Wally Bzdell may not have been the highest-scoring forward ever to play for the Nanaimo Clippers, his leadership qualities and character on and off the ice are still talked about to this day. After a nine-game audition in the 1986-87 BC Junior Hockey League season, Bzdell made the jump […]
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BCHL Today: Bucks get first win, 13 score first BCHL goals, and more
Bucks post first regular-season franchise win BUCKS WIN! The Cranbrook Bucks defeat the Trail Smoke Eaters by a score of 5-3 to record their first win in franchise history! The Bucks are now 1-1-0-0 on the season and will face the Smoke Eaters again on Wednesday, April 7th at 8PM […]
BCHL Today: 18 more players score their first BCHL goals, and more
Cranbrook vs. Penticton first career BCHL goals âť“Q. Who scored the first goal in @CranbrookBucks history? đź’ˇA. Cam Reid scored the first goal in Bucks history!#BCHLIsBack | @saveonfoods pic.twitter.com/EJqUzPZxhS — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 4, 2021 Not only was it his first career BCHL goal, but 2002-born defenseman Cameron Reid goes […]
A guide to the Victoria Grizzlies BC Spring Hockey League teams
Recently, the Victoria Grizzlies announced the 2021 details of their U18 and U16 BC Spring Hockey League teams. Prospective players looking to play can apply online for a chance to play on one of the two Grizzlies teams. The Grizzlies are one of several BC Hockey League teams who […]
Port Alberni pod preview
Recently, the BCHL announced that Port Alberni would serve as a regional pod in the league’s return to play plan. All four Vancouver Island-based teams will take part in this pod, with games at Weyerhaeuser Arena. Each team will play between 18 and 20 games beginning in April. The […]
BCHL Today: Red Wings call up Cholowski, Miska sent down by Colorado, and more
Red Wings call up Cholowski UPDATE: Defenseman Dennis Cholowski has been recalled from the #RedWings taxi squad. pic.twitter.com/15AnfYpuYd — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 20, 2021 Defenseman Dennis Cholowski (16 goals, 51 assists in 106 games with Chilliwack from 2014-16) has been recalled by the Detroit Red Wings from their taxi […]
Clippers Confidential with Sheldon Rempal
When you look up sharpshooter in the dictionary, Sheldon Rempal’s name isn’t very hard to find. The Calgary, Alberta product brought Nanaimo Clippers fans to their feet during his three years on Vancouver Island, lighting the lamp 106 times in three seasons. After finishing his final year of midget […]
BCHL Today: League rebrands social media accounts, Bucks add to coaching staff, and more
BCHL changes social media branding New season, new us… We've updated our social media handles on all platforms to @BCHockeyLeague#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/X5rYm2Bmmi — BC Hockey League (@BCHockeyLeague) March 15, 2021 The BC Hockey League changed its handles on social media on Monday. Rather than being known as @GoBCHL on Facebook, […]
Recapping the 2001 Doyle Cup: Salsa vs. Kodiaks
(This article was originally published on Mar. 15, 2021) In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies have played in the RBC Cup only once. In 2009, they hosted the tournament at The Q Centre. As covered in a previous article, the Grizzlies were eliminated in the semi-finals of […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: The Fitzgerald brothers
(This article was originally published on Mar. 14, 2021) When looking at Victoria Grizzlies alumni, the Fitzgerald brothers stand out. They stand out for their skill and because they’re unique. The brothers are identical triplets who played for Victoria from 2012-14. Aside from putting up impressive points totals, the […]