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Report: Martino set to join Omaha Lancers Look for Ayrton Martino (2021 draft) to join the USHL’s Omaha Lancers very soon. Skilled kid was in the BCHL earlier this year — Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) December 29, 2020 According to a report from The Hockey News senior writer Ryan Kennedy, […]
We all know what a community means to its junior hockey team. From purchasing tickets and merchandise to create revenue, to cheering on the players at home games. The community is the heartbeat of its junior hockey team. But what do BC Hockey League teams mean to their communities? […]
(This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2020.) The National Hockey League came out with a set of reverse retro jerseys for all 31 of its teams earlier this fall. Some came out fantastic, others not so much. It got me thinking about what BC Hockey League versions […]
The Trail Smoke Eaters were dealt a big blow as captain Cody Schiavon is leaving for the University of Vermont. It is unfortunate for Trail as it not only loses its leader, but the Smokies are also left with a void on the back end. However, the Smoke Eaters […]
The Island Cup has come and gone after the Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 5-4. In a close matchup, the Clippers captured the inaugural title for a tournament created because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the BCHL waits to begin its regular season, there were some surprises […]
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 — […]
Recently, I released the BCHL extended training camp all-star teams, recognizing the best individual performances during the pre-season. Now, in the true spirit of the exhibition season, I am going to form an extended training camp all-rookie team. The requirements to be considered for the all-rookie team are the […]
The BC Hockey League’s 2020-21 extended training camp has concluded, and now we wait for the regular season to get underway – hopefully in early January. While we patiently wait for the BCHL to return to the ice, I decided to take some time to reflect on the pre-season. […]
The latest order from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus has certainly put a bigger wrench into BC Hockey League teams’ plans to have scrimmages – and even practices – as they get ready for the 2020-21 regular season. Prior to […]
Public health restrictions limit involvement for 19-and-20-year-olds BC Hockey has updated hockey activity information following the PHO order – including a return to Phase 2 activity for youth: https://t.co/bEcna3Qrym pic.twitter.com/WhB7Q8lqsj — BC Hockey (@BCHockey_Source) December 3, 2020 The latest order from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to help […]
