Matt Irwin’s hockey journey following his tenure with the Nanaimo Clippers took him literally across North America. After a stellar three-year run in the BCHL, Irwin committed to the UMass Minutemen of the NCAA where he spent two seasons before turning pro with the San Jose Sharks. He admitted […]
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BCHL Today: BCHL announces pod season schedule, Combs signs ECHL contract, and more
BCHL releases 2020-21 schedule BCHL announces schedule for 2020-21 season RELEASE: https://t.co/GDUbzsez5j#BCHLIsBack pic.twitter.com/4wQfY58gXC — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) March 23, 2021 The BC Hockey League officially announced the schedule for all five pods hosting games during the 2020-21 season. The season runs from Friday, Apr. 2 to Sunday, May 9 with […]
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 […]
A look at the career of Penticton alumnus Paul Kariya
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 […]
Silverbacks alumni on the cusp of the NHL
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni are making bounds in the hockey world, with three leading the charge in the NHL and others just on the cusp. These players have all attended NHL camps with aspirations of cracking the roster and securing a role in “The Show”. Taro Hirose, Chase Priskie, […]
Leading the charge: Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni
Salmon Arm has an extensive list of players who have furthered their careers through the Silverbacks organization, however, only three have climbed to the top and stayed in the National Hockey League. These three stars are Travis Zajac, Riley Nash, and Josh Manson. They all are continuing their careers […]
Chiefs at the 2020 NHL Draft
Earlier in October, the National Hockey League held its annual draft. The BC Hockey League was well represented but ultimately only three players were taken. BCHLNetwork editor Brian Wiebe took a look at the three players and the weird and unique situation that led to officially only one who […]
BCHL Today: Cents and Smokies appoint team leaders, Eagles and Wild sign new defensemen, and more
Cents name leadership group #NEWS: The Merritt Centennials are excited to announce their leadership group for the upcoming season. C – Zack DallazannaHome Alternates: A – Talon ZakallA – Ben WardRoad Alternates:A – Jerzy OrchardA – Liam Visram ⛓:https://t.co/HY1D4d6E3p#BCHL #ExpectSuccess pic.twitter.com/lmccOZER1m — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) October 9, 2020 The […]
