BCHL

Coquitlam Express player Luke Roberts is checked by Nanaimo Clippers opponent Jake Hewitt during Sunday’s BCHL game at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers have one regular-season game to go

BCHL hockey team trying to get playoff-ready

Coquitlam Express player Luke Roberts is checked by Nanaimo Clippers opponent Jake Hewitt during Sunday’s BCHL game at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Luke Haymes had three goals and an assist over two games last weekend as the Cowichan Valley Capitals clinched a spot in the BCHL playoffs. (Todd Blumel photo)

Cowichan Valley Capitals lock up playoff berth

Caps split, Kings go winless and Cowichan goes to postseason

Luke Haymes had three goals and an assist over two games last weekend as the Cowichan Valley Capitals clinched a spot in the BCHL playoffs. (Todd Blumel photo)
A photo from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs training camp in August 2021. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

Port Alberni to host junior hockey showcase

Inaugural event will take place at Alberni Valley Multiplex in April 2022

A photo from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs training camp in August 2021. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Griffin Wilson skates in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Coquitlam Express last Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

OT loss keeps Cowichan Capitals alive in playoff hunt

Caps still in dogfight with Powell River for 8th place

Griffin Wilson skates in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Coquitlam Express last Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Brandon Buhr chats with Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Andrew Noel at the Nanaimo net after a save by Clippers goaltender Cooper Black. (PHOTO COURTESY KAICEE TROTT)

BCHL: Home win streak ends for Alberni Valley Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are still sitting at the top of the Coastal Conference

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Brandon Buhr chats with Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Andrew Noel at the Nanaimo net after a save by Clippers goaltender Cooper Black. (PHOTO COURTESY KAICEE TROTT)
A TSN camera crew films Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau on the ice on Saturday, March 5. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs ride home win streak to top spot in Coastal Conference

Bulldogs played in front of a crowd of more than 1,500 for the first time since 2018

A TSN camera crew films Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau on the ice on Saturday, March 5. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ian Kern defends the crease in front of goaltender Matthew Hutchison during his team’s 7-1 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday night. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals lose momentum in playoff hunt

3 straight losses drop Caps to 9th in Coastal Conference

Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ian Kern defends the crease in front of goaltender Matthew Hutchison during his team’s 7-1 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday night. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Sam Schofield kneels to block a shot by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena on Jan. 1. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

TSN Island-bound to film ‘very special story’ of Alberni hockey player

Feature will follow Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Sam Schofield kneels to block a shot by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena on Jan. 1. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zach Brault carries the puck out of his team’s defensive zone during a 5-3 win over the Powell River Kings at the Cowichan Arena last Sunday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals get vital victories over Powell River

Caps pull ahead of Kings in BCHL playoff race

Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zach Brault carries the puck out of his team’s defensive zone during a 5-3 win over the Powell River Kings at the Cowichan Arena last Sunday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cole Melady of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs squares up with Casey Aman of the Powell River Kings in the faceoff circle. (PHOTO COURTESY KAICEE TROTT)
Cole Melady of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs squares up with Casey Aman of the Powell River Kings in the faceoff circle. (PHOTO COURTESY KAICEE TROTT)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Massimo Sarantos Lombardi spins away from a Coquitlam Express defender during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena on Feb. 16. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals path to the playoff gets clearer

‘We know exactly what we need to do’

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Massimo Sarantos Lombardi spins away from a Coquitlam Express defender during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena on Feb. 16. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Josh Van Unen gets tangled up with Powell River Kings defenceman Casey Aman shortly before scoring a goal on Feb. 16, 2022. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs earn playoff spot

BCHL playoffs are scheduled to start in April

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Josh Van Unen gets tangled up with Powell River Kings defenceman Casey Aman shortly before scoring a goal on Feb. 16, 2022. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs celebrates a powerplay goal in a 5-3 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 9. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Shutout win puts Cowichan Capitals in front of Express

Bidewell earns BCHL First Star honours for surging Caps

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs celebrates a powerplay goal in a 5-3 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 9. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Bulldogs forwards Finn Brown and Matthew Maltias steal the puck from Cowichan defenceman Zach Brault in the second period of a game on Feb. 12. (PHOTO COURTESY KAICEE TROTT)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs win big on parents weekend

Bulldogs pick up two wins against Coquitlam and Cowichan

Bulldogs forwards Finn Brown and Matthew Maltias steal the puck from Cowichan defenceman Zach Brault in the second period of a game on Feb. 12. (PHOTO COURTESY KAICEE TROTT)
(News Bulletin file)

Nanaimo Clippers place coaches on ‘temporary leave’

Supreme Court had granted injunction against BCHL suspensions given to Darren Naylor, Colin Birkas

(News Bulletin file)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Cole Melady skates the puck into the Powell River zone during a Feb. 5 game at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs edge Powell River Kings in close game

Bulldogs now sit in second place in the BCHL’s Coastal Conference

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Cole Melady skates the puck into the Powell River zone during a Feb. 5 game at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
A special commemorative jersey, designed by the Grizzlies’ own Jackson Morehouse, will be worn by players and later auctioned off in support of the Help Fill A Dream foundation. (Victoria Grizzlies)

In-person fundraising events make a big return to Victoria Grizzlies, Q Centre

Feb. 12 home game vs. Coquitlam will see a number of events for the Help Fill A Dream Foundation

A special commemorative jersey, designed by the Grizzlies’ own Jackson Morehouse, will be worn by players and later auctioned off in support of the Help Fill A Dream foundation. (Victoria Grizzlies)
Capitals captain Brett Fudger had five points last weekend, including three in Cowichan’s 3-1 win over the Coquitlam Express on Sunday. (Citizen file)
Capitals captain Brett Fudger had five points last weekend, including three in Cowichan’s 3-1 win over the Coquitlam Express on Sunday. (Citizen file)
Former Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zimeng (Simon) Chen will be skating for China at the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Citizen file)
Former Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zimeng (Simon) Chen will be skating for China at the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Citizen file)
The Nanaimo Clippers played three games in three days last week, and will do so again this coming weekend. (News Bulletin file photo)

Back-to-back-to-back games yield two wins for Nanaimo Clippers

Clippers getting ready for three road games on the mainland

The Nanaimo Clippers played three games in three days last week, and will do so again this coming weekend. (News Bulletin file photo)