Players benefit from new league partnership with Save-On-Foods BCHL and Save-On-Foods announce partnership, Player Support Program RELEASE: https://t.co/KnrV79Dx0P@saveonfoods pic.twitter.com/mBARSYLpn5 — BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) April 6, 2021 The BC Hockey League announced a partnership with Save-On-Foods on Tuesday that includes a player support program. The program is designed to help BCHL […]
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Crowning Moments with Kirk Thompson
Kirk Thompson is in elite company when it comes to Prince George Spruce Kings netminders. The Surrey product sits third all-time in single-season wins with 24. He achieved it in 2012-13 and sits only behind Evan DeBrouwer’s 26 in 2017-18 and Logan Neaton’s 32 wins in 2018-19. However, on […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Matt Pettinger
In the 25-plus seasons since the Grizzlies joined the BC Hockey League, they’ve produced several famous alumni. For their 25th anniversary in 2019, the Grizz invited alumnus Matt Pettinger to drop the puck at their home opener. Pettinger had a long career in professional hockey and played everywhere from […]
BCHL Today: Rizzo is headed to Denver, Sweeney resurfaces in NCDC, Barzal re-ups on Long Island, and more
Rizzo commits to University of Denver I’m proud to announce my commitment to play D1 hockey at @DU_Hockey. Thank you to my family, coaches and those who have helped me along the way. #gopioneers pic.twitter.com/t8jae3xn5U — Massimo Rizzo (@MassimoRizzo28) January 9, 2021 Chilliwack Chiefs forward Massimo Rizzo announced via […]
BCHL Today: Season delayed at least another month, King is off to Denver, Merritt bolts from the Express to the USHL, and more
2020-21 BCHL season delayed yet again Extension of PHO restrictions pushes BCHL season start to February RELEASE: https://t.co/u8bPv62ZRP pic.twitter.com/LzHLKZs5eW — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) January 8, 2021 With the extension of the current Provincial Health Officer’s order to Feb. 5, which in part restricts hockey to operate under viaSport […]
BCHL Today: Capitals, Bucks, and Clippers make trades, Smokies and Eagles sign new rookies, Spruce Kings honour Staley, and more
Capitals pick up Ramsay from Surrey TRADE The Capitals have acquired 2001 born Victoria product Sean Ramsay from the @SurreyEagles in exchange for future considerations. Welcome to Cowichan Sean! #BlueCollar RELEASE: https://t.co/uBQSZ3lPoq pic.twitter.com/sx65y6Vh0y — Cowichan Capitals (@cowichancaps) September 30, 2020 The Cowichan Valley Capitals acquired 2001-born forward Sean Ramsay […]
A decade later: the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
The BC Hockey League saw four players selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, including one in the first round. It was the lowest number of players drafted directly from the league in four years but wound up being two more than were selected in the […]
BCHL Today: Ivy League schools cancel fall sports, including hockey, Vipers alum Jimmy Lambert named alternate captain at Michigan, and more
Ivy League schools postpone athletics to the new year The Ivy League is cancelling all fall sports. Winter sports (including hockey and basketball) won't begin until after Jan. 1 which could cause some widespread issues. — Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) July 8, 2020 The eight NCAA Division I colleges which […]
BCHL Today: Caps make a deal, sign four new players, Eagles confirm King’s commitment to Denver
Johnny Howie, Grande Prairie Storm, Mike Vandekamp, Geoff Grimwood, BCHL, AJHL, Jackson Murphy-Johnson, Vincent Bernier, QCHL, Sorel-Tracy Rebels, Daron Cyr, Fort Saskatchewan Rangers, Shawn Milord, Matt Mazzocchi, Calgary Flames U18 AAA Capitals make three-player trade with Grande Prairie TRADE: The Capitals have acquired 2002 born D Jackson Murphy-Johnson and Future […]
BCHL Today: Cents get goaltender Dias from AJHL, Spruce Kings bring blueliner Gabruch back to BCHL, and more
Cents bring in veteran goalie Dias #TRADE ALERT:The Centennials have acquired Goalie Josh Dias (00) from the Lloydminster Bobcats in exchange for forward Chase Nameth (00).🔗| https://t.co/TAX8pjfStK #BCHL📸| @garrettjames22 pic.twitter.com/SVAAXC9nDi — Merritt Centennials (@BCHLCentennials) June 25, 2020 The Merritt Centennials swung a deal on Thursday to pick up a […]