For players in the BC Hockey League, the ultimate goal is to utilize their talent and hard work to eventually make their way into the NCAA ranks and pursue a pro career through college hockey. For examples of the success when it comes to the BCHL and the work […]
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Vipers Alumni: Odeen Tufto
Odeen Tufto has had quite the hockey career so far. From playing junior hockey in both Canada and United States to making the jump to playing college hockey and becoming one of the best players in the NCAA. Now, he is getting the opportunity to play pro hockey after […]
BCHL Today: Grizz name captains, BCHL alumni sign NHL deals, and more
Grizzlies unveil 2020-21 captains The Victoria Grizzlies are excited to name our leadership group for the 2021 Pod Season!@bradymac9 has been named team captain while @alxdipaolo, @mcinnis_chase, @edwardjcyan88 and @jakeveilleux19 have been named assistant captains!#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/qjKTSEv6AX — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 31, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Wednesday […]
A look at the career of Penticton alumnus Michael Garteig
(This article was originally published on Mar. 22, 2021) Spending four years in the BCHL, Michael Garteig is arguably one of the best netminders the league has seen. Garteig spent the 2008-09 season playing for the Princeton Posse of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, where he posted […]
BCHL Today: Crookshank signs entry-level NHL deal with Ottawa, and more
LaFontaine and Tufto among the top-10 finalists for Hobey Baker Award #BCHLAlumni Jack LaFontaine (Penticton) and Odeen Tufto (Vernon) are both on the list of Top-10 Finalists for the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player.https://t.co/awETQkdimP pic.twitter.com/BUj82HmP5b — BC Hockey League (@BCHockeyLeague) March 17, 2021 University of Minnesota […]
BCHL Today: Shortened 2020-21 BCHL season is a go, lots of alumni news, and more
BCHL gets the go-ahead for 2020-21 season BCHL Board of Governors approve 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/Q3seNVOTwI pic.twitter.com/aVY1vSqdR6 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) March 12, 2021 The BC Hockey League finally got the answer it was looking for from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in conditional approval of a […]
BCHL Today: Eagles move spring camp to July, Golder joins Smoke Eaters, and more
Eagles shift spring camp dates Due to the current Health Restrictions, we've decided to move our Spring ID Camp back to July 2-4. #SoarWithUs https://t.co/BvHHcBV1ZF — Surrey Eagles (@SurreyEagles) March 10, 2021 Because of the current restrictions in place from the Public Health Officer, the Surrey Eagles have shifted […]
BCHL Today: Warriors add BU commit Roukounakis, Cents and Silverbacks sign affiliate players, and more
Warriors recruit Roukounakis for next season NEWS: The Warriors are excited to announce the commitment of forward Nick Roukounakis for the 2021-22 season. Welcome to the Warriors family Nick! DETAILS: https://t.co/eyHXn9gCCs#BCHL pic.twitter.com/WkEVVM2WRS — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) March 5, 2021 The West Kelowna Warriors announced the recruitment of 2003-born […]
BCHL Today: Premier Horgan asked about relief funds for BCHL teams, Caps add new recruits, and more
Premier Horgan on government funding for BCHL: “Stay tuned” While the NDP sits on hundreds of millions of unpaid business relief funds, @TheWHL & @GoBCHL hockey teams are asking for much-needed financial help to survive a season without fans in the stands. It's time for the Premier to step […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add recruit from Nova Scotia, League alum among top NCAA free agents, and more
Clippers add recruit Mahar for 2021-22 SIGNED! The Clippers have acquired 2003 born Nick Mahar, a high skill forward from Sydney Nova Scotia, for the 2021-2022 season. Full Story:https://t.co/oqVutnFewh#NanaimoClippers | #BCHL | #CJHL pic.twitter.com/SKh39Mj4p9 — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) March 2, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the commitment of 2003-born […]