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After sneaking into the playoffs, the Cowichan Valley Capitals are building for the upcoming season and have been recruiting players since January. To this point, Cowichan has recruited seven players for 2022-23. They come from U18 programs and prep schools across North America. Six of the new players are forwards […]
In a month dedicated to showers, not only has BC seen better than usual weather this April, it witnessed the return of the BC Hockey League. The Penticton Vees kicked off their 2021 pod season in April and look to finish atop the Penticton pod. It may look different, […]
Play “Brass Bonanza” because it’s time we look at the career of Ray Ferraro. Growing up in Trail, Ferraro enjoyed a stellar hockey journey and is now excelling in the broadcasting world. Playing for his hometown Trail Smoke Eaters of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, Ferraro popped in […]
(This article was originally published on Jan. 21, 2021) A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Brett Hull’s hockey journey runs through the south Okanagan. Born in Belleville, Ontario, Hull spent his teens in British Columbia. Playing in the North Shore Winter Club minor hockey system, Hull moved over to the […]
The Prince George Spruce Kings are eager to drop the puck, however, provincial health officials continue to have other ideas. BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has extended the current restrictions on social gatherings and events for another 30 days to January 8, which further puts into flux […]
(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 […]
(This article was originally published on July. 18, 2020.) The South Okanagan region has a rich history of hockey. Dating back as early as in the 1950s, the city of Penticton has endeared its players and teams. Like Alice in Wonderland struck the movie theatres across the world in […]
The puck will drop on the 2019-20 BCHL season on Friday, September 6. For the Trail Smoke Eaters, they will host a familiar opponent as Interior Division rival the Penticton Vees make their way to Cominco Arena for back to back games. Penticton is coming off a 2018-19 season that […]
