Going from junior A hockey to being a reservist and a Royal Military College of Canada student-athlete required some adjustment for Devin Leduc and Isaac Pascoal. Both forwards, who spent time developing their games in the British Columbia Hockey League, suited up for the RMC Paladins last season. For Pascoal, […]
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Noble and Skapski pursue hockey and military careers at RMC
For British Columbia Hockey League alumni Cole Noble and Marshall Skapski, playing and studying at the Royal Military College of Canada was a triple threat. First, they were able to continue playing hockey at a high level after their junior days. Second, RMC allowed them to earn a degree, and […]
Three former Victoria Grizzlies currently on Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League teams
For junior hockey players, making a junior A roster is a big accomplishment, potentially a path toward a future college commitment to an NCAA school. However, not every player stays in junior A. Different opportunities open up for players on other teams and at different levels. Most often, players advance […]
Examining recent Grizzlies alumni at U SPORTS Schools
In a previous article, I wrote about Grizzlies alumni attending NCAA schools after they committed to Division I and Division III schools. While many former Victoria players have committed to the NCAA, many others have committed to Canadian universities. These players are usually the exception instead of the norm simply […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees take game one vs. Nanaimo, Smokies, Caps, Bucks, and Warriors add new recruits, and more!
Vees take game one of Fred Page Cup Defender Ryan Hopkins scored the eventual winner on a power play with 1:32 left in the first period and the Penticton Vees dumped the visiting Nanaimo Clippers 4-1 in game one of the Fred Page Cup Final on Friday. Luc Wilson had […]
BCHL Today: League unveils pay-to-play scenario, Warriors add NHL draft pick, and more
BCHL governors approve alternative scenario which includes pay-to-play BCHL approves alternative scenario to guarantee a 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/iae9EIK0ei pic.twitter.com/lKWkdcd9lA — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) September 11, 2020 The BC Hockey League announced on Friday that the Board of Governors approved an alternative plan in the event the league’s […]
BCHL Today: Smokies sign Tim Fragle as GM and head coach, Ryan Winter and Devin Leduc commit to U Sports schools, and more
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 […]