The 2022 Shaw BCHL Playoffs started with a major upset. The eighth-seeded Trail Smoke Eaters went into Penticton and took down the number-one overall seeded Penticton Vees by a 5-3 score in Game 1 of their first round series. Zach Michaelis and Charlie Strobel each chipped in with a goal and an assist to lead […]
The Shaw BCHL Playoffs begin tomorrow, so we are breaking down each series starting with the four Interior Conference matchups. #1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 Trail Smoke Eaters Head-to-Head: Penticton won the season series 5-0-0-0. Top Performers: Penticton – F Luc Wilson (75 points), F Josh Nadeau (72 points), G Kaeden Lane (six shutouts) Trail […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Surrey Eagles goaltender Max Prazma, Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Evan Fradette and West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Nicolas Ardanaz have been named the BCHL 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Max Prazma (G) – Surrey Eagles Prazma led the Eagles to wins in all three of his starts last […]
The BCHL and Save-On-Foods are proud to once again recognize billet families from across the league for going the extra mile to support BCHL players off the ice with the Billet Families of the Month award. Throughout the season, the league will recognize one billet family from each team and the outstanding work they do […]
As we celebrate the BC Hockey League’s 60th Anniversary season, we will take a look back at the past and celebrate the teams and people that made this league what it is today. Today, we go back to the 1980s, a decade which proved to be monumental for the league. +++ The 1980s were a […]
This week, there were six BCHL alumni who were recognized with NCAA weekly conference awards, including three former Penticton Vees. Read up on all six players in this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance. +++ Hockey East Player of the Week Jay O’Brien – Junior – Boston University (Penticton Vees) O’Brien finished the […]
Hockey Canada announced its men’s hockey roster for the 2022 Beijing Olympics today, which includes three BCHL alumni. Powell River Kings alumnus Daniel Carr, Salmon Arm Silverbacks grad Ben Street and former Vernon Viper and Surrey Eagle Adam Tambellini have all been named to the team. In addition, Trail Smoke Eaters alumnus and current University […]
There were two BCHL alumni who earned weekly conference awards in college hockey this week and we take a closer look at both in the NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance. +++ ECAC Hockey Player of the Week Luke Santerno (F) – Graduate – Clarkson University (Trail/Cowichan Valley) Santerno played a key role in […]
The BCHL Podcast is back after a short break over the holidays! On this week’s episode, we chat with University of Denver senior and former Vernon Vipers forward Brett Stapley (2:30), as well as Trail Smoke Eaters forward and BCHL 1st Star of the Month for December, Zach Michaelis (13:32). Subscribe and listen: Apple Podcasts […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Trail Smoke Eaters forward Zach Michaelis, Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Simon Tassy and Prince George Spruce Kings goaltender Jordan Fairlie have been named the FortisBC 3 Stars of the Month for December. 1st Star – Zach Michaelis (F) – Trail Smoke Eaters Michaelis was the league’s second leading scorer in […]
