BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Rep Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Ozbej Rep | Prince George Spruce Kings

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Dell'Elce:

Grizzlies Sign Quinnipiac Commit Sebastian Dell’Elce | Victoria Grizzlies

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign Valenti:

SIGNING ⎸ AJ Valenti Signs with Crusaders for 2025/2026 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Saints Sign Ivogun:

NEWS: Saints Bolster Roster With Addition of Jadon Iyogun | Spruce Grove Saints

Grizzlies Sign Eiter:

Grizzlies Sign Forward Levi Eiter | Victoria Grizzlies

Coquitlam Express Name Wilson Captain:

Cooper Wilson Named Captain of the Coquitlam Express for the 2025-26 Season | Coquitlam Express

Victoria Signs Johnstone:

Grizzlies Sign Forward Jase Johnstone | Victoria Grizzlies

Crusaders Sign Coccaro:

SIGNING ⎸ Tommy Coccaro Joins Crusaders for 25/26 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Smoke Eaters Sign Pape:

Pape Signs with Smokies | Trail Smoke Eaters

Prince George Cougars Acquire BCHLer:

TRADE: Cougars Acquire Brock Souch from Regina Pats - Prince George Cougars

Grizzlies Name Karod New Associate Coach:

Grizzlies Promote Karod to Associate Head Coach | Victoria Grizzlies

Kings Sign Lebeau:

20 year old defenseman Chad Lebeau signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Panthers Select Former Viper Busch At 2025 NHL Entry Draft:

The Florida Panthers selected former Vernon Vipers forward

Shea Busch 128th overall in round 4 of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

From www.nhl.com

Florida Panthers Select Six Players on Day 2 of 2025 NHL Draft | Florida Panthers

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Former Vernon Viper drafted by Stanley Cup champions - Vernon Morning Star

Busch split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, Busch collected (12-goals-5-assists-17-points). In 39 games with the Silvertips, Busch collected (11-goals-8-assists-19-points).

Busch has committed to Penn State University for the 2025-26 season.

Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Florida Everblades Add Vipers Alumni Lansdell To Protected List:

The ECHL Florida Everblades announced the team’s protected list of players

from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Everblades have twenty five players listed on their Protected List, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Jesse Lansdell.

From www.floridaeverblades.com

Florida Everblades | Everblades Announce Protected Players

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

Lansdell played the past two seasons with the ECHL Florida Everblades. In 60 games, Lansdell collected (15-goals-24-assists-39-points).

Lansdell played five seasons at the University of Notre Dame & University of Nebraska-Omaha from 2019-2024 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades April 1st 2024.

Lansdell played parts of three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2016-2019. The Vipers traded defenceman Mitch Oliver October 15th 2016 to the Chilliwack Chiefs for Jesse Lansdell. In 127 games with the Vipers, Lansdell collected (31-goals-60-assists-91-points).

Jesse Lansdell's Player Profile:

Jesse Lansdell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Esso/Vernon Laker Gare Inducted Into Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall Of Honour:

Former Vernon Essos forward and Vernon Lakers Head

 Coach Ernie Gare has been inducted into the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall of Honour.

From https://greggdrinnan.com/

Gare headed to WCPHS Foundation’s Wall of Honour – TAKING NOTE

Gare was a scout for eighteen years with the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers from 1997-2012.

Gare played two seasons in Vernon with the Vernon Essos from 1970-1972 In 115 games with the Vernon Essos, Gare collected (83-goals-114-assists-197-points). Gare was also Head Coach with the Vernon Lakers from 1986-1989.

The Vernon Essos were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973.

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Ernie Gare's Player/Coaching Profile:

Ernie Gare - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper McPhee Releases New Single:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Zach McPhee released his new single "Smoke" in January. 

Frpm https://cfweradio.ca/

Zach McPhee has a new single out, Smoke | CFWE, Alberta's Best Country

McPhee was named the winner of SiriusXM's 2024 Top of the Country Competition.

McPhee was an Assistant Coach with RINK Hockey Academy in Kelowna from 2020-2022. 

