On September 11, the BCHL announced the first details of its alternative return to play plan. It’s a plan that sees big changes to how the Prince George Spruce Kings would operate. This includes regional cohorts and a 30-40 game season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan goes […]
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BCHL Today: Bucks add another CSSHL forward, Cents move out a defenseman, Kings have a new voice, and more
Bucks bring in forward Assailly The Bucks are pleased to announce the commitment of Cole Assailly for the 2020-2021 season!! Full press release on our website. #JoinTheHerd Welcome to the Bucks, Cole!https://t.co/4QnOzftRKg — Cranbrook Bucks (@CranbrookBucks) September 16, 2020 The Cranbrook Bucks continue to add players for their inaugural […]
What if BCHL team names were based on wildlife from around each franchise’s region?
(This article was originally published on Sep. 16, 2020.) A lot of sports teams around the world have used, and still do use, monikers that represent animals. Most notably in the National Hockey League, there are the Bruins, Penguins, Panthers, Ducks, Sharks, Wild, Coyotes, Predators, and soon to be […]
BCHL Today: League governors to vote on a shortened season, full face shields coming, and more
BCHL governors voting on abbreviated season Mandatory full face shields and pay to play…just a few things BCHL is planning for potential upcoming season…Back on the ice, BCHL teams open up training camps https://t.co/XVgUk2WdbQ — JAY JANOWER (@JayJanower) September 10, 2020 Global TV sports reporter Jay Janower (nine goals, […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings forward commits to Merrimack, Garteig signs with Ingolstadt, Mackin re-ups in Reading, and more
Spruce Kings forward Cunningham commits to Merrimack Excited and proud to announce my commitment to play college hockey for Merrimack. I’d like to thank my family, teammates and coaches (past and present), and friends who have supported me along the way. Finally, thanks to the Spruce Kings organization and […]
BCHL Today: Warriors and Centennials add new recruits, Kings alumnus signs in Switzerland, and more
Warriors nab Boston University commit Legault NEWS: The Warriors want to welcome incoming blue line commit Charles Alexis Legault ('03) for the 2020-21 season. Welcome to the Warriors Family C.A! DETAILS: https://t.co/4KHjtcWhpK#BCHL pic.twitter.com/FqU8JXnO3c — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) September 5, 2020 The West Kelowna Warriors announced the commitment of […]
The history of the Spruce Kings-Chilliwack Chiefs rivalry
In July, I wrote an article about the Spruce Kings rivalry with the Quesnel Millionaires. After the Millionaires relocated to Chilliwack in 2011, that edition of the rivalry ended. While I don’t think any team can replace Quesnel as Prince George’s main rival the Chiefs have come very close […]
BCHL Today: Warriors add two forwards, Hopps commits to LIU, and more
West Kelowna adds a pair of local forwards The West Kelowna Warriors bolstered their offensive attack for next season by adding a couple of local products. Riley Sharun, from West Kelowna, and Brennan Nelson, from Penticton, spent last season as teammates with the Okanagan Rockets in the BC U18 […]
Spruce Kings off season: June, July and August
The Prince George Spruce Kings were very busy these last three months. General manager Mike Hawes executed several trades to help improve goal scoring and while PG continues to prepare for the upcoming season, they’ve also said goodbye to several players that aged out. In a previous article, I […]
BCHL Today: Kings add three new players, Centennials reduce losses by $65K, and more…
Kings add three new faces The Kings would like to welcome Ben Raymond, Josh Wessels and @CalebParkhouse to the Kings family for the 2020/2021 season. Check out our website at https://t.co/7MScmYGLaf for the full story. pic.twitter.com/lkEn9XaaKm — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) August 20, 2020 The Powell River Kings announced […]
