For the Victoria Grizzlies, the 2024-25 season is important as it’s their 30th anniversary of joining the B.C. Hockey League as an expansion team. Starting as the Victoria Salsa, the team filled the hole left by the departing Victoria Cougars of the Western Hockey League. The Cougars moved north […]
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BCHL Bulletin: June 1 brings a flurry of trades, Dyck chooses UMass, and more!
Dyck commits to the University of Massachusetts According to New England Hockey Journal writer Mark Divver, 2004-born Cranbrook Bucks forward Tyson Dyck, who’s ranked 110th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2022 NHL Draft, has committed to the University of Massachusetts. Per Divver’s tweet above, the […]
Chilliwack Chiefs: Graduating players and eligible returnees
Chilliwack, like many other teams, had a whirlwind season filled with COVID-19 and floods, but the Chiefs ended it on a hot streak and finished second in the Coastal Conference. The Chiefs defeated the Coquitlam Express in seven games in the first round of the playoffs and were swept by […]
BCHL Bulletin: Spruce Kings add two new recruits, Smith commits to Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and more!
Murphy signs with the Spruce Kings The Prince George Spruce Kings have signed 2003-born forward Dom Murphy of Worcester, MA for the 2022-23 season. The right winger posted 13 goals and 53 points in 28 games this past season at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA. He added four goals […]
BCHL Bulletin: A pair of NCAA Division I commitments, Coquitlam assistant coach becomes VIJHL GM, and more!
Littler commits to Minnesota State University (Mankato) 2004-born forward Cade Littler has committed to Minnesota State University (Mankato). As a grade 12 student this school year, he is eligible to join the team as early as this fall. He has 12 goals and 15 assists in 26 games with Wenatchee […]
Examining several Victoria Grizzlies’ starting goaltenders over the years
In 26 seasons, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen over a dozen starting goalies play for them. The latest to take the starting job is Carter Woodside. Woodside emerged as Victoria’s number one goalie during the Port Alberni Pod last season. He helped backstop the team to the pod championship. […]