Entering its fifth year, the profile of the World Junior A Challenge continues to grow, as evidenced by the record 27 alumni that were selected during the 2010 NHL Entry Draft last Friday and Saturday at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. The list included 20 alumni of the 2009 WJAC in Summerside, P.E.I., six […]
The British Columbia Hockey League's Salmon Arm SilverBacks are pleased to announce that Tim Kehler has accepted a three-year contract as the new General Manager/ Head Coach effective immediately. Kehler returns to the BCHL after three seasons as a coach with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League. Prior to his time in the […]
In 2003, former Victoria Salsa goaltender Jordan Sigalet was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis while playing NCAA hockey at Bowling Green University. Rather than let the disease sidetrack a promising professional career, Sigalet has excelled on the ice while raising funds and awareness through his Shutout MS campaign.On July 10th, Sigalet and his family have organized […]
A trio of British Columbia Hockey League players were selected on the second day of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles on Saturday.Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Mark MacMillan was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round, 113th overall. MacMillan was the Coastal Conference's Rookie of the Year following a 26-goal, 80-point […]
Former Powell River Kings star and longtime NHL defenceman Brad Bombardir has been named the Minnesota Wild's Director of Player Development, the club announced Friday.Brad is an original Paper King playing two seasons in his hometown and is the only player in franchise history to have his number retired. His #5 hangs in the rafters […]
Penticton Vees forward Beau Bennett was rewarded for an outstanding rookie season in the British Columbia Hockey League by being selected in the first round, 20th overall at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles.Bennett was named the BCHL's Interior Conference Rookie of the Year following a 120-point campaign that tied him for the […]
British Columbia Hockey League graduate and Chicago Blackhawks blueliner Duncan Keith capped a dream season on Wednesday night, adding a Norris Trophy as the National Hockey League's Top Defenceman to a haul that has included Stanley Cup and Olympic Gold wins in recent months.The former Penticton Panthers defenceman was announced as the Norris winner at the NHL's […]
The following feature on Nanaimo Clippers' forward Brayden Jaw ran in The Province newspaper on Monday, June 21st. Photo credits: Ward Perrin, Pacific News GroupThe world's No. 1-ranked place of higher learning is getting a power forward who not only likes to dish out the hits, but also hit the books. “There are a lot […]
The British Columbia Hockey League's Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce the hiring of Kevin Hasselberg as the club's new Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach. Hasselberg, 34, joins GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale on the Bulldogs staff. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Bulldogs organization with 10 years of Junior […]
The British Columbia Hockey League’s Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce that graduating forward Nick Sandor has committed to attend the American International College and suit up for the NCAA Division I Yellow Jackets starting in the 2010/11 season. Sandor joined the Smoke Eaters in the fall of 2008 after an injury plagued rookie […]
