Born October 18, 2002, in the affluent neighbourhood of North Vancouver, BC, is prospect Kent Johnson. Johnson, a potential lottery pick in the upcoming 2021 National Hockey League draft, has been turning heads on the West Coast with his talent since he was 15 years old. Making a mark […]
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BCHL Today: BCHL players attract NHL Draft attention, Alexeev commits to Hobart College, and more!
5 BCHL players on NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings 5 BCHL players included on 2021 #NHL Central Scouting final draft rankings 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/r2TH8QzKk8 #BCHLNetwork #CoastalConference #InteriorConference #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/I44aMvB0qv — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) May 27, 2021 NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings on […]
5 BCHL players included on 2021 NHL Central Scouting final draft rankings
NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings for the 2021 NHL Draft on Thursday and the list features five players who participated in the 2020-21 BC Hockey League pod season. There are four skaters ranked and one goaltender. The 2021 NHL Draft is set for July 23 (first round) […]
How Alex Newhook went from the BCHL to the NHL in two years
For young men growing up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, there aren’t many pro hockey success stories to immediately model and aspire towards. Of course, see the magnificent careers of Michael Ryder and Ryane Clowe for context, it isn’t an impossible feat, but the scouting exposure is difficult to attract […]
BCHL Today: BCHL reports latest COVID-19 test results, lots of first goals, and more!
BCHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests for the third straight week An update on the BCHL's COVID-19 testing. pic.twitter.com/c9cT1bYknW — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 23, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced on Friday there were no positive COVID-19 tests after the latest round of testing ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
BCHL Today: Lane named BCHL POW, five first career BCHL goals, and more!
Cranbrook vs. Trail first career BCHL goals A second period goalfest as the Bucks score twice before the Smoke Eaters score four unanswered to take a 5-2 lead to the third period! Disher with two on the night, and Justin Ross with his first BCHL goal as well! #WeAreSmokeEaters […]
Facts and figures: BCHL season-opening roster breakdown
The BC Hockey League lists 387 players on the official season-opening rosters of the 16 teams participating. Included in the 387 are players signed as affiliates, signified by an ‘A’ next to their name on the BCHL website. Rosters are restricted to 25 this season, which is two more […]
BCHL Today: Express add more to its roster, Vipers name captains, and more
Express bring in Chubbs and Yee TRANSACTION NEWS The Coquitlam Express have signed 2004-born William Yee, 2002-born Benjamin Chubbs, 2003-born Tyler Schweitzer and 2000-born Jaden Little. Welcome to the team! pic.twitter.com/cD7ElEDk66 — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) March 29, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced the addition of 2004-born defenseman William Yee and […]
BCHL Today: Kings beef up roster with 11 players, Express add goaltender Little, and more
Kings bolster roster with 11 new players The squad just got a whole lot bigger. 🔥 The Kings have signed 11 players in advance of the 2020-21 pod season. Welcome to the BCHL! 🗞️ https://t.co/A4fX6Yvtlb#OurKingdom #BCHLIsBack @BCHockeyLeague pic.twitter.com/hMubk6rrW8 — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) March 16, 2021 The Powell River […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs add two rookies and two veterans for this season, Vipers and Silverbacks bring in recruits for next season, and more
Chiefs bring in Dornan NEWS: Chiefs Commit to Drew Dornan“This is a good opportunity for Drew to come in and show what he is capable of at the BCHL level.” 🔗 https://t.co/ci3F5sBnhk #ChwkChiefs pic.twitter.com/qNqShOu6RP — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) February 17, 2021 The Chilliwack Chiefs announced the addition of 2004-born […]