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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BCHL Today: League announces fundraiser with Shaw, Rockwood goes from Sweden to Finland, and more
BCHL partners with Shaw to raise funds for charity The BCHL and @ShawInfo have teamed up with charities in all 17 of our local BC communities in an effort to make things a little brighter. Find out more about how you can help out a great cause in your […]
Clippers Confidential with Shaun Peet: From Nanaimo to NASCAR (Part 1)
From shooting pucks to changing tires, life has been quite the journey for Shaun Peet. The 45-year-old from Nanaimo started out like every Canadian boy, with aspirations of making it to the National Hockey League, but sometimes the road less travelled is more rewarding. Peet chatted with me about […]
BCHL Today: Two more leave Chilliwack for USHL, Silverbacks bring in local player, Bucks, Wild and Spruce Kings add recruits for 2021-22, and more
Chiefs lose more players to USHL #BCHL’s #Chilliwack Chiefs hit hard by USHL defections https://t.co/MQ9CotYmkX — Chilliwack Progress (@TheProgress) January 5, 2021 An article by Eric Welsh of The Chilliwack Progress on Tuesday unveiled that 2000-born forward Tommy Lyons and 2002-born forward Frankie Carogioiello are set to bolt from […]
BCHL Today: Defenseman Cumiskey takes his game to Germany, goaltender Hanson transfers NCAA schools, and more
Cumiskey signs with Dusseldorf DEG verpflichtet NHL-erfahrenen Verteidiger: Kyle #Cumiskey kommt! Sportdirektor N. Mondt: „Er ist erfahren und wird unsere Defensive verstärken.“ Alle Infos: https://t.co/2CnVNA86U9Herzlich willkommen, Kyle! #deg #neuzugang #saison2021 pic.twitter.com/bVJJzEGnYr — Düsseldorfer EG (@DuesseldorferEG) December 13, 2020 Defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (11 goals, 12 assists in 66 games with […]
BCHL players at the World Junior Hockey Championship
Carey Price. Ryan Johansen. Jamie Benn. All current stars in the National Hockey League and all former BC Hockey League players. However, another common thread between these three is that each of them played at the World Junior Hockey Championship during their career. But did they play at the […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Brendan Morrison
Born in Pitt Meadows, BC, Brendan Morrison had a stable hockey career. After lighting up the league in his final years in midget, Morrison hopped on the Trans-Canada Highway to BC’s interior and stopped in Penticton. Morrison played in the Peach City when the team was known as the […]
A look at the career of Penticton alum Tanner Glass
Regina, Saskatchewan native Tanner Glass had a lengthy playing career. From junior hockey to the pros, he’s experienced a lot, but where is he now? Glass played two seasons in the BCHL from 2001-03, splitting time with the Penticton Panthers and the Nanaimo Clippers. While skating in the Peach […]
BCHL Today: 12 BCHL alumni make NHL playoffs, Massy signs in France, Ripley extends with Greenville, and more
12 BCHL alumni qualify for NHL playoffs With the qualifying round now complete, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. Included in round one of the 16-team chase for the Cup will be 12 alumni of the BC Hockey League. The Victoria Grizzlies and Penticton Vees/Panthers lead the way […]
BCHL Today: Terness releases 2020-21 mask design, Centennials announce AGM, and more
Terness unveils mask design You’ve waited patiently, now marvel at what is surely the best mask in the BCHL from Logan Terness (@LoganTerness35) Full video here: https://t.co/9lh9EPgKir #WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/yuMX5gWmsz — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) August 5, 2020 Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Logan Terness unveiled the full video behind his […]
