With a BCHL and national title to his credit while playing with his hometown West Kelowna Warriors, defenceman Jake Harrison has ensured more lines on his hockey resume as he’s now committed to an NCAA future. Harrison has signed with Michigan Tech University and he’ll join the Huskies program for next season. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound […]
Contributed by Jesse Adamson for BCHL communications Tonight – Merritt Centennials (9-12-2-1) @ West Kelowna Warriors (15-10-1-0) 7 p.m. at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna. TICKETS FREE TO VIEW ON HOCKEYTV Previous Meetings The two teams have split the season series so far this season with a win a piece. On Sept. 16 West […]
When you’re looking to land a commitment to college hockey from the BCHL, it never hurts to put your best foot forward at the annual Bauer BCHL Showcase. That’s just what West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Stephen Kleysen did as he notched two goals and two assists from the blueline at the event in Chilliwack. The […]
Choice is a good thing and from the array of options in front of West Kelowna Warriors forward Chase Stevenson, he’s selected and NCAA future at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). The native of West Kelowna was also drafted in the Western Hockey League but opted for the BCHL and now has committed to […]
CALGARY, Alta. — The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday its initial Top 20 regular season rankings for the 2017-18 campaign as compiled by an independent scouting service. Topping the table this week is the Penticton Vees (BCHL) who are off to a 4-0 start in league play. BCHL: Joining the Vees in the weekly listings […]
Former West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Justin Schultz can look forward to putting a second Stanley Cup ring on his hand. In his second season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the product of West Kelowna B.C. helped the Pens claim their second straight Stanley Cup title after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 Sunday night inside Bridgestone Arena in […]
Former West Kelowna Warriors forward Max French has received one of the highest academic honors in NCAA Div. I athletics. It was announced June 8 that the graduated captain of the Bentley University Falcons has been named a College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic Third Team All-American for the Div. I Men’s At-Large […]
After an initial BCHL season where he established a rugged presence on the West Kelowna Warriors blueline, defenceman Tyler Jutting will spend one more year with the team before going to NCAA Div. I Air Force Academy. Jutting posted a goal and eight helpers to go along with 47 penalty minutes in 48 games with […]
Neck and neck in the standings with conference rival RIT, the Bentley University Falcons got a big boost from freshman and West Kelowna Warriors alum Jonathan Desbiens in last weekend’s road sweep of the Tigers. Desbiens got the opening goal of the game in the series-opening 3-2 win at RIT and followed that the next […]
The BCHL conducted its semiannual board of governors meeting this week in Richmond and a number of items arose that will potentially affect the league’s operations for the 2017-18 season. First, the board of governors approved a move to a 23-man roster for next season. Teams have been operating with 22-man rosters since the 2012-13 […]
