Whether it’s Throwback Thursday or not, there’s truly no bad time to throw it back to those spectacular, yet sometimes awkward, National Hockey League draft portraits. So let’s have a look at players who were drafted directly from the B.C. Hockey League back in the day. Kyle Turris (1st round, […]
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36 players with BCHL experience available in the NHL Expansion Draft
The NHL released the protected lists for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on Sunday. Once all the names were known, there are 36 players with BC Hockey League experience available for the Kraken to select. The Penticton Vees have the most alumni available with six. The Coquitlam Express is […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies trade Easter to Pickering, BCHL partners with Eligibility Wizard, and more!
Grizzlies trade Easter to Pickering Grizzlies send Easter to the Pickering Panthers of the #OJHL 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/8uUePLgg5s #BCHLNetwork #BCHL #CoastalConference pic.twitter.com/7dGfB6vvci — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) June 9, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies have traded 2001-born goaltender Justin Easter to the Pickering Panthers of the Ontario […]
BCHL Today: Express and Kings add new recruits, Wood and Gelbard chosen in USHL Draft, and more!
Express add Brown commit Meirowitz for 2021-22 NEWS | Brown University Commit Harry Meirowitz Joins Express for 2021-22 Season –> https://t.co/8Rx3g9jUc2 Welcome aboard, Harry! #AllAboard | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/CdZ3ODZyps — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) May 26, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced the commitment of 2003-born defenseman Harry Meirowitz for the 2021-22 […]
25 BCHL alumni competing in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2021 National Hockey League playoffs get underway on Saturday and 25 players with BC Hockey League experience are on a quest for the Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche lead the way with four BCHL alumni on their playoff roster as of this writing, while the Edmonton Oilers (3), […]
BCHL Today: Patrick off to college, 15 score first BCHL goals, and more
Patrick commits to Skidmore College The Rivermen are pleased to announce that forward Kaeden Patrick has committed to Skidmore College! Congrats Kaeden! #RivNation pic.twitter.com/qEApVBKO5h — Langley Rivermen (@LangleyRivermen) April 6, 2021 2000-born forward Kaeden Patrick of the Langley Rivermen has committed to play NCAA Div. III hockey at Skidmore College […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs send Woodhouse to West Kelowna, Eagles and Vipers add 2021-22 recruits, and more
Chiefs send Woodhouse to West Kelowna NEWS: Chiefs Trade Woodhouse to West Kelowna for Future Considerations. “Ultimately, this trade was made in an effort to put Ben Woodhouse in the best possible position to obtain an NCAA scholarship.” 🔗 https://t.co/KGBrMmeypM pic.twitter.com/ewLITOMt67 — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) February 23, 2021 The […]
Leading the charge: Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni
Salmon Arm has an extensive list of players who have furthered their careers through the Silverbacks organization, however, only three have climbed to the top and stayed in the National Hockey League. These three stars are Travis Zajac, Riley Nash, and Josh Manson. They all are continuing their careers […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Taro Hirose
They are currently four active National Hockey League players whose careers stem from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks organization. Among these alumni are Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson, Columbus Blue Jackets centre Riley Nash, and New Jersey Devils veteran centre Travis Zajac. The latest inductee into the active alumni list […]
BCHL Today: Smoke Eaters, Centennials, Bucks, and Grizzlies add new players for next season, Chiefs alum Kawaguchi finalist for Hobey Baker, and more
Smokies sign University of New Hampshire commit Sacco for 2020-21 Commitment! The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of David Sacco to the team for next season! Article: https://t.co/aUEDl2razQ Welcome to Trail David!#WeAreSmokeEaters 📸Dan Hickling/Hickling Images pic.twitter.com/N2sRWlcwo9 — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) April 2, 2020 The Trail […]