(This article was originally published on Jan. 27, 2021) Mike Zalewski played for the Vipers for only a couple of seasons but the New Hartford, New York, native made it all the way to the National Hockey League. This is a look at the career of Zalewski thus far […]
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Vipers Alumni: Mike Santorelli
Mike Santorelli has had a very interesting hockey career. The Vancouver, BC native played in one season with the Vipers but had a career that led him to the National Hockey League and the opportunity to play for his hometown team. Santorelli played one year with the Vipers in […]
BCHL Today: Kings, Spruce Kings, and Clippers add new players, Vees, Warriors, and Capitals lose players to US leagues, and more
Kings bring in Barrow for 2020-21 NEWS: The Powell River Kings have signed 2003-born forward Owen Barrow. 📰: https://t.co/MWah0yevNA#OurKingdom @GoBCHL pic.twitter.com/xukq9E9UCe — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) January 12, 2021 The Powell River Kings announced the addition of 2003-born forward Owen Barrow to their roster on Tuesday. The native of […]
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: League responds to updated health order, Bottini and Fust are done at the World Juniors, and more
League responds to updated health order COVID-19 Update: Dec. 30 Revisions to current PHO order allow 19 and 20-year-old players to resume Phase 2 activities with their teamshttps://t.co/NN7qHY1kmf pic.twitter.com/F9b0i6eXOo — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 30, 2020 The BC Hockey League put out a notice on Wednesday in response […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Brendan Morrison
Born in Pitt Meadows, BC, Brendan Morrison had a stable hockey career. After lighting up the league in his final years in midget, Morrison hopped on the Trans-Canada Highway to BC’s interior and stopped in Penticton. Morrison played in the Peach City when the team was known as the […]
Conducting the offense: the best Express forwards of the 2000s
(This article was originally published on Nov. 27, 2020.) After examining the best Express goalies and defensemen of all time, it’s time to take a look at the best forwards in Express history. Let’s start at the beginning with a look at the first decade of the franchise’s existence. […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Tanner Glass
(This article was originally published on Nov. 19, 2020.) Regina, Saskatchewan native Tanner Glass had a lengthy playing career. From junior hockey to the pros, he’s experienced a lot, but where is he now? Glass played two seasons in the BCHL from 2001-03, splitting time with the Penticton Panthers […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Zloty to Manitoba, numerous BCHL alumni become NHL free agents, and more
TRADE | The Spruce Kings have traded F Jackson Zloty ('00) to the Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) in exchange for future considerations. DETAILS –> https://t.co/0wmpqHNNr4#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/Re87PSgq0i — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 7, 2020 The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2000-born forward Jackson Zloty to […]
The history of the Spruce Kings-Chilliwack Chiefs rivalry
In July, I wrote an article about the Spruce Kings rivalry with the Quesnel Millionaires. After the Millionaires relocated to Chilliwack in 2011, that edition of the rivalry ended. While I don’t think any team can replace Quesnel as Prince George’s main rival the Chiefs have come very close […]