I found these press releases off team websites, twitter accounts, blogs or online. All Vipers news-trades are posted on this blog as soon as released-announced.BCHL News & Trades:
Surrey-La Ronge Trade:
The Surrey Eagles have dealt longtime goaltender Daniel Davidson to the SJHL’s La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for future considerations. This deal reduces the number of goaltenders on the roster to two, with Kyle Dumba and Cayden Bailey taking the reigns for the rest of the season. The Eagles organization would like to thank Daniel for his dedication to the team over the past five seasons, and wish him the best of luck with his new team. Davidson is the all-time franchise leader in games played by a goaltender with 112. The next closest goaltender is Jason Genik, who played 90 games from 1992-1994. “Moving a player like Daniel away is never easy,” said Eagles general manager Blaine Neufeld. “He is an incredible young man that has experienced a lot of adversity, and continues to rise to the occasion.” Davidson, 20, set a career-high with a .901 save percentage last season, and appeared in his first career playoff game. He was also named as the team’s “Fan Favourite” in a ballot that took place at South Surrey Arena. “Daniel is a hard-working individual with an incredible amount of character,” Neufeld added. “I know he will find success in the game of hockey and in life because of those characteristics. He has given a lot to this organization and developed into a starting goalie. We can’t thank him enough for being there for the boys in his five years with the team.”
Trail-Powell River-Chilliwack Trade:
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club announced on Thursday that the team has acquired defenseman Powell Connor (’00) from the Chilliwack Chiefs while trading forward Levi Glasman (’99) to the Powell River Kings in a three-team trade. To complete the three-team trade, the Chiefs acquired defenseman Nathan Kelly (’00) from the Kings. Connor, 18, joins the Smoke Eaters after playing the last two seasons with the Chilliwack Chiefs where he scored 6 goals and added 35 assists for 41 points in 118 games played. The 6’1”, 179-pound defender brings an element of size and sandpaper to the backend, compiling 148 penalty minutes over his time with the Chiefs. So far this season, Connor had amassed one goal and three assists for four points in 18 games played to go along with 21 penalty minutes. The Vernon, BC native has plenty of BCHL experience with quite the resume sustained in the playoffs. Connor has played in 30 career BC Hockey League playoff games, earning 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points as well as 12 penalty minutes. He played in 5 games at the Western Canada Cup in 2017 and appeared in all 6 games a season ago when Connor and his teammates hoisted the RBC Cup National Championship on their home ice in Chilliwack. “By acquiring Powell Connor, we believe our team is better prepared to win in the playoffs,” commented Smoke Eaters General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Tambellini, “Powell is one of the top defenders in the BCHL and is coming off winning a National Championship in Chilliwack.” Glasman, 19, is in his second season with the Smoke Eaters after playing his Midget hockey with the Red Deer Chiefs Midget AAA program. The Lacombe, Alberta native has been close to a point-per-game player in the BCHL, collecting 27 goals and 41 assists for 68 points in 69 games with the Smokies. This season, Glasman has registered 3 goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 16 games thus far. “It’s always difficult to lose a top player like Levi Glasman,” continued Tambellini, “But in order acquire a player like Powell Connor, we had to part with a player of the same caliber.” The Smoke Eaters would like to welcome Powell and his family to the City of Trail and the Smoke Eaters organization and would also like to thank Levi for his contributions to the club and the City of Trail over the past two years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Powell River-Alberni Valley Trade:
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired the CJHL playing rights to Sam Pouliot(00)(D) from the Powell River Kings in exchange for future considerations
Vees Name Welsman New Director of Corporate Partnerships:
The Penticton Vees Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Welsman as the new Director of Corporate Partnerships for the organization. Welsman joins the organization after two years with Canucks Sports and Entertainment where she worked her way up from an account representative for client service to an account executive for premium client services. In that role, Welsman worked closely with many other departments within Canucks Sports and Entertainment to develop relationships with current and prospective clients for corporate partnerships. She was able to work in ticketing, media, game presentation and hockey operations with her previous role. “Our vision on the business operation of our club is constantly expanding,” Vees head coach, general manager and President Fred Harbinson said. “As an organization we have expectations and goals that requires a front office that has experience, creativity and tenacity. I am confident the addition of Alex to our staff will bring exciting results.”
