Heading into his first training camp with the Vancouver Canucks, BCHL graduate Matt Pope was not under any illusions.His goal was to get into an exhibition game with the NHL team before they sent him down to their farm club, the Manitoba Moose and the AHL.But the 25-year-old who finished his Junior A career with […]
Quesnel Millionaires netminder Kirby Halcrow has been named the British Columbia Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week ending September 27th, the league announced Monday.Halcrow played all but two minutes of Quesnel's three-day, three-game road trip this weekend, picking up a win and two losses. Despite the pair of defeats, the Grand Prairie, […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Weekly Top 15 rankings for the 2009/10 season. The previous week's rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. The CJHL Weekly Top 15 as of Monday, September 28th:1. (1) Vernon Vipers (BCHL) 2. (7) Dauphin Kings (MJHL) 3. (5) Penticton Vees (BCHL) […]
Anyone who believes hockey players are monosyllabic neanderthals should talk to Warriors captain Joel Woznikoski. Engaging, humourous and seemingly multi-dimensional, Woznikoski was a natural choice to lead this year’s version of the Warriors. On the ice, he’s tough to play against — a big defenceman who’s not afraid to plaster an opponent against the boards any […]
Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) today announced the rosters for Team Canada West's Evaluation Camp ahead of the 2009 World Junior A Challenge. A total of 42 players — included two who are injured and will not participate at the camp — have been invited to the three-day event in Okotoks, […]
A total of 13 British Columbia Hockey League athletes were amongst the 40 players named to to attend an Evaluation Camp for Team Canada West in preparation for the 2009 World Junior A Challenge. The Okotoks Oilers and Alberta Junior Hockey League will host the three-day evaluation camp at the Centennial Arena in Okotoks, Alberta […]
When it comes to junior hockey, Nanaimo Clippers forward Joe Perry is not a materialistic player. Personal statistics like goals and assists aren't foremost in his mind, but when it comes to team success, he is quite adamant. “I want to go out a winner,” said the 20-year-old Nanaimo native, in his third and final […]
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have announced that forward Sam Mitchell will serve as the team's Captain for the 2009/10 season. Mitchell, 19, is entering his second season in Alberni Valley. He played 42 games with the Bulldogs in 2008/09, scoring three goals and adding six assists to go along with 38 penalty minutes.“Sam has proven to […]
Salmon Arm SilverBacks forward Mark Zengerle has been named the British Columbia Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week ending September 20th, the league announced Monday.Zengerle, who is the reigning Interior Conference MVP, scored four goals and added five assists in three weekend road games — all wins — for the SilverBacks. On Friday, […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Weekly Top 15 rankings for the week ending Sunday, September 20th. The Preseason rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. The CJHL Weekly Top 15 as of Monday, September 21st:1. (1) Vernon Vipers (BCHL) 2. (4) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) […]
