Bulldogs ink Martin to five year extension The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced on Wednesday that general manager and head coach Joe Martin has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 BC Hockey League season. Martin, 41, is into his third season with the Bulldogs. In 130 games with Alberni Valley, […]
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BCHL Today: Campbell commits to Quinnipiac University, Grizzlies get Schwebius’ rights from Salmon Arm, and more!
Express defenseman Campbell commits to Quinnipiac Coquitlam Express defenseman Matthew Campbell has committed to Quinnipiac University to play NCAA Division I hockey. Campbell, a 2003-born blueliner from North Vancouver, BC, has four assists in eight games with the Express this season. He had a goal and seven assists in 17 […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Cunningham to Trail, Bulldogs make a pair of deals, and much more!
Spruce Kings send veteran Cunningham to Trail TRADE: The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded F Corey Cunningham ('01) to the Trail Smoke Eaters in exchange for future considerations. š–> https://t.co/pZoHT8dtZC pic.twitter.com/IekcnCreju — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 2, 2021 The Prince George Spruce Kings announced a shocker […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Tyler Bozak
Of the several former Victoria Grizzlies to make the National Hockey League, Tyler Bozak is one of the greatest. A prolific point producer, Bozak often led Victoria in scoring during his three seasons. Bozak is part of two groups with the franchise. He started as a member of the […]
BCHL Today: BCHL hands out Vernon pod awards, Herrington commits to Lake Superior State, and more!
BCHL hands out Vernon pod awards 2020-21 Vernon Pod Award Winners RELEASE: https://t.co/gQcIEVplky Presented by @FortisBC šø @tamiquanphotos (Tassy [Top Scorer], Serdachny, Sansbury)šø @LisaMPhotos (Tassy [MVP], Porter Jr.) pic.twitter.com/cychAn9lTQ — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) May 21, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced the award winners for the Vernon pod on Friday. […]
BCHL Today: BCHL partners with Save-On-Foods, Chiefs recruit Savage, and more
Players benefit from new league partnership with Save-On-Foods BCHL and Save-On-Foods announce partnership, Player Support Program RELEASE: https://t.co/KnrV79Dx0P@saveonfoods pic.twitter.com/mBARSYLpn5 — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 6, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced a partnership with Save-On-Foods on Tuesday that includes a player support program. The program is designed to help BCHL […]
Crowning Moments with Kirk Thompson
Kirk Thompson is in elite company when it comes to Prince George Spruce Kings netminders. The Surrey product sits third all-time in single-season wins with 24. He achieved it in 2012-13 and sits only behind Evan DeBrouwer’s 26 in 2017-18 and Logan Neaton’s 32 wins in 2018-19. However, on […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Matt Pettinger
In the 25-plus seasons since the Grizzlies joined the BC Hockey League, they’ve produced several famous alumni. For their 25th anniversary in 2019, the Grizz invited alumnus Matt Pettinger to drop the puck at their home opener. Pettinger had a long career in professional hockey and played everywhere from […]
BCHL Today: Rizzo is headed to Denver, Sweeney resurfaces in NCDC, Barzal re-ups on Long Island, and more
Rizzo commits to University of Denver Iām proud to announce my commitment to play D1 hockey at @DU_Hockey. Thank you to my family, coaches and those who have helped me along the way. #gopioneers pic.twitter.com/t8jae3xn5U — Massimo Rizzo (@MassimoRizzo28) January 9, 2021 Chilliwack Chiefs forward Massimo Rizzo announced via […]
BCHL Today: Season delayed at least another month, King is off to Denver, Merritt bolts from the Express to the USHL, and more
2020-21 BCHL season delayed yet again Extension of PHO restrictions pushes BCHL season start to February RELEASE: https://t.co/u8bPv62ZRP pic.twitter.com/LzHLKZs5eW — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) January 8, 2021 With the extension of the current Provincial Health Officer’s order to Feb. 5, which in part restricts hockey to operate under viaSport […]