Eagles name Bongo and Galata alternate captains The Surrey Eagles announced on Wednesday the two players who will serve as alternate captains for the 2022-23 season as 2002-born forward Cole Galata and 2003-born forward Jake Bongo will each have an ‘A’ on their jersey. Galata, a product of Barrie, ON, […]
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2022 NHL Draft Preview
(BC Hockey League official media release) The 2022 NHL Entry Draft starts Thursday with Round 1 and continues with Rounds 2 through 7 on Friday. Like every year at the draft, there are several BCHL players expected to be taken. Today, we take a look at the top prospects from […]
BCHL Bulletin: Cents reacquire Erickson from Nanaimo, McBride signs a deal in Italy, and more!
Cents bring Erickson back to their forward ranks The Merritt Centennials have brought back 2002-born forward Walker Erickson from the Nanaimo Clippers for future considerations. He’s a veteran of 94 BC Hockey League games split between Nanaimo, Merritt, and Trail. The Surrey, BC product was traded by the Cents to […]
Victoria Grizzlies 2022-23 schedule profile
With the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season fast approaching, the Victoria Grizzlies are looking for a better result after suffering a first-round exit against the Langley Rivermen. In the off-season, Rylan Ferster became the Grizzlies’ new head coach and general manager, replacing Craig Didmon in both roles. With this article, […]
BCHL Bulletin: Three former BCHL players win the Stanley Cup, Fontana is off to Hobart College, and more!
Newhook, Manson, and Toews win Stanley Cup Three BC Hockey League alumni are 2022 Stanley Cup champions as members of the Colorado Avalanche after a 2-1 game six victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. Forward Alex Newhook (60 goals, 108 assists in 98 games with Victoria from […]
BCHL Bulletin: Prince George trades Fox to Drumheller, MacDonald signs an extension in Greenville, and more!
Spruce Kings send Fox to Drumheller of the AJHL The Prince George Spruce Kings traded 2002-born Nathan Fox to the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations. Fox, who’s from Airdrie, AB, had three goals and three assists in 33 games with the Spruce Kings in […]
BCHL Bulletin: Wood and Nadeau invited to Canada’s summer U18 selection camp, Hiebert signs in the ECHL, and more!
Wood and Nadeau get invites from Hockey Canada Hockey Canada unveiled the invitees to its national men’s summer under-18 selection camp on Thursday and two BCHL players are among those listed. 2005-born Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood and 2005-born Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau will both participate in the camp, […]
Four BCHL alumni left in the chase for the Stanley Cup
And then there were two. Following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s win over the New York Rangers in game six of the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final on Saturday, it guarantees that at least one former BC Hockey League player will lift Lord Stanley’s chalice this year, and for the […]
Projecting 2022 BCHL Showcase matchups
The BC Hockey League released its full schedule on June 9. One of the league’s annual traditions is the five-day BCHL Showcase which gives NCAA, U SPORTS, Western Hockey League, and National Hockey League scouts an opportunity to watch all 18 BCHL teams in one place for recruiting. The location […]
Breaking down the Chilliwack Chiefs 2022-23 schedule
The BC Hockey League is well on its way to the 2022-23 season. On June 9, the BCHL released its full schedule for all 18 teams. With this article, I’ll break down the Chilliwack Chiefs schedule from significant matchups to the number of games against each team. Important Dates The […]