Scott Niedermayer, whose sons Jackson and Joshua currently sport Vees colours, played an integral part in one of the franchise’s all-time greats’ own Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony. Paul Kariya accepted his HHOF plaque from fellow Hall of Famer Niedermayer, both former Anaheim Ducks captains who never actually played […]
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The case for and against 2000-born players returning to the BCHL for 2021-22
There have been calls on Hockey Canada recently to give an extra year of eligibility for junior hockey players born in 2000. It would apply to junior hockey players in Major Junior, junior A, and junior B hockey leagues across Canada. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic wiped out both the […]
BCHL Today: 2020-21 season delayed by PHO order yet again, Silverbacks bring in University of Maine recruit for next season, and more
2020-21 BCHL season delayed until at least March BCHL season delayed again after extension of PHO restrictions RELEASE: https://t.co/HiINxxrd2S pic.twitter.com/Mf2Fq6hdVG — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 5, 2021 The current Provincial Health Officer’s order, which was set to expire at 11:59 pm on Friday, is now extended indefinitely. The […]
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: Martino to jump from Chilliwack to the USHL? Canada clubs Switzerland at World Juniors, Newton transfers to Merrimack, and more
Report: Martino set to join Omaha Lancers Look for Ayrton Martino (2021 draft) to join the USHL’s Omaha Lancers very soon. Skilled kid was in the BCHL earlier this year — Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) December 29, 2020 According to a report from The Hockey News senior writer Ryan Kennedy, […]
BCHL Today: Fust earns first point at World Juniors, Newhook and Canada improve to 2-0, Conway inks ECHL contract, and more
Fust earns Swiss player of the game at World Juniors Congratulations to our Ray Fust for being named the Swiss Player of the Game🇨🇭🔥#ChwkChiefs | #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/MuF1tc2CWF — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) December 27, 2020 Chilliwack Chiefs 2002-born forward Ray Fust had an assist and was named player of the […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs add NCAA-bound defenseman Orrico for next season, Chilliwack and West Kelowna lose players to US-based teams, and more
Chiefs add St. Lawrence commit Orrico for 2021-22 NEWS: Chiefs Land St. Lawrence Commit Joshua Orrico🏒 “Josh is a player we feel will really add to our team speed and transition game next season. We are really excited that he made the decision to commit to Chilliwack.” 🔗 https://t.co/YXmCUEyiKx […]
BCHL Today: Switzerland opens with a loss and Canada preps for Germany at World Juniors
Swiss fall to 0-1 at World Junior Hockey Championship It only takes one. #Slovakia opens the #WorldJuniors with a 1-0 win over @SwissIceHockey Read more https://t.co/ktKyiVWKXF pic.twitter.com/HdL8xyPRyZ — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 25, 2020 Switzerland, which features Stefano Bottini of the Penticton Vees and Ray Fust of the Chilliwack Chiefs, […]
BCHL Today: Newhook and Canada top Russia, Bottini and Fust officially named to Swiss team, and more
Newhook and Canada win 1-0 over Russia in pre-tournament game ICYMI: Jamie Drysdale had the lone goal of the game, but luckily sometimes that's all you need to win. Watch as @hc_wjc and @russiahockey battle from start to finish in their only #WorldJuniors exhibition game. pic.twitter.com/jAept9dSwv — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) […]