The Alberni Valley Bulldogs experienced another deep playoff run this season. To start, the Bulldogs knocked off the Coquitlam Express in seven games in the Coastal Conference quarterfinals. The team matched up against the Chilliwack Chiefs in the Coastal Conference semifinals and Alberni Valley swept them in four games. The […]
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New den members: Looking at more Victoria Grizzlies recruits
After my previous article examing new Grizzlies players, the list was updated, and the B.C. Hockey League website now shows three more players set to join the Grizzlies roster. Heading the Grizzlies this season are Spencer Caines, Luke Chappelle, and Chase Pirtle. They are part of the 10 players listed […]
BCHL Bulletin: Wood and Nadeau taken at NHL Draft, Vipers, Eagles, and Rivermen get commitments, and more!
Wood selected 15th overall by Nashville 2005-born forward Matthew Wood (50 goals, 48 assists in 64 games with Victoria from 2020-22) was selected 15th overall by the Nashville Predators on the first night of the National Hockey League draft. He is the first player with B.C. Hockey League experience to […]
BCHL Bulletin: Smoke Eaters sign four, de Vries commits to Hamilton College, and more!
Four players sign with Smoke Eaters following ID camp The Trail Smoke Eaters announced that they have signed four players following their recently held ID camp. They include 2005-born goaltender Ryan Parker, 2005-born defender Jack Ketsa, 2004-born forward Nathan Dominici, and 2006-born forward Callas Pierce. Parker, who hails from Sooke, […]
BCHL Bulletin: Eagles get new owners, Express, Smokies, Bucks add recruits, and more!
Brar brothers take over the Eagles from Westgard The BC Hockey League announced on Wednesday that Ron and TJ Brar have taken over ownership of the Surrey Eagles from Chuck Westgard. The BCHL Board of Governors approved the sale this past weekend. Westgard owned the Eagles for a dozen years, […]
BCHL Bulletin: COVID-19 postpones more games, Burns Lake Road Show moved to 2023, and more!
League postpones two more games because of COVID protocols Due to travel issues with the Wenatchee Wild re-entering Canada following a five-day pause per BCHL COVID-19 protocols, the BCHL has postponed Wenatchee’s Wednesday and Thursday road games against the Trail Smoke Eaters and Cranbrook Bucks. There have not been any […]
BCHL Today: BCHL players attract NHL attention, Caps forward Haymes commits to Dartmouth, and more!
Seven BCHL players on NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch list 7 BCHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting on their initial Players to Watch list for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft RELEASE: https://t.co/MHe0lSu4dY pic.twitter.com/lbVBMloWAZ — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) October 19, 2021 Seven current BC Hockey League players are on NHL […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings add Skogstad for next season, Cents put Mofford on injured reserve, and more!
Spruce Kings bring in Skogstad for 2022-23 NEWS! The Prince George Spruce Kings are excited to announce the commitment of F Brayden Skogstad ('05) for the 2022-23 season! 📝–> https://t.co/KabqPay6WC pic.twitter.com/jydLWUnXbF — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 18, 2021 The Prince George Spruce Kings announced the commitment of 2005-born […]