Previously, I wrote about a handful of players with major junior experience who came to play in the BC Hockey League. These players joined BCHL teams for several reasons, but a big motivator was the opportunity to get playing time or they were squeezed out by the Western Hockey League’s […]
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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 […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals update: Roster moves and standout players
When I last wrote about the Cowichan Valley Capitals, they had extensively retooled their roster. Since then, the team has continued to mold its roster and several trades were made before the holiday break. Before the pause, the Capitals sat ninth in the Coastal Conference, two points behind the eighth-place […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees add another goaltender, Chiefs recruit Northwood School captain, and more!
Vees add WHL veteran Serhyenko The Penticton Vees have added another goaltender to their crease, joining 2001-born Kaeden Lane, 2002-born Colin Purcell, and 2003-born Mason Dunsford on the active roster. The Vees signed 2002-born netminder Carter Serhyenko on Monday after he played 17 games with Prince Albert of the Western […]
BCHL Bulletin: Chiefs bring in Greatorex, Bucks add Yim for 2022-23, and more!
Chiefs sign import forward Greatorex The Chilliwack Chiefs have signed 2003-born import forward Landyn Greatorex to their active roster for the current BC Hockey League season. The native of Reading, MA hasn’t played any hockey of record since last season when he had six goals and 12 points in an […]
BCHL Today: Rivermen sign forward May, BCHL suspends Capitals forward Edwards, and more!
Rivermen add forward May He played one game with the G-Men before being released. The Richmond, BC product split the 2020-21 season between the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades and the Port Moody Panthers of the Pacific Junior Hockey League. May had one assist in 11 games with the Blades as a […]
Major junior transplants in the BCHL
Over the years, many players with major junior experience have come to play in the BCHL. On the flip side, a number of BCHL players have moved on to major junior teams. Current Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a famous example of this. He played parts of three seasons […]
33 players with BCHL experience on WHL opening night rosters
The BC Hockey League is one of the top development leagues in North America and although there is always competition when it comes to recruiting players, there’s no doubt the BCHL also acts as a development path for many to advance to the Western Hockey League. In total, 33 […]
BCHL Today: Caps pick Anstey from Fort Mac, Smokies, Express, and Bulldogs add to staff, and more!
Capitals acquire Anstey from Fort Mac NEWS: The Capitals have acquired 19 year old forward Ethan Anstey from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in exchange for future considerations. #BlueCollar https://t.co/gus2JLVnoP pic.twitter.com/dn54fn7kJS — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 15, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals announced on Wednesday the acquisition of 2002-born […]
BCHL Today: Bowen and Rylance back in Chilliwack, Vees name captains, and more!
Chiefs get a boost with the return of Bowen and Rylance COVID-caused silver linings for 2021-22 #Chilliwack Chiefs https://t.co/zViWEC2nlL — Chilliwack Progress (@TheProgress) September 13, 2021 According to an article in The Chilliwack Progress published on Monday, the Chilliwack Chiefs will be buoyed this season by the return of 2002-born forward […]