McPhee spent four seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2010-2014 with Tri-Cities, Everett and Kootenay before playing five seasons at the University of Regina from 2014-2019. Trollhättan HC signed McPhee in May 2019. Trollhättan HC is a professional ice hockey team from Trollhättan, Sweden. McPhee never reported or played a game before retiring from hockey. 

McPhee started the 2010-11 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being assigned to the Vernon Vipers November 18th 2010. McPhee played parts of one season with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers before leaving the Vipers during the 2010-11 season for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Vipers traded McPhee's playing rights & future considerations to the Victoria Grizzlies December 12th 2011 for Sean Robertson. McPhee never played a game with the Grizzlies. In 24 games with the Vipers, McPhee collected (3-goals-1-assist-4-points).

Zach McPhee's Player/Coaching Profile:

Zach McPhee - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Komets Add Former Vernon Viper Tufto To Protected List:

The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets announced the team’s protected list of

players from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Komets have twenty eight players listed on their Protected List, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen Tufto.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

From https://komets.com

Fort Wayne Komets | Komets announce protected list

Tufto played the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets, his first season with the Komets. The Komets signed Tufto August 6th 2024. In 36 regular season games Tufto collected (12-goals-26-assists-38-points).

The Komets are Tufto's seventh team since 2021.

Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has never played a game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.

Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:

Odeen Tufto - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Lose Long Time Fan/Season Ticket Holder:

Vernon Vipers long time fan/season ticket holder Sharon Buck has passed away.

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sharon Gail Buck - Obituary - Vernon - Vernon Morning Star

Ideback Joins Kalix HC:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Noah Ideback has joined Kalix HC.

From Kalix GC Instagram,

Instagram

Kalix HC (Kalix Youth Hockey Club) is a Swedish ice hockey club based in Kalix northern Sweden. 

Ideback split the 2024-25 season with HV71 J20 and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Ideback January 3rd 2025. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, Ideback collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Noah Ideback's Player Profile:

Noah Idebäck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bydal Signs Tender Agreement With Anchorage Wolverines:

Vernon Vipers forward Luc Bydal has signed a tender agreement with

the North American Hockey League Anchorage Wolverines.

From the Anchorage Wolverines X Page,

Anchorage Wolverines on X: "Welcome to the Wolverines 😈 #LetsRage https://t.co/MG9PgO6i8P" / X

Bydal split the 2024-25 season with the North American Hockey League Minot Minotauros, North American Hockey League Colorado Grit and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Bydal January 23rd 2025. In 17 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bydal collected (5-goals-4-assists-9-points).

Luc Bydal's Player Profile:

Luc Bydal - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Jacksonville Icemen Add Ex Vipers Coughlin & Martin To Protected List:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen announced the team’s protected list of

players from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Icemen have twenty one players listed on their Protected List, two are former Vernon Vipers forwards Liam Coughlin & Craig Martin.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

From jacksonvilleicemen.com

Jacksonville Icemen | Icemen Announce 2025 Protected List of Players

Coughlin played the 2024-25 season with the Jacksonville Icemen, his first season with the Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024. In 50 games last season, Coughlin collected (15-goals-16-assists-31-points).

The Icemen is Coughlin's eighth team since 2019. Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Liam Coughlin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Martin played the 2024-25 season with the Manchester Storm, his first season with the Storm. The Storm signed Martin in September 2024. The Storm are a British professional ice hockey team founded in 2015. They are members of the Elite Ice Hockey League. In 49 games last season, Martin collected (13-goals-30-assists-43-points).

Martin played parts of five seasons in Jacksonville from 2019-2024.

Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin played parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Coquitlam Express Sign Ivanusec:

Express sign AJHL standout Justin Ivanusec | Coquitlam Express

Grizzlies Bid Farewell To oliver Auyeung-Ashton:

Grizzlies Bid Farewell To Oliver Auyeung-Ashton | Victoria Grizzlies

Crusaders Sign St. Pierre:

SIGNING ⎸ Maxim St. Pierre Signs with Crusaders for 2025/2026 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Smoke Eaters Sign Three Players From ID Camp:

Smokies Sign 3 Players From ID Camps | Trail Smoke Eaters

Walos Leaves Silverbacks - Signs With Sting:

Sting sign Walos out of BCHL

Powell River Kings Sign Powers:

