The 2024 NHL Draft was once again a significant event for the British Columbia Hockey League as 10 players with ties to the league were selected this year, including four players who skated in the league during the 2023-24 season. Four of the players appeared in the BCHL before moving […]
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Top-ranked BCHL players for the 2024 NHL Draft
With the 2024 NHL Draft this Friday and Saturday, the spotlight is on the British Columbia Hockey League and some of its top players. Last year’s draft saw four players selected directly from the BCHL, led by Carolina Hurricanes first-rounder Bradly Nadeau, who went 30th overall. Although there aren’t any […]
Bucks’ leading-scorer Noah Urness returns to Roseau High in Minnesota
On Nov. 10, Cranbrook Bucks forward Noah Urness scored once in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Penticton Vees. Two nights later, he tallied a pair of goals, including the overtime game-winner, in a 2-1 triumph over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Urness’s three goals through two games that weekend led to him […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 18 – West Kelowna Warriors general manager and head coach Simon Ferguson
A chat with West Kelowna Warriors general manager and head coach Simon Ferguson about several topics, including: The wildfire situation in West Kelowna and the Okanagan Carolina Hurricanes draft pick Charles-Alexis Legault’s development The Warriors’ strengths heading into 2023-24 And more!
BCHL Bulletin: Smokies bring in Stefanek, Boatter is off to Colorado College, and more!
Stefanek signs with the Smoke Eaters After posting 32 goals and 77 points in 70 games with Mount St. Charles Academy’s Under-16 AAA squad in 2022-23, 2006-born forward Chase Stefanek has signed with the Trail Smoke Eaters for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. The product of Yorba Linda, California […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 17 – Victoria Grizzlies assistant coach Geoff Grimwood
A chat with Victoria Grizzlies assistant coach Geoff Grimwood about several topics, including: The recent passing of Mike Hammond The strength of the Coastal Conference in 2022-23 Ottawa Senators prospect Hoyt Stanley’s development And more!
BCHL Bulletin: Cents and Bulldogs add new recruits, Murphy-Johnson commits to SFU, and more!
Cents bring Grabner in for the 2023-24 season The Merritt Centennials reinforced their blueline on Wednesday with the signing of 2004-born defender Sam Grabner out of the Ottawa Jr. Senators of the Central Canada Hockey League. Grabner, from Ottawa, notched three goals and 13 points in 45 games with the […]
BCHL Bulletin: Bucks sign McGowan to the herd, Cents add Lane to their crease, and more!
Bucks bring in McGowan The Cranbrooks Bucks have signed 2006-born defender Tyler McGowan out of Irvine, California for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. McGowan spent the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Junior Ducks 16U AAA split between the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League 16U division and 16U AAA hockey […]
BCHL Bulletin: Clippers add skilled defender Parekh, Silverbacks bring back Redmond, and more!
Clippers add blueline depth with Parekh The Nanaimo Clippers bolstered their blueline group on Wednesday with the addition of 2003-born Ida Parekh out of Toronto. Parekh is committed to Bemidji State University to start his NCAA Division I career in September 2024. Parekh finished second among all defenders in Ontario Junior […]
BCHL Bulletin: Three BCHLers selected on day two of NHL Draft, Vipers and Rivermen make a big deal, and more!
Suniev selected by the Flames Penticton Vees forward Aydar Suniev was the first B.C. Hockey League player off the board on day two of the National Hockey League draft when the Calgary Flames selected him in the third round, 80th overall. The 2004-born Suniev, who’s committed to the University of […]