In July, I wrote an article about the Spruce Kings rivalry with the Quesnel Millionaires. After the Millionaires relocated to Chilliwack in 2011, that edition of the rivalry ended. While I don’t think any team can replace Quesnel as Prince George’s main rival the Chiefs have come very close […]
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BCHL Today: Cents sign two forwards and pick up a defenseman via trade, Bailey signs new deal in Germany, and more
Cents acquire defenseman via trade and sign two forwards NEWS| The Nanaimo Clippers have traded Liam Visram to the Merritt Centennials in exchange for future considerations. –> https://t.co/cfo6EGBCW9 Thank you Liam! pic.twitter.com/vHq9ZoSnug — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) September 4, 2020 The Merritt Centennials made a deal with the Nanaimo Clippers […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire forward from OJHL, Smoke Eaters bring in two new forwards, and more
Silverbacks acquire veteran forward Morrison TRADE: We're pleased to announce the acquisition of veteran forward @mmorrison00 from the @OJHLCougars in exchange for future considerations! DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/vRB7PRxUnL Welcome to Salmon Arm Mitchell!#BCHL | #ALLin pic.twitter.com/bLiSgR9WOw — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) September 3, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced […]
BCHL Today: Warriors add two forwards, Hopps commits to LIU, and more
West Kelowna adds a pair of local forwards The West Kelowna Warriors bolstered their offensive attack for next season by adding a couple of local products. Riley Sharun, from West Kelowna, and Brennan Nelson, from Penticton, spent last season as teammates with the Okanagan Rockets in the BC U18 […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks choose captain for 2020-21, Sweeney not re-signed by Angers, and more
Silverbacks name Sansbury as captain NEWS: We are thrilled to announce that Hunter Sansbury has been named team captain for the upcoming season! "We believe Hunter is everything you want in a captain…Building the culture of our organization starts with [him]." DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/seUdPNczjJ#BCHL pic.twitter.com/ynXVoN4Nbn — Salmon Arm Silverbacks […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add junior A sophomore Craig, Smoke Eaters bring in forward Roussel, and more
Clippers add second year junior A defenseman Craig NEWS| The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired, on loan from the Buffalo Jr Sabres Michael Craig. –> https://t.co/m5zpDPnC8u pic.twitter.com/J11w35jDlS — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 25, 2020 The Nanaimo Clippers have signed 2002-born defenseman Michael Craig for the 2020-21 season. As a rookie […]
Spruce Kings off season: June, July and August
The Prince George Spruce Kings were very busy these last three months. General manager Mike Hawes executed several trades to help improve goal scoring and while PG continues to prepare for the upcoming season, they’ve also said goodbye to several players that aged out. In a previous article, I […]
Exploring the second wave of Vipers newcomers
The Vernon Vipers have been one of the most active teams this offseason. So far, the Vipers have recruited five defensemen and eight forwards since the end of last season. The Vipers are going to be a very young team with an average age of 17 at this point. […]
BCHL Today: Island teams to play pre-season tournament, Vees to add Harvard commit Jack Bar, and more
Island teams to play in pre-season tournament Tournament arranged for BCHL’s Island teams Sports leagues and teams have to be creative and flexible in this time, and the Island Division teams in the B.C. Hockey League are proving just that. The Island Cup will begin October 2nd Read the […]
BCHL Today: 12 BCHL alumni make NHL playoffs, Massy signs in France, Ripley extends with Greenville, and more
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]