Following Monday’s announcement that the B.C. Hockey League has pulled out of Hockey Canada, the sport’s governing body replied to media requests with a written statement that was published in some form by a variety of media, including Postmedia, CBC, and The Hockey News. The statement reads like something a […]
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BCHL Bulletin: Hockey world mourns Dhaliwal’s passing, Kawaguchi aims for another year with the Stars, and more!
Warriors mourn the passing of Dhaliwal According to numerous online media reports, former West Kelowna Warriors forward Parmjot Dhaliwal died in a hotel in New York City on the weekend. Condolences came in from around the hockey world once news of Dhaliwal’s passing became known. Dhaliwal, who was 23, played […]
BCHL Bulletin: Grizzlies add King to their den, Johnson and Canada open WJC with a win, and more!
Grizzlies add King to their roster The Victoria Grizzlies have signed 2004-born defenseman Nathan King and added him to their active roster. The Victoria, BC product has played four games with the Grizz this season as an affiliate player. He spent most of the 2021-22 season to this point with […]
BCHL alum Kent Johnson named to Team Canada’s World Junior roster
(BC Hockey League official news release) Former Trail Smoke Eaters forward Kent Johnson has been named to Team Canada’s 25-man roster for the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta. After a four-day selection camp in Calgary, it was announced late […]
BCHL Bulletin: Rivermen bring in Wormald and Payne as affiliates, Milburn scores his first in the BCHL, and more!
Rivermen add Wormald and Payne as affiliate players The Langley Rivermen have added 2002-born defenseman Dylan Wormald as an affiliate player for the 2021-22 season. The Langley, BC product made his BCHL debut in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Victoria. Wormald is a full-time player with the Langley Trappers of the […]
Kent Johnson named to Team Canada World Junior selection camp
(BC Hockey League official news release) BCHL alumnus Kent Johnson is one of 35 players named to Team Canada’s selection camp for the 2022 World Junior Championship Dec. 9 to 12 in Calgary, Alta. The former Trail Smoke Eater is in his sophomore season at the University of Michigan where […]
BCHL Today: Vees recruit Maine commit Hopkins, Johnson invited to Canada development camp, and more!
Vees add Hopkins for 2021-22 NEWS: The Vees are pleased to announce the commitment of D Ryan Hopkins ('04) for the 2021/22 season! Welcome to Penticton, Ryan! DETAILS 📝 | https://t.co/gQim59WNAX#BCHL pic.twitter.com/giH6GfgZlI — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) July 21, 2021 The Penticton Vees announced the commitment of 2004-born defenseman Ryan Hopkins […]
BCHL Today: Evans leaves West Kelowna for the USHL, Valente exits Merritt for the NAHL, Newhook to play for gold, and more
Evans joins Dubuque from West Kelowna ROSTER UPDATE: The Fighting Saints have added John Evans from the BCHL. Evans had 50 points in 57 games with the West Kelowna Warriors last year. 📸 : Tami Quan Photography pic.twitter.com/km62XfdF0P — Dubuque Fighting Saints (@fightingsaints) January 4, 2021 2002-born forward John […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings acquire OJHL defenseman Wright, Chiefs recruit Lacroix for 2021-22, Canada wins without Newhook, and more
Spruce Kings acquire defenseman Wright from the OJHL Per OJHL transactions, Prince George has acquired 2001-born defenseman Josh Wright from the Brantford 99ers of the OJHL. Wright, from Woodstock, ON, had 14 points in 43 games with Trenton in 2019-20. He was traded to Brantford last June.#BCHL | #OJHL […]
BCHL Today: Express add Boehm for this season, Chiefs lose UMD-commit Thornton to the USHL, and more
Express sign Boehm for 2020-21 NEWS| The Coquitlam Express have signed 2004-born forward Brayden Boehm. Last season with the U18 AAA Silvertips Boehm tallied 43 points in 37 games. Full details: https://t.co/CprWsleSHp Welcome to the Express, Brayden! pic.twitter.com/6HGFVSsUc3 — Coquitlam Express (@BCHLExpress) January 1, 2021 The Coquitlam Express announced […]