The BC Hockey League continues to be one of the top development leagues in North America. With the National Hockey League season opening tonight, teams have declared their rosters, and the BCHL is well represented. In total, 33 players on 22 NHL opening night rosters played in the BCHL. […]
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A look back at 30 years of BCHL hockey in Surrey
The Surrey Eagles are approaching 30 years in the BC Hockey League, as the team arrived in South Surrey in 1991. In that time, the Eagles have accomplished many things. They’ve won several league championships and also changed their name twice. The Eagles also produced several players who’ve played […]
BCHL Today: Vees add UMass commit Purcell, Wild acquire Bohnet from Drumheller, and more!
Vees sign UMass commit Purcell for 2021-22 NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitment of G Colin Purcell ('02) for the 2021/22 season! Welcome to Penticton, @colin_purce! DETAILS đź“ť | https://t.co/mzpqO3F2tC#BCHL pic.twitter.com/J3JrKfUlKK — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) August 27, 2021 On Friday, the Penticton Vees announced the signing of […]
BCHL Today: Vipers add Bourgeois for 2021-22, Nash signs a deal with Winnipeg, and more!
Vipers add Bourgeois for 2021-22 We're very pleased to announced that Adam Bourgeois has committed to the Vernon Vipers for the upcoming season! #SecondGenerationhttps://t.co/Rt3Gt0iKuO — VernonVipers (@VernonVipers) July 31, 2021 The Vernon Vipers announced the addition of 2004-born forward Adam Bourgeois for the 2021-22 BC Hockey League season. Bourgeois, who’s […]
BCHL Today: BCHL clubs get provincial funding, Bulldogs sign new goaltender, and more!
BCHL to get a piece of $11-million pie BCHL and a number of teams to receive BC government funding 👤 | Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) đź“° | https://t.co/mzlmg5QTGU #BCHLNetwork #COVID19 #BritishColumbia pic.twitter.com/4adVYU7ars — BCHLNetwork (@BCHLNetwork) July 27, 2021 The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced on Tuesday it has […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: The Benn brothers
Of all the brothers to play for the Victoria Grizzlies, the Benn brothers are the most famous. From 2004-07, Jamie Benn and Jordie Benn played together on the same teams. From the junior B Peninsula Panthers to the newly renamed (at the time) Grizzlies, they were teammates. It was only during the […]
BCHL Today: Castagna earns POW award, BCHL doles out suspensions, and more
Castagna named BCHL player of the week Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Stephen Castagna is on a tear this season and his efforts over the last seven days earned him the BC Hockey League’s player of the week award on Monday. The 2001-born uncommitted forward from North Vancouver, BC had […]
BCHL Today: Glassford commits to LIU, Bohlinger wins NCAA title, and more
Glassford commits to Long Island University Congrats to Jackson Glassford on his @NCAAIceHockey commitment to @LIUMHockey. #bulldogshockey pic.twitter.com/yS8upG29I3 — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) April 11, 2021 2001-born goaltender Jackson Glassford has committed to Long Island University for the 2021-22 season. Glassford had a 12-7-1 record with a 3.25 goals-against-average and a .915 […]
BCHL Today: BCHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests, Smokies name captains, and more
No positive COVID-19 tests among BCHL personnel An update on COVID-19 testing ahead of the BCHL season. pic.twitter.com/HIBHIMB4ad — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 1, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced on Thursday that there were no positive COVID-19 tests after the first round of testing ahead of the season start […]
Vipers Alumni: Mike Santorelli
Mike Santorelli has had a very interesting hockey career. The Vancouver, BC native played in one season with the Vipers but had a career that led him to the National Hockey League and the opportunity to play for his hometown team. Santorelli played one year with the Vipers in […]