Kings bring in goaltender Erik Powers | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign St. Pierre:

SIGNING ⎸ Danick St. Pierre Signs with Crusaders for 25/26 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Grizzlies Sign Karjalainen:

Grizzlies Sign O5 Finnish Defenceman Niklas Karjalainen | Victoria Grizzlies

Blackfalds Bulldogs Sign Ivashchenko:

Nikita Ivashchenko Signs with Bulldogs | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Eagles Name Passmore New Head Coach/GM:

Meet new Surrey Eagles GM/coach, back in BCHL to lead team in transition - Cloverdale Reporter

Ushio Commits To Prince George Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Ushio | Prince George Spruce Kings

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Gault:

Grizzlies Sign 07 Defenceman Reece Gault | Victoria Grizzlies

Lancers Select Kresl At United States Hockey League Draft:

The United States Hockey League Ohmaha Lancers have selected

Vernon Vipers forward Charlie Kresl 113th overall in round 7 of the 2025 United States Hockey League Draft.

From the Ohmaha Lancers,

2025 PHASE II DRAFT RECAP - Omaha Lancers

Kresl played the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers.

Kresl committed to the Vernon Vipers January 22nd 2024 for the 2024-25 season. In 45 games with the Vernon Vipers, Kresl collected (12-goals-15-assists-27-points).

Kresl has committed to UMass-Lowell University for the 2026-27 season.

Charlie Kresl's Player Profile:

Charles Kresl - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Captain Pastro Wins Kyle Turris Community Award:

Former Vernon Vipers forward/captain Erik Pastro has won the Kyle Turris Community Award.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Vipers captain collects community honour - Vernon Morning Star

Pastro committed to the Vernon Vipers March 2nd 2023 for the 2023-24 season, Pastro played the past two seasons with the Vernon Vipers. In 107 games with the Vernon Vipers, Pastro collected (23-goals-41-assists-64-points).

Pastro has committed to the University of  Nebraska-Omaha for the 2025-26 season.

Erik Pastro's Player Profile:

Erik Pastro - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bobcats Select Lominac At NAHL Draft:

The North American Hockey League Bismarck Bobcats have selected

Vernon Vipers forward Dennis Lominac 169th overall in round 5 of the North American Hockey League Entry Draft.

From the Bismarck Bobcats X Page,

(1) Bismarck Bobcats on X: "With the 169th overall pick in the 2025 NAHL Draft, your Bismarck Bobcats have selected Dennis Lominac from the Vernon Vipers! Welcome to Bismarck! https://t.co/CK8ND96dxH" / X

Lominac split the 2024-25 season with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Saint John Sea Dogs, Maritimes Junior Hockey League Summerside Western Capitals and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Dennis Lominac November 28th 2024. In 19 games with the Vernon Vipers, Lominac collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).

Dennis Lominac's Player Profile:

Dennis Lominac - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Felton & Canucks Win Calder Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton and the

American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup Monday for the first time in franchise history after a 3-2 victory in Game 6 over the Charlotte Checkers.

From the Abbotsford Canucks website,

ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS CLAIM FIRST-EVER CALDER CUP CHAMPIONSHIP | Abbotsford Canucks

From the AHL website,

Signed, Šil’d, delivered: Canucks win Calder Cup | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League

Highlights from FloHockey,

HIGHLIGHTS: Game 6 Abbotsford Canucks Vs. Charlotte Checkers For The Calder Cup

Felton is in his first professional season, has split the 2024-25 season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks & the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. Felton went pointless in 13 regular season games with the Canucks and in 7 regular season games with the Wings, Felton collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). Felton is on the Canucks playoff roster but has yet to play a playoff game.

Felton spent the past three seasons at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024. The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks signed Felton March 15th 2024. Felton didn't play a single game with the Vancouver Canucks or Abbotsford Canucks last season.

Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.

Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

Christian Felton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Mountain Kings Select Munroe At North American Hockey League Draft:

The North American Hockey League New Hampshire Mountain Kings have

selected Vernon Vipers forward Michael Munroe 182nd overall in the 6th round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft.

