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The Chilliwack Chiefs finished fifth in the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference this season with a 28-22-1-3 record and faced the Coquitlam Express in the first round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs. The Chiefs derailed the Express in five games in the conference quarterfinals. Chilliwack faced Nanaimo in the […]
(B.C. Hockey League official media release) The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has announced a new path, continuing its mission to build a world class college-track junior league for players seeking NCAA and U Sports Scholarships and to establish a tier of hockey that to date has not been seen […]
The Prince George Spruce Kings finished fifth in the BC Hockey League’s Interior Conference this season with a 27-20-6-1 record and faced the Salmon arm Silverbacks in the first round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs. The Spruce Kings fell to the Backs in four straight games. The Spruce Kings […]
As a young hockey player, Matthew Tovell of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks was drawn to try his hand at goalie. “I think the biggest thing for me was the goalie gear,” said the 21-year-old. “I was really drawn to the glove. I thought it was pretty cool. I always wanted […]
Could we see a BC Hockey League with 20-plus teams? The idea that the league could add to its existing 18-team circuit might be more of a reality than it seems. According to BCHL Chief Executive Officer Chris Hebb in an intermission interview with Salmon Arm Silverbacks play-by-play announcer Tony […]
Bulldogs trade Leyer to Spruce Grove of the AJHL The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have traded 2002-born Ethan Leyer to the Spruce Grove Saints of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Leyer, who’s from St. Albert, AB, is committed to St. Cloud State University for this September. With the […]
Bandu joins the Prince George Spruce Kings The Prince George Spruce Kings have added 2004-born defender Aleksy Bandu for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Bandu, who’s from Montreal, QC, was with The Governor’s Academy Prep in 2021-22 and posted three goals and six points in 27 games. His older […]
Cents pick up Wessels from Langley The Merritt Centennials have added 2003-born defender Josh Wessels to their blueline after acquiring him in a trade from Langley for future considerations. The Richmond, BC product finished 2021-22 with five goals and five assists in 39 games with the Rivermen. He also added […]
Smith commits to the University of Toronto 2001-born Salmon Arm Silverbacks right winger Zack Smith has committed to play U SPORTS hockey at the University of Toronto this September. Smith, who’s from Martensville, SK, had 10 goals and 17 points in 19 games with the Silverbacks this past season. He […]
Silverbacks pick up Joynt from Wellington for futures The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have acquired 2003-born forward Barret Joynt from the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Joynt, who’s from Kingston, ON, has spent the last three seasons with the Dukes, compiling 26 goals and 52 points in […]
