(This article was originally published on Jul. 16, 2020.) The goal song: a quick 30 second, crowd energizing response to the home team scoring; often loud and intimidating to the visiting team with the sole purpose of intimidation and crushing their spirit, first and foremost. There are often two […]
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Spruce Kings recruited to Long Island University
In past articles, I’ve talked about the Prince George Spruce Kings hockey program. It’s a great program that has seen several players recruited by NCAA schools. In fact, the University of Alaska-Anchorage recruited Spruce Kings graduating player Chong Min Lee to play for them this fall. Two other Spruce […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings home rink to remain closed, Perrier signs coaching deal in Denmark, and more
Rolling Mix Concrete Arena in PG remains closed Council to discuss ways of addressing revenue shortfall due to Covid-19 at July 27 Council meeting. City arenas to remain closed until further notice due to financial challenges. Please visit the City website to learn more. https://t.co/T6MZMJXFPo pic.twitter.com/ctWcRtTmZi — Prince George, […]
BCHL Today: Vees grab Fin Williams from Prince George, 29 BCHL alumni included on NHL restart training camp rosters, and more
Vees pick up Williams from Prince George TRADE: The Vees are pleased to announce the acquisition of F Fin Williams ('03) from the @SpruceKings in exchange for future considerations! Welcome to Penticton, @FinWilliams21! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/CNPFArVLPa#BCHL pic.twitter.com/Gp4buu65cc — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) July 13, 2020 The Prince George Spruce […]
BCHL Today: Express forward Rizzo requests release from UND, Wild lose defenseman Overland to NCDC, and more
Express forward Rizzo decommits from UND Per two sources, Carolina Hurricanes draft pick Massimo Rizzo won't be coming to UND anymore. He asked for his release, and UND granted it. Story: https://t.co/ALraeBPu46 — Brad Elliott Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) July 6, 2020 Coquitlam Express 2000-born forward Massimo Rizzo requested a release […]
BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire NHL draft prospect Loney in big three-team deal, Cents move Schnieder’s rights to the Express, and more
Silverbacks and Smoke Eaters swing a massive deal NEWS: The Smoke Eaters have acquired Noah Wakerford and Coalson Wolford from the @SASilverbacks Article: https://t.co/Lncg6Hvi2w We'd like to thank Matt Osadick for his contributions to the club this past season and wish him the best of luck going forward. #WeAreSmokeEaters […]
Youth movement underway for the Victoria Grizzlies
The Victoria Grizzlies management team has the difficult job this offseason of constructing a competitive hockey team to bounce back after a disappointing 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies last season finished with a record of 22-33-1 and were swept in round one of the playoffs by the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
BCHL Today: Cents get goaltender Dias from AJHL, Spruce Kings bring blueliner Gabruch back to BCHL, and more
Cents bring in veteran goalie Dias #TRADE ALERT:The Centennials have acquired Goalie Josh Dias (00) from the Lloydminster Bobcats in exchange for forward Chase Nameth (00).🔗| https://t.co/TAX8pjfStK #BCHL📸| @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/SVAAXC9nDi — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) June 25, 2020 The Merritt Centennials swung a deal on Thursday to pick up a […]
BCHL Today: Cents move Clark to Victoria, Vipers add blueliner Third, Bulldogs ink new radio deal, and more
Cents send Clark to Victoria #TRADE ALERT: The Merritt Centennials have sent Braydon Clark (02) to the @BCHLGrizzlies in exchange for future considerations. Thank you Braydon for your time spent in the community and with the team. Read more: https://t.co/jnyhjtXBEP #BCHL pic.twitter.com/rx0xSagcl0 — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) June 22, 2020 […]
BCHL Today: Grizzlies swing a pair of deals and former Eagles captain switches schools
Grizz ship Fontana to Manitoba The Victoria Grizzlies have dealt forward Kahlil Fontana to the @dauphinkings (MJHL) for future considerations. We thank Kahlil for all his contributions last season. pic.twitter.com/ENLkgG9f2E — Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) June 21, 2020 The Victoria Grizzlies were busy on Sunday with the announcement of two […]