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For the first time, June 1 presents an interesting decision for B.C. Hockey League players. Decisions on their hockey future need to be made, and those decisions will help shape the course of their hockey careers. These decisions will have an effect on the Western Hockey League as well as […]
Previously, I wrote about former Major Junior players who joined BC Hockey League rosters and the 2022-23 season has seen several more. Olivier Picard came from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Aidan Campbell came from the Ontario Hockey League, and Aiden Reeves came from the Western Hockey League. Those […]
For some players, the BC Hockey League is a destination to play, and come from across North America to join one of its teams. One league the BCHL gets players from often is the North American Hockey League. The opposite is also true as NAHL clubs often bring in players […]
Cents pick up Wessels from Langley The Merritt Centennials have added 2003-born defender Josh Wessels to their blueline after acquiring him in a trade from Langley for future considerations. The Richmond, BC product finished 2021-22 with five goals and five assists in 39 games with the Rivermen. He also added […]
Schneider leaves Waterloo to join the Spruce Kings 2002-born forward Jake Schneider has signed with the Prince George Spruce Kings for the 2022-23 season. He spent 2021-22 with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the US Hockey League. Schneider, a Colgate University commit from Plymouth, MN, posted six goals and 13 […]
Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
Capitals send Marciano to Prince George for Elliott and futures Cowichan Valley and Prince George swapped defensemen on Monday with 2003-born Connor Elliott and future considerations going to the Capitals and 2002-born Nick Marciano heading to the Spruce Kings. Elliott, a native of Coldstream, BC, has a goal and eight […]
Johnson and Finley invited to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp University of Michigan forward Kent Johnson (61 goals and 86 assists in 112 games with Trail from 2018-20) and Spokane Chiefs forward Jack Finley (one goal in two games with Penticton in 2017-18) have each earned an invitation to Canada’s National […]
Chiefs bring in WHL veteran Chudley The Chilliwack Chiefs announced the signing of 2001-born defenseman Jordan Chudley on Friday. He made his debut in Chilliwack’s 5-2 loss in Langley. To acquire Chudley’s junior A rights, the Chiefs sent future considerations to the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. […]
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) […]