Welsman graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Political Science, in 2014. Her first day on the job will be November 12. The Vees would like to welcome Alex to the organization.
Silverbacks Name Bois New Athletic Therapist:
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce that Mike Bois has been added to the 2018-2019 hockey operations staff as an Athletic Therapist. Mike was with the West Kelowna Warriors for eight seasons winning the RBC Cup with the team in 2016. Receiving his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Lakehead University, Mike then received his Advance Certificate in Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal College. “I am honoured to be joining the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. I want to thank the ownership group and Brooks for this opportunity. In my previous experience in the BCHL, I have heard nothing but good things from former players and staff about the community of Salmon Arm. I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to this community. I also look forward to working with Scott and the rest of the staff to help the players achieve their goals of reaching the next level and ultimately winning a National Championship,” said Mike Bois. “The Silverbacks Organization is thrilled to be adding Mike to our staff. Not only does he bring a strong background of knowledge in his field but also experience in the BCHL and an RBC National Championship. We feel that Mike will fit right in with our current staff and be able to assist our players in all their therapy needs moving forward this season.,” said Salmon Arm Sports Inc Operations Manager Brooks Christensen. This hire fills the position Brett Knowles leaves as he moves to Vancouver with his wife to pursue other opportunities. The team would like to thank Brett for his time with the organization, and wish him the best going forward!
Trail-Virden Trade:
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club announced on Thursday that the team has traded forward Blake Sidoni (’98) to the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) in exchange for future considerations. Sidoni, 20, has spent parts of two seasons in Trail with the Smoke Eaters after signing with the club following his play with the Beaver Valley NiteHawks of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. In his BCHL time, Sidoni registered 2 goals and 10 assists for 12 points along with 16 penalty minutes in 44 games played with the Smoke Eaters. So far in the 2018/19 season, Sidoni has earned a goal and two assists for three points in 15 games played. The Trail, BC native came to the Smokies halfway through last season, playing two and half seasons with the NiteHawks. In the KIJHL, Sidoni scored 38 goals and added 62 assists for 100 points in 121 games played with Beaver Valley. “It’s extremely difficult to lose Blake Sidoni from our dressing room this week,” Stated Smoke Eaters General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Tambellini, “I was so impressed with the work he put in this off-season and his willingness to do anything to help the Trail Smoke Eaters win. This move allows Blake to play a major role for a top franchise in Virden and will provide him the best opportunity to gain a university scholarship for next season. Blake Sidoni will always be a Trail Smoke Eater and everyone in our organization wishes him nothing but great success.” The Smoke Eaters would like to thank Blake for his contributions to the team as well as the City of Trail and wish him all the best in his future endeavors with the Oil Capitals.
Alberni Valley-Cowichan Trade:
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have completed a trade with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, acquiring the CJHL playing rights of 1999-born forward Ryan Moon in return for 1999-born defenceman Spencer Hora. Moon had scored three goals and added four assists in 14 regular season games with the Capitals. He spent the previous two seasons with the Trail Smoke Eaters, combining to score 14 goals and 30 points in 89 games as a 17- and 18-year old. He also suited up 11 playoff games last season as the Smoke Eaters advanced to the Interior Conference finals. “Ryan is a physical power forward who can contribute offensively and be a tough guy to play against in all three zones,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “We had been looking to add a player who would challenge for minutes in our top-six forward group and we feel Ryan can do that. We’re excited to have him join us.” In return the Bulldogs parted with an assistant captain and experienced defender in Spencer Hora, who had been acquired in a January 2018 trade from the West Kelowna Warriors. Hora had picked up five assists in 26 games this season. “It was a very difficult decision moving a tremendous person and leader like Spencer,” says Hughes. “He quickly became a fan favourite after we picked him up in January because of how hard he plays, and he was well-liked and respected in our dressing room. We wish him all the best with the Capitals and appreciate the big role he played in our leadership group this season.”
