Okay I admit it has been awhile since I have posted to my blog, but I have a reason to write again. It isn't about the current BCHL playoffs – although there are some great matchups happening right now and of course we are on the cusp of the final two. No, I am actually […]
It was a sad start to the final week of the regular season as the hockey world was given the news that long-time president of the British Columbia Hockey League passed away. Ron Boileau will be forever remembered for his dedication to the Junior A game that led him to spend countless hours running the […]
Alright everybody, put your shoes back on; you don't need your toes to count the remaining games for any team. As the regular season starts to wind down, here comes the rush to find a playoff spot. The remaining days of the regular season are sure to see some interesting games and some good battles. […]
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 been given a chance to do that now. With the feature Game of the Week showcasing a rivalry that has spanned four decades and three leagues, spending a few minutes on […]
Well here it is, perhaps one of the biggest weeks in a Junior A hockey player's career. I'm not talking about a big game; I'm referring to the trade deadline that comes up at 6:00pm on January 10th. It can be a nervous time for players and fans alike, but trades should be expected because […]
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the BC Hockey League not a team was stirring, not even a broadcaster; except maybe this one trying to come up with a cute Christmas blog. Even now while trying to relay this to you, I could not tell you if it was going to parody the […]
Okay I have touched on this once before, but have been criticized for my stand that the new regional heavy schedule isn't that bad of a thing when costs are factored in. After a recent interview with Evan “the Hammer” Hammond, play-by-play voice of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, we had a quick discussion about the […]
At this time of the year have you spent any time thinking about those that are less fortunate than yourself? It may have started out as a creative marketing gimmick many years ago, but today every hockey team has found ways of bringing charity into the arena. Many teams use the cute and cuddly Teddy […]
The BCHL All Star teams have been named for the game that is just over a month away and I have to say that there are some surprises as there always are in the two rosters. That said though it should be noted that these teams are made up by a few basic rules and […]
Nearing the midway mark of the season, I have to weigh in on the composition of the league schedule this year. During the offseason it was agreed that the league and all teams would adopt a regional schedule. The schedule was designed with more games being played against teams in close proximity to each other […]
