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: Clippers forward Washe commits to WMU, Wild continues to add recruits for 2021-22, and more
Washe jumps to WMU #22 Tim Washe, Clippers graduating player, is headed to Western Michigan University to join his brother, Paul, and the Broncos for the 2020-2021 season! pic.twitter.com/puYMZilQyi — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) December 17, 2020 The Nanaimo Clippers suffered a big blow to their forward group on Thursday […]
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 […]
Victoria Grizzlies Island Cup aftermath
The Island Cup has come and gone after the Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 5-4. In a close matchup, the Clippers captured the inaugural title for a tournament created because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the BCHL waits to begin its regular season, there were some surprises […]
BCHL extended training camp all-rookie team
Recently, I released the BCHL extended training camp all-star teams, recognizing the best individual performances during the pre-season. Now, in the true spirit of the exhibition season, I am going to form an extended training camp all-rookie team. The requirements to be considered for the all-rookie team are the […]
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 extended training camp all-stars
The BC Hockey League’s 2020-21 extended training camp has concluded, and now we wait for the regular season to get underway – hopefully in early January. While we patiently wait for the BCHL to return to the ice, I decided to take some time to reflect on the pre-season. […]
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 đź“ť | 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 […]