(This article was originally published on Feb. 5, 2021) Inspired by a recent exercise by 32 writers at The Athletic where they conducted a draft to select everything needed to build an alternate version of the National Hockey League, we wondered if it could be done at the BC […]
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BCHL Today: League alumni up for NCAA goaltending award, Spruce Kings extend coaching staff, and more
Six BCHL alumni up for top college goaltender award 6 BCHL alums were named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. The award is handed out to the NCAA's top goaltender. RELEASE: https://t.co/vD0nbC3gmx pic.twitter.com/ZjDl75RPuW — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 3, 2021 The list of nominees is out for […]
BCHL Today: Alumni in the running for the Hobey Baker Award, Silverbacks bring in scoring forward Recine, and more
11 former BCHLers up for Hobey Baker Today, the initial list of nominees for the 2021 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player was announced and 11 BCHL alums are up for the award. RELEASE: https://t.co/N41xnGbMJD pic.twitter.com/3c4neMj9zN — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 1, 2021 The initial list […]
Silverbacks alumni on the cusp of the NHL
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni are making bounds in the hockey world, with three leading the charge in the NHL and others just on the cusp. These players have all attended NHL camps with aspirations of cracking the roster and securing a role in “The Show”. Taro Hirose, Chase Priskie, […]
BCHL Today: Cents sign goaltender Melnyk, Gibson joins the Grizzlies from Pittsburgh, Scheel wins NCHC weekly award, and more
Centennials sign Chilliwack Jets netminder Melnyk #NewRecruit: The Centennials are pleased to add G @BraydenMelnyk (03) of the @ChilliwackJets (PJHL) to the team for the upcoming season. Welcome to the team Brayden! π°: https://t.co/9Ey9Vw3MHF#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/vkoHbNwnzQ — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) January 25, 2021 The Merritt Centennials added 2003-born goaltender […]
BCHL Today: A handful of alumni shuffled between the AHL and ECHL, and more
A trio of BCHL alumni sent from the AHL to the ECHL Up/Down: Yanni Kaldis (D) | Bakersfield Condors -> Wichita Thunder | https://t.co/QuXOGSFTOC #ECHL — EP Transfers (@ep_transfers) January 23, 2021 Defenseman Yanni Kaldis (18 goals, 92 assists in 112 games with Nanaimo from 2014-16) has been assigned […]
Leading the charge: Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni
Salmon Arm has an extensive list of players who have furthered their careers through the Silverbacks organization, however, only three have climbed to the top and stayed in the National Hockey League. These three stars are Travis Zajac, Riley Nash, and Josh Manson. They all are continuing their careers […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs acquire Woodhouse, Penticton trades for Richter, Grizzlies, Silverbacks, Eagles, and Vees add new recruits, and more
Chiefs bring in veteran forward from Ontario NEWS: Chiefs Acquire Woodhouse from Wellington. βHe is a veteran player with a lot of experience. He competes every shift and has a lot of skill and IQ that we feel will be a great asset for our young group.β π https://t.co/vpnaRY2p9z […]
BCHL Today: Express trade for OJHL defenseman Devlin and goalie Kruss, LaLeggia takes his game to Europe, and more
Express bring in two players from Ontario TRADE NEWS| The Express have acquired 2002-born defenseman Ian Devlin and 2001-born goaltender Dylan Kruss from the St. Micheal's Buzzers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. –> https://t.co/mS8HiQ06oO Welcome aboard, Ian and Dylan. pic.twitter.com/aMcRPwYtw4 — Coquitlam Express […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs, Grizzlies, and Bucks lose players to US leagues, Victoria adds Gorton for 2021-22, and more
Dal Monte jumps from Alberni Valley to Amarillo 2000-born defenseman Mattias Dal Monte leaves Alberni Valley to join Amarillo (NAHL). The native of Nanaimo had 2-2-4 in 15 games with the Bulldogs during the BCHL training season. He scored in his debut with Amarillo on Friday night.#BCHL | @BCHLNetwork […]