Milburn commits to Lake Superior State Vernon Vipers forward Reagan Milburn has committed to Lake Superior State University. The 2003-born Kamloops, BC product has eight goals and 16 points in 25 games with the Vipers so far during the 2021-22 season. Milburn is into his second season in the BCHL […]
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33 players with BCHL experience on NHL opening night rosters
The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. With the National Hockey League season opening tonight, teams have declared their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 33 players on 22 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. […]
A look back at 30 years of BCHL hockey in Surrey
The Surrey Eagles are approaching 30 years in the BC Hockey League, as the team arrived in South Surrey in 1991. In that time, the Eagles have accomplished many things. They’ve won several league championships and also changed their name twice. The Eagles also produced several players who’ve played […]
BCHL Today: Smokies and Kings make trades, Weatherby inks NHL contract with San Jose, and more!
Smokies sent Dafoe to Blackfalds of the AJHL Trade: The Smoke Eaters have traded Chase Dafoe to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL in exchange for future considerations. 📰 Full Details: https://t.co/I4ra1t2PW9 Thank you Chase for your contributions over the last two seasons. #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/mXlnvuUQBI — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) […]
Clippers Confidential with Matt Irwin (Part 2)
(This article was originally published on Apr. 9, 2021) Matt Irwin’s hockey journey following his tenure with the Nanaimo Clippers took him literally across North America. After a stellar three-year run in the BCHL, Irwin committed to the UMass Minutemen of the NCAA where he spent two seasons before […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Joe Murphy
(This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2020.) After arguably the best individual season in BCHL history, Stanley Cup winner Joe Murphy’s hockey career is like nothing out of the norm. The London, Ontario native and his family moved across the country and settled in North Vancouver when […]
BCHL Today: Major alumni update including an Ivy League commitment, a stand against racial injustices and inequities, a retirement, and more
Herzog commits to Yale Congratulations to former Wild defenseman Dylan Herzog on his commitment to @Yale University! pic.twitter.com/nGwv7GjpfW — Wenatchee Wild (@WenatcheeWild1) December 1, 2020 Defenseman Dylan Herzog (five goals, 16 assists in 99 games with Wenatchee from 2018-20) has committed to Yale University for September 2021. The 2001-born […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Zloty to Manitoba, numerous BCHL alumni become NHL free agents, and more
TRADE | The Spruce Kings have traded F Jackson Zloty ('00) to the Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) in exchange for future considerations. DETAILS –> https://t.co/0wmpqHNNr4#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/Re87PSgq0i — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 7, 2020 The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2000-born forward Jackson Zloty to […]
BCHL Today: Warriors name Director of Player Development, Centennials and Warriors add forwards, and more
Warriors name Gorges Director of Player Development The West Kelowna Warriors have named Josh Gorges their Director of Player Development. Gorges will work with players both on and off the ice, at practices and games this season. The 36-year-old Kelowna native brings 14 years of professional playing experience to the […]
A decade later: the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
The BC Hockey League saw four players selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, including one in the first round. It was the lowest number of players drafted directly from the league in four years but wound up being two more than were selected in the […]