(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 […]
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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: League governors to vote on a shortened season, full face shields coming, and more
BCHL governors voting on abbreviated season Mandatory full face shields and pay to play…just a few things BCHL is planning for potential upcoming season…Back on the ice, BCHL teams open up training camps https://t.co/XVgUk2WdbQ — JAY JANOWER (@JayJanower) September 10, 2020 Global TV sports reporter Jay Janower (nine goals, […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire forward from OJHL, Smoke Eaters bring in two new forwards, and more
Silverbacks acquire veteran forward Morrison TRADE: We're pleased to announce the acquisition of veteran forward @mmorrison00 from the @OJHLCougars in exchange for future considerations! DETAILS 🔗 | https://t.co/vRB7PRxUnL Welcome to Salmon Arm Mitchell!#BCHL | #ALLin pic.twitter.com/bLiSgR9WOw — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) September 3, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced […]
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 […]
Spruce Kings off season: June, July and August
The Prince George Spruce Kings were very busy these last three months. General manager Mike Hawes executed several trades to help improve goal scoring and while PG continues to prepare for the upcoming season, they’ve also said goodbye to several players that aged out. In a previous article, I […]
BCHL Today: Island teams to play pre-season tournament, Vees to add Harvard commit Jack Bar, and more
Island teams to play in pre-season tournament Tournament arranged for BCHL’s Island teams Sports leagues and teams have to be creative and flexible in this time, and the Island Division teams in the B.C. Hockey League are proving just that. The Island Cup will begin October 2nd Read the […]
BCHL Today: 12 BCHL alumni make NHL playoffs, Massy signs in France, Ripley extends with Greenville, and more
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]
Ranking all 18 BCHL primary team logos
(This article was originally posted on August 4, 2020) Logos can be a touchy subject to some and everyone has an opinion about them. The BC Hockey League is no exception as it has logos that range from fantastic, okay, and downright horrible. Much like the WHL, I decided […]
BCHL Today: Vipers add WHL veteran forward Appelt, Kings forward Roloson commits to LSSU, and more
Vipers sign WHL veteran Ryley Appelt ROSTER ALERT! – Vipers Sign Ryley Appelt (@ryleyappelt_) https://t.co/bV9ozWY6SN#OneGoal pic.twitter.com/02VHJRWNJa — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) August 1, 2020 The Vernon Vipers announced the signing of 2000-born forward Ryley Appelt on Saturday. The Edmonton product was released by the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers on July […]