BCHL

The BCHL will operate under a number of new rules and regulations, as of June 1. (Photo- Garrett James Photography)

B.C. Hockey League rosters to open for international, out-of-province players

League will be independent as of June 1, marking its departure from Hockey Canada

The BCHL will operate under a number of new rules and regulations, as of June 1. (Photo- Garrett James Photography)
Penticton Vees captain Frank Djurasevic lifts the Fred Page Cup at the Alberni Valley Multiplex on May 17, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

BCHL: Penticton Vees are back-to-back Fred Page Cup champions

Vees completed a four-game sweep of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Penticton Vees captain Frank Djurasevic lifts the Fred Page Cup at the Alberni Valley Multiplex on May 17, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Ethan Bono battles with Penticton’s Thomas Pichette during Game 3 of the Fred Page Cup final on Tuesday, May 16. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

BCHL: Alberni Valley on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss against Penticton

Bulldogs will look to avoid elimination at home during Game 4

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Ethan Bono battles with Penticton’s Thomas Pichette during Game 3 of the Fred Page Cup final on Tuesday, May 16. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs thought they had the tied Game No. 2 of the BCHL Finals in the third period Saturday, May 13, at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Upon video review, the call on ice stood and the Penticton Vees claimed the series’ second game 4-3. (Photo- Alberni Valley Bulldogs/Facebook)

No goal: Controversial call in B.C. Hockey League finals a result of ‘faulty video review’

Alberni Valley says the BCHL has provided an explanation in response to an on-ice decision in Game 2

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs thought they had the tied Game No. 2 of the BCHL Finals in the third period Saturday, May 13, at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Upon video review, the call on ice stood and the Penticton Vees claimed the series’ second game 4-3. (Photo- Alberni Valley Bulldogs/Facebook)
Mason Poolman, right, scored his first career BCHL playoff goal in Game No. 1 of the Fred Page Cup Finals on Friday, May 12, at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees down Alberni Valley Bulldogs, take 1-0 series lead in BCHL Finals

Game No. 2 of the fourth-round series goes Saturday night in Penticton

Mason Poolman, right, scored his first career BCHL playoff goal in Game No. 1 of the Fred Page Cup Finals on Friday, May 12, at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
The Penticton Vees battle the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in the 2023 Fred Page Cup Finals. The mayors of the B.C. cities have made a friendly bet ahead of the series. (Photo- Jack Murray)

Mayors of Penticton, Port Alberni make bet ahead of BCHL Finals

Losing mayor will have to wear the opposing city’s jersey at an upcoming council meeting

The Penticton Vees battle the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in the 2023 Fred Page Cup Finals. The mayors of the B.C. cities have made a friendly bet ahead of the series. (Photo- Jack Murray)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ forward Ethan Bono tangles up Penticton Vees defenceman Gabriel Guilbault at the end boards during the second period of the Bulldogs’ BC Hockey League home game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (KAICEE TROTT/ Special to the AV News)

Penticton Vees, Alberni Valley Bulldogs ready to make history in BCHL Finals

‘When you get to the finals, it’s not about upsets, favourites or underdogs,’ said Fred Harbinson

Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ forward Ethan Bono tangles up Penticton Vees defenceman Gabriel Guilbault at the end boards during the second period of the Bulldogs’ BC Hockey League home game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (KAICEE TROTT/ Special to the AV News)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate Ethan Bono’s goal in the first period of Game 2 against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, April 1. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate Ethan Bono’s goal in the first period of Game 2 against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, April 1. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
The Cranbrook Bucks fell 4-2 to the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday night, and are now one game from elimination from the BCHL playoffs. Game 5 goes down on Friday at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook. Photo taken from Game 2 at Western Financial Place by Trevor Crawley.

