The Surrey Eagles are BCHL champions after defeating the Penticton Vees in six games to win the Fred Page Cup earlier this spring. After winning the Fred Page Cup, the Eagles lost the Rocky Mountain Challenge to the Brooks Bandits. Meanwhile, like all BCHL clubs, the Eagles are preparing for […]
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Connections between the BCHL and National Collegiate Development Conference
Several months ago, the National Collegiate Development Conference welcomed a new franchise as the Rock Springs Grizzlies will join the league’s West Division for the 2023-24 season. The team has several B.C. Hockey League connections. Rock Springs’ recently-signed 2004-born goaltender Merik Erickson played a handful of games for the Merritt […]
New den members: Looking at more Victoria Grizzlies recruits
After my previous article examing new Grizzlies players, the list was updated, and the B.C. Hockey League website now shows three more players set to join the Grizzlies roster. Heading the Grizzlies this season are Spencer Caines, Luke Chappelle, and Chase Pirtle. They are part of the 10 players listed […]
BCHL Bulletin: BCHL to become an independent league, Spruce Kings extend management, and more!
BCHL to become an independent league It was officially announced on Monday that the British Columbia Hockey League will operate outside of Hockey Canada’s systems as of June 1. The BCHL explains that challenges with the current system within Hockey Canada as well as what can be expected in the […]
BCHL Bulletin: Centennials make leadership changes, Smoke Eaters earn commitments, and more!
Centennials fire GM and head coach Toneff After one and a half seasons, the Merritt Centennials announced they have parted ways with general manager and head coach Curtis Toneff (5 goals, 15 assists in 53 games with Westside and Trail from 2011-13). The Centennials were 12-37-3-2 during the 2022-23 season, […]
Seven new Bucks joining the herd this season
The new BC Hockey League season is nearly upon us and teams are close to assembling for training camps. There will be plenty of new faces in new places when camps open up around the league this month. The Cranbrook Bucks are no exception, entering their second BCHL season. […]
BCHL Today: Kings goaltender Derek Krall commits to NCAA, Coquitlam brings in forward Daniel Bazarin from Ontario, and more
Kings netminder Krall commits to UAH Congrats to Powell River Kings G Derek Krall on his commitment to the University of Alabama-Huntsville!#ModernHockey @ShawInfo 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/e4iSfztDG9 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) July 7, 2020 Powell River Kings 1999-born goaltender Derek Krall has committed to the University of Alabama-Huntsville for […]