As the start of the 2011 World Junior A Challenge in Langley, B.C., draws closer, Hockey Canada wants to get Junior A hockey fans across the country involved in the countdown. With that in mind, it has introduced the World Junior A Challenge trivia contest, which will see two fans per week entered in the […]
Throughout the season, players from all BCHL teams pay visits to elementary schools in their communities to meet youngsters and share the enjoyment of reading. Several teams got in on the literacy initiative this week but participating in the Vancouver Sun's Raise-A-Reader day the morning of Sept. 26. The Coquitlam Express, Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Nanaimo […]
There were 60 players from across Western Canada, three coaches, guest coaches and equipment and athletic trainers thrown together for four days and though it was a lot to take in, Kent Lewis says round one of prep for the World Junior A Challenge was a success. The group assembled in Canmore, Alta. last week […]
The British Columbia Hockey League and their streaming video partners at NeuLion are pleased to release their Pay-Per-View packages for this season. Once again, every game will be broadcast and viewers will have a selection of packages to choose from. Early Bird Pricing is in effect now for the popular Team Pass that gets […]
Hockey players in the preseason usually don't need motivation when they're trying to make the club. But there will be no shortage of incentive for players to put on a good show in Trail on Saturday night as they are raising funds for longtime assistant coach Barry Zanier's family. Zanier's daughter Kolby is in Edmonton at Children's […]
Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League, announced Friday the 60 players that will attend the Canada West evaluation camp in preparation for the 2011 World Junior A Challenge. The evaluation camp, scheduled for September 11-15, will be held at the Canmore Recreation Centre in Canmore, Alta. The 60 players will […]
The British Columbia Hockey League is pleased to announce it is continuing its partnership with TEAM 1040 radio for a third straight season and will again have 12 games aired live during the upcoming campaign. “We are thrilled to be a part of another great BCHL season here at the TEAM 1040,” said TEAM radio assistant […]
Coquitlam Express players and staff rolled up their sleeves to sling ice cream at a local Dairy Queen restaurant Aug. 11 as part of Miracle Treat Day to raise money for Children's Miracle Network. Working alongside Dairy Queen employees, the team attracted customers into the restaurant and prepared and served dessert treats. A dollar from […]
Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League, announced Wednesday the full Canada East and Canada West coaching staffs for the 2011 World Junior A Challenge, scheduled for November 7-13 in Langley, B.C. (TICKETS FOR THE TOURNAMENT ARE NOW ON SALE HERE) Powell River Kings head coach Kent Lewis will be behind the […]
Their contributions to the game of hockey come from different realms but the impact each made has been lasting and in front of a packed house at Penticton's South Okanagan Events Centre, Duncan Wray and Jack McIlhargey were recognized for their efforts. Wray, owner since 1992 of the six-time national champion Vernon Vipers and Jack […]
