Dyck commits to the University of Massachusetts According to New England Hockey Journal writer Mark Divver, 2004-born Cranbrook Bucks forward Tyson Dyck, who’s ranked 110th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2022 NHL Draft, has committed to the University of Massachusetts. Per Divver’s tweet above, the […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Underwood joins the Express, Clippers ink Birkas to a multi-year extension, and more!
Express brings in Underwood for 2022-23 The Coquitlam Express has recruited 2002-born forward Nolan Underwood of Paris, ON for the 2022-23 BC Hockey League season. Underwood played for the Hamilton Kilty B’s of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League over the last two seasons, compiling 32 goals and 80 points […]
BCHL Bulletin: Legault commits to Quinnipiac, Hirose signs an extension in Detroit, and more!
Legault commits to Quinnipiac University West Kelowna Warriors defender Charles Alexis Legault has committed to Quinnipiac University to start his NCAA career this September. The 2003-born native of Pierrefonds, QC had six goals and 18 points in 36 games with the Warriors this past season. He was previously committed to […]
West Kelowna Warriors: Graduating players and eligible returnees
The West Kelowna Warriors had a relatively good season, finishing third in the tough Interior Conference. The Warriors went into the playoffs and defeated the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm Silverbacks in five games in the first and second rounds, respectively. However, they were eliminated by the Penticton Vees in […]
The Grizzlies’ den leader: A look at new head coach and general manager Rylan Ferster
The Victoria Grizzlies have replaced Craig Didmon as head coach and general manager with someone familiar to fans in BC’s capital. In fact, he was behind the bench in Victoria once before. Rylan Ferster is the new head coach and general manager of the Victoria Grizzlies. The 53-year-old was the […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees take game one vs. Nanaimo, Smokies, Caps, Bucks, and Warriors add new recruits, and more!
Vees take game one of Fred Page Cup Defender Ryan Hopkins scored the eventual winner on a power play with 1:32 left in the first period and the Penticton Vees dumped the visiting Nanaimo Clippers 4-1 in game one of the Fred Page Cup Final on Friday. Luc Wilson had […]
BCHL Bulletin: Didmon’s time with the Grizzlies ends, Smokies and Capitals add new recruits, and more!
Didmon won’t be back with the Grizzlies The Victoria Grizzlies announced on Monday that general manager and head coach Craig Didmon won’t return to the team for the 2022-23 season. The Grizz didn’t unveil if Didmon resigned or was let go. Didmon, 50, has been with the Grizzlies as GM […]
5 BCHL players named to NHL Central Scouting final rankings for 2022 NHL Draft
NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings for the 2022 National Hockey League Draft on Thursday and the list features five players who participated in the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. There are four skaters ranked and one goaltender. Additionally, five players committed to playing in the BCHL in 2022-23 […]
11 BCHL players selected in 2022 USHL Phase II Draft
The United States Hockey League held Phase II of its draft on Tuesday and when the dust settled after 24 rounds, 11 players who skated in the BC Hockey League during the 2021-22 season were chosen. According to the BCHL website, four of the players selected are committed to NCAA […]
BCHL Bulletin: Cristall to sit for three games, Sjoberg joins the Bulldogs for 2022-23, and more!
Cristall suspended three games by BCHL DOPS The BC Hockey League Department of Player Safety has suspended West Kelowna Warriors forward Tyler Cristall for three games. The hammer comes down after a minor penalty and 10-minute misconduct for a blow to the head was elevated to a major penalty and […]