In the second week of September, the Vernon Vipers returned to Kal Tire Place for training camp. Usually, at this time of year, the team has begun their season already, but not his year. I caught up with Vipers head coach and general manager Jason McKee to discuss how training […]
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What if BCHL team names were based on wildlife from around each franchise’s region?
(This article was originally published on Sep. 16, 2020.) A lot of sports teams around the world have used, and still do use, monikers that represent animals. Most notably in the National Hockey League, there are the Bruins, Penguins, Panthers, Ducks, Sharks, Wild, Coyotes, Predators, and soon to be […]
BCHL Today: Vipers add QMJHL veteran, Warriors bring in local rookie forward, Caps alum changes NCAA schools, and more
Vipers nab major junior veteran Rainville Retranché par @LesOlympiques, le vétéran Jérémy Rainville, aussi un ancien capitaine des @CantonniersAAA, va poursuivre sa carrière junior avec les @VernonVipers dans la @GoBCHL. — jf plante (@jfplante_Droit) September 14, 2020 JF Plante, a sports reporter for Ottawa-Gatineau French-language newspaper Le Droit, reported […]
BCHL Today: League unveils pay-to-play scenario, Warriors add NHL draft pick, and more
BCHL governors approve alternative scenario which includes pay-to-play BCHL approves alternative scenario to guarantee a 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/iae9EIK0ei pic.twitter.com/lKWkdcd9lA — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) September 11, 2020 The BC Hockey League announced on Friday that the Board of Governors approved an alternative plan in the event the league’s […]
BCHL Today: League signs partnership with The Coaches Site, Bucks co-owner returns to the NHL, and more
League strikes partnership with The Coaches Site The BCHL and The Coaches Site announce official partnership for 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/VSBGCkGYw0 📸 @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/ztH5qldsu1 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) September 10, 2020 The BC Hockey League announced a partnership with The Coaches Site for the 2020-21 season on Thursday. […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings forward commits to Merrimack, Garteig signs with Ingolstadt, Mackin re-ups in Reading, and more
Spruce Kings forward Cunningham commits to Merrimack Excited and proud to announce my commitment to play college hockey for Merrimack. I’d like to thank my family, teammates and coaches (past and present), and friends who have supported me along the way. Finally, thanks to the Spruce Kings organization and […]
Catching up with Vipers great Hunter Bishop
Hunter Bishop played in two and a half seasons in Vernon between 2005 and 2008. He was known for being a goalscorer and leader, on and off the ice. It’s been 12 years since Bishop last played for the Snakes and since then he played pro in both North […]
BCHL Today: Warriors release statement and lose a forward, Voltin signs in ECHL, and more
West Kelowna releases statement from president Chris Laurie The West Kelowna Warriors have been busy recently, as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season. As seen in the above tweet, the Warriors have released a letter from team president Chris Laurie. The letter contains information on what the […]
BCHL Today: Warriors add two forwards, Hopps commits to LIU, and more
West Kelowna adds a pair of local forwards The West Kelowna Warriors bolstered their offensive attack for next season by adding a couple of local products. Riley Sharun, from West Kelowna, and Brennan Nelson, from Penticton, spent last season as teammates with the Okanagan Rockets in the BC U18 […]
BCHL Today: Smoke Eaters trade one defenseman and acquire another, Vees pick up 2019 CJHL rookie of the year finalist, and more
Smokies make a pair of trades TRADE: Smoke Eaters make two moves as they acquire Carson Hemenway from Notre Dame Jr. Hounds. While sending Kyle Pow to West Kelowna. Article: https://t.co/iuIhPcFQOu Welcome to Trail Carson and thank you Kyle Pow!#WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/yWKJLxiheS — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) August 27, 2020 […]
