Born in Pitt Meadows, BC, Brendan Morrison had a stable hockey career. After lighting up the league in his final years in midget, Morrison hopped on the Trans-Canada Highway to BC’s interior and stopped in Penticton. Morrison played in the Peach City when the team was known as the […]
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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 📝 | 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: Express name captain, Cristall is back in West Kelowna, Capitals get two WHL players on loan, and more
De La Durantaye to lead the Express NEWS| Noah De La Durantaye has been named Captain for the upcoming season. https://t.co/7gBl2XuoFM pic.twitter.com/VX2SlboIXm — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) November 10, 2020 The Coquitlam Express announced on Tuesday that 2000-born defenseman Noah De La Durantaye will serve as the team’s captain for […]
Spruce Kings young guns finding their stride
In youth we learn; in age we understand. For the Prince George Spruce Kings, a pair of promising rookies are learning on the fly. Playing on a veteran-laden roster, Nick Rheaume and Max Borovinskiy are scratching and clawing for a regular spot in the lineup. After getting swept in […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs and Chiefs make a trade, Terness and Ciccarello commit to NCAA schools, and more
Chiefs pick up veteran Munro from Alberni NEWS: Chiefs Acquire Defenseman Jackson Munro from Alberni Valley. “We have been fans of Jackson’s game for quite some time, and look forward to adding his veteran presence and playoff experience to our lineup.” 🔗https://t.co/Dbdr0TUZ02 #ChwkChiefs pic.twitter.com/2eCqkzIUDq — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) November […]
How the Shuswap Totems became the Salmon Arm Silverbacks
(This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2020.) 2021 signaled the 20th anniversary of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks joining the BC Hockey League. However, Salmon Arm had a junior A team before anyone knew the Silverbacks. Salmon Arm kicked off its BCHL debut back in 1982-83 as the Shuswap […]
BCHL Today: BCHL players attracting NHL attention, additional WHL players loaned to BCHL teams, and more
Seven BCHLers featured on Central Scouting Players to Watch List NHL Central Scouting has released the 2020-21 Preliminary Players to Watch List on https://t.co/ONjCiALkyX – Listing the top 2021 #NHLDraft prospects. — NHL Central Scouting (@NHLCentralScout) October 27, 2020 NHL Central Scouting came out with its preliminary Players to […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs add Leafs draft pick, Salmon Arm brings in a forward from RPI, Bucks find their voice and more
Bulldogs add Leafs draft pick TRADE ALERT: Bulldogs Acquire Ryan Tverberg from OJHL. #BulldogsHockey #BCHL https://t.co/wvScirChj0 pic.twitter.com/ceRTEHxjRb — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) October 26, 2020 The Alberni Valley Bulldogs added an impact player on Monday with the acquisition of 2002-born forward Ryan Tverberg from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens of the Ontario […]
Penticton Vees player profile: Jackson Niedermayer
The name Niedermayer is well respected in the hockey world. Hockey Hall of Fame member Scott Niedermayer is arguably one of the best defensemen to play internationally and in the NHL. He won everything along the way during his 18-year career, a Western Hockey League championship, a Memorial Cup, […]

