After being sold to new ownership last September, the Cowichan Valley Capitals started overhauling their roster. From November to February, the Capitals signed 10 new players to the roster. and saw five players depart the team. This kind of roster turnover also occurred last season. After the Capitals replaced Brian […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Express launches JPHL team, Vees sign twin brothers, and more!
Coquitlam announces expansion to the Junior Prospects Hockey League The Coquitlam Express announced they have added an expansion franchise to the Junior Prospects Hockey League that will be located in Coquitlam, B.C. The team will operate as Coquitlam HC and participate in the JPHL’s U18 division. Practices will be held […]
BCHL Bulletin: Vees forward Moravec is off to Minnesota State, Express alum Lucic wins world championship gold, and more!
Vees forward Moravec commits to Minnesota State Penticton Vees forward Brett Moravec has committed to Minnesota State University for this coming September. The school’s campus is located in Mankato, Minnesota. Moravec, who hails from Airdrie, Alta., was previously committed to the University of Wisconsin, but shifted gears to Minnesota. The […]
Changes at the den: A look at new players and personnel joining the Grizzlies
With the regular season approaching, the Victoria Grizzlies have undergone several changes. The biggest one came in May when Rylan Ferster took over as head coach and general manager. Since then, several more changes were made. These include hiring new assistant coaches and a new play-by-play broadcaster. In August, Ferster […]
BCHL Bulletin: Smoke Eaters paused by COVID-19, Express bring in a goaltender, and more!
COVID-19 hits pause on the Smoke Eaters The BCHL announced on Tuesday that the Trail Smoke Eaters have paused all team activities for the next five days in accordance with the league’s COVID-19 protocol and provincial health regulations. As a result, the Smokies three games this week are postponed. They […]
BCHL Today: Express acquires Beattie from the Bulldogs, Cents release Melnyk to junior B Jets, three score their first BCHL goals, and more!
Express pick up Beattie from Alberni Valley The Coquitlam Express has acquired 2002-born defenseman Darren Beattie from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations. Beattie, a veteran from Lambeth, ON, had no points in a pair of games with the Bulldogs this season. He notched a goal and […]
Cranbrook Bucks experience unusual first trade deadline
The 2020-21 BC Hockey League trade deadline — the first for the Cranbrook Bucks — came and went on February 25. The Bucks’ first trade deadline remained consistent with their first season as a franchise, as likely the most unusual they will ever experience. We all know about the situation […]
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 […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals continue to navigate unusual offseason
The Cowichan Valley Capitals had an impressive 2019-20 season. They held first place in the Island Division for much of the season, before ultimately finishing second. The second place finish awarded them home ice advantage and a date with the Powell River Kings in the first round of the […]
BCHL Today: Caps bring on Grimwood as GM and head coach, Vees add defenseman Djurasevic, Cents alum Duplessis commits to BU, and more
Caps hire Grimwood as general manager and head coach Flyers Announce Grimwood Accepts Position in BCHL https://t.co/0XvurzOIsk pic.twitter.com/srmBkcuOns — Winkler Flyers (@winklerflyers) May 3, 2020 The Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League announced the resignation of assistant coach Geoff Grimwood on Sunday to join the Cowichan Valley Capitals […]