Draper and Martino leave Chilliwack for Omaha NEWS: Lancers Add Martino and Draper from BCHLđź“° – https://t.co/IOIUZkbwV3 — Omaha Lancers (@OmahaLancers) January 3, 2021 Chilliwack Chiefs 2002-born forwards Kienan Draper and Ayrton Martino have officially joined the Omaha Lancers of the US Hockey League. It was reported last week […]
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BCHL Today: A number of American BCHL players join USHL and NAHL teams, Kehler signs PTO with Winnipeg, and more
Hutson leaves Penticton for Muskegon 2002-born forward Quinn Hutson of Chicago, Illinois has joined the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the #USHL. Hutson was second in scoring for Penticton with 10-7-17 in 14 games during the #BCHL's 2020-21 training season. He has 3-1-4 through 5 GP with the Lumberjacks.#BCHLNetwork — Brian […]
BCHL Today: 19 and 20-year-olds allowed to rejoin practices, Chiefs bring in goaltender Cristiano for 2021-22, and more
19 and 20-year-old BCHL players allowed to rejoin practices .@viaSportBC has made some updates regarding province wide restrictions for sport, including: “Adult team sport” revised to “group sport”. Group sport is defined as: Group sport (i.e. sport for those 22 years of age or older) https://t.co/mApKQPlnm3 — BC Hockey […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Akito Hirose
(This article was originally published on Dec. 28, 2020.) Akito Hirose is a respected and well-rounded player who established his junior roots in Salmon Arm. He rode with the team for his entire junior career, which spanned four seasons from 2016-20. He had developed his skills playing with the […]
Holiday season contributions from local BCHL teams
We all know what a community means to its junior hockey team. From purchasing tickets and merchandise to create revenue, to cheering on the players at home games. The community is the heartbeat of its junior hockey team. But what do BC Hockey League teams mean to their communities? […]
BCHL reverse retro jerseys?
(This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2020.) The National Hockey League came out with a set of reverse retro jerseys for all 31 of its teams earlier this fall. Some came out fantastic, others not so much. It got me thinking about what BC Hockey League versions […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs add new goaltending coach, a number of alumni look to make a mark in the SPHL, and more
Chiefs bring in Skapski as new goalie coach NEWS: Chiefs hire Mackenzie Skapski as new goaltending coach “He is a very well respected young coach with a bright future and an eagerness to continue to improve. He has a clear vision for what he can bring to our goaltenders.” […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Taro Hirose
They are currently four active National Hockey League players whose careers stem from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks organization. Among these alumni are Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson, Columbus Blue Jackets centre Riley Nash, and New Jersey Devils veteran centre Travis Zajac. The latest inductee into the active alumni list […]
Trail Smoke Eaters captain graduates to the University of Vermont
The Trail Smoke Eaters were dealt a big blow as captain Cody Schiavon is leaving for the University of Vermont. It is unfortunate for Trail as it not only loses its leader, but the Smokies are also left with a void on the back end. However, the Smoke Eaters […]
BCHL Today: Alberni Valley’s Pearson commits to Yale, Wenatchee adds twin brothers for 2021-22, and more
Pearson goes from Bulldogs to Bulldogs Proud to announce my commitment to play Division 1 college hockey at Yale University. I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for helping me along the way pic.twitter.com/A6U8sWtxpp — Luke Pearson (@lukepearson30) December 16, 2020 Alberni Valley Bulldogs goaltender Luke […]