With a 6-foot-3, 202-pound frame, Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ben Verrall boasts a frame any hockey coach would love to have on the blueline. York University will be the beneficiary in this case as Verrall has accepted an offer to play for the USports program in Toronto. In three seasons on the Caps back end, […]
With the BCHL season concluded, Trail Smoke Eaters’ Forward Josh Laframboise has decided upon his university hockey destination. The Trail Smoke Eaters announced on May 1 that 20-year-old graduating player has committed to Lakehead University for the 2017-18 season. Laframboise joined the Smoke Eaters as part of a summer trade with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. […]
Penticton Vees captain Nic Jones has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending May 7, the league announced Monday. In the last four games of the Western Canada Cup, Jones was the catalyst for the Vees as he tallied two goals and six assists. The Edmonton, Alta. product was in on all […]
CALGARY, Alta. (Friday, May 5, 2017) – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Friday the five finalists for its Most Valuable Player Award, which is presented annually and determined through voting by the 10 leagues that comprise the CJHL. Earning CJHL MVP finalist laurels are defenceman Cale Makar (Brooks Bandits – AJHL); forward Brendan Harris […]
Captain Nic Jones scored twice to lead the Penticton Vees to a 3-2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs that gives Penticton the Western Canada Cup’s second berth to the RBC Cup national championship. OFFICIAL BOXSCORE Chilliwack led 1-0 after one on a goal by their captain Jordan Kawaguchi but the Vees tied it with 16 […]
Conner Jean’s second-period hat trick put the Brooks Bandits in control of the game and into the RBC Cup as they took a 6-1 decision over the Chilliwack Chiefs to claim the Western Canada Cup presented by Sun Life Insurance. OFFICIAL BOXSCORE Oliver Chau opened the scoring in the first for Brooks but Justin Dixson […]
Taylor Ward scored a first-period power-play goal and Mat Robson made all 23 saves as the Penticton Vees shut out the Battlefords North Stars 4-0 Saturday afternoon to get another shot to qualify for the RBC Cup. OFFICIAL BOXSCORE Ward’s goal was all the offensive support Robson would need but Massimo Rizzo added another goal […]
The awards banquet Friday night at the Western Canada Cup presented by Sun Life Financial saw the following players recognized for their work on the ice: Top Scorer: Parker Foo – Brooks – GP: 4; G-4; A-4; TP -7 Top Goaltender: Mitchel Benson – Brooks – GAA – 1.51; GP – 4; SV% – .938; […]
Again this season, with the NCAA schedule complete and NHL teams filling their rosters with young talent, there are several BCHL graduates who have been signed and have joined the pro ranks. Of the players signing, only Tyson Jost has made his NHL debut so far. Most are headed for the American Hockey League (AHL) or […]
CALGARY, Alta. (Thursday, May 4, 2017) – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Thursday the six finalists for its Top Goaltender Award, which is awarded annually and determined through voting by the 10 leagues that comprise the CJHL. Earning CJHL finalist accolades for this honour are Logan Drackett (Calgary Canucks – AJHL); Henry Johnson (Brockville […]