From the New Hampshire Mountain Kings X Page,

(1) New Hampshire Mountain Kings on X: "Here are picks 5-8 in today's NAHL Entry Draft 🏒 https://t.co/b2TiD7mPzh" / X

Munroe split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms, BCHL Sherwood Park Crusaders and the Vernon Vipers.

The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Michael Munroe, Eddie Revenig and future considerations to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for Marko Stojkov. In 14 games with the Vernon Vipers, Munroe collected (1-goal-2-assists-3-points).

Munroe has committed to the University of Maine for the 2025-26 season.

Michael Munroe's Player Profile:

Michael Munroe - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Grizzlies Boost Offence, Netminding, With Three New Signings:

Grizzlies boost offence, netminding with three new signings - Victoria Times Colonist

Crusaders Sign Apollon:

SIGNING ⎸ Divyne Apollon Joins Crusaders for 25/26 Campaign | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Chiefs Sign Brunner:

Chiefs Sign Maximillian Brunner for 2025-26 | Chilliwack Chiefs

Powell River Kings Sign Bennett:

Kings add Max Bennett to forward group | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Meshcheryakov:

Grizzlies Sign High End Russian Forward Meshcheryakov | Victoria Grizzlies

Frost Leaves Crusaders - Signs With Frontenacs:

Frontenacs sign 2022 selection Matthew Frost out of BCHL - Ontario Hockey League

Lougheed Commits To Prince George:

Spruce Kings Commit to Lougheed | Prince George Spruce Kings

Pipke Commits To Saints:

NEWS: Saints Add Kohyn Pipke To Blue Line for 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Crusaders Sign Trompeter:

SIGNING ⎸ Chase Trompeter Signs with Crusaders for 25/26 Campaign | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Grizzlies Sign Lovell:

Grizzlies Add Arizona State Commit George Lovell | Victoria Grizzlies

Express Name Chong New Head Trainer:

Mason Chong joins the fold as the support staff is bolstered | Coquitlam Express

Saints Sign Sandilands:

NEWS: Scott Sandilands Joins Saints for 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Anchorage Wolverines Select Baar At North American Hockey League Draft:

The North American Hockey League Anchorage Wolverines have

selected Vernon Vipers forward Malcolm Baar 177th overall in the 6th round of the NAHL Entry Draft.

Anchorage Wolverines X Page,

(1) Anchorage Wolverines on X: "The Anchorage Wolverines select 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐫 in 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟔 of the 2025 North American Hockey League Draft with the 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟕𝟕 overall pick #LetsRage | #NAHLDraft2025 https://t.co/lhwBc1Ua2m" / X

Baar split the 2024-25 season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Devon Xtreme and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Baar February 7th 2025. In 12 games with the Vernon Vipers, Baar collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point).

Malcolm Baar's Player Profile:

Malcolm Baar - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Wings Select Grimes At NAHL Draft:

The North American Hockey League Aberdeen Wings have selected

Vernon Vipers defenceman Price Grimes 22nd overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft.

From the Aberdeen Wings X Page,

(1) Aberdeen Wings on X: "🚨ROUND 1, PICK 22🚨 Your Aberdeen Wings pick Price Grimes! Welcome to the #WingsFamily! #WingsWay #NAHL https://t.co/lkLsoJIGBI" / X

Grimes split the 2024-25 season with the Chilliwack Chiefs and Vernon Vipers. 

The Chilliwack Chiefs traded Price Grimes to the Vernon Vipers February 5th 2025 for future considerations. In 15 games with the Vernon Vipers, Grimes collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Grimes has committed to the University of New Hampshire for the 2025-26 season.

Price Grimes Player Profile:

Price Grimes - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Announce Home Opener:

The Vernon Vipers announced Tuesday the teams home opener will be September 19th 2025 vs the Trail Smoke Eaters.

From the Vernon Vipers X Page,

(1) Vernon Vipers on X: "WE CAN HARDLY WAIT!!! Our Home Opener will be Friday September 19th when we host the Trail Smoke Eaters! A full breakdown of the schedule will be released in the next few weeks! https://t.co/u5Afn3pbQx" / X

The Vipers went 0-4-1-0 vs Trail last season.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 regular season. (League website only goes back as far as the 2003-04 regular season).

