(This article was originally published on Dec. 14, 2020.) As if 2020 wasn’t memorable enough, it also marks the first season in a very long time that BC Hockey League teams aren’t able to hold their annual teddy bear toss, which usually benefits the less fortunate in their communities. […]
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BCHL Today: Defenseman Cumiskey takes his game to Germany, goaltender Hanson transfers NCAA schools, and more
Cumiskey signs with Dusseldorf DEG verpflichtet NHL-erfahrenen Verteidiger: Kyle #Cumiskey kommt! Sportdirektor N. Mondt: „Er ist erfahren und wird unsere Defensive verstärken.“ Alle Infos: https://t.co/2CnVNA86U9Herzlich willkommen, Kyle! #deg #neuzugang #saison2021 pic.twitter.com/bVJJzEGnYr — Düsseldorfer EG (@DuesseldorferEG) December 13, 2020 Defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (11 goals, 12 assists in 66 games with […]
BCHL Today: Newhook selected for Team Canada, Supinski goes from Idaho to South Carolina, and more
Newhook cracks Canada’s roster Victoria Grizzlies alum and Boston College sophomore Alex Newhook has been named to Team Canada's 25-man roster for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. RELEASE: https://t.co/VMPTKLkAH1 pic.twitter.com/TDxugjmGBZ — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 11, 2020 Forward Alex Newhook (60 goals, 108 assists in 98 games […]
BCHL Today: 2020-21 season start pushed back again, Zakall commits to Ivy League school, and more
2020-21 season delayed until January BCHL delays season start to new year due to PHO order limiting team activities. RELEASE: https://t.co/kK1fdc8y1C pic.twitter.com/N2s7BHAcRC — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 8, 2020 With the extension of the Public Health Officer’s order of not allowing players over the age of majority to participate […]
BCHL Today: Vees test negative for COVID-19, Eagles cancel All-Star Challenge, Clips trade Kitchen, and more
Vees test negative for COVID-19 NEWS: The Vees have received negative tests for their players and staff after a player tested positive for COVID-19 last week. DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/HQxWGGj2Az#BCHL pic.twitter.com/18yWn30ePk — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) December 4, 2020 After a Penticton Vees player tested positive for COVID-19 in late […]
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Powell River Kings: A decade of rivalry
In the last decade, an intense rivalry has developed between the Victoria Grizzlies and Powell River Kings. Both teams are often among the best in the league, and they have also faced each other often during the postseason. Since 2011, the Grizzlies and Kings faced off several times in […]
The pros and cons of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks pre-season performance
Even though the 2020-21 season is an unusual one, we were able to see the Okanagan Cup and pre-season games to fill the void of BCHL regular season hockey. As we finally edge closer to the December 8 start date, it should be an exciting BCHL season. The Okanagan […]
BCHL Today: Major alumni update including an Ivy League commitment, a stand against racial injustices and inequities, a retirement, and more
Herzog commits to Yale Congratulations to former Wild defenseman Dylan Herzog on his commitment to @Yale University! pic.twitter.com/nGwv7GjpfW — Wenatchee Wild (@WenatcheeWild1) December 1, 2020 Defenseman Dylan Herzog (five goals, 16 assists in 99 games with Wenatchee from 2018-20) has committed to Yale University for September 2021. The 2001-born […]
Vees in the season: November 2020
It was a November to remember in another edition of Vees in the season. Traditionally, the Vees would be in the thick of the BCHL season. Still, with COVID-19, the league took a different approach in playing tournament-style for teams within close proximity, which in essence was an extended […]
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. […]