Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and BC Hockey, announced Wednesday that Langley, B.C., will host the 2011 World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) from November 7-13. This will mark the second straigh year and third time in the six-year history of the tournament that it will […]
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft starts Friday from the Xcel Energy Centrer in St. Paul, Minn. and a select group of BCHL players, along with one grad, are hoping to hear their names called. A total of seven players, six who played in the league this past season, are listed in the final Central Scouting rankings […]
While BCHL alumni Mark Recchi, Tanner Glass, Milan Lucic and Jeff Tambellini will compete for hockey's ultimate prize starting Wednesday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, they're not the only products of the league that will feature in the Finals. Referee Kelly Sutherland and linesman Jay Sharrers are two of eight NHL officials who were selected […]
It's a record that didn't stand for very long.The mark of 112 scholarships received by British Columbia Hockey League players each of the last two season has been shattered this year. This week when the Merritt Centennials announced the commitment of defenceman and captain Steve Tresierra to Queen's University of Canadian Interuniversity Sport, it pushed […]
Westside Warriors head coach and general manager Darren Yopyk is an upstanding citizen, but the cops say someone has filed a charge against the Princeton graduate. After being charged with “sending Canadian-born hockey players to U.S. Colleges”, Yopyk was be arrested by the Keystone Cops Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. in conjunction with the Westbank Kinsmen […]
An awards banquet was held Friday evening before the semifinals of the RBC Cup with trophies and recognition handed out to many deserving players. The following is a list of winners.Most Valuable Player (Roland Mercier Trophy) – Dalyn Flette (Camrose Kodiaks) Top Goaltender – Dalyn Flette (Camrose Kodiaks) Top Forward – Matthew Peca (Pembroke Lumber […]
The NHL is currently seeking candidates for its 2011 NHL Exposure program. NHL Exposure is a one day event at which hockey players will be introduced to the profession of officiating as a possible career opportunity. If you have a player you feel would be interested in learning more about officiating, please send name, e-mail, […]
Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) have announced a two-year extension of their partnership with the National Hockey League, while also unveiling the Team Canada coaches for the 2011 World Junior A Challenge, as well as a new format for the World Junior A Challenge and CJHL Prospects Event. Mark Ferner of […]
The Westside Warriors completed their 2nd Annual Heart & Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride today in downtown Westside. Players, coaches, staff, fans and The General filled the 30 seat bike to help raise money and awareness for heart disease. West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater also joined the Warriors for the second straight year. Each rider […]
For the 41st time, Canada’s top Junior A teams have gathered, this year in Camrose, to battle for the National Junior A Championship, beginning Saturday, April 30. This year marks the fifth time Alberta has hosted the tournament, joining Grande Prairie in 2004, Fort McMurray in 2000, Olds in1994 and Edmonton in 1975. The host […]