Games Played: 129
Wins: 90
Losses: 31
Ties: 1
Overtime Wins: 13
Overtime Losses: 6
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 13-6
Shootout Record: 3-1
Home Record: 51-10-5-0-0
Road Record: 39-21-1-1-1

Vernon Vipers Record In Home Openers Since 2003-04 Regular Season:

Games Played: 21
Wins: 8
Losses: 7
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 4
Ties: 0

Minnesota Wilderness Select Blanck At North American Hockey League Draft:

The North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness have

seletced Vernon Vipers forward Talan Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft.

Here is the press release from the Minnesota Wilderness website,

Mix of Youth and Experience Acquired at Draft | MINNESOTA WILDERNESS

Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).

Blanck has committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season.

Talan Blanck's Player Profile:

Talan Blanck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Blackfalds-Coquitlam Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Brady Smith | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Kings Sign Esposito:

Forward Sam Esposito signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Warnick:

Grizzlies Announce Signing of Owen Warnick | Victoria Grizzlies

2025 BCHL AGM Meeting Recap:

2025 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap | BCHL League Site

Chiefs Sign Laurette:

Ben Laurette Joins the Chiefs | Chilliwack Chiefs

Crusaders Aim For New Arena To Open In 2027

Crusaders aim for 2027 open of multiplex | Sherwood Park News

Blackfalds-Langley Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Tristen Buckley and Owen Dewitt | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Cranbrook-Victoria Trade:

Grizzlies Acquire 20 Year Old Netminder Capton | Victoria Grizzlies

Express Sign Wittwer:

Coquitlam land Swiss Standout Wittwer | Coquitlam Express

Red Deer Rebels Sign Bandits Defenceman Yellowaga:

Rebels sign defenceman Nate Yellowaga | rdnewsnow.com

Understanding The BCHL: The Pathway To Hockey Excellence

Understanding the BCHL: The Pathway to Hockey Excellence - Info Petite Nation

Malhotra Leaving Chiefs For Ontario Hockey League:

Caleb Malhotra leaves Chilliwack for the Ontario Hockey League - The Chilliwack Progress

Revenig Signs Tender Agreement With Bismarck Bobcats:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Eddie Revenig has signed a tender

agreement with the North American Hockey League Bismarck Bobcats.

Here is the press release from the Bismarck Bobcats website,

Defenseman Eddie Revenig Signs Tender with Bismarck Bobcats - BISMARCK BOBCATS

Revenig split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Fargo Force, the BCHL Sherwood Park Crusaders and Vernon Vipers. 

The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Eddie Revenig, Michael Munroe & future considerations to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for Marko Stojkov. In 14 games with the Vernon Vipers, Revenig collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Eddie Revenig's Player Profile:

Eddie Revenig - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bandits, Eagles & Vipers Only Teams Without Any 2025-26 New Recruits:

According to the BCHL, only the Brooks Bandits, Surrey Eagles and Vernon Vipers are the only teams without any new recruits/committed players for the 2025-26 season.

Here is the list from the BCHL website,

2025-26 New Recruits | BCHL League Site

Vipers Alumni Jandric & The Lions Win Kelly Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric scored the game winning

goal in a 4-1 win over the Toledo Walleye as the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions won the Kelly Cup in five games.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

Here is the press release from the Trois-Rivières Lions website,

Trois-Rivières Lions | The Trois-Rivières Lions are Kelly Cup Champions!

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

Trois-Rivières wins 2025 Kelly Cup championship

Jandric has split the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions & American Hockey League Laval Rocket. Jandric was named to the ECHL Eastern Conference selection for the 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team.

Jandric is in his second season with the Lions & Rocket. In 54 regular season games with the Lions, Jandric collected (10-goals-40-assists-50-points). In 5 regular season games with the Rocket, Jandric collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points). In 21 playoff games with the Lions, Jandric has (4-goals-9-assists-13-points).

Jandric started the 2023-24 season with the Rochester Americans & ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. The Americans traded Jandric to the American Hockey League Laval Rocket January 11th 2024.

Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2018-19 season. Jandric spent three years at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2018-2021 before transferring to the University of North Dakota for the 2021-22 season. Jandric played two seasons at the University of North Dakota before signing his first professional contract in late March 2023 with the American Hockey League Rochester Americans.

