In the 2009-10 season, the Williams Lake Timberwolves played their final season in the British Columbia Hockey League. It came after the T-Wolves had taken a two-season leave of absence from the league. After their final season ended, the franchise was suspended by the BCHL for not being in good […]
Tag: Victoria Grizzlies
Connections between the BCHL and the Maine Nordiques
Since the COVID-19 pandemic ended, the British Columbia Hockey League has developed a unique tie with one North American Hockey League team. This relationship has resulted in several BCHL teams recruiting players from the Maine Nordiques and the Nords U18 AAA squad. Likewise, the NAHL’s Nords have added several players […]
The BCHL Road Show and the future of junior hockey in Quesnel
Last month, the BCHL announced details for its 2023 Road Show Series. On Nov. 25-26, the BCHL will host two regular season games in Quesnel, BC. Playing those two games are the Victoria Grizzlies and the Cowichan Valley Capitals. It’s the first time the Grizzlies and Capitals participate in the Road […]
2023-24 BCHL jersey watch
Well, it’s that time of year again when I bring you the next installment of my jersey watch series for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. In addition to it being a monumental time for the BCHL as the first season without being governed by Hockey Canada, it’s also a […]
Victoria Grizzlies 2023-24 schedule breakdown
For the Victoria Grizzlies, their 2023-24 season is officially underway. It is a season of changes for Victoria and the British Columbia Hockey League. For the Grizzlies, 2023-24 is their 30th season in the BCHL. The team’s inaugural season was 1994-95 when they were known as the Victoria Salsa. This […]
Examining Cowichan Valley’s 2007 playoff run
In a past article, I wrote about the recent history of the Cowichan Valley Capitals because the past several seasons were pretty eventful for the team. Related: The recent history of the Cowichan Valley Capitals In their history, the Capitals have had two deep playoff runs. In 1994, they advanced […]
Powell River Kings update: New recruits and a new logo
For the Powell River Kings, their upcoming 2023-24 season will be different. For starters, it’s the first season the Kings are independent of Hockey Canada after the B.C. Hockey League left the national governing body on July 1. Secondly, the Kings have a new primary logo. In August, they revealed […]
BCHL Bulletin: Powell River adds Jetté, Spruce Kings ink Hesselgrave and McNeil, and more!
Kings bring in Jetté for 2023-24 The Powell River Kings have signed 2006-born forward Théodore Jetté out of the Saint-Eustache Vikings program in the Ligue de développement du hockey M18 AAA du Québec. Jetté, who’s from Blainville, Que., put up a dozen goals and 28 points in 42 games with […]
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Episode 17 – Victoria Grizzlies assistant coach Geoff Grimwood
A chat with Victoria Grizzlies assistant coach Geoff Grimwood about several topics, including: The recent passing of Mike Hammond The strength of the Coastal Conference in 2022-23 Ottawa Senators prospect Hoyt Stanley’s development And more!
BCHL Bulletin: Capitals add new recruits, Dashevsky leaves Powell River for Ontario, and more!
Cowichan Valley brings in a number of new players The Cowichan Valley Capitals “Next Generation” feature was posted on the BCHL website on Tuesday and in it were the details around the addition of 2004-born defenders Adam Bourgeois and Eddie Romano, 2005-born forwards Kent Moors and Brock Cummings, and 2004-born […]


