A number of details have begun to emerge regarding the five pods being used for the shortened 2020-21 BC Hockey League season. The BC provincial government announced on Friday following conditional approval of the BCHL’s safe return to play plan by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the five […]
Tag: Victoria Grizzlies
Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs: A decade of rivalry
(This article was originally published on Mar. 10, 2021) Aside from the Powell River Kings, the Victoria Grizzlies have developed another close rivalry with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Their rivalry stretches back to when the Bulldogs first arrived in Port Alberni back in 2002 after four seasons in Burnaby. […]
BCHL Today: Vees and Grizz defensemen secure NCAA futures, lots of alumni news, and more
Grizzlies defenseman Veilleux commits to UConn The Victoria Grizzlies are thrilled to announce that defenceman @jakeveilleux19 has committed to @UConnMHOC Division 1 School for next season! Congratulations Jake and very well deserved!@UConnHuskies #BCHL|#Smarthockey|#NCAA pic.twitter.com/s5gtho6gE0 — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) March 8, 2021 The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that 2000-born […]
New additions for the Victoria Grizzlies
Since my last Victoria Grizzlies roster update article, there have been several developments. The Grizzlies recruited several more players for the 2021-22 season, they traded for a goaltender and a defenseman, and they’ve also said goodbye to another goalie. The Grizzlies recruited Justin Gibson, Jackson Morehouse, and Hoyt Stanley for next […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies add touted defenseman Stanley, Mussio gets multiple offers to buy Clippers, and more
Grizzlies add Stanley for 2021-22 Victoria Grizzlies recruit two starry 16-year-olds who chose BCHL over WHL What path to take is the question that must be answered by every elite hockey player entering junior. Will it be major-junior or Junior A/NCAA? Read the full article at https://t.co/j14Vp0xV0c — Victoria […]
BCHL Today: Mussio puts Clippers up for sale, Valk starts petition to get players into games, and more
Mussio looks to unload the Clippers .@ClippersHockey owner Wes Mussio announces his intention to sell the BCHL franchise. pic.twitter.com/TtAnou9Vo6 — Ian Holmes (@reporterholmes) February 28, 2021 Nanaimo Clippers owner Wes Mussio announced on social media on Saturday night that he is immediately looking for someone to buy the team […]
BCHL Today: Trade deadline recap, Clippers name new captain, and more
Coquitlam deals Connell to the AJHL’s Storm Express trade Connell to Grande Prairie of the #AJHL 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) 📰 | https://t.co/lTHRRXS5St #BCHLNetwork #BCHL #CoastalConference #NCAA pic.twitter.com/1wo2Jabk4f — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) February 25, 2021 The Coquitlam Express have traded 2001-born forward Cooper Connell to the Grande Prairie Storm of the […]
Chiefs acquire WHL veteran Longo from Victoria
The Chilliwack Chiefs have acquired 2000-born defenseman Trevor Longo from the Victoria Grizzlies for future considerations. Longo cleared Western Hockey League waivers on Friday. The North Vancouverite played parts of three seasons in the WHL, finishing with 33 points in 135 games split between Medicine Hat and Vancouver from […]
Spruce Kings move goaltender Woodside to Victoria
The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded 2001-born goaltender Carter Woodside to the Victoria Grizzlies for future considerations. Woodside, who’s from Asquith, Saskatchewan, left the Spruce Kings last month and was awaiting a trade. He didn’t play any games with PG during the 2020-21 BCHL training season. He was […]
BCHL Today: Express, Eagles, and Vipers add new players for 2021-22, Beck signs PTO in Stockton, and more
Express bring in Kim for 2021-22 season NEWS| Vancouver North West Hawks forward and North Vancouver native Owen Kim commits to Express for 2021-2022 season. —> https://t.co/eR511TDkMn pic.twitter.com/dYRPQXRSyz — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) February 11, 2021 The Coquitlam Express have added 2004-born forward Owen Kim of North Vancouver, BC for […]