With hockey leagues all over North America heading down the stretch to their respective playoff championships, the NHL has joined the fray and several BCHL grads are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup.
On Wednesday night, five NHL playoff series began and three more will do so on Thursday night. Here's a look at the 11 BCHL alumni involved, the NHL teams they play for and their statistics with BCHL clubs.
Vancouver Canucks:
Tanner Glass – Penticton Panthers/Nanaimo Clippers, 2001-2003: 107 games, 34 goals, 67 assists, 101 points
Jeff Tambellini – Chilliwack Chiefs, 2000-2002: 108 games, 67 goals, 101 assists, 168 points
Chicago Blackhawks:
Duncan Keith – Penticton Panthers, 1999-2001: 119 games, 27 goals, 91 assists, 118 points
Phoenix Coyotes:
Kyle Turris – Burnaby Express, 2005-2007: 110 games, 102 goals, 91 assists, 193 points
Andrew Ebbett – Salmon Arm SilverBacks, 2001-02: 60 games, 45 goals, 39 assists
Montreal Canadiens:
Scott Gomez – South Surrey Eagles, 1996-97: 54 games, 48 goals, 76 assists, 124 points
Boston Bruins:
Milan Lucic – Coquitlam Express, 2004-05: 50 games, 9 goals 14 assists, 23 points
Mark Recchi – Langley Eagles, 1984-85: 51 games, 26 goals, 39 assists, 65 points
Los Angeles Kings:
Willie Mitchell – Kelowna Spartans, 1994-95: 42 games, 11 points
Buffalo Sabres:
Shaone Morrisonn – South Surrey Eagles, 1998-99: 19 games, 2 assists
Nashville Predators:
Cody Franson – Trail Smoke Eaters, 2003-04: 2 games, 1 assist
