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Is the BCHL Futures Series the best route to Junior A hockey? With BCHL coaches leading the upcoming camps, it seems like a direct pipeline. But is it truly the most effective way to get noticed, or are there other, perhaps less conventional, paths to Junior A that offer a better chance? What are ...

Penticton vs. Brooks: The End of an Era and the Dawn of a New Rivalry?

The BCHL Interior Conference Finals are set, and it's a clash of titans: the Penticton Vees vs. the Brooks Bandits. This isn't just another playoff series; it's a final showdown between two junior hockey powerhouses before the ...

Is this the year the Penticton Vees finally meet their match? Their playoff run has been dominant, boasting an undefeated record and an impenetrable defense. But can their goaltending tandem and balanced scoring hold up against the offensive firepower of the Brooks Bandits? The Bandits top line has ...

The Victoria Grizzlies are making a deep playoff run in the BCHL, but how much of their success can be attributed to having a player with a famous last name? Tom Molson, son of the Montreal Canadiens owner, is leading the Grizzlies in playoff scoring. Is this a case of talent rising to the top, or ...

Is the BCHL the most exciting path to college hockey? The podcast highlights four players from the conference finals, representing the Brooks Bandits, Penticton Vees, Victoria Grizzlies, and Chilliwack Chiefs. Does hearing directly from these players offer a unique insight into the league's ...

Grizzlies vs. Chiefs: A Coastal Conference Final for the Ages?

The Victoria Grizzlies are on fire, punching their ticket to the Coastal Conference Final after a dramatic buzzer-beater. But are they ready for the Chilliwack Chiefs? Chilliwack boasts the top seed and a goalie who seems impossible to ...

Chilliwack Chiefs vs. Victoria Grizzlies: Who Takes the Coastal Conference Final?

The BCHL Coastal Conference Final is set: Chilliwack Chiefs vs. Victoria Grizzlies. Both teams arrive hot off series wins, but their paths differed dramatically. Chilliwack dominated Alberni Valley, while Victoria ...

Jeremy Loranger sweeping both MVP and Rookie of the Year is remarkable, but does it devalue either award? Is it truly possible to be the MOST valuable player in the league while simultaneously still being considered a rookie? This sparks a bigger question about the BCHL's award criteria. Should ...

BCHL Future Looks Bright Intriguing Matchups Ahead

The upcoming BCHL schedule hints at some exciting developments. The Victoria Grizzlies facing off against the Chilliwack Chiefs in 2025 has me wondering – will this be a preview of future BCHL dominance? Are we looking at the next generation of ...

Brooks Bandits Steal Game 1: Is This the Beginning of the End for the Vees Dynasty?

The Interior Conference Final kicked off with a bang, and not in the way the Penticton Vees faithful expected. No names Zahara stood on his head, stealing a 2-1 victory for the Brooks Bandits on Vees ice. This begs ...