Throughout Victoria Grizzlies’ history, several alumni have played in the National Hockey League, and one of those is forward Kyle Greentree. Greentree joined Victoria when the team was called the Salsa and was part of the 2001 championship run. He also helped set a regular-season points record. In 2003-04, Greentree […]
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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: Langley adds Kaine to its crease, BCHL Department of Player Safety hands down numerous suspensions, and more
Rivermen add Kaine to their crease The Langley Rivermen are excited to announce the commitment of 2003-born goalie Jameson Kaine for the 2021-22 season. 🔗 https://t.co/8a3CEvkbcw#RivNation pic.twitter.com/elcLxvaqZz — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) October 2, 2021 The Langley Rivermen have added 2003-born goaltender Jameson Kaine for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League […]
BCHL Today: 10 BCHL alumni sign new NHL deals, Smokies add Rimmer as goalie coach, and more!
Rimmer joins Trail as its goaltender coach Welcome to the Smoke Eaters Ty! Smoke Eaters add Ty Rimmer as the teams new goalie coach Article: https://t.co/wwYRwHXrsn#WeAreSmokeEaters — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) July 28, 2021 The Trail Smoke Eaters announced the addition of Ty Rimmer to their staff as a goalie […]
Revisiting the rebrand of the Salsa to the Grizzlies
It’s been fifteen seasons since the Victoria Salsa rebranded as the Victoria Grizzlies. In those fifteen seasons, the team has seen many star players play for the team. Players like Jamie and Jordie Benn, Tyler Bozak, Tyson Barrie, and Alex Newhook have all gone on to play in the […]
BCHL Today: 12 BCHL alumni make NHL playoffs, Massy signs in France, Ripley extends with Greenville, and more
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]
BCHL Today: Vipers forward MacDonald off to Dartmouth, Smokies goalie Terness announces mask design winners, and more
Vipers forward MacDonald commits to Dartmouth COMMITMENT ALERT! The Vipers are pleased to announce that Cam MacDonald has committed to @dartmouth_MIH https://t.co/WS3fwWPsQi#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/hpZGc6upje — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 20, 2020 2002-born Vernon Vipers forward Cameron MacDonald has committed to Dartmouth College for September 2021. The Surrey product had 15 goals […]
Soundbites: a cursory exam of goal songs in the BCHL
(This article was originally published on Jul. 16, 2020.) The goal song: a quick 30 second, crowd energizing response to the home team scoring; often loud and intimidating to the visiting team with the sole purpose of intimidation and crushing their spirit, first and foremost. There are often two […]
Chilliwack Chiefs in the NHL
(This article was originally published on June 4, 2020) The Chilliwack Chiefs have a long history of elite players coming through their various home arenas. Whether it was the “Old Barn” Chilliwack Coliseum, the “new” Chilliwack Coliseum (formerly Prospera Centre), George Preston Arena, and Langley Events Centre. Some of […]
Vees in the offseason: May 2020
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 […]
