In the four months since the BC Hockey League exhibition season, the Victoria Grizzlies have added two new goaltenders. On Jan. 13, the Grizzlies acquired 2001-born Carter Woodside from the Prince George Spruce Kings for future considerations. Meanwhile, 2004-born Dryden DeMelo joined the Grizzlies as an extra goaltender. New roster […]
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New additions for the Victoria Grizzlies
Since my last Victoria Grizzlies roster update article, there have been several developments. The Grizzlies recruited several more players for the 2021-22 season, they traded for a goaltender and a defenseman, and they’ve also said goodbye to another goalie. The Grizzlies recruited Justin Gibson, Jackson Morehouse, and Hoyt Stanley for next […]
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 […]
Penticton Vees to watch for in the upcoming NHL draft
Whether the BC Hockey League season gets going or not (fingers are still crossed it happens), there are four players with ties to the Penticton Vees who made NHL Central Scouting’s most recent Players to Watch list for the 2021 NHL Draft. Recently named captain Fin Williams tops the […]
Clippers Confidential with Will Reilly
A star-studded team always requires a last line of defense. Enter Will Reilly. The 23-year-old enjoyed a rock-solid season with the Nanaimo Clippers playing alongside standouts like Sheldon Rempal, Devin Brosseau, Matt Hoover, and Yanni Kaldis. Reilly’s journey to Vancouver Island started in his home province of Ontario. After […]
BCHL Today: League alumni up for NCAA goaltending award, Spruce Kings extend coaching staff, and more
Six BCHL alumni up for top college goaltender award 6 BCHL alums were named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. The award is handed out to the NCAA's top goaltender. RELEASE: https://t.co/vD0nbC3gmx pic.twitter.com/ZjDl75RPuW — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) February 3, 2021 The list of nominees is out for […]
Victoria Grizzlies new recruits
In a season of great uncertainty, the Victoria Grizzlies have seen many changes to their roster. They’ve recruited players like Matthew Wood, Jack Gorton, and Timothy Delay for next season. At the same time, several players have departed to play for other teams. Cody Monds left to join the […]
BCHL Today: Kings lose three to the NAHL, Clippers captain leaves to the USHL, Scarfone commits to RIT, and more
BCHL alumni make their mark on NHL opening night rosters The 2020-21 NHL regular season gets going tonight and there are 32 former BCHL players included on rosters across the league. RELEASE: https://t.co/9zFnDhP5Sm pic.twitter.com/F9USygBPb5 — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) January 13, 2021 With the 2020-21 National Hockey League season […]
BCHL Today: Kings, Spruce Kings, and Clippers add new players, Vees, Warriors, and Capitals lose players to US leagues, and more
Kings bring in Barrow for 2020-21 NEWS: The Powell River Kings have signed 2003-born forward Owen Barrow. 📰: https://t.co/MWah0yevNA#OurKingdom @GoBCHL pic.twitter.com/xukq9E9UCe — Powell River Kings (@BCHLKings) January 12, 2021 The Powell River Kings announced the addition of 2003-born forward Owen Barrow to their roster on Tuesday. The native of […]
BCHL Today: Vees lose Murray and Costantini to USHL, Busby jumps to NAHL, BCHL players bolt to NCDC, and more
Murray bolts from Penticton to Green Bay Murray takes his game to Green Bay https://t.co/6kI7C1Qitl — Winnipeg Free Press (@WinnipegNews) January 10, 2021 Penticton Vees defenseman Owen Murray has left the team to join the Green Bay Gamblers of the US Hockey League. The 2002-born blueliner from Decker, Manitoba […]
