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Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs moves in on goaltender Hobie Hedquist. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs goaltender named NHL draft prospect

Hobie Hedquist listed No. 27 as a North American goalie

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs moves in on goaltender Hobie Hedquist. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
The Nanaimo Clippers and the Penticton Vees play Game 2 of the BCHL finals on Saturday, May 14, in Penticton. (News Bulletin file photo)

Pentictorn Vees up two games to none on Clippers as series moves to Nanaimo

Penticton beat Nanaimo 4-1 and 3-1 in first two games of Fred Page Cup BCHL finals

The Nanaimo Clippers and the Penticton Vees play Game 2 of the BCHL finals on Saturday, May 14, in Penticton. (News Bulletin file photo)
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog have made a friendly wager on the BCHL Fred Page Cup finals. (Submitted photos)

Nanaimo bars, Penticton wine on the line as mayors bet on BCHL finals

Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog makes friendly wager with Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki

Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog have made a friendly wager on the BCHL Fred Page Cup finals. (Submitted photos)
The Nanaimo Clippers will play in the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup finals for the first time since 2015. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers set to face Penticton in rematch of 2015 BCHL finals

Clippers advance by winning Game 4 by 6-1 score to sweep Langley Rivermen

The Nanaimo Clippers will play in the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup finals for the first time since 2015. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Langley Rivermen in Game 3 of the BCHL semifinals on the road Tuesday, May 3. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers one win away from BCHL finals

Clippers defeat Langley Rivermen 5-4 in overtime in Game 3 of Coastal finals

The Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Langley Rivermen in Game 3 of the BCHL semifinals on the road Tuesday, May 3. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black makes a save with help from teammate Andrew Noel as Langley Rivermen Riley Wallack and Max Bulawka go to the net during Game 2 of the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal final playoff series Saturday, April 30, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers win 10th straight playoff game

Goalie records third straight shutout, Nanaimo up two games to none in BCHL’s Coastal finals

Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black makes a save with help from teammate Andrew Noel as Langley Rivermen Riley Wallack and Max Bulawka go to the net during Game 2 of the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal final playoff series Saturday, April 30, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black follows the action in his end of the ice during a playoff game last week against the Chilliwack Chiefs at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers goaltender honoured as BCHL’s First Star of the Week

Cooper Black has perfect 8-0 record so far in the post-season

Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black follows the action in his end of the ice during a playoff game last week against the Chilliwack Chiefs at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Langley Rivermen forward Max Bulawka and Nanaimo Clippers forward Charles Tardif compete for a faceoff during a BCHL regular-season game earlier this year at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers get home-ice advantage in Coastal final

Clippers will play Langley Rivermen in best-of-seven series starting this week

Langley Rivermen forward Max Bulawka and Nanaimo Clippers forward Charles Tardif compete for a faceoff during a BCHL regular-season game earlier this year at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black makes one of his 37 saves as teammate Keighan Gerrie helps out Tuesday, April 19, in a 1-0 shutout win against the Chilliwack Chiefs at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Clippers score late and shut out Chiefs to sweep series

Nanaimo has won all eight of its BCHL playoff games so far

Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black makes one of his 37 saves as teammate Keighan Gerrie helps out Tuesday, April 19, in a 1-0 shutout win against the Chilliwack Chiefs at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The Nanaimo Clippers have a two-games-to-none lead over the Chilliwack Chiefs in the second round of the BCHL playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)

Clippers lead Chiefs in playoff series, still perfect in post-season

Nanaimo Clippers win first two games of best-of-seven versus Chilliwack Chiefs

The Nanaimo Clippers have a two-games-to-none lead over the Chilliwack Chiefs in the second round of the BCHL playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Josh Van Unen carries the puck into the Langley zone, pursued by two Rivermen, during Game 2 of the BCHL Coastal Conference semi-finals. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs down 2-0 in series against Langley

Bulldogs dropped a 2-1 decision against the visiting Langley Rivermen in Game 2

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Josh Van Unen carries the puck into the Langley zone, pursued by two Rivermen, during Game 2 of the BCHL Coastal Conference semi-finals. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Cole Schwebius handles the puck Friday night during Game 5 of the first round of BCHL playoffs against the Langley Rivermen. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies knocked out of playoffs by Langley Rivermen