BCHL splits from Hockey Canada, forms independent league

Decision affects 18 Jr. A franchises across B.C. as league looks to address college eligibility challenges

The Cranbrook Bucks fell 4-2 to the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday night, and are now one game from elimination from the BCHL playoffs. Game 5 goes down on Friday at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook. Photo taken from Game 2 at Western Financial Place by Trevor Crawley.
Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau fires a shot fast two Chilliwack players during Game 2 of the BCHL’s Coastal Conference finals on Saturday, April 29. Charbonneau had the game-winning goal on Saturday night. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau fires a shot fast two Chilliwack players during Game 2 of the BCHL’s Coastal Conference finals on Saturday, April 29. Charbonneau had the game-winning goal on Saturday night. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs fans celebrated from the Alberni Valley Multiplex as the Bulldogs opened the scoring in Game 7 on Tuesday, April 25. (SCREENSHOT)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs move on to next round after Game 7 win against Surrey

The Bulldogs will face the Chilliwack Chiefs in the Coastal Conference championship

Alberni Valley Bulldogs fans celebrated from the Alberni Valley Multiplex as the Bulldogs opened the scoring in Game 7 on Tuesday, April 25. (SCREENSHOT)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Chase Klassen, left, and Brady McIsaac dig for the puck deep in the Surrey Eagles zone late in the third period of Game 6 of the BC Hockey League Coastal Conference semifinal, Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Bulldogs won 7-1 to force Game 7. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs force Game 7 in semifinal with 7-1 win over Surrey Eagles

Winner of Game 7 will face Chilliwack Chiefs in Coastal Conference championship

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Chase Klassen, left, and Brady McIsaac dig for the puck deep in the Surrey Eagles zone late in the third period of Game 6 of the BC Hockey League Coastal Conference semifinal, Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Bulldogs won 7-1 to force Game 7. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
The Nanaimo Clippers have been eliminated from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers have been eliminated from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 5 of the second-round of the BCHL playoffs on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers win in overtime to stay alive in BCHL playoffs

Clippers and Chiefs will play Game 5 on Friday, April 21, at Frank Crane Arena

The Nanaimo Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 5 of the second-round of the BCHL playoffs on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate their overtime win against the Surrey Eagles during Game 4 of the Coastal Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, April 19. (PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON CASSELL PHOTOGRAPHY)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs tie up playoff series with Surrey Eagles in overtime

Both teams are now tied 2-2 in BCHL’s Coastal Conference semifinals

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate their overtime win against the Surrey Eagles during Game 4 of the Coastal Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, April 19. (PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON CASSELL PHOTOGRAPHY)
Nanaimo Clippers forward Jérémie Payant carries the puck during a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, April 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Clippers trail Chiefs in second-round BCHL playoff series

Chilliwack wins Game 1 and Game 2 in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Clippers forward Jérémie Payant carries the puck during a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, April 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah makes a stop on Nanaimo Clippers forward Jake Hewitt during a game Thursday, April 6, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo and Alberni advance to second round of the BCHL playoffs

Nanaimo beat Langley in 6 to win best-of-seven, while Alberni took 4 straight from Victoria

Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah makes a stop on Nanaimo Clippers forward Jake Hewitt during a game Thursday, April 6, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Cowichan’s Cole Melady (#20) was the team’s scoring leader following the departure of Luke Strickland earlier in the season. (Todd Blumel photo)

Cowichan Valley Capitals end season on the road

Young Caps one of two BCHL teams to miss the playoffs

Cowichan’s Cole Melady (#20) was the team’s scoring leader following the departure of Luke Strickland earlier in the season. (Todd Blumel photo)
Langley Rivermen players Nick Messina, left, and Nicklas Hoogendoorn crash the front of the net as Nanaimo Clippers player Michael Craig defends on the play in front of goalie Aidan Campbell. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Clippers and Rivermen each win one as BCHL playoffs get underway

Nanaimo and Langley playing a best-of-seven series

Langley Rivermen players Nick Messina, left, and Nicklas Hoogendoorn crash the front of the net as Nanaimo Clippers player Michael Craig defends on the play in front of goalie Aidan Campbell. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton makes a save on Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Dakota MacIntosh during Game 2 of the BCHL playoffs on April 1, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton makes a save on Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Dakota MacIntosh during Game 2 of the BCHL playoffs on April 1, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)