Penticton Vees Sign Hair:
The Vees signed 18-year-old free-agent D Kelvin Hair on Thursday. The 6’ 3”, 193-pounder from North Vancouver played three games for West Kelowna this season after playing 30 games for the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets in 2017-18. Hair, a right-hand shot, played three seasons with the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton
Salmon Arm Silverbacks Name Shattock New Assistant Coach:
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce that Tyler Shattock has been added to the 2018-2019 coaching staff as an Assistant Coach. From Salmon Arm, Shattock played four full seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Kamloops Blazers and ending his career with the Calgary Hitmen. With the Hitmen he played in the Memorial Cup scoring seven points in the four games during the tournament. In 2009 he was drafted in the 4th round of the NHL Draft by the St Louis Blues. After graduating from the WHL, Shattock played four seasons in the AHL. The following three years were spent in the East Coast Hockey League. Last season playing in the United Kingdom’s Elite Ice Hockey league, Shattock played for the Braehead Clan scoring 28 points in 39 games. “Scotty and tanner have welcomed me and I can’t thank them enough. Learning from them has been an awesome experience for me. I look forward to opportunity to help grow the winning /professional culture that Scotty and tanner have built here in Salmon Arm. I can draw from my experiences at all different levels and help the players with what can help them be successful at the junior level and also the college/ pro level as well,” said Tyler Shattock. “We feel Tyler will greatly compliment the coaching staff we already have in place. He brings an addition of playing experience to our coaching staff and we feel the players will benefit working with him this season. For our players to have the opportunity to work with Tyler on skills such as shooting, technique & execution will play a crucial part in their hockey development,” said Salmon Arm Sports Inc Operations Manager Brooks Christensen.
Nanaimo-Trail Trade:
The Nanaimo Clippers have traded the CJHL playing rights of North Delta, BC native Trevor Isaksson (’00) to the Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL. Trevor had played four games last season with the Penticton Vees and one game this season before being acquired in a trade for futures. Trevor’s has played in 17 games for the Clippers. The Clippers want to thank Trevor for his time and contributions to the team and wish him well in the future.
Chiefs Add Bouquot To Roster:
The Chiefs announced this morning that they have signed 18 year old forward Jacques Bouquot to their active roster. Bouquot spent the last three seasons at Salisbury Prep School where he scored 28 goals and added 41 assists in 84 games. Last season he wore the “C” as the Captain of the team. The move strengthens an already potent offense that has scored 97 goals through the season’s first 27 games. “As a staff we were looking to add a little more depth to our group,” said Chiefs General Manager and Head Coach Brian Maloney. “We felt we owed it to this group as they keep showing and proving to us that they want to play deep into playoffs this year.” Due to an ankle injury Bouquot has only played five games this season, all with the Wenatchee Wild. “Adding someone like Jacques that works extremely hard on and off the ice will only help us as a group become and better team,” added Maloney. “Our plan as a staff is to help Jacques find his confidence again, surround him in our positive environment and allow him to enjoy the game we all love.” Bouquot is expected to join the Chiefs in time for Wednesday’s home game versus the Langley Rivermen.
Centennials Sign Matsui:
The Merritt Centennials have added another player to the roster: Payton Matsui. According to Head Coach and General Manager Joe Martin, Matsui is a player they’ve had their eye on for a while. “We recruited Payton back in the spring last year, and committed to him them, but being American we wanted to see where he ended up. He’s spent time with Central Illinois this season, but he made the decision to come here and approached his staff in the USHL to be moved to the Centennials.” Matsui, who hails from Lakeville, Minnesota, was a big time producer in the USHS with St. Thomas Academy last season scoring 26 goals and 28 assists for 54 points, or 2.16 points-per-game. He’s also spent some time with the Flying Aces of the USHL this season netting 2 goals in 13 games. While he boasts a significant point pedigree, Coach Martin says he expects a complete game from Matsui. “He’s another piece that makes us a bit deeper at two ends of the rink. I know that he’s a guy that will be able to add some offense, but he’s not coming just for that.”
Spruce Kings Sign Rancier:
The Prince George Spruce Kings have added a goaltender to their roster, with the signing of Keenan Rancier (00) from Victoria, BC. Rancier, was with the Nanaimo Buccaneers of the VIJHL, and played in 5 games earlier this season in the BCHL with the Victoria Grizzlies. Last season, he sported a 2.29 GAA and .921 Save % with the Okanagan Hockey Academy Midget Prep program in Penticton. Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes stated, “We’re excited to be adding Keenan to our roster. He’s a good young athletic goalie with good size who has spent the past couple of seasons developing with a great program at OHA. He’s got some experience in our league and I wanted one of our goalies to be in that 2000 birth year age group.”
Bulldogs Search For New Ownership Partners:
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