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Examining the career of Victoria Grizzlies new president David Michaud

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The Victoria Grizzlies have new majority ownership as Jim Hartshorne has taken over the team. Through Keycorp Hockey Holdings, Hartshorne now owns the Grizzlies and the Western Lacrosse Association’s Victoria Shamrocks. Also joining the Grizzlies is 46-year-old David Michaud as team president. Related: Examining Victoria Grizzlies’ new majority owner Jim […]

The final season of the Williams Lake Timberwolves

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In the 2009-10 season, the Williams Lake Timberwolves played their final season in the British Columbia Hockey League. It came after the T-Wolves had taken a two-season leave of absence from the league. After their final season ended, the franchise was suspended by the BCHL for not being in good […]

Vipers captain Elliott embraces final BCHL season

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Vernon Vipers captain Connor Elliott is trying to soak in all he can about his final junior season with his hometown team. The 20-year-old from Coldstream, B.C., which is part of Greater Vernon, is in his fourth and final British Columbia Hockey League campaign. Last season, he was swapped to […]

New den members: Looking at more Victoria Grizzlies recruits

BCHL Coastal Conference NAHL NCAA USHL by Clifford Hofferd

After my previous article examing new Grizzlies players, the list was updated, and the B.C. Hockey League website now shows three more players set to join the Grizzlies roster. Heading the Grizzlies this season are Spencer Caines, Luke Chappelle, and Chase Pirtle. They are part of the 10 players listed […]

BCHL Bulletin: Cents, Spruce Kings, Express, Clippers, and Bulldogs sign new recruits, Newhook gets a deal in Montreal, and more!

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Spruce Kings sign forward Sasaki The Prince George Spruce Kings announced the signing of 2005-born forward Kazumo Sasaki for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season on Tuesday. Sasaki is committed to Lake Superior State University for the 2025-26 NCAA season. The native of Nishitokyo, Japan spent the 2022-23 season with […]

BCHL Bulletin: Silverbacks, Bucks, and Warriors add new recruits, BCHL makes $15,000 donation, and more!

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Monteiro brings scoring prowess to Salmon Arm The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced the recruitment of 2006-born forward JJ Monteiro from Mount St. Charles Academy 16U AAA for 2023-24. Monteiro has been selected in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, United States Hockey League, and North American Hockey League drafts. Monteiro, […]

BCHL Bulletin: Vipers and Rivermen make a deal, 19 BCHLers taken in NAHL Draft, and more!

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Vipers and Rivermen swing a deal The Langley Rivermen and Vernon Vipers hooked up on a deal on Wednesday. The Vipers sent 2004-born forwards Maxim Borovinskiy and Thomas Tien to the Rivermen for future considerations. Borovinskiy, who is from West Vancouver, B.C., scored three goals and nine points in 50 […]

New Kings: Looking at Carter Lundie, Jace Harder, Benjamin Ramsey, and Owen Crudale

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After their first-round exit against the Surrey Eagles, the Powell River Kings have started preparing for the 2023-24 season. Forwards Carter Lundie, Jace Harder, defender Benjamin Ramsey, and goaltender Owen Crudale are among the new players who will become Kings next season. Lundie is a 2006-born player from North Vancouver, B.C. and Ramsey is a […]

Examining new Capitals for 2023-24

BCEHL Coastal Conference KIJHL by Clifford Hofferd

The Cowichan Valley Capitals 2022-23 regular season was a step back as they finished ninth in the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference. Their overall record was 10-38-0-6. During the season, the Capitals replaced head coach and general manager Brian Passmore with veteran bench boss and GM Mike Vandekamp. Since taking […]

BCHL Bulletin: Vees take game one vs. Nanaimo, Smokies, Caps, Bucks, and Warriors add new recruits, and more!

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Vees take game one of Fred Page Cup Defender Ryan Hopkins scored the eventual winner on a power play with 1:32 left in the first period and the Penticton Vees dumped the visiting Nanaimo Clippers 4-1 in game one of the Fred Page Cup Final on Friday. Luc Wilson had […]