On Sept. 1, the United States Hockey League released the 30-man rosters for the 2021-22 season for each of its 16 teams. Of the 480 players listed, there are definitely a handful with ties to the BC Hockey League, including a number who were announced as commitments for the […]
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BCHL Today: Caps add Cornell commit Cobb, Rivermen nab Nagra from Milton, and more!
Caps bring in Cornell commit Cobb NEWS: The Capitals are excited to announce the commitment of 2002 born forward Aidan Cobb for the 2021/22 season!@CornellMHockey | #BlueCollar Release: https://t.co/1bJ4UMUD7t pic.twitter.com/zxHnFN7pzS — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) August 20, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals have added 2002-born forward and Cornell University commit Aidan […]
Grizzlies land Ride from Oakville of the OJHL in a three-way deal
The Victoria Grizzlies swung a three-team, two-player trade that sees 2003-born defenseman Declan Ride end up in BC’s provincial capital. First, the Grizzlies acquired 2001-born defenseman Cole Weinger from the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League for future considerations. Weinger hails from El Segundo, CA. He […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks defenseman Lemay selected in NHL Draft, former Express forward Roberts signs in England, and more
Lemay selected by Washington in the NHL Draft #BCHL connections in the 2021 #NHLDraft 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/yEXjsfuvK9 📷 | Lisa Mazurek Photography (@LisaMPhotos)#BCHLNetwork #NHL #NCAA #USHL #WHL pic.twitter.com/4ky1lugNCS — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) July 25, 2021 Salmon Arm Silverbacks defenseman Joaquin Lemay was the lone BCHL player to […]
BCHL connections in the 2021 NHL Draft
When the dust settled on the 2021 NHL Draft on Saturday, one player who skated in the BC Hockey League during the 2020-21 season heard his name (virtually) called by a National Hockey League team. Since 1975, a total of 171 players have been selected out of the BCHL, […]
BCHL Today: Johnson goes fifth overall in NHL Draft, Lapointe battles Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and more!
Johnson selected fifth overall in the NHL Draft With the 5th pick in the #NHLDraft, we select Kent Johnson from @umichhockey! Welcome to the 5th Line, Kent!@mhl | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/j1rppA7Tu2 — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 24, 2021 University of Michigan rookie Kent Johnson (61 goals and 86 assists in […]
Top BCHL prospects for the 2021 NHL Draft
The National Hockey League off-season continues at a breakneck speed, with the annual draft this upcoming weekend. The 2020 NHL Draft saw one player selected who played in the BCHL during the 2019-20 season as Chilliwack Chiefs forward Ethan Bowen went to the Anaheim Ducks in the seventh round, […]
BCHL Today: Legault returns to West Kelowna, Vees bring in UND commit Montgomery, and more!
Legault returns to West Kelowna for 2021-22 NHL Draft Profile: Charles-Alexis Legault Legault is back with the Warriors for 2021-22 and comes in as the 123rd ranked NA skater ahead of the draft. Hear from him on his decision to return to West K, the draft and more!https://t.co/cr9tlMucNs Presented by […]
BCHL Today: Pfeil commits to McGill, Bucks and Eagles add new recruits, and more!
Pfeil commits to McGill The Capitals are excited to announce that graduated goaltender Lucas Pfeil (@pfeil29) has committed to McGill University! Congratulations Lucas! 🔗 https://t.co/lGbpLqIPbx#BlueCollar | @McGillHockey pic.twitter.com/Q7wRlV35eg — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) July 4, 2021 Cowichan Valley Capitals goaltender Lucas Pfeil has committed to McGill University starting this September. Pfeil, […]
A look at the career of Penticton alumnus Ryan Johansen
Before joining the Penticton Vees, Ryan Johansen played minor hockey with the Port Moody Amateur Hockey Association and U18 with the Vancouver NE Chiefs. Making the four-and-a-half-hour drive northwest in 2008, Johansen joined the Vees, who just came off a Fred Page Cup the season before. A force in […]