The Vernon Vipers last trip to the Royal Bank Cup was in 2014 when they hosted the tournament. In this article, I look back at the tournament for the Vipers and for the four other teams that spent eight days in the Okanagan Valley playing for a national championship. […]
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BCHL Today: Silverbacks acquire forward from OJHL, Smoke Eaters bring in two new forwards, and more
Silverbacks acquire veteran forward Morrison TRADE: We're pleased to announce the acquisition of veteran forward @mmorrison00 from the @OJHLCougars in exchange for future considerations! DETAILS đź”— | https://t.co/vRB7PRxUnL Welcome to Salmon Arm Mitchell!#BCHL | #ALLin pic.twitter.com/bLiSgR9WOw — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (@SASilverbacks) September 3, 2020 The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced […]
The ties between the BCHL and Kontinental Hockey League
It may not seem like it, but there are some distinct ties between the BC Hockey League and the Kontinential Hockey League, which many see as the top professional league in Europe and Asia and second-best in the world behind the National Hockey League. The KHL is mostly based […]
Revisiting the 2009 Victoria Grizzlies and the RBC Cup tournament
It’s been eleven years since the Grizzlies hosted the 2009 Royal Bank Cup (now the Centennial Cup), junior A hockey’s national championship. Although the host Grizzlies didn’t win the tournament, it is often forgotten that they were only one goal away from playing in the final against the BCHL […]
A to Vees: A quick look at the history of hockey in Penticton
The South Okanagan region has a rich history of hockey. Dating back as early as in the 1950s, the city of Penticton has endeared its players and teams. Like Alice in Wonderland struck the movie theatres across the world in 1951, fresh new sheets of ice hit rinks across […]
BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb Q&A: League announces December 1 start date for 2020-21
The BCHL sent out a news release on Friday morning to outline the league’s plan to open the 2020-21 season on December 1, pending approval from the British Columbia health authorities and return to play plans from viaSport, and each of the league’s 18 home facilities. In a Q&A […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings home rink to remain closed, Perrier signs coaching deal in Denmark, and more
Rolling Mix Concrete Arena in PG remains closed Council to discuss ways of addressing revenue shortfall due to Covid-19 at July 27 Council meeting. City arenas to remain closed until further notice due to financial challenges. Please visit the City website to learn more. https://t.co/T6MZMJXFPo pic.twitter.com/ctWcRtTmZi — Prince George, […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs and Spruce Kings make a deal, Newhook and Johnson attract World Junior attention from Canada, and more
Bulldogs and Spruce Kings swing a big deal The Bulldogs have acquired @QStewardson & future considerations from the @GoBCHL @SpruceKings in exchange for forward @A_Spiridakis.Welcome to the Bulldogs Quintin, and best of luck in PG Austin, thanks for your contributions to the Bulldogs. #BCHL #TradeAlert #Bulldogshockey pic.twitter.com/EjO5SPYLwY — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Richter to Cowichan, Smoke Eaters and Capitals add new forwards, and more
Spruce Kings send forward Richter to Cowichan TRADE | The Spruce Kings have traded F Tom Richter ('00) to the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for future considerations. DETAILS | https://t.co/2PpCPWzn7k#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/S0eFvOVu8b — Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) June 16, 2020 The Prince George Spruce Kings and Cowichan […]
BCHL Today: Bulldogs acquire Beattie from Cobourg, Grizzlies ship Kitchen to Nanaimo, Express forward Ong commits to LIU, and more
Bulldogs acquire Darren Beattie from Cobourg The Bulldogs have acquired defenceman Darren Beattie (02) in exchange for forward Isaac Pascoal. #BCHL #bulldogshockey pic.twitter.com/QUe06FY6Fl — AVBulldogs (@AVBulldogs) June 8, 2020 The Alberni Valley Bulldogs swung a trade on Monday to acquire 2002-born defenseman Darren Beattie from the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s […]
