Vees sign Murray from Wenatchee The Penticton Vees have signed 2003-born forward Parker Murray for the 2023-24 B.C. Hockey League season. Murray was a free agent after Wild ownership acquired the Western Hockey League‘s Winnipeg ICE and will relocate it to Wenatchee. Murray, who’s from Manhattan Beach, California, was fifth […]
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Wenatchee Wild’s move to WHL puts BCHL franchise in limbo
In a significant development for the junior hockey landscape, the Wenatchee Wild is set to embark on a new journey as it transitions from a successful British Columbia Hockey League team to a Western Hockey League franchise. The WHL’s Winnipeg ICE franchise sale to Wild owners David and Lisa White […]
Could the WHL’s ICE coexist with the BCHL’s Chiefs in the same building?
In recent weeks there have been rumblings and rumours that the Winnipeg ICE of the Western Hockey League might relocate back to British Columbia. These rumours started after an article in the Winnipeg Sun stated that Chilliwack or Wenatchee could be a landing spot for the ICE starting next season. […]
Even more Major Junior players in the BCHL
Previously, I wrote about former Major Junior players who joined BC Hockey League rosters and the 2022-23 season has seen several more. Olivier Picard came from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Aidan Campbell came from the Ontario Hockey League, and Aiden Reeves came from the Western Hockey League. Those […]
Cowichan Valley Capitals player profile: McCoy Bidewell
Coming off the 2021 Pod Season, the Cowichan Valley Capitals were rebuilding, busy recruiting new players to the team. However, there’s one who took an unconventional path and has specifically stood out in Duncan. On Nov. 26, the Capitals signed goaltender McCoy Bidewell after he played for Cowichan Valley as […]
BCHL Bulletin: Caps and Spruce Kings swap defensemen, Vees bring in WHL veteran Dunsford, and more!
Capitals send Marciano to Prince George for Elliott and futures Cowichan Valley and Prince George swapped defensemen on Monday with 2003-born Connor Elliott and future considerations going to the Capitals and 2002-born Nick Marciano heading to the Spruce Kings. Elliott, a native of Coldstream, BC, has a goal and eight […]
BCHL Today: Donaldson heads back to Nanaimo, Smoke Eaters add Minnesota commit Strobel, and more!
Clippers get Donaldson back for his final season Sean Donaldson returns to the Clippers@NanaimoBulletin https://t.co/9RBbXXPB6d — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) October 14, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers announced the return of 2001-born forward, University of Connecticut commit Sean Donaldson for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season on Thursday. Donaldson was with […]
BCHL Today: Backs and Eagles each make trades, Caps add Montgomery to their crease, Wild name captains, and more!
Silverbacks acquire WHL veteran Ladyman Salmon Arm acquires 2001-born defenseman Mike Ladyman from Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) for future considerations. Ladyman is a veteran of 96 WHL games with Spokane and Winnipeg, posting 4-26-30 over the last 2.5 seasons.#BCHLNetwork | #BCHL60 | #BCHL | @BCHLNetwork pic.twitter.com/Y3TCuHqEPb — Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) […]
BCHL Today: Express add two veterans from Cowichan, Vipers bring in WHL veteran Culling, and much more!
Express brings in Fontana and Schovanek from Cowichan NEWS| The #Express acquire the rights of 2001-forward Kahlil Fontana and 2001-forward Gabe Schovanek from the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for future considerations. –> https://t.co/K2pxWpDchZ#WeAreAllExpress | #AllAboard pic.twitter.com/P9yXsNfl0N — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) October 8, 2021 The Coquitlam Express made a […]
BCHL Today: Caps pick Anstey from Fort Mac, Smokies, Express, and Bulldogs add to staff, and more!
Capitals acquire Anstey from Fort Mac NEWS: The Capitals have acquired 19 year old forward Ethan Anstey from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in exchange for future considerations. #BlueCollar https://t.co/gus2JLVnoP pic.twitter.com/dn54fn7kJS — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 15, 2021 The Cowichan Valley Capitals announced on Wednesday the acquisition of 2002-born […]