BCHL hands out Island pod awards 2020-21 Island Pod Award Winners RELEASE: https://t.co/jfGYMSq2Ri Presented by @FortisBC pic.twitter.com/twPhr8T2yv — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) May 17, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced the award winners for the Vancouver Island pod on Monday. Players from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Cowichan Valley Capitals, Nanaimo Clippers, […]
Tag: Victoria Grizzlies
Victoria Grizzlies pod season aftermath
With their victory on May 9, the Victoria Grizzlies pod season came to an end. The Grizzlies finished with a record of 14-6-0-0, earning them 28 points. They were also the number one team in the Port Alberni pod. Many surprises emerged during the season. Several players stood out […]
BCHL international tour: China, Japan, and South Korea
Continuing on our world travels through BC Hockey League players past and present, our journey stops over in the wonderous continent of Asia. The BCHL has had at least nine players from three of Asia’s most prominent countries. Some had long-lasting careers in both league and international play, while […]
How Alex Newhook went from the BCHL to the NHL in two years
For young men growing up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, there aren’t many pro hockey success stories to immediately model and aspire towards. Of course, see the magnificent careers of Michael Ryder and Ryane Clowe for context, it isn’t an impossible feat, but the scouting exposure is difficult to attract […]
Clippers’ LeDonne proved his dominance inside Port Alberni pod
In two short years with the Nanaimo Clippers, Trevor LeDonne went from a relative unknown to one of the most respected blueliners in the BCHL. The 21-year-old from Stony Creek, Ontario took his game to another level inside the Port Alberni pod, which included the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Cowichan […]
BCHL awards history dotted with Grizzlies and Salsa players
In their 26 year history, the Victoria Grizzlies players have racked up an impressive amount of awards. Everyone from coaches to players was awarded hardware during their time with the team. Some of these awards were given to players who are now in the National Hockey League. Others were […]
BCHL Today: BCHL reports latest COVID-19 test results, lots of first goals, and more!
BCHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests for the third straight week An update on the BCHL's COVID-19 testing. pic.twitter.com/c9cT1bYknW — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 23, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced on Friday there were no positive COVID-19 tests after the latest round of testing ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
BCHL Today: Cents add Fleming for 2021-22, Dillon takes over at UVic, and more!
Cents add Fleming to their blueline for 2021-22 New #Recruit: The Centennials are proud to announce they've #committed to defenseman Joe Fleming (03) from the Boston Junior Eagles program. Welcome to the team Joe, we look forward to having you! 📰:https://t.co/DJL9EiQRmN pic.twitter.com/oifgn3ZvLP — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) April 22, 2021 […]
BCHL games at alternate hockey venues
In the last decade, several BC Hockey League games were played at alternate venues. Sometimes, maintenance issues forced a team to vacate their home arena. This happened to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and they actually played two “home” games in a different arena. Other times, BCHL teams took part […]
BCHL Today: Five score first BCHL goals, NCAA transfers, and more!
Leibl tallies first BCHL goal Caps push late but an empty netter seals it #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/DqOfx7xJgo — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) April 21, 2021 2000-born Cowichan Valley forward Tyler Leibl of San Diego, California posted his first BCHL goal on Wednesday in a 4-2 loss to Nanaimo. The goal was […]