Photo credit: Fighting Irish Media (Galajda) The Watch List for the 2021-22 Mike Richter Award was announced this morning and there are four BCHL alumni included. Bentley University’s Evan DeBrouwer, University of Notre Dame netminder Matthew Galajda, University of Connecticut goalie Darion Hanson and Quinnipiac University’s Yaniv Perets were all part of the 28 goalies […]
On this week’s episode, we catch up with special guest Ed Johnstone (2:52). Johnstone played for the Vernon Essos from 1970-1972, then went on to play 12 years in the NHL with the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. He eventually returned to the BCHL to coach the Vernon Lakers for four years from […]
Over the past week, nine former BCHL players were honoured with weekly and monthly awards in the NCAA, including a Vernon Vipers alumnus who was named conference Player of the Month, Forward of the Week and National Player of the Month. We recap it all in this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance. […]
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 […]
On this week’s NCAA Roundup, presented by Johnston Meier Insurance, we take a closer look at the six BCHL alumni that earned weekly conference awards earlier this week. NCHC Forward of the Week Brett Stapley – Senior – University of Denver (Vernon Vipers) Stapley had a huge weekend to power Denver to a sweep of […]
On today’s episode, we talk to Alberni Valley Bulldogs goaltender Hobie Hedquist (3:12), Rochester Institute of Technology freshman and former Chilliwack Chief and West Kelowna Warrior Carter Wilkie (12:27), as well as Tom Williamson who played in the BCHL from 1966 to 1968 for the Vernon Blades and the Vernon Essos (27:31). Subscribe and listen: […]
Due to flooding in Merritt and in the Fraser Valley and the closures of major highways throughout the province, the BC Hockey League has made changes to its upcoming schedule. Eight games this weekend will be postponed, while another two regional games will be added to the schedule. Postponed: Date Teams Location Friday, Nov. 19 […]
After a couple weeks off, the BCHL Podcast is back with a brand-new episode. We catch up with BCHL 1st Star of the Week Cam MacDonald (3:25) of the Vernon Vipers. We also chat with Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman Colton Cameron (14:42) who was just named one of 10 Provincial Premier Award winners in […]
Vernon Vipers forward Cameron MacDonald, Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Adam Jeffery and Cranbrook Bucks forward Johnny Johnson have been named the BCHL’s 3 Stars of the Week. 1st Star – Cameron MacDonald (F) – Vernon Vipers The Vipers were the final team to make their Showcase debut last week, but MacDonald made sure the scouts […]
In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2021-22 regular 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. Next up is the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers hosted […]
