The Penticton Vees are the stalwarts of the BC Hockey League. The Vees continued their dominance by not only finishing first in the Interior Conference but also first in the entire BCHL. Penticton dominated the playoffs as well, setting a BCHL record by winning 16 straight games to claim their […]
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New den members: A look at the Victoria Grizzlies 2022-23 recruits
The Victoria Grizzlies are preparing for the future and before the 2022 playoffs start, the team has signed four new players for next season. Whenever it comes, the end of the playoffs will see several Grizzlies players depart the team. The new players signed will form a big part of […]
BCHL Bulletin: Fladager suspended one game by BCHL DOPS, Nash and Turris hit NHL waivers, and more!
Fladager suspended one game by BCHL Department of Player Safety The Victoria Grizzlies will be without 2001-born forward Noah Fladager for the final game of the season after he was handed a one-game suspension for his second fighting major and game misconduct of the 2021-22 season. The penalty came with […]
BCHL Today: Express send Tremblay to Hawkesbury, Arnott commits to Maine, Eddy goes to NMU, and more!
Express trade Tremblay to Hawkesbury The Coquitlam Express has traded 2002-born forward Jérémy Tremblay to the Hawkesbury Hawks of the Central Canada Hockey League for future considerations. In four games with the Express this season, the Orford, QC product had one assist. He committed to Coquitlam from Stanstead College Varsity […]
BCHL Today: Bowen and Rylance back in Chilliwack, Vees name captains, and more!
Chiefs get a boost with the return of Bowen and Rylance COVID-caused silver linings for 2021-22 #Chilliwack Chiefs https://t.co/zViWEC2nlL — Chilliwack Progress (@TheProgress) September 13, 2021 According to an article in The Chilliwack Progress published on Monday, the Chilliwack Chiefs will be buoyed this season by the return of 2002-born forward […]
BCHL Today: Rivermen get Dukovac from Alberni Valley, Wild bring in Bohn for 2021-22, and more!
Rivermen pick up Dukovac from Alberni Valley The Rivermen have acquired forward Max Dukovac from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations. 🔗 https://t.co/iOJBZ1N8QA#RivNation pic.twitter.com/LoeNeQKcog — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) September 3, 2021 The Langley Rivermen have acquired 2002-born forward Maxwell Dukovac from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for […]
Crowning Moments with Mike Stutzel
A change of scenery proved to be a difference-maker for Mike Stutzel. After spending the first two and a half years with the Powell River Paper Kings, the Victoria, BC product was traded to the Prince George Spruce Kings and the rest is history. Once in the northern capital, […]
Victoria Grizzlies pod season aftermath
With their victory on May 9, the Victoria Grizzlies pod season came to an end. The Grizzlies finished with a record of 14-6-0-0, earning them 28 points. They were also the number one team in the Port Alberni pod. Many surprises emerged during the season. Several players stood out […]
An in-depth look at the Salmon Arm Silverbacks
With the season set to open in early April, it will be a short and sweet outing with only 18-20 games projected with only the potential for playoffs. Many players haven’t had a regular season on-ice match-up since March 6, 2020, and have been training for the moment to step […]
The case for and against 2000-born players returning to the BCHL for 2021-22
(This article was originally published on Feb. 17, 2021) There have been calls on Hockey Canada recently to give an extra year of eligibility for junior hockey players born in 2000. It would apply to junior hockey players in Major Junior, junior A, and junior B hockey leagues across […]