This week, two BCHL alums earned recognition in their college conferences, both in the ECAC Hockey conference. We highlight them both in this week’s Roundup. ECAC Hockey Defender of the Week Jayden Lee – Graduate – Quinnipiac University (Langley/Powell River) Lee had a standout performance on the blueline last week during the Bobcats’ weekend sweep […]
Presented by Chevrolet +++ Photo credit: Liz Wolter Story by Matt Lawson Jacob Bonkowski, forward for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, is currently skating in his final BCHL season and looking to end his tenure with a Fred Page Cup. The 20-year-old Richmond, B.C. product has come a long way from lacing up for Seafair Minor […]
Another week and another batch of BCHL alumni recognized with weekly honours in the NCAA. We go through it all in this week’s Roundup. ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week Jacob Quillan – Junior – Quinnipiac University (Penticton Vees) Quillan contributed one goal and four assists during the weekend’s contests. Notably, he netted the overtime […]
Photo credits: Darren Francis (Pirtle), Alicia Baas (Jones), Garrett James Photography (Brassington) Victoria Grizzlies forward Chase Pirtle, Powell River Kings defenceman Will Jones and Surrey Eagles defenceman Ty Brassington have been named the NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Chase Pirtle (F) – Victoria Grizzlies Pirtle led the league in […]
Rogers together with Shaw and the BC Hockey League have announced the five winners of the BCHL Scholarship Program presented by Rogers together with Shaw for the 2022-23 season. After gathering submissions during the regular season, the BCHL and Rogers together with Shaw have selected five players who will receive a $2,000 scholarship award to […]
Presented by Chevrolet. In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2023-24 season, we will go team-by-team to profile new players entering the league for the upcoming season, including scouting reports from the coaches. This year, we will go in reverse order of how the teams finished last season, starting with the two clubs […]
Nanaimo Clippers – 5 Langley Rivermen – 2 Kai Daniells and Jake Hewitt had four points each, Brody Waters notched a goal and two assists and Shane Shelest made 19 saves as the Nanaimo Clippers won their second consecutive game to take a 3-2 series lead over the Langley Rivermen. Daniells scored the game’s first […]
Surrey Eagles – 3 Powell River Kings – 2 Ryden Evers had a goal and an assist and Michael Sochan stopped 34 of 36 shots as the Surrey Eagles edged the Powell River Kings 3-2 in Game 3 of their first-round matchup to take a 2-1 series lead. Surrey came out firing in this one, […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks – 2 Prince George Spruce Kings – 1 Silverbacks goalie Matthew Tovell stole the show in Game 1 of their first-round series, stopping 34 of the 35 shots he faced to lead his team to a 2-1 victory. After a scoreless opening frame, the ‘Backs got on the board via an Ethan […]
The Shaw BCHL Playoffs begin tomorrow, so we will preview each first-round series, starting with the four Coastal Conference matchups. #1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. #8 Langley Rivermen Head-to-Head: Nanaimo won the season series 3-1 with one Clippers win coming in a shootout. Top Performers: Nanaimo – F Kai Daniells (71 points), F Brody Waters (61 […]
