(OJHL) in exchange for Brendan Bowie. pic.twitter.com/As6nXKV0O8 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) June 4, 2020 The Victoria Grizzlies swung a big move on Wednesday, adding 2000-born forward Thomas Maia from the Oakville […]