With the release of the Victoria Grizzlies regular season schedule, I’ve decided to profile several games. These include games against division rivals, matches against playoff rivals, and one-and-done games. Other BCHL Network writers have done similar game guides. Brieann Knorr wrote a profile on the Vernon Vipers season. Meanwhile, Chris […]
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2021 NHL Draft lottery prospect: Kent Johnson
Born October 18, 2002, in the affluent neighbourhood of North Vancouver, BC, is prospect Kent Johnson. Johnson, a potential lottery pick in the upcoming 2021 National Hockey League draft, has been turning heads on the West Coast with his talent since he was 15 years old. Making a mark […]
BCHL international tour: Australia, Mexico, and South Africa
With this article, I thought it would be fun to look through some of the international players in the BCHL – past, and present. I’ll group players on a continental basis, so let’s hit the globe and talk about the first nine global sensations to play in the BCHL. […]
Vees in the season: April 2021
In a month dedicated to showers, not only has BC seen better than usual weather this April, it witnessed the return of the BC Hockey League. The Penticton Vees kicked off their 2021 pod season in April and look to finish atop the Penticton pod. It may look different, […]
Cranbrook Bucks three stars of week three
The Cranbrook Bucks took a big step forward in the third week of the 2020-21 season. Overall, they posted a 1-2-1 record and picked up at least a point against both Penticton and Trail last week. The Bucks recorded their second win of the season on Apr. 21 when […]
BCHL Today: Tattle commits to UConn, first BCHL goals, and more!
Express forward Tattle commits to UConn I’m extremely proud and excited to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at the University Of Connecticut. I want to thank my Mom & Dad, my sisters, the rest of my family, friends, coaches, teammates, and everyone else who has helped […]
BCHL games at alternate hockey venues
In the last decade, several BC Hockey League games were played at alternate venues. Sometimes, maintenance issues forced a team to vacate their home arena. This happened to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and they actually played two “home” games in a different arena. Other times, BCHL teams took part […]
BCHL Today: First career BCHL goals for Brown and Bono, and more
Brown and Bono score first career BCHL goals 🚨BONO🚨 @BonoEthan finishes the great feed by @KobeAssam and it 5-4 with 2:30 to play. pic.twitter.com/4cwxhUDb1D — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) April 18, 2021 2002-born forward Finn Brown scored his first BCHL goal on Sunday as his Alberni Valley Bulldogs defeated the Nanaimo […]
BCHL Today: Six score first BCHL goals, Sigalet hangs ’em up, and more
Coquitlam vs. Surrey first career BCHL goals After one period, it's all tied up at 1. The lone Eagles goal came courtesy of Rocco La Cara's first in the BCHL! #SoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/vYqDFTB7tr — Surrey Eagles (@SurreyEagles) April 15, 2021 Surrey left winger Rocco La Cara, who calls Vancouver home, tallied […]
BCHL Today: Castagna earns POW award, BCHL doles out suspensions, and more
Castagna named BCHL player of the week Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Stephen Castagna is on a tear this season and his efforts over the last seven days earned him the BC Hockey League’s player of the week award on Monday. The 2001-born uncommitted forward from North Vancouver, BC had […]