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The Chilliwack Chiefs have had some great teams during their 30 year history. However, no team is better than the 2001-02 version. The Chiefs produced the best team they have ever had and it showed with the team setting records left, right, and centre. And it happened with the […]
Chiefs add Miami University Ohio commit Carogioiello NEWS: Chiefs sign St.Andrews alum Frankie Carogioiello (@FCarogioiello) “Frankie is a player we are really excited about and know that his IQ, work ethic and skill level will complement our offence nicely.” DETAILS➡️ https://t.co/3LAJCCueYg #ChiefsHockey — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) July 29, 2020 […]
(This article was originally published on July 22, 2020) It’s been eleven years since the Grizzlies hosted the 2009 Royal Bank Cup (now the Centennial Cup), junior A hockey’s national championship. Although the host Grizzlies didn’t win the tournament, it is often forgotten that they were only one goal […]
(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 […]
Guest article by Coquitlam Express play-by-play broadcaster Eddie Gregory The 2005-06 Burnaby Express national championship season was one with its share of ups and downs. First of all, the team relocated from Coquitlam to Burnaby as the home rink of the Express in Coquitlam began a massive renovation project. […]
(This article was originally published on May. 31, 2020) Twenty-one years ago a rivalry was born. The Chilliwack Chiefs and Vernon Vipers started a five-year rivalry that comprised of the two teams facing off in the Fred Page Cup Finals four times in five years. Most people wouldn’t suspect […]
(This article was originally published on May. 27, 2020) The 2009-10 season was a memorable year for the Vernon Vipers organization and its fans. The Vipers were coming off a championship season in 2009 that saw the team win its fifth national title. Heading into the 2010 playoffs, Vernon […]
(This article was originally published on May. 24, 2020) Many in the Okanagan won’t forget the Penticton Vees 2011-12 season. At the helm was head coach and general manager, Fred Harbinson. While under his watchful eye, the Vees racked up the accolades throughout the season, winning the Interior Division, […]
Trail names Tim Fragle general manager and head coach News: The Trail Smoke Eaters are thrilled to announce Tim Fragle as the team's new General Manager and Head Coach! Article: https://t.co/ntYTwUBqxj Welcome (back) to Trail Tim!#BCHL #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/cR0TTSkFf1 — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) May 21, 2020 The Trail Smoke Eaters […]
Paler-Chow commits to Aurora University Excited and proud to announce I have decided to play and further my education at @AUSpartanhockey. I want to thank my family, coaches, and teammates for getting me to this point! @BCHLSmokeEaters @BCHLKings — Matteo Paler-Chow (@MChow_33) May 20, 2020 Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Matteo […]
