Nanaimo adds Kotylak from Calgary for Forfellow The Nanaimo Clippers have acquired 2002-born forward Ben Kotylak from the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in exchange for 2002-born defenseman Owen Forfellow. The deal represents a return to his home province for Kotylak as he hails from North Vancouver, […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Johnson and Finley head to Canada’s WJC camp, Wild trades Turner to Brooks of the AJHL, and more!
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 […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Cunningham to Trail, Bulldogs make a pair of deals, and much more!
Spruce Kings send veteran Cunningham to Trail TRADE: The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded F Corey Cunningham ('01) to the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. 📝–> https://t.co/pZoHT8dtZC pic.twitter.com/IekcnCreju — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 2, 2021 The Prince George Spruce Kings announced a shocker […]
Clippers Confidential with Jason Garrison (Part 2)
From the Sunshine State to the hockey-crazed city of Vancouver, Jason Garrison pretty much saw it all during his NHL career. The White Rock, BC native also holds the distinction of having the most goals and power play goals among defensemen in Florida Panthers history after a stellar 2011-12 […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: The Benn brothers
Of all the brothers to play for the Victoria Grizzlies, the Benn brothers are the most famous. From 2004-07, Jamie Benn and Jordie Benn played together on the same teams. From the junior B Peninsula Panthers to the newly renamed (at the time) Grizzlies, they were teammates. It was only during the […]
Vipers Alumni: Odeen Tufto
Odeen Tufto has had quite the hockey career so far. From playing junior hockey in both Canada and United States to making the jump to playing college hockey and becoming one of the best players in the NCAA. Now, he is getting the opportunity to play pro hockey after […]
BCHL Today: Grizz name captains, BCHL alumni sign NHL deals, and more
Grizzlies unveil 2020-21 captains The Victoria Grizzlies are excited to name our leadership group for the 2021 Pod Season!@bradymac9 has been named team captain while @alxdipaolo, @mcinnis_chase, @edwardjcyan88 and @jakeveilleux19 have been named assistant captains!#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/qjKTSEv6AX — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 31, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Wednesday […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add touted defenseman Stanley, Mussio gets multiple offers to buy Clippers, and more
Grizzlies add Stanley for 2021-22 Victoria Grizzlies recruit two starry 16-year-olds who chose BCHL over WHL What path to take is the question that must be answered by every elite hockey player entering junior. Will it be major-junior or Junior A/NCAA? Read the full article at https://t.co/j14Vp0xV0c — Victoria […]
BCHL Today: Smokies lose captain Schiavon to NCAA, Warriors forward Finley signs NHL contract, and more
Smoke Eaters captain Schiavon commits to Vermont Proud to announce my commitment to play NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Vermont. Thanks to all of my teammates, coaches, friends, billets and everyone else along the way. But most importantly, thank you to my family! #Catamounts pic.twitter.com/biVdYR2e8D — […]
BCHL presence felt at the 2020 NHL Draft
When the dust settled on the 2020 NHL Draft on Wednesday, three players currently skating in the BC Hockey League heard their names (virtually) called by National Hockey League teams. Since 1975, a total of 168 players have been selected out of the BCHL, including the two announced this […]