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In 2001, Alberta-bred country music singer Paul Brandt wrote, “The best things around that I have ever seen… came from small towns and big dreams.” That’s probably the best way to describe the long and fruitful hockey journey of former Prince George Spruce Kings and Vernon Vipers forward Rod […]
Prince George sends Grant to Swan Valley The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2002-born goaltender Kobe Grant to the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Grant, from Sicamous, BC, appeared in two games for the Spruce Kings last season, stopping […]
Clippers pick up Turrin from Victoria Clippers Acquire Matteo Turrin from The Grizzlies@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/fqpkgv4Bik — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 4, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born forward Matteo Turrin from the Victoria Grizzlies for future considerations. Turrin, who hails from Montreal, QC, had two goals and two assists in 14 games […]
We’ve all heard the term “gradual progression” when referring to junior hockey players and former Prince George Spruce Kings star blueliner Brad Fast is no exception. After starring for two years at the U18 B level with the Fort St. John Flyers where he amassed 140 points in a […]
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 […]
The BC Hockey League has had some fantastic and unique jerseys over its 60-year history. Some were questionable, which I covered in a previous article. This one will cover each of the 18 BCHL teams’ best jerseys from 1990 to the present, which follows the same criteria as the […]
The 2021-22 BC Hockey League season is quickly approaching, and things seem to be heading back to normal. It appears as though all 18 teams will compete in a full 54-game schedule, after a very unusual season last year. The 2020-21 season went into the books as one of […]
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the 2020 BC Hockey League playoffs, they lived on as a simulation. The league recruited players from each remaining BCHL team and then recreated each team in NHL 20 using available in-game assets. This example isn’t the first time sports simulation games have been […]
I have done several jersey articles during my time here at BCHLNetwork. I’ve criticized teams and given suggestions to change, watched for changes teams have gone through in the off-season, and the top five jerseys in BCHL history. This time around I’m talking about some of the most questionable […]
With the release of the Victoria Grizzlies regular season schedule, I’ve decided to profile several games. These include games against division rivals, matches against playoff rivals, and one-and-done games. Other BCHL Network writers have done similar game guides. Brieann Knorr wrote a profile on the Vernon Vipers season. Meanwhile, Chris […]
