CALGARY, Alberta (October 15, 2013) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons slipped ever so slightly this past week, dropping a shootout to the Spruce Groves Saints, but still remain atop the AJHL overall standings. The Brooks Bandits kept pace and are setting up for a fantastic game in Brooks later in October when the MOB […]
Just when it looked like the Powell River Kings would win their eighth straight game, the Penticton Vees popped two goals in the final minute and got the double-OT winner from Brad McClure to snatch victory on home ice. Luke Nogard and Jarryd Leung had staked the Kings to a 3-1 third period lead but […]
Sport BC announced Thursday the 2011-12 Penticton Vees are one of three finalists for their Team of the Year award, sponsored by Vancouver Based Sports Radio Team 1040. The Vees are joined by Trinity Western University Men’s volleyball team and the University of British Columbia Women’s swimming team. The 47th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards […]
Penticton Vees graduate Joey Laleggia has earned the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's (WCHA) Defensive Player of the Week Award after helping the University of Denver to a pair of wins over rival Colorado College. The Burnaby native was 1st Star in the opener of the home-and-home series against CC as he set up one and […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting announced today its Inaugural Top 20 rankings for the 2012-2012 season. Last year’s final rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. The CJHL Inaugural Top 20 as of Monday, September 24th (1) Penticton Vees (BCHL) (11) Brooks […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League today announced its Weekly Top 20 rankings. Last week’s rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. The weekly rankings are selected in consultation with NHL Central Scouting and are proudly presented by PlayingUpHockey.com: Penticton Vees(BCHL) (1) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (3) Humboldt Broncos(SJHL) […]
The puck drops on the British Columbia Hockey League’s 50th season Friday night at seven rinks around the province. There are several rivalries being rekindled right out of the chute and here is a brief look at all the matchups. Langley Rivermen @ Surrey Eagles– The two most closely situated teams in the league lock […]
With just a week to go before the start of the regular season, the British Columbia Hockey League has unveiled a new look on its website. With the expertise of the people at esportsdesk.com, the league's website, www.bchl.ca, now includes images of many of the prominent players who have competed in the BCHL. […]
Returning from Camrose, Alberta after his team had come up just short in its bid for a third-straight national title at the RBC Cup, Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray had many things on his mind but none were centred around what would fall in his lap on Tuesday, May 10. Just two days after a […]
Jordan Grant scored twice and assisted on two other goals in leading the Cowichan Valley Capitals to a 4-2 road win over the Langley Chiefs Saturday night. Langley opened the scoring on Josh Myers' power play goal but Cowichan Valley held a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes on tallies by Grant and Matt Cassidy. The […]
