The BC Hockey League is one of the top development leagues in North America and although there is always competition when it comes to recruiting players, there’s no doubt the BCHL also acts as a development path for many to advance to the Western Hockey League. In total, 33 […]
Tag: Trail Smoke Eaters
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. đź“ť–> https://t.co/pZoHT8dtZC pic.twitter.com/IekcnCreju — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 2, 2021 The Prince George Spruce Kings announced a shocker […]
Cranbrook Bucks looking to maintain preseason momentum
In a recent preseason preview, I noted that the 2021-22 exhibition season would once again be filled with firsts for the Cranbrook Bucks. Things like playing in front of fans and facing the Wenatchee Wild are both happening for the first time during this year’s preseason. After the opening […]
Powell River Kings upcoming 2021-22 season
The Powell River Kings’ upcoming 2021-22 season is a welcome return to normal. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kings have dealt with the effects of numerous restrictions. The team hasn’t played a game at Hap Parker Arena since Mar. 4, 2020. It was game four of its […]
Cranbrook Bucks preseason preview
The Cranbrook Bucks are set for their second exhibition season in the BC Hockey League. This one will look a lot different than the first.  Really, the only similarity is a schedule loaded with games against their closest rival in the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Bucks open their […]
BCHL Today: Caps pick Anstey from Fort Mac, Smokies, Express, and Bulldogs add to staff, and more!
Capitals acquire Anstey from Fort Mac NEWS: The Capitals have acquired 19 year old forward Ethan Anstey from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in exchange for future considerations. #BlueCollar https://t.co/gus2JLVnoP pic.twitter.com/dn54fn7kJS — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 15, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals announced on Wednesday the acquisition of 2002-born […]
BCHL Today: Bowen and Rylance back in Chilliwack, Vees name captains, and more!
Chiefs get a boost with the return of Bowen and Rylance COVID-caused silver linings for 2021-22 #Chilliwack Chiefs https://t.co/zViWEC2nlL — Chilliwack Progress (@TheProgress) September 13, 2021 According to an article in The Chilliwack Progress published on Monday, the Chilliwack Chiefs will be buoyed this season by the return of 2002-born forward […]
BCHL Today: Kings, Wild, and Rivermen add new recruits, Blumenschein turns pro in Scotland, and more!
Kings add a pair of forward recruits We have a new addition to the Kingdom! From the @stoonblazers Parker LaLonde. Details – https://t.co/2oEUt0RMSI pic.twitter.com/h2n3UO2Tv7 — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) September 11, 2021 The Powell River Kings announced a pair of new forward recruits over the past couple of days. […]
BCHL announces updates to Wenatchee Wild 2021-22 schedule
The BC Hockey League has shuffled the Wenatchee Wild’s schedule for the 2021-22 season in response to the ongoing border restrictions. The league said the Wild will play exclusively road games during October. It said the changes were necessary due to the extension of the border closure which restricts […]
New den members: Fresh faces for the Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies continue to recruit new players for the 2021-22 season. Through trades and signings, Victoria has spent the entire off-season building its roster. Forward Timothy Kim and goaltender Kyle Kelsey are among the newest to join the Grizzlies, and both come from the BC U18 AAA League. Kim played for […]