In the movie Field of Dreams, a farmer keeps hearing a voice in his head telling him, “if you build it, he will come”. This same voice probably whispers in every junior hockey team’s collective mind. The trick is not to just make them come, but to keep them […]
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BCHL Today: Ivy League schools cancel fall sports, including hockey, Vipers alum Jimmy Lambert named alternate captain at Michigan, and more
Ivy League schools postpone athletics to the new year The Ivy League is cancelling all fall sports. Winter sports (including hockey and basketball) won't begin until after Jan. 1 which could cause some widespread issues. — Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) July 8, 2020 The eight NCAA Division I colleges which […]
BCHL Today: Vipers trade for Jarrod Semchuk, Vees alum Sam Jones signs for another year in the UK, and more
Vipers bring Semchuk back to BCHL Acquisition Alert! – Vipers acquire Semchuk (@jsemer17) from Bonnyvillehttps://t.co/xKWjEXaTTQ#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/1tDPckoPr6 — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 2, 2020 The Vernon Vipers have acquired 2002-born forward Jarrod Semchuk from the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Semchuck, from Kamloops, BC, was […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire NHL draft prospect Loney in big three-team deal, Cents move Schnieder’s rights to the Express, and more
Silverbacks and Smoke Eaters swing a massive deal NEWS: The Smoke Eaters have acquired Noah Wakerford and Coalson Wolford from the @SASilverbacks Article: https://t.co/Lncg6Hvi2w We'd like to thank Matt Osadick for his contributions to the club this past season and wish him the best of luck going forward. #WeAreSmokeEaters […]
Prince George Spruce Kings recent playoff road trips
The BCHL has some very isolated teams and one of the most isolated is the Prince George Spruce Kings. The closest teams geographically to Prince George are the Merritt Centennials and Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Until the upcoming season, the Spruce Kings closest division rival was in Chilliwack. Having a […]
New Smokies GM and head coach Tim Fragle ready to rock
New Trail Smoke Eaters general manager and head coach Tim Fragle is feeling very excited about being back in the West Kootenay community. However, Fragle and his wife are still in the process of relocating from Edmonton during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Being an alumnus of the Smoke Eaters, […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs and Spruce Kings make a deal, Newhook and Johnson attract World Junior attention from Canada, and more
Bulldogs and Spruce Kings swing a big deal The Bulldogs have acquired @QStewardson & future considerations from the @GoBCHL @SpruceKings in exchange for forward @A_Spiridakis.Welcome to the Bulldogs Quintin, and best of luck in PG Austin, thanks for your contributions to the Bulldogs. #BCHL #TradeAlert #Bulldogshockey pic.twitter.com/EjO5SPYLwY — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Richter to Cowichan, Smoke Eaters and Capitals add new forwards, and more
Spruce Kings send forward Richter to Cowichan TRADE | The Spruce Kings have traded F Tom Richter ('00) to the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for future considerations. DETAILS | https://t.co/2PpCPWzn7k#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/S0eFvOVu8b — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) June 16, 2020 The Prince George Spruce Kings and Cowichan […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs acquire Beattie from Cobourg, Grizzlies ship Kitchen to Nanaimo, Express forward Ong commits to LIU, and more
Bulldogs acquire Darren Beattie from Cobourg The Bulldogs have acquired defenceman Darren Beattie (02) in exchange for forward Isaac Pascoal. #BCHL #bulldogshockey pic.twitter.com/QUe06FY6Fl — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) June 8, 2020 The Alberni Valley Bulldogs swung a trade on Monday to acquire 2002-born defenseman Darren Beattie from the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies acquire Maia, Bulldogs pick up WHL veteran Schaufler, PG captain Walsh commits to LIU, and more
Grizzlies add veteran scorer Maia from Oakville TRADE: The Grizzlies have acquired forward Thomas Maia(00) from the Oakville Blades(OJHL) in exchange for Brendan Bowie. pic.twitter.com/As6nXKV0O8 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) June 4, 2020 The Victoria Grizzlies swung a big move on Wednesday, adding 2000-born forward Thomas Maia from the Oakville […]