Westside Warriors forward Alex Grieve has been named the British Columbia Hockey League Player of the Week for the week ending March 5, the league announced Monday. Grieve was instrumental in a hard-fought, seven-game series against the Trail Smoke Eaters, scoring four goals and adding four assists in a five-game span helping his team move […]
The Salmon Arm SilverBacks are pleased to announce rookie forward Bryce Gervais has committed to Minnesota State University – Mankato for the 2012 season. “We are excited for Bryce and proud of this achievement,” said SilverBacks head coach Tim Kehler. “This commitment follows years of hard work and perseverance and is another accolade in what […]
Special teams proved the difference Saturday night in Westside as the Warriors scored twice with the man advantage and held the Trail Smoke Eaters scoreless in five chances on their way to a 4-0 win in Game 7. Alex Grieve scored just a minute into the game with what would be the winning goal and […]
The Cowichan Valley Capitals held their annual awards banquet to acknowledge players, volunteers, billets, sponsors and staff for their efforts and contributions during the past season. This year, the team held their event on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. After a delicious dinner, the hardware was handed out. The hardworking recipients of […]
It was do-or-die time in Trail Friday night and the Smoke Eaters responded with a 4-3 win over the Westside Warriors to force Game 7 Saturday night back at Westside. Travis St. Denis kicked off what would be a big night for him with a much-needed power play goal for the Smokies, who went 0-7 […]
The matchups for both Coastal Conference semifinals are now known as the Victoria Grizzlies moved past the Nanaimo Clippers with 4-1 series victory in the opening round. Victoria defeated the Clippers 3-2 in Game 3, taking yet another 2-0 first period lead thanks to a pair of goals from affiliated player Dustin Johnson. Nanaimo got […]
The Trail Smoke Eaters held their annual awards banquet just before the playoffs commenced and recognized players for their work on an off the ice.Here are the honourees:MVP: Scott Jacklin and Kiefer Smiley Top Scorer: Scott Jacklin Top Defenceman: Jake Baker Top Rookie: Matt Larose Most Dedicated: Paul Mailey Fan Favourite: Joey Baker Most Inspirational: Cullen […]
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association conference took note of a productive week from University of Alaska-Fairbanks forward and Langley Chiefs grad Colton Beck, naming him Rookie of the Week on Thursday.A Langley native, Beck is in his freshman season with UAF and helped the Nanooks to a non-conference split with the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves and […]
Former BCHL goalie and current Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins netminder Brad Thiessen has been named the American Hockey League's Goaltender of the Month for February, the league announced Wedenesday.Out with an injury at the start of the month, the Aldergrove, B.C. native immediately began posting impressive numbers when returned to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton crease Feb. 7. […]
On February 19 and 20, the Langley Chiefs held their annual awards presentations, recognizing the top achievers on and off the ice in the 2010-11 season. The following is a list of the trophies and who they went to.Joey Potskin Top Scorer award – Josh Myers (80 points)Most Valuable Player award – Trevor Gerling, Josh […]
