The Surrey Eagles are a team in transition. Just over a year after winning the Fred Page Cup, the Eagles are rebuilding their roster and coaching staff. On the ice, several players departed the team. Forward Savek Brar graduated from the Eagles to attend the University of Victoria and play […]
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Examining new Cowichan Valley Capitals players
Cowichan Valley Capitals head coach and general manager Cam Keith has been busy, signing several players to his roster for the 2025-26 season. 2006-born goaltender Jack Hirshorn has signed with the Caps after playing last season with the North Iowa Bulls of the North American Hockey League. 2007-born forward Brendyn […]
The evolution of the BCHL playoff format
The 2025 Fred Page Cup playoffs are well underway. This year, the format had the top eight teams in each conference making the playoffs, but that wasn’t always the case. Over the last six seasons, the BCHL has used three different playoff formats. For the 2020 playoffs, the Victoria Grizzlies […]
New dog pound members: Brendan DeFeo and Joseph DeLaurentis
Despite being focused on the playoffs, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are busy preparing for next season. Their first two player signings for 2025-26 are 2007-born forward Brendan DeFeo and 2006-born forward Joseph DeLaurentis. DeFeo comes from the Long Island Gulls hockey program in Jericho, New York, and DeLaurentis from the […]
14 players with BCHL experience begin quest for 2025 Stanley Cup
A total of 14 players with BCHL experience will compete in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Additional former BCHLers may be called up from the American Hockey League before the first playoff games on Saturday, but as of the end of the National Hockey League regular season, these are the […]
Toews and Canada top U.S. in overtime to win the 4 Nations Face-Off
Former Surrey Eagles defender Devon Toews has never represented Canada at a higher level than during the last week and a half at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and it ended with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the United States at Boston’s TD Garden. For Toews, it was a moment […]
Exploring the Blackfalds Bulldogs busy December
December was a busy month for the Blackfalds Bulldogs. By the holiday break, Blackfalds had won two games and conducted a series of trades. In total, Blackfalds made seven trades, welcoming four new players and saying goodbye to five others. Blackfalds also saw head coach Doug Quinn step down from […]
BCHL trade analysis: Kings and Warriors connect on a multi-player deal
On Nov. 24, the Powell River Kings made a trade with the West Kelowna Warriors. In the deal, West K nabbed 2005-born defender Axel Löfgren, while the Kings acquired several assets. In exchange for Löfgren, Powell River received 2005-born defender Landen Hildtich, 2007-born forward Eliot Compton, and future considerations. A week later, […]
History made: The first games between B.C. and Alberta-based BCHL teams
On Sept. 20, the Spruce Grove Saints played their first game against a B.C.-based opponent when they hosted the Penticton Vees at the Grant Fuhr Arena. The next game between an Alberta and a B.C.-based BCHL team was the next night when Penticton visited the Crusaders at Sherwood Park Arena. […]
BCHL alumni playing in the 2024 Spengler Cup
While much attention at this time of year is given to the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and the BCHL players and alumni competing in that tournament, it is also worthwhile to check out the Spengler Cup, one of the oldest hockey tournaments held in Davos, Switzerland. The six-team, invitation-only […]