Cents bring Erickson back to their forward ranks The Merritt Centennials have brought back 2002-born forward Walker Erickson from the Nanaimo Clippers for future considerations. He’s a veteran of 94 BC Hockey League games split between Nanaimo, Merritt, and Trail. The Surrey, BC product was traded by the Cents to […]
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Examining recent Victoria Grizzlies alumni to play in the American Hockey League
Over its history, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen several alumni play professional hockey. While some players made the National Hockey League, others skated in the minor leagues. Players like Jamie and Jordie Benn, Alex Newhook, and Tyler Bozak are currently on NHL teams while others like Myles, Gerry, and Leo […]
BCHL Today: Backs and Eagles each make trades, Caps add Montgomery to their crease, Wild name captains, and more!
Silverbacks acquire WHL veteran Ladyman Salmon Arm acquires 2001-born defenseman Mike Ladyman from Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) for future considerations. Ladyman is a veteran of 96 WHL games with Spokane and Winnipeg, posting 4-26-30 over the last 2.5 seasons.#BCHLNetwork | #BCHL60 | #BCHL | @BCHLNetwork pic.twitter.com/Y3TCuHqEPb — Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) […]
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs: A decade of rivalry
(This article was originally published on Mar. 10, 2021) Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. […]
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! 📰: 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: Vipers forward MacDonald off to Dartmouth, Smokies goalie Terness announces mask design winners, and more
Vipers forward MacDonald commits to Dartmouth COMMITMENT ALERT! The Vipers are pleased to announce that Cam MacDonald has committed to @dartmouth_MIH https://t.co/WS3fwWPsQi#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/hpZGc6upje — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 20, 2020 2002-born Vernon Vipers forward Cameron MacDonald has committed to Dartmouth College for September 2021. The Surrey product had 15 goals […]
Youth movement underway for the Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies management team has the difficult job this offseason of constructing a competitive hockey team to bounce back after a disappointing 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies last season finished with a record of 22-33-1 and were swept in round one of the playoffs by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
BCHL Today: Blueliner Wyatt Head returns to Warriors, Express defenceman De La Durantaye commits to Princeton and more
Warriors blueline bolstered with Head’s return NEWS: The Warriors are excited to announce the return of D Wyatt Head. Welcome back to the Warriors family Wyatt! FULL STORY: https://t.co/eMyGkC6iWs 📸: @garrettjames22 #BCHL pic.twitter.com/9jh70N50hl — West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) December 10, 2019 The West Kelowna Warriors got a huge boost to […]