Already well on his way to new BCHL highs in goals and points, Trail Smoke Eaters forward Kale Howarth can add another line to his hockey bio – a college hockey commitment to Northern Michigan University. Howarth accepted the NMU offer last week and will head to campus next season. The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder has seven […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Marcus Mitchell has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 9, the league announced Tuesday. Mitchell led the ‘Backs to a pair of wins in as many nights and piled up seven points along the way. The 6-foot-2, 186-pound native of Kelowna, B.C. started his […]
CALGARY, Alta. – As the Canadian Junior Hockey League celebrates a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, only three teams remain unbeaten across the country, and they each hold onto their top three placings in the weekly rankings. The Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) continues their fine early play, while the Penticton Vees (BCHL) are rolling along and are separating […]
Jake Harris’ power-play goal near the midway point of the third period wound up being the winner for the Nanaimo Clippers in a 4-2 home win over the Powell River Kings. Liam Lawson’s first of two put the visitors in front after one but the Clips replied with tallies from Tristan Crozier and Lucas Finner […]
The NHL Central Scouting Service has published its preliminary list of player ratings and there are 14 Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) players listed, including three from the BCHL. CLICK HERE to view the full list from NHL Central Scouting. The BCHLers included are: Alec Capstick, D, Langley Rivermen Griffin Mendel, D, Penticton Vees Kyle […]
Powell River Kings forward Cam Donaldson has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 2, the league announced Wednesday. The native of McKinney, Texas recorded two points in each of three Kings wins on home ice and factored in the 3 Stars each game. Donaldson scored twice and was […]
DAILY DISH: BCHL Report – Junior Hockey News (contributed by Stephen Heisler) The BCHL Report is a weekly look at the British Columbia Hockey League. In this edition we take a look at each team’s start to the season. Alberni Valley (4-4-1-0) – Kevin Willison’s Bulldogs are at .500 through the first nine games despite sitting […]
Nic Jones scored just as the clock struck 0:00 in double overtime to deliver a 3-2 win for the Penticton Vees over the visiting Trail Smoke Eaters. After Jonny Tychonick put the Vees ahead after one, Ryan Moon replied for Trail in the second. Ross Armour put Trail ahead in the third but the lead didn’t […]
Ross Armour of the Trail Smoke Eaters has committed to Bemidji State University of the NCAA Div. I Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) for the 2018-19 season. A native of Rossland, B.C. – just outside Trail – Armour posted 9-26-35 last season in 53 games and is off to a fine start to this season with […]
CALGARY, Alberta (September 27, 2016) – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Tuesday that Brent Ladds has been named the organization’s new president effective immediately. As CJHL president, Ladds will lead all operations of the organization, including strategic planning, events, corporate partnerships and league administration. “Brent brings a vast amount of passion, experience and understanding […]
