The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada. “On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the country. This was a difficult decision, but one made to […]
The BCHL held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) over a series of video conference calls over the last month and the league’s Board of Governors has approved several new initiatives and protocols for the 2020-21 season. In Part 1, we outlined changes to on-ice procedures and player safety. In Part 2, we will go over […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography The BCHL held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) over a series of video conference calls over the last month and the league’s Board of Governors has approved several new initiatives and protocols for the 2020-21 season. In Part 1 of our two-part segment, we will discuss those changes related to […]
The BCHL provided an update today regarding their return-to-play plans for the 2020-21 season. On last week’s final AGM call, the Board of Governors reviewed several different models put forth by the league office and the recently-appointed Return-to-Play Task Force. Earlier this month, the BCHL created a Return-to-Play Task Force, which is responsible for outlining […]
An open letter from Hockey Canada: First, and most importantly, to the front-line and essential workers who have gone above and beyond around the clock to keep Canadians safe – a simple thank you is not nearly enough for what you have done over the last three months. Second, to our Members, partners, local hockey […]
Alberni Valley Bulldogs President and Governor David Michaud has been named the BCHL’s Marketer of the Year for 2019-20. Michaud joined the Bulldogs front office last summer after his group Keycorp Sports & Entertainment purchased a majority share of the team. Prior to that, Michaud was the Director of Corporate Partnerships & Player Development for […]
Photo credit: Cornell Athletics (Kaldis) It’s been a month since we shined the spotlight on our alums in the NCAA, so it’s time to catch up on all the recent college free agent signings in this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Lordco. NHL Pittsburgh Penguins: D Will Reilly – Senior – Rensselaer Polytechnic University (Nanaimo […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography The BCHL and Shaw Communications are proud to announce the five winners of the Shaw BCHL Scholarship Program. This scholarship is designed to provide current BCHL players the opportunity to apply for funds as they continue their academic careers. After gathering submissions throughout the regular season, Shaw and the BCHL […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Vernon Vipers forward Jojo Tanaka-Campbell has been named the CJHL’s Academic Player of the Year for 2019-20. Hockey Canada made the announcement Thursday as part of their CJHL year-end awards. The 19-year-old enjoyed a solid rookie campaign with the Vipers, notching seven goals and 19 assists for 26 points in […]
In our latest COVID-19 update, we hear directly from BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb. Message from the British Columbia Hockey League: First off, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy with their families during this challenging time. With the ever-changing situation we are all facing, the BC Hockey League has committed to providing regular updates […]
