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Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Matt Crasa (24) and defenceman Dimitri Mikrogiannakis (4) celebrate a playoff goal in 2020. (Citizen file)

Former Cowichan Capital Crasa earns Hockey East honour

Rookie of the Month is among UMass-Lowell’s leading scorers

 

Forward Ethan Anstey was traded from the Cowichan Valley Capitals to the Flin Flon Bombers along with goalie Ben Montgomery ahead of the BCHL trade deadline. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals make flurry of deadline deals

Three in, three out as Caps prepare for playoffs

 

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Haymes is denied on a chance in close by Alberni Valley Bulldogs goaltender Hayden Dunford during Tuesday night’s game at the Cowichan Arena. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Rust shows as Cowichan Capitals return from COVID hiatus

Caps ‘a step behind’ Bulldogs in 4-1 loss at home

 

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Ethan Anstey, who scored his first BCHL goal against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Dec. 29, faces off against an Alberni player in the Caps’ home game on Jan. 1, 2022. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals on five-day hiatus due to COVID protocols

All team activities cancelled, including two games this week

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Ethan Anstey, who scored his first BCHL goal against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Dec. 29, faces off against an Alberni player in the Caps’ home game on Jan. 1, 2022. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb (inset) has been part of the junior ‘A’ league since 2018. (Garrett James photo)

Overcoming COVID-19, other barriers ‘a wild ride’ says BCHL commissioner

Chris Hebb has dealt with a pandemic, cancelled games and travel issues since joining league

BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb (inset) has been part of the junior ‘A’ league since 2018. (Garrett James photo)
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Cowichan Valley Capitals have two games postponed due to COVID-19

Caps are one of three BCHL teams sidelined for five days

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The league will be celebrating with an outdoor all-stars game in Penticton in January, 2023. (BCHL)

BCHL pushes 60th Anniversary in Penticton to 2023

The league decided to delay the game based on the province’s current COVID-19 situation

The league will be celebrating with an outdoor all-stars game in Penticton in January, 2023. (BCHL)
Cowichan defencemen Connor Elliott (3) and Mason Croucher (22) put the squeeze on Nanaimo forward Brody Waters during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena last Wednesday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals split with Nanaimo Clippers

Home-ice advantage has no meaning for BCHL rivals this year

Cowichan defencemen Connor Elliott (3) and Mason Croucher (22) put the squeeze on Nanaimo forward Brody Waters during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena last Wednesday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Luciano Wilson shares his thoughts with members of the Capitals during the Penticton Vees’ visit to the Big Stick earlier this season. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Fans pick Duncan’s Luciano Wilson for BCHL all-star tournament

Vees forward joins previously named David Jacobs and Braden Blace

Luciano Wilson shares his thoughts with members of the Capitals during the Penticton Vees’ visit to the Big Stick earlier this season. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Defenceman Nick Marciano, pictured here in a game against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Oct. 21, has been traded from the Cowichan Valley Capitals to the Prince George Spruce Kings. (Citizen file)

Cowichan Capitals swap defencemen with Prince George

Caps bring in Connor Elliott for Nick Marciano

Defenceman Nick Marciano, pictured here in a game against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Oct. 21, has been traded from the Cowichan Valley Capitals to the Prince George Spruce Kings. (Citizen file)
Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ian Kern (7) and forward Ethan Anstey (15) break out of their defensive zone during a recent home game against Surrey. Kern scored two late goals to force overtime against Powell River last Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals find a groove with back-to-back road wins

Overtime win over Powell River leads to convincing victory in Chilliwack

Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ian Kern (7) and forward Ethan Anstey (15) break out of their defensive zone during a recent home game against Surrey. Kern scored two late goals to force overtime against Powell River last Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
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Forty BCHL stars to skate in Top Prospects Game

The all-star showcase will be part of the junior A league’s 60th anniversary weekend in January

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BCHL adopts use of Sporfie video review system

The junior A league experimented with the system at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack in October

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Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Colin Campbell does his best to avoid Surrey Eagles goaltender Max Prazma after a scoring chance during the teams’ BCHL game last Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Valley Capitals collect three points over solid weekend

Win over Nanaimo, shootout loss to Chilliwack give Caps a boost

Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Colin Campbell does his best to avoid Surrey Eagles goaltender Max Prazma after a scoring chance during the teams’ BCHL game last Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ forward Ryan Tverberg beats Nanaimo Clippers’ Tim Washe to the puck at centre ice in first period action of their exhibition game Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. The Clippers won the game 3–1. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Former Vancouver Island player invited to Canada’s World Juniors hockey camp

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Ryan Tverberg one of 21 forwards invited to Team Canada’s selection camp

Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ forward Ryan Tverberg beats Nanaimo Clippers’ Tim Washe to the puck at centre ice in first period action of their exhibition game Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. The Clippers won the game 3–1. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
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Mistakes prove costly as Cowichan Capitals fall to Langley

New goalie Bidewell stands tall in home debut

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BCHL taking out-of-conference games off the schedule for rest of 2021-22 season

The league is shifting to regional matchups with travel still hindered province wide

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Cowichan Capitals’ Jacobs picked for BCHL All-Star Tournament

Forward is among league’s leading scorers

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ADAM JEFFERY

Cowichan Capital’s Jeffery commits to RIT

Forward is Caps’ 7th Div. 1 commit

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Radka Malyk and Jim Peck were married by West Kelowna Warrior’s Chaplain Don Richmond during the November 27 game. (Cole Schisler photo)

Newly-weds tie the knot at West Kelowna Warriors BCHL game

Jim Peck and Radka Malyk joined together in holy matrimony at centre ice during the Nov. 27 game

Radka Malyk and Jim Peck were married by West Kelowna Warrior’s Chaplain Don Richmond during the November 27 game. (Cole Schisler photo)