The media conference March 29 announcing the details and logo of 2013's inaugural Western Canada Cup generated a large amount of reaction and coverage in local and national media. The following are some links to stories and videos produced by various media outlets. CTV News: Nanaimo Clippers Announce Western Canada Cup Tournament Victoria Times Colonist: […]
The BCHL Finals matchup has been determined as the Powell River Kings and Penticton Vees were both victorious in their respective Game 5 contests Monday night. In Penticton, the Vees scored four times in the first period on their way to a 6-2 win over the Merritt Centennials. Bryce Gervais was named 1st Star and […]
In a duel between goaltenders Powell River Kings forward Cohen Adair finally broke a 1-1 tie in overtime to get the Kings a 2-1 win, putting the Surrey Eagles on the brink of elimination. The Kings opened the scoring at 2:09 when J.P. Villeneuve scored on an assists from Brandon MacDonald and Teagan Waugh. Kings […]
They developed a reputation for racking up offence most of the season but the Penticton Vees showed Friday they can play an airtight defensive game when need be as they secured a 3-2 road win over the Merritt Centennials. An eventful first period saw the Vees storm out to a 2-0 lead on goals by […]
After being shutout in Game 1, forward Brandon Tanev finally got Surrey on the scoreboard in Game 2, helping the Eagles steal one at Powell River with a 2-1 win. Like in Game 1 the Kings held the Eagles shots on goal to a minimum, but this time they made them count. Tanev scored the […]
With the season coming to a close for several BCHL and NCAA teams, the professional ranks have come calling. Here’s a breakdown of BCHL alums who have signed on, the teams they’ve signed with and their statistics from their last season. Austin Smith – Dallas Stars, NHL Smith was a fifth-round selection by Dallas in […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League and Nanaimo Clippers held a media conference Thursday in Nanaimo – the host community of the 2013 Western Canada Cup – to introduce the community, media and fans to the newly formed event and a chance to welcome the executives from the four western leagues to the host city. “We […]
Penticton Vees graduate Austin Smith has signed with the Dallas Stars and begun his pro career but he may still land the top individual prize in U.S. college hockey. Smith, along with Spencer Abbott and Jack Connolly were named Thursday as the Hobey Hat Trick finalists in the running for the Hobey Baker Award. The native […]
The Chilliwack Chiefs have announced goalie Mitch Gillam has committed to Cornell University for the 2013-14 season. Gillam finished with a 23-16 record during regular season with a 3.10 goals-against average while posting a .911 save percentage. The solid numbers garnered the Peterborough, Ont. native BCHL Second Team All-Star and All-Rookie team honours in his first […]
Quinnipiac junior defenceman Zack Currie, a Cowichan Valley Capitals alum, has been announced as the Bobcats captain for the 2012-13 season. Currie is the 27th captain in the Quinnipiac men's ice hockey history and the 12th in the program's Division I history. "Zack Currie is an outstanding choice to be our captain for the 2012-13 season," said head […]
