While the green light hasn’t been given by provincial health officials to resume play in the BC Hockey League, Nanaimo Clippers head coach Darren Naylor has seen all he needs to from his hockey club. The Clippers enjoyed a solid extended pre-season schedule, going 11-5, and culminated by clinching […]
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Victoria Grizzlies vs. Powell River Kings: A decade of rivalry
In the last decade, an intense rivalry has developed between the Victoria Grizzlies and Powell River Kings. Both teams are often among the best in the league, and they have also faced each other often during the postseason. Since 2011, the Grizzlies and Kings faced off several times in […]
BCHL 2020-21 jersey watch
I got this idea from a website the watches for jersey leaks and rumors on the NHL called Icethetics.com. With BC Hockey League teams, I’ll look at some of the jersey changes coming this season that you might not have noticed. I did do an article earlier this year […]
BCHL Today: Vees add defenseman from Quebec, Chiefs bring back Penney, Bulldogs make Nause signing official, and more
Vees add WJAC silver medallist Chapleau NEWS: The Vees have acquired D Philippe Chapleau ('00) from the @cflongueuilaaa in exchange for future considerations! Welcome to Penticton, Philippe! DETAILS π | https://t.co/8qYYsqv1hD#BCHL pic.twitter.com/BKw9LRIwsa — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) November 21, 2020 The Penticton Vees made a trade on Friday that sees […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Tanner Glass
(This article was originally published on Nov. 19, 2020.) Regina, Saskatchewan native Tanner Glass had a lengthy playing career. From junior hockey to the pros, he’s experienced a lot, but where is he now? Glass played two seasons in the BCHL from 2001-03, splitting time with the Penticton Panthers […]
BCHL Today: Rivermen and Clippers make a deal, Chiefs ship Valk to Trail, Tritt commits to LSSU, and more
Rivermen and Clippers swap forwards TRADE ALERT! π₯The Rivermen have acquired forward Tyler Schleppe from the Nanaimo Clippers in exchange for forward Tristan Fraser. π – https://t.co/UsI8HxiUdb Welcome to Langley Tyler! #RivNation pic.twitter.com/cYvhDYeP19 — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) November 14, 2020 The Langley Rivermen and Nanaimo Clippers hooked up on […]
Washe’s will to win rubs off on the Clippers
Tim Washe is eager to hit the ground running. The six-foot-three power forward for the Nanaimo Clippers is as driven as anybody across the BCHL to hoist the Fred Page Cup. After COVID-19 put a damper on what looked to be a very promising playoff run, Washe and the […]
BCHL Today: Clippers and Bulldogs make a deal, Smoke Eaters add to their roster, Express bring in WHL veteran, and more
Clippers make a deal with the Bulldogs The Clippers have acquired Moe Acee from the @AVBulldogs for future considerations. Full Story:https://t.co/ruq1qefcZ2 pic.twitter.com/SWIJep4kkv — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) November 6, 2020 The Nanaimo Clippers and Alberni Valley Bulldogs connected on a trade that sees 2001-born defenseman Moe Acee join the Harbour […]
Donaldson and DeSantis making waves for the Clippers
They say familiarity breeds success. In the case of the Nanaimo Clippers, a pair of dynamic forwards are looking to lead the charge. Entering his third season in the BCHL, Sean Donaldson is lighting it up offensively for the defending Island Division champions. The 19-year-old from Vancouver wants to […]
BCHL Today: Two more WHLers join BCHL clubs, Smokies add Floris, Clippers’ Fairbrother suspended for two games, and more
Silverbacks get Brown on loan from Tri-City The Americans have loaned Mitchell Brown to the @SASilverbacks of the BCHL through December 20th.#AmsNation pic.twitter.com/BJts9vMiji — Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) November 4, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have added 2001-born defenseman Mitchell Brown to their roster on loan from the Tri-City Americans of […]