Geoff Grimwood continues to be busy. In July, he rounded out the Grizzlies’ hockey operations staff, promoting one coach and adding another. Victoria also added a director of player development and a director of player personnel. Grimwood also continued to sign players. In July, the Grizzlies added 2006-born forward Michael […]
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Examining new Grizzlies signings for May and June
Geoff Grimwood has been busy. In late May, Grimwood became the Victoria Grizzlies new head coach and general manager. Since then, Grimwood has signed several players for the 2025-26 roster and also traded for another goaltender. The Grizzlies’ new player signings include Canadian, American, Swedish, Finnish, and Russian players. Victoria’s […]
BCHL Bulletin: Silverbacks, Bucks, and Warriors add new recruits, BCHL makes $15,000 donation, and more!
Monteiro brings scoring prowess to Salmon Arm The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced the recruitment of 2006-born forward JJ Monteiro from Mount St. Charles Academy 16U AAA for 2023-24. Monteiro has been selected in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, United States Hockey League, and North American Hockey League drafts. Monteiro, […]
From the Bulldogs to the Falcons: Alberni Valley and Bentley University
After the 2021-22 season, three members of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs left for the same NCAA school. Forwards Stephen Castagna, Arlo Merritt, and defender Ryan Nause all currently play for the Bentley University Falcons. It’s not all that uncommon for players to play together at the same school. Karter McNarland […]
New den members: A look at the Victoria Grizzlies 2022-23 recruits
The Victoria Grizzlies are preparing for the future and before the 2022 playoffs start, the team has signed four new players for next season. Whenever it comes, the end of the playoffs will see several Grizzlies players depart the team. The new players signed will form a big part of […]
BCHL Bulletin: Fladager suspended one game by BCHL DOPS, Nash and Turris hit NHL waivers, and more!
Fladager suspended one game by BCHL Department of Player Safety The Victoria Grizzlies will be without 2001-born forward Noah Fladager for the final game of the season after he was handed a one-game suspension for his second fighting major and game misconduct of the 2021-22 season. The penalty came with […]
Spruce Kings trade Grant to Swan Valley of the MJHL
The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2002-born goaltender Kobe Grant to the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Grant, from Sicamous, BC, appeared in two games for the Spruce Kings last season, stopping all 42 shots he faced for a pair of shutouts. […]
BCHL Today: Express and Spruce Kings make trades, lots of alumni news, and more!
Prince George sends Grant to Swan Valley The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2002-born goaltender Kobe Grant to the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Grant, from Sicamous, BC, appeared in two games for the Spruce Kings last season, stopping […]
BCHL Today: Clippers add Noel from the NAHL, Ward joins the Centennials, and more
Noel heads west to Nanaimo for 2021-22 Clippers Acquire Andrew Noel@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/K0yZFKdnPq — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) August 11, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the signing of 2001-born defenseman Andrew Noel for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. Noel, who hails from Maynard, MA, had two goals and 15 points in 56 […]
Wild acquire Danis from Swan Valley of the MJHL for Overland
The Wenatchee Wild has acquired 2001-born Alexandre Danis from the Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL for 2001-born defenseman Jerrett Overland. Danis, who’s from Calgary, AB, had seven goals and 14 points in nine games with the Stampeders during the 2020-21 season before it was shut down due to […]