Photo credit: Island Images Photography The BCHL Podcast is back! On this week’s episode, we reflect on the league’s 60th Anniversary event last weekend with a few of the stars of the show. We speak with Merritt Centennials goaltender Johnny Hicks (3:06), Coquitlam Express forward and All-Star Tournament MVP Mirko Buttazzoni (15:58) and Trail Smoke […]
This week, we highlight seven BCHL alumni who were given weekly awards in college hockey last week in the NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance. NCHC Forward of the Week Massimo Rizzo – Sophomore – University of Denver (Penticton Vees, Coquitlam Express, Chilliwack Chiefs) Rizzo recorded three points in a split with Alaska last […]
This week, we have alumni from Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Surrey all making noise in college hockey and taking home weekly conference awards. We give you the details in this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance. ECAC Hockey Defender of the Week Pito Walton – Senior – Princeton University (Coquitlam Express) […]
After five days of voting last week, the BCHL has unveiled the results of the All-Star Fan Vote to determine the remaining spots for the league’s 3-on-3 outdoor All-Star Tournament Jan. 21 in Penticton. The final 10 roster spots were decided through a fan vote after the initial list of 18 skaters was announced on […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Trail Smoke Eaters forward Trey Fechko, Coquitlam Express forward Tyler Kopff and Penticton Vees forward Josh Nadeau have been named the NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Trey Fechko (F) – Trail Smoke Eaters Fechko was an offensive juggernaut for the Smokies during their Island […]
We have flipped the calendar to November, which means we have both weekly and monthly award winners to recognize in this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance. CCHA Defenceman of the Month and Defenceman of the Week Jake Livingstone – Junior – Minnesota State University (Langley Rivermen) Livingstone double dipped as the conference […]
There is plenty to discuss in this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance, with six BCHL alumni earning weekly honours in their conference last week NCHC Defenceman of the Week Chris Jandric – Graduate – University of North Dakota (Vernon Vipers) Jandric was productive at both ends of the ice in North Dakota’s […]
In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2022-23 season, we will be going team-by-team to profile new players coming in for the upcoming year. This will include recaps of offseason commitments and acquisitions, as well as scouting reports from the coaches. We have moved into the Coastal Conference. Next up is the […]
On this week’s episode of the BCHL Podcast, we connect with a pair of BCHL legends with plenty of college and NHL experience. Our first interview is with Burnaby Express alumnus and 14-year NHL veteran Kyle Turris (4:13) who recently had the Kyle Turris Community Award named after him. We also speak with former Chilliwack […]
At the most recent BCHL Annual General Meeting, the Board of Governors unanimously voted in favour of updating the names of several year-end awards, as well as adding a pair of new trophies. This week, the league will unveil the two new awards. The latest award introduced by the BCHL is the Kyle Turris Community […]