The Grizzlies fell 5-3 Friday in Langley, sending the Rivermen to face the Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Cole Schwebius handles the puck Friday night during Game 5 of the first round of BCHL playoffs against the Langley Rivermen. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)
Victoria Grizzlies right winger Matthew Wood bears down on Powell River Kings defenceman Dylan Finlay during regular season play at The Q Centre. Wood finished the regular season as the BCHL’s leading scorer and point-earner despite it being his rookie season. (Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)

Victoria Grizzlies rookie Matthew Wood tops league in goals and points

The 17-year-old from Nanaimo earned 45 goals and 85 points in 46 regular-season games

Victoria Grizzlies right winger Matthew Wood bears down on Powell River Kings defenceman Dylan Finlay during regular season play at The Q Centre. Wood finished the regular season as the BCHL’s leading scorer and point-earner despite it being his rookie season. (Victoria Grizzlies/Twitter)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Matteo Turrin tries to poke the puck past Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie during the first period of the teams' B.C. Hockey League game at the Cowichan Arena on Wednesday, April 6. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals’ season ends with sweep by Bulldogs

Alberni closes series out with 7-2 victory

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Matteo Turrin tries to poke the puck past Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie during the first period of the teams' B.C. Hockey League game at the Cowichan Arena on Wednesday, April 6. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate a goal this past weekend in BCHL playoff action at Frank Crane Arena. The team went on to win its series on the road Tuesday, April 5. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers sweep Surrey Eagles in playoffs

Clippers first team to advance in BCHL post-season, await second-round opponent

Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate a goal this past weekend in BCHL playoff action at Frank Crane Arena. The team went on to win its series on the road Tuesday, April 5. (News Bulletin file photo)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs has his pocket picked by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau as he moves in on goaltender Hobie Hedquist during Game 3 of the BCHL teams’ first-round playoff series at the Cowichan Arena on Tuesday, April 5. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals fall behind 3-0 in playoff series against Alberni Valley

Bulldogs edge Caps 3-2 on Tuesday; Game 4 goes Wednesday

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs has his pocket picked by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau as he moves in on goaltender Hobie Hedquist during Game 3 of the BCHL teams’ first-round playoff series at the Cowichan Arena on Tuesday, April 5. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Big Daddy performs outside of the Alberni Valley Multiplex as part of the pre-game tailgate party on Saturday, April 2 presented by Five Acre Co. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Big Daddy performs outside of the Alberni Valley Multiplex as part of the pre-game tailgate party on Saturday, April 2 presented by Five Acre Co. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Victoria Grizzlies forward Connor Eddy stands in front of Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah Friday night during game one of the first BCHL playoff series in Langley. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)

Grizzlies fall 3-2 to Langley Rivermen in first playoff match-up

Game 2 of the opening series is scheduled for Saturday night in Langley

Victoria Grizzlies forward Connor Eddy stands in front of Langley Rivermen goalie Ajeet Gundarah Friday night during game one of the first BCHL playoff series in Langley. (Garrett James BCHL/Twitter)
Bulldogs forward Josh Van Unen battles with Cowichan forward Matty Edwards for the puck during a previous game between the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and the Cowichan Valley Capitals. (NEWS FILE PHOTO)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs offer fan bus to Cowichan playoff games

Coastal Conference quarter-finals between Bulldogs, Cowichan Capitals start April 1

Bulldogs forward Josh Van Unen battles with Cowichan forward Matty Edwards for the puck during a previous game between the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and the Cowichan Valley Capitals. (NEWS FILE PHOTO)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Josh Zary battles with Nick Marciano of the Cowichan Valley Capitals during a game in Duncan on Oct. 1, 2021. The Bulldogs and Caps will face off for round one of the BCHL playoffs. (KEVIN ROTHBAUER / BLACK PRESS)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs claim top spot in BCHL’s Coastal Conference

The Bulldogs will take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals starting April 1

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Josh Zary battles with Nick Marciano of the Cowichan Valley Capitals during a game in Duncan on Oct. 1, 2021. The Bulldogs and Caps will face off for round one of the BCHL playoffs. (KEVIN ROTHBAUER / BLACK PRESS)