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BCHL All-Time All-Name team

(This article was originally published on June 7, 2020) Like any sports league around the world, the BCHL has had some interesting player names in its history. After listening to TSN 1040’s midday show with Don Taylor and Bob Marjanovich, their idea of an all-name team got me thinking […]

From Vernon to the NHL

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Thirty-two players dreamed about getting to play in the NHL one day as they were playing for the Vernon Vipers. These are their stories, from the ones who played a single game, to the ones who won a Stanley Cup. Ron Areshenkoff Areshenkoff played for the Vernon Vikings during the […]

BCHL Today: League gives return-to-play update, June 1 brings a flurry of moves, and more

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BCHL outlines return to play efforts BCHL COVID-19 Update The league gives an update on their return-to-play efforts, the opening of the Hockey Canada Registry and their ongoing discussions with the Provincial Government.https://t.co/AbYrRaHAmS pic.twitter.com/wnuDF0YcgU — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) June 1, 2020 The BC Hockey League released details of […]

Vees in the offseason: May 2020

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It may be hard to believe, but this month has passed by. A month that would have seen a junior hockey club lift the Centennial Cup and start preparations for the 2020-21 season if teams haven’t already started. However, despite no hockey, the Penticton Vees remained busy in May. We’ll […]

BCHL Today: Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach, Spruce Kings draw show home lottery winner, fundraising saves UAH hockey, and more

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Clippers add Ben Walter as skills coach NEWS: The Nanaimo Clippers have hired Ben Walter as the new Skills Coach. Walter will remain as Head Coach of the @NISilvertips . –> https://t.co/1RsnBAQIU7 pic.twitter.com/fhwQwjRaal — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) May 29, 2020 Ben Walter (37 goals, 69 assists in 100 games with […]

2020 NHL Entry Draft: Top BCHL Prospects

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The NHL continues to work towards completing the 2019-20 season, but as the calendar gets closer to the summer months, many wonder what the fate of the NHL Entry Draft is. The annual extravaganza was slated for June 26 and 27 in Montreal but like everything in the hockey […]

Bucks at a glance: Team President Nathan Lieuwen

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Through the entire process of building the Cranbrook Bucks, there has only been one true face of the franchise, so far. From the announcement of the team to signing the first few players, to naming the first head coach and general manager, Cranbrook Bucks team president and majority owner Nathan […]

Langley Rivermen at the NHL Entry Draft

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(This article was originally published on May 2, 2020) Since joining the BCHL in 2011-12, the Langley Rivermen have had their fair amount of notable alumni who have gone on to do big things in hockey and in their own communities. The organization has also been lucky enough to […]

BCHL Today: Express add former NHLer Hollweg as associate coach, Spruce Kings sign Quinnipiac commit Tait, Fortier and Stevenson up for CJHL awards, and more

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Express add former NHLer Hollweg as associate coach HIRE: We are pleased to announce our new associate coach RYAN HOLLWEG who will be joining us this upcoming season. Read all about Ryan by clicking the link below. Welcome aboard Ryan! 🚂 #allaboard https://t.co/cp2TYaDkN5 pic.twitter.com/ERlKWYVb8p — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) April 21, […]

BCHL Today: League sets record for college committed players, Johnson named finalist for CJHL Top Forward, Warriors and Bucks add new players, and more

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BCHL sets record for college committed players For the 6th year in a row, the #BCHL has set a new record for college-committed players with 172. 166 of those are NCAA Div. I commitments, also a new record. RELEASE: https://t.co/PjTAvwBiD7 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/88HZvj33AK — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) April 16, […]