During the 2023-24 season, the Victoria Grizzlies saw 15 players earn college commitments. In total, 14 players are heading to NCAA schools in September 2024. One player is heading to a U SPORTS school in September as well. These commitments are for schools across North America. Two players will attend […]
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Examining Victoria Grizzlies’ new majority owner Jim Hartshorne
The Victoria Grizzlies have a new majority owner as Jim Hartshorne has bought a majority interest from the previous majority owner, Ron Walchuk. Walchuk remains a minority owner and will also serve as the team’s governor on the British Columbia Hockey League’s board. The sale is expected to close on […]
16 players with BCHL experience competing in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2024 National Hockey League playoffs are underway and 16 players with British Columbia Hockey League experience began the quest for the Stanley Cup in the first round. Our list includes players who served as affiliates in the BCHL like Mathew Barzal and Jordie Benn. The Colorado Avalanche led the […]
2023-24 stats for BCHL alumni in the NHL
Now that the 2023-24 National Hockey League season has wrapped up, it’s time to look back at how each player with British Columbia Hockey League experience fared. Thirty-eight players who skated for at least one game in the BCHL took to the ice in the NHL this past season, with […]
2023-24 connections between the BCHL and the Philadelphia Rebels
For the 2023-24 season, British Columbia Hockey League teams recruited players from several teams across North America and three from a single North American Hockey League team. The Philadelphia Rebels saw three former players join BCHL teams for this past regular season. The Rebels also welcomed a former BCHL goaltender […]
Examining four Victoria Grizzlies recruits for 2024-25
While the 2023-24 season is ongoing, B.C. Hockey League teams have started recruiting players for next season. This list includes the Victoria Grizzlies. As of this writing, the Grizzlies have recruited four players, according to the BCHL website. Coming from the Pacific Coast Hockey Academy U18 Prep team are defender […]
Examining January’s 2-for-1 trade between Alberni Valley and Merritt
On Jan. 9, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs completed a trade with the Merritt Centennials to send forward Jack Ziliotto to the Interior Conference team. In return, the Bulldogs received forward Cullen Emery and goaltender Beau Lane. Because of the deal, the Bulldogs hold Lane’s B.C. Hockey League playing rights as […]
Analyzing the Powell River Kings roster changes
For the Powell River Kings, the 2023-24 season is one of change. After the Kings partnered with the Birch Group, their roster was made over. Over several weeks, 10 players departed the team, and 13 players joined. The team also welcomed a new assistant coach as Vancouver Canucks legend Cliff […]
Grizzlies den member profile: Jack Fialkoff
In January, the Victoria Grizzlies signed a new goaltender, bringing in 2004-born Jack Fialkoff. He joins the Grizzlies after playing for the North American Hockey League’s Philadelphia Rebels. Fialkoff is the latest goaltender to sign with a British Columbia Hockey League team mid-season. Others include Ethan Morrow putting pen to […]
Alberni Valley Bulldogs player profile: Philippe Lalonde
On Dec. 6, 2023, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced the signing of 2005-born forward Philippe Lalonde. Lalonde joined the Bulldogs midway through the 2023-24 season after spending time in the United States Hockey League and the North American Hockey League. This article is about Lalonde’s path to the Bulldogs. Before […]