Powell River, BC – February 3, 2009 – First Insurance and the Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club have worked together over the past few months to promote reading at seven of the community's local public, Catholic and Christian grade schools. The Powell River Kings have been reading at local students every Tuesday since October. […]
Make no mistake about it; Langley Chiefs defenceman Jessie Tresierra is more than willing to drop the gloves. The only thing is, that’s no longer his main role with the team. “I think he’s moved on from that,” said Langley Chiefs coach and general manager Harvey Smyl. “We certainly don't want him doing that. We […]
Surrey Eagles goaltender Tommy Tartaglione has been named the BC Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week of January 26th to February 1st, the league announced Monday.In three starts last week, Tartaglione compiled a 2-1 record with a 2.01 goals-against average and a .949 save-percentage. In two games — in Burnaby on Tuesday, […]
Celebrating its 15th season, Wendy’s Dreamlift Day is a highly anticipated annual event for the residents of British Columbia's Thompson/Okanagan/Shuswap region. Every year the Vipers are invited out to the annual event to put in a few hours of work. This year Chris Crowell, Braden Pimm, Bryce Kakoske, Cole Ikkala, Graeme Gordon and Ryan Sanatana […]
The countdown is on, with less than 100 days to go until the first puck drops at the 2009 RBC Cup. With the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) trade deadline passed, rosters are now set for all 143 teams from coast to coast as they all hope to earn one of the four spots available […]
The British Columbia Hockey League today announced the release of its 2009 Parent Handbook for the College-Bound Student Athlete.The handbook, which will serve as a resource for current and prospective BCHL players, provides in-depth information on the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), and the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC).The handbook is available for […]
Editor's note: Ahead of Saturday's BCHL Game of the Week between the Millionaires and Spruce Kings, Ron Gallo takes a look back at the decades-old rivarly between the league's two northern-most teams.I haven't really spent much time this season discussing the teams based in the northern section of the British Columbia Hockey League, but have […]
Surrey Eagles forward Spencer Bennett highlights a list of five BC Hockey League prospects listed by NHL Central Scouting on the organiztion's 2009 Midterm Draft Rankings.Bennett, who has scored 14 goals and added 15 assists in 42 games, is ranked 93rd amongst North American skaters. Bennett was present at the CJHL Prospects Game in Summerside, […]
Burnaby Express rookie forward Garrick Perry was named the BC Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week of January 5th to 11th, the league announced Monday.Perry scored three goals and added three assists in four games last week, and came up big in two impressive Express road wins. First, the 18-year old struck […]
Victoria Grizzlies grad Jamie Benn and Team Canada captured the nation's fifth consecutive World Junior gold medal on Monday night in Ottawa, capping a whirlwind 11-day tournament.Just 48 hours after they found themselves seconds from a defeat at the hands of Russia, the squad put forth a dominant effort over Sweden. After building a 3-0 […]
