The BCHL has announced five recipients of the BCHL Scholarship Program, supported by Rogers, for the 2023-24 season. After gathering submissions throughout last season, the BCHL has selected five players who will receive a $2,000 scholarship award to attend a Canadian post-secondary institution. This year’s recipients are: Tristan Baumung – Spruce Grove Saints (Red Deer […]
Presented by Chevrolet. In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2024-25 season, we will go team-by-team to profile new players entering the league, as well as offseason acquisitions through trades. We speak with the coach/GM of each team to get their thoughts on the new crop of players. Next up are the Powell […]
Photo credits: Island Images (Dadiè), Christina Jean Photography (Ballantyne) Surrey Eagles forward Aaron Schwartz, Powell River Kings forward Simone Dadiè and Merritt Centennials goaltender Andrew Ballantyne have been named the NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Aaron Schwartz (F) – Surrey Eagles Schwartz led all BCHL players with eight points […]
Last week, two former BCHL defencemen were recognized for their strong play with weekly conference awards in the NCAA. Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Week Aiden Hansen- Bukata (D) – Senior – Rochester Institute of Technology (Nanaimo Clippers) Hansen-Bukata recorded a pair of two-assist games in the Tigers split with Air Force. On Friday, […]
It was a great week for BCHL alumni members plying their trade in college hockey. A total of eight former BCHLers earned recognition in their conferences, including a netminder who was named National Goaltender of the Month by the Hockey Commissioners Association. Hockey Commissioners Association National Goaltender of the Month Tommy Scarfone – Junior – […]
Photo credits: Island Images (Virk), Alicia Bass (Belzil) The BC Hockey League announced today that Powell River Kings forward Thomas Belzil and Chilliwack Chiefs forward Savin Virk have been added to the Coastal Conference roster for the 2024 Top Prospects Game Jan. 19 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Belzil will replace former […]
To start 2024, eight BCHL alumni were honoured with monthly or weekly recognition in their respective conferences. This group is highlighted by one former BCHL player who was named National Player of the Month by the Hockey Commissioner’s Association. Hockey Commissioner’s Association Player of the Month/Hockey East Player of the Month Josh Nadeau (F) – […]
Photo credits: Chris Fowler Photography (Pulver), Liz Wolter (Makow, Lucarelli) Salmon Arm Silverbacks goaltender Eli Pulver, Prince George Spruce Kings forward Linden Makow and Powell River Kings forward Anthony Lucarelli have been named the NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Eli Pulver (G) – Salmon Arm Silverbacks Pulver stopped 65 […]
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 […]
