BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb hit the airwaves on TSN 1040 radio on Tuesday, speaking with Don Taylor and Bob Marjanovich on TSN’s midday show. They covered everything to do with the 2019 NHL Draft, including breaking down Alex Newhook’s seasons, and also looked ahead to next BCHL season. Click here to listen to the full […]
The 2019 NHL Draft takes place this weekend on June 21 and 22 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. With 10 BCHL players making the cut on NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings released in April, we are breaking down each player and where they can expect to be taken come draft day. Alex Newhook (F) – […]
NHL Central Scouting released their final rankings ahead of the 2019 Entry Draft taking place June 21 and 22 in Vancouver and 10 BCHL players are listed. Leading the way is Victoria Grizzlies forward and BCHL MVP Alex Newhook. The league’s leading scorer is ranked 13th among North American skaters, up three spots from his […]
The Penticton Vees came into tonight’s Game 5 with their backs against the wall, on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 in their opening-round series to the Cowichan Valley Capitals. In a must-win game, they needed their top players to step up and that’s exactly what they did. Team captain Massimo Rizzo had two goals […]
Coquitlam Express forward Regan Kimens has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 13, the league announced Monday. Kimens tallied four goals in his team’s four-game home stand this week, three of which were game-winners. He also added five assists, leading the Express to three wins and an overtime […]
CALGARY, Alta. – National Hockey League Central Scouting released Monday its updated Players to Watch List as a prelude to the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft and 19 current Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) skaters are among those ranked. Continuing to top the CJHL contingent is Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) forward and 2017-18 CJHL Rookie of the […]
In their initial list of players to watch ahead of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Central Scouting has included seven current BCHL players among 16 overall from the CJHL. The entire list has yet to pop up online, but check NHL.com in the days to come for details. Central Scouting grades draft prospects as A […]
Good news has been coming in bunches for Penticton Vees forward Massimo Rizzo. In the middle of May, it was announced he will be the Vees captain for the coming season and just two weeks later, he committed to an NCAA future at the University of North Dakota. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound native of Burnaby posted […]
Hockey Canada announced Tuesday it’s 66-man roster for the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and six BCHL players have been included. Victoria Grizzlies forward Alex Newhook and Grizzlies defenceman Jacson Alexander, Penticton Vees forward Massimo Rizzo and Vees defenceman Luke Reid, Vernon Vipers forward Alex Swetlikoff and Chilliwack forward Harrison Blaisdell will represent the BCHL […]
