Simply put, Devin Brosseau was a big part of one of the most dynamic duos in Nanaimo Clippers history. Over his three seasons in the BC Hockey League, he developed a special bond both on and off the ice with fellow star Sheldon Rempal. Now making the climb through […]
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Details emerge about BCHL pod locations for the 2020-21 season
A number of details have begun to emerge regarding the five pods being used for the shortened 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. The BC provincial government announced on Friday following conditional approval of the BCHL’s safe return to play plan by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the five […]
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs: A decade of rivalry
(This article was originally published on Mar. 10, 2021) Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. […]
BCHL Today: Vees and Grizz defensemen secure NCAA futures, lots of alumni news, and more
Grizzlies defenseman Veilleux commits to UConn The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce that defenceman @jakeveilleux19 has committed to @UConnMHOC Division 1 School for next season! Congratulations Jake and very well deserved!@UConnHuskies #BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/s5gtho6gE0 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 8, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that 2000-born […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add recruit from Nova Scotia, League alum among top NCAA free agents, and more
Clippers add recruit Mahar for 2021-22 SIGNED! The Clippers have acquired 2003 born Nick Mahar, a high skill forward from Sydney Nova Scotia, for the 2021-2022 season. Full Story:https://t.co/oqVutnFewh#NanaimoClippers | #BCHL | #CJHL pic.twitter.com/SKh39Mj4p9 — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) March 2, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the commitment of 2003-born […]
BCHL Today: League announces fundraiser with Shaw, Rockwood goes from Sweden to Finland, and more
BCHL partners with Shaw to raise funds for charity The BCHL and @ShawInfo have teamed up with charities in all 17 of our local BC communities in an effort to make things a little brighter. Find out more about how you can help out a great cause in your […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add touted defenseman Stanley, Mussio gets multiple offers to buy Clippers, and more
Grizzlies add Stanley for 2021-22 Victoria Grizzlies recruit two starry 16-year-olds who chose BCHL over WHL What path to take is the question that must be answered by every elite hockey player entering junior. Will it be major-junior or Junior A/NCAA? Read the full article at https://t.co/j14Vp0xV0c — Victoria […]
BCHL Today: Mussio puts Clippers up for sale, Valk starts petition to get players into games, and more
Mussio looks to unload the Clippers .@ClippersHockey owner Wes Mussio announces his intention to sell the BCHL franchise. pic.twitter.com/TtAnou9Vo6 — Ian Holmes (@reporterholmes) February 28, 2021 Nanaimo Clippers owner Wes Mussio announced on social media on Saturday night that he is immediately looking for someone to buy the team […]
BCHL Today: Trade deadline recap, Clippers name new captain, and more
Coquitlam deals Connell to the AJHL’s Storm Express trade Connell to Grande Prairie of the #AJHL | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe)
| https://t.co/lTHRRXS5St #BCHLNetwork #BCHL #CoastalConference #NCAA pic.twitter.com/1wo2Jabk4f — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) February 25, 2021 The Coquitlam Express have traded 2001-born forward Cooper Connell to the Grande Prairie Storm of the […]
The case for and against 2000-born players returning to the BCHL for 2021-22
(This article was originally published on Feb. 17, 2021) There have been calls on Hockey Canada recently to give an extra year of eligibility for junior hockey players born in 2000. It would apply to junior hockey players in Major Junior, junior A, and junior B hockey leagues across […]