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BCHL alumni help VIU Mariners capture BCIHL title

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With British Columbia Hockey League alumni playing key roles, the Vancouver Island University Mariners captured their first British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League championship on Mar. 3. In the championship tilt against the University of Victoria, the Mariners triumphed 6-2. Logan Kurki, who played a few games in the BCHL with […]

A snapshot of BCHL alumni on BCIHL teams

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For graduating players looking to attend post-secondary schools, there are several options. Many British Columbia Hockey League players leave for schools in the NCAA in the United States and others attend U SPORTS schools in Canada. For several BCHL players, they attend schools in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League. […]

BCHL Bulletin: Backs, Kings, Smokies, and Cents get new recruits, BCHL reveals officials’ awards, and more!

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Silverbacks add two new forwards for 2023-24 In a busy afternoon for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, the team announced the signing of 2005-born forwards Christian Kim and Cole Cooksey for the 2023-24 season. Kim, from Torrence, California, played 50 games for the Wenatchee Wild in 2022-23, scoring 10 goals and 28 […]

BCHL Bulletin: BCHL releases 2023-24 schedule, Bulldogs add three new recruits, and more!

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BCHL unveils 2023-24 schedule The B.C. Hockey League released its 2023-24 schedule on Friday, with each team set to play 54 games. The season starts on Friday, Sept. 22, and wraps up on Sunday, Mar. 31. The 2024 Fred Page Cup playoffs are scheduled to begin on Friday, Apr. 5. […]

Powell River’s three-season goalie carousel

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Over the course of three seasons, Powell River has seen many different goaltenders play for the Kings. In the 2019-20 season alone, seven goaltenders suited up for the Sunshine Coast squad. During the 2021 pod season, three goalies skated for Powell River. This past season saw five goaltenders don the […]

BCHL Today: 29 BCHL alumni on NHL Stanley Cup qualifier rosters, Chayka resigns as Coyotes GM, and more

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NHL Phase 4 rosters feature 29 former BCHL players NHL announces team rosters for Phase 4. https://t.co/J7SuBDfmFM — NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) July 26, 2020 The National Hockey League announced the rosters for Phase 4 of the league’s Return to Play plan and 29 BCHL alumni are featured on the rosters […]

BCHL Today: Silverbacks bring in Fischer from MJHL, Bulldogs forward Grouchy commits to U Sports, and more

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Silverbacks make a three-team deal for Fischer NEWS: We're excited to announce the acquisition of forward Braden Fischer from the @BluesWpg! Fischer, 17, was named to the MJHL All-Rookie Team last season. DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/prpc7k1IBj Welcome to Salmon Arm Braden!#BCHL #ALLin pic.twitter.com/J9oTqkvo77 — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) June […]