Jandric attended the Arizona Coyotes Development Camp in July 2022 & the Buffalo Sabres development camp in July 2023. 

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 108 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (6-goals-45-assists-51-points). 

Chris Jandric's Player Profile:

Chris Jandric - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Viper Felton & The Canucks Advance To Calder Cup Finals:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton and the

American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks won the Western Conference Championship for the first time in franchise history after defeating former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor and the Texas Stars 4-2 in six games to advance to the Calder Cup Finals.

Here is the press release from the Abbotsford Canucks website,

Abbotsford secures a spot in the Calder Cup Finals with a come from behind victory! | Abbotsford Canucks

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Abbotsford Canucks win Western Conference championship - Vernon Morning Star

Felton is in his first professional season, has split the 2024-25 season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks & the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. Felton went pointless in 13 regular season games with the Canucks and in 7 regular season games with the Wings, Felton collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). Felton is on the Canucks playoff roster but has yet to play a playoff game.

Felton spent the past three seasons at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024. The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks signed Felton March 15th 2024. Felton didn't play a single game with the Vancouver Canucks or Abbotsford Canucks last season.

Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.

Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

Christian Felton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Fans To Pick Express "Quarter-Century Team"

Fans to Pick Express “Quarter-Century Team” in Celebration of 25 Seasons Presented by Great Canadian Oil Change | Coquitlam Express

Crusaders Name Bisaillon New Assistant Coach/Assistant GM:

Sébastien Bisaillon Hired as Crusaders Assistant Coach & Assistant GM | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Saints Name Kohm New Assistant Coach:

NEWS: Saints Add Dustin Kohn to Coaching Staff | Spruce Grove Saints

Powell River-Coquitlam Trade:

Express acquire veteran forward Maro from Powell River | Coquitlam Express

Stevenson Leaves BCHL-Signs With Penticton Vees:

Penticton Vees bring back fan-favourite player from BCHL days - Penticton Western News

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Salmon:

Bulldogs sign Grayson Salmon for 25-26 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Express Sign Costantino:

Express add size and experience to blueline with Costantino signing | Coquitlam Express

Brooks Bandits Celebrate Fred Page Cup With Parade:

Bandits celebrate Fred Page Cup championship with parade and fans | Brooks Bandits

Grizzlies Name Grimwood New Head Coach/GM:

Geoff Grimwood Named 14th Coach in Franchise History | Victoria Grizzlies

Express Name Stone New Associate Coach/Director Of Player Development:

Express add Lee Stone to their staff in multi-faceted role | Coquitlam Express

Clippers Mourn Death Of Longtime Volunteer:

Nanaimo Clippers mourn death of longtime volunteer Dorland - Nanaimo News Bulletin

Coquitlam Express Sign Marshall:

Noah Marshall signed as Coquitlam continue to build an impressive blueline | Coquitlam Express

Ex Viper Dodinghorse Wins Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Brent Dodinghorse wins NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award.

Here is the story from the Calgary Herald,

Brent Dodginghorse wins NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award | Calgary Herald

Here is the press release from NHL.com,

Dodginghorse wins O'Ree Community Hero Award in Canada | NHL.com

Dodginghorse was elected as councillor with the Tsuut’ina Nation in 2008. He is the current Portfolio holder for companies, working along side Tsuut’ina Contracting, Sarcee Developments, Sarcee Gravel and the Emergency Response Team to name a few.

Dodginghorse started the 1997-98 season with the USHL Omaha Lancers before joining the Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen in 1997. Dodginghorse played two seasons with the Calgary Hitmen before signing his first professional contract in 1999 with the ECHL Johnstown Chiefs. Dodginghorse played two seasons in the ECHL from 1999-2001 with the Johnstown Chiefs & Pensacola Ice Pilots before retiring from professional hockey in 2001.

Dodginghorse played two seasons in Vernon from 1995-1997. The Vernon Vipers traded Dodginghorse in the summer of 1997. (I don't remember the actual trade) In 111 games with the Vipers, Dodginghorse collected (53-goals-82-assists-135-points). 

Brent Dodginghorse Player Profile:

Brent Dodginghorse - Stats, Contract, Salary & More