The Trail Smoke Eaters found themselves in a tough situation during training camp last year. 20-year-old Gabriel Waked and 19-year-old Donovan Buskey appeared to be the front runners to make the opening night roster. After all, both had previous junior A and Canadian Hockey League experience. But a just-turned […]
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BCHL Today: Kings sign new forward, Bucks-Smokies game rescheduled, Grizzlies add WHL blueliner, and more
Kings bring in Milliken NEWS: The Powell River Kings have signed 2002-born forward Dawson Milliken. 📰: https://t.co/TtZdc5m6QT#OurKingdom @GoBCHL pic.twitter.com/iwaGKuRO34 — P🎃well River Kings (@BCHLKings) October 29, 2020 The Powell River Kings announced the signing of 2002-born forward Dawson Milliken on Thursday. Milliken, who’s from Canmore, Alberta, committed to the Wenatchee […]
BCHL Today: BCHL players attracting NHL attention, additional WHL players loaned to BCHL teams, and more
Seven BCHLers featured on Central Scouting Players to Watch List NHL Central Scouting has released the 2020-21 Preliminary Players to Watch List on https://t.co/ONjCiALkyX – Listing the top 2021 #NHLDraft prospects. — NHL Central Scouting (@NHLCentralScout) October 27, 2020 NHL Central Scouting came out with its preliminary Players to […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs and Express make a big trade, Silverbacks continue to add scoring, and more
Chiefs pick up Rizzo from Coquitlam NEWS: Chiefs Acquire Rizzo from the Coquitlam Express 🖇 https://t.co/0KYipBaCyg pic.twitter.com/WCLVUGe8iX — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) October 19, 2020 The Coquitlam Express made a sizeable trade on Monday, sending 2001-born forward Massimo Rizzo to the Chilliwack Chiefs for 2001-born forward Arlo Merritt and future […]
BCHL Today: Stecher jumps from Canucks to Red Wings, Blues add McKenzie, Carr signs free agent deal with Washington, and more
Stecher joins Red Wings from Canucks UPDATE: The #RedWings today agreed to terms with defenseman Troy Stecher on a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/XesHsfmlBu — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 10, 2020 Defenseman Troy Stecher (18 goals, 91 assists in 159 games with Penticton from 2010-13) has signed a two-year contract with […]
BCHL Today: Cents and Smokies appoint team leaders, Eagles and Wild sign new defensemen, and more
Cents name leadership group #NEWS: The Merritt Centennials are excited to announce their leadership group for the upcoming season. C – Zack DallazannaHome Alternates: A – Talon ZakallA – Ben WardRoad Alternates:A – Jerzy OrchardA – Liam Visram ⛓:https://t.co/HY1D4d6E3p#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/lmccOZER1m — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) October 9, 2020 The […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Zloty to Manitoba, numerous BCHL alumni become NHL free agents, and more
TRADE | The Spruce Kings have traded F Jackson Zloty ('00) to the Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) in exchange for future considerations. DETAILS –> https://t.co/0wmpqHNNr4#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/Re87PSgq0i — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 7, 2020 The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2000-born forward Jackson Zloty to […]
Spruce Kings hope youth and experience lead to winning formula
The Prince George Spruce Kings have begun the long climb back to the top. Mired by injuries and inconsistent play, the Spruce Kings completed the 2019-20 BCHL season with a record of 18-32-3-5, which pulled up the rear in the Mainland Division. After losing 14 players to graduation or […]
BCHL Today: Cowichan Valley trades captain to Alberta, Wild add defenseman Clarke, and more
Capitals trade McIntyre to Grande Prairie The Capitals have acquired 18 year old Union commit Nathan Morgan from the Grande Prairie Storm in exchange for 20 year old Dan McIntyre. Welcome to Cowichan Nathan! #BlueCollarhttps://t.co/sNhVmaxGeN — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) October 4, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals made a significant […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings appeal to PG council, Vees trade Elser to Trail, Kootenay Cup details announced, and more
Spruce Kings to ask for home rink to open "If the Spruce Kings are forced out of the RMCA it is likely that the team would cease to operate this season. Beyond this season, it is highly unlikely that the organization could recover financially and would be forced to […]


