On September 11, the BCHL announced the first details of its alternative return to play plan. It’s a plan that sees big changes to how the Prince George Spruce Kings would operate. This includes regional cohorts and a 30-40 game season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan goes […]
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Through the camera lens: Capturing the BCHL in pictures
(This article was originally published on Sep. 18, 2020.) The perfect image of a shot beating the goaltender top shelf. Head-shots for a player profile. Feature images for a BCHLNetwork article. The dreaded year-end team picture. Everlasting memories of that championship trophy win. All of these pictures and images […]
What if BCHL team names were based on wildlife from around each franchise’s region?
(This article was originally published on Sep. 16, 2020.) A lot of sports teams around the world have used, and still do use, monikers that represent animals. Most notably in the National Hockey League, there are the Bruins, Penguins, Panthers, Ducks, Sharks, Wild, Coyotes, Predators, and soon to be […]
BCHL Today: Bucks, Warriors and Cents add new players, Vees forward commits to UND, and more
Rookie camp leads to five commitments for Bucks Bucks commit 5 players from rookie camp! Full press release here:https://t.co/zvxMRxpOWz — Cranbrook Bucks (@CranbrookBucks) September 14, 2020 The Cranbrook Bucks announced that they have added 2002-born defensemen Cameron Kungle and Cam Reid and 2002-born forwards Nathan Fox and Hayden Gelbard as […]
BCHL Today: League signs partnership with The Coaches Site, Bucks co-owner returns to the NHL, and more
League strikes partnership with The Coaches Site The BCHL and The Coaches Site announce official partnership for 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/VSBGCkGYw0 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/ztH5qldsu1 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) September 10, 2020 The BC Hockey League announced a partnership with The Coaches Site for the 2020-21 season on Thursday. […]
BCHL Today: League governors to vote on a shortened season, full face shields coming, and more
BCHL governors voting on abbreviated season Mandatory full face shields and pay to play…just a few things BCHL is planning for potential upcoming season…Back on the ice, BCHL teams open up training camps https://t.co/XVgUk2WdbQ — JAY JANOWER (@JayJanower) September 10, 2020 Global TV sports reporter Jay Janower (nine goals, […]
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: 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: Vees add two more defensemen, Bulldogs sign forward Assam, and more
Vees bolster blueline depth NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitments of D Jack Bar ('02) and D Tanner Komzak ('02) for the 2020/21 season! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/stuXlJgDVR#BCHL pic.twitter.com/w6HTa7iixj — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 17, 2020 The Penticton Vees added two more pieces to their blueline […]
Moving from junior hockey to university
(This article was originally published on Aug. 16, 2020.) From the mid-2000s until 2016, the BC Hockey League used the moniker “Smart Hockey” as part of its marketing campaign for league promotion. For years, the league has been noted as a fast track to NCAA hockey for its players, […]
