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(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 […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s no shock that the Vernon Vipers are a young team in transition. With so many new faces it took the squad a while to come together as a team, but when they did, the Vipers went all the way to the Okanagan Cup final. Round Robin September The Vipers […]
(This article was originally published on Dec. 14, 2020.) As if 2020 wasn’t memorable enough, it also marks the first season in a very long time that BC Hockey League teams aren’t able to hold their annual teddy bear toss, which usually benefits the less fortunate in their communities. […]
Bourgault off to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I am extremely proud and honored to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at RPI. I would like to thank my family, friends, teammates and coaches who have helped me achieve this. #hailtothee pic.twitter.com/3eTCnXYXv5 — Mathieu Bourgault (@MatBourgault21) December 10, 2020 […]
Spruce Kings put things on pause Tough day telling our @SpruceKings athletes & staff that our program is on pause until the new year. While I respect the job being done by the PHO, this pause was a result of their ill informed decision preventing our 19 & 20 […]
Carey Price. Ryan Johansen. Jamie Benn. All current stars in the National Hockey League and all former BC Hockey League players. However, another common thread between these three is that each of them played at the World Junior Hockey Championship during their career. But did they play at the […]
