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Jaxon Allan offensive player of the week
Okanagan Sun running back Jaxon Allan was named the BCFC Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for over 200 yards and four touchdowns in a home win against the Prince George Kodiaks.
Revisiting Spitfires’ & Firebirds’ 2024 Roberto Mancini Trade
The Windsor Spitfires traded defenseman Roberto Mancini to the Flint Firebirds in January 2024 for two draft picks. The picks were later used to acquire Tnias Mathurin and draft Grady Spicer, ultimately benefiting the Spitfires' rebuild.
VIJHL All Star Event In Langford January 22-23, 2027
The VIJHL All Star event will be held on Vancouver Island at The Q Centre in Langford on January 22-23, 2027. The event, sponsored by the City of Langford, will feature a Canada vs. World All-Star Game and involvement from the BCHL and WIJHL.
OKANAGAN SUN TRAVEL TO VAN ISLE TO TAKE ON RIVAL WESTSHORE REBELS
The Okanagan Sun travel to Vancouver Island to face the Westshore Rebels in a BCFC clash between two 3-1 teams. The Sun held on to defeat the Prince George Kodiaks 67-13 last week, while the Rebels also enter the game with a 3-1 record.
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OKANAGAN SUN MOVE TO 3 and 1 WITH 67-13 MAULING OF PRINCE GEORGE KODIAKS
The Okanagan Sun defeated the Prince George Kodiaks 67-13 to improve to 3-1 on the season. Running back Jaxon Allan had a breakout performance with 221 yards and four touchdowns, while quarterback Marcus Christos threw for two touchdowns and ran for three more.
Next Home Game: 90s Summer Bash
The Westshore Rebels will host a 90s Summer Bash at their next home game on August 22 at 4:00 PM. The event will feature 90s music, cheerleaders, games, prizes, and food and drinks.
2026/27 Player Advancements: BWC Academy
The CSSHL congratulates current and former BWC Academy student-athletes on their commitments to various programs, including NCAA and U SPORTS teams. The list features players advancing to university programs like Quinnipiac University and the University of British Columbia, as well as junior leagues such as the AJHL and SJHL.
Okanagan Sun lay 67 on Prince George Saturday
The Okanagan Sun defeated the Prince George Kodiaks 67-13 in BCFC action despite a slow start and numerous penalties. Running back Jaxon Allan rushed for 235 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Sun to their third win of the season.
Sat Aug 22nd VI Raiders vs Langley Rams
The VI Raiders are set to host the Langley Rams on Saturday, August 22nd. This is a junior football matchup between two British Columbia-based teams.
3 WHL 2027 NHL Draft prospects for Canucks fans to keep an eye on this season
This article highlights three WHL prospects for the 2027 NHL draft that Vancouver Canucks fans should watch this season, including Brock England of the Seattle Thunderbirds and Brock Cripps of the Prince Albert Raiders. The piece also lists honourable mentions such as Noah Davidson and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll of the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Revisiting Spitfires’ & 67’s 2016 Jeremiah Addison Trade
The article revisits the 2016 trade between the Windsor Spitfires and Ottawa 67's for forward Jeremiah Addison. Addison's Memorial Cup hat trick helped the Spitfires win the championship, while the 67's used the acquired picks to acquire key players like Kyle Maksimovich and Pavel Mintyukov.
BCHL announces Victoria Grizzlies as host of 2027 All-Star Weekend
The BCHL announced that the Victoria Grizzlies will host the 2027 All-Star Weekend at the Q Centre in Langford, BC on January 22-23. The event will feature a Canada vs. World All-Star Game, as well as an Alumni and Friends Game and Skills Competition.
The Special Teams POW is Grady Hay of the Okanagan Sun Football Club . Congrats Grady!
Grady Hay of the Okanagan Sun has been named the Special Teams Player of the Week. The award recognizes his outstanding performance on special teams for the British Columbia Football Conference club.
Building Blue: Parker Alcos Found His ‘True Game’ in WHL and Now Heads to Continue Developing in NCAAAug 12, 2026
Parker Alcos, a Port Moody-born defenceman, finished his WHL career with the Kelowna Rockets and is now preparing to play NCAA hockey at Quinnipiac. The Vancouver Canucks 2024 draft pick found his confidence in his final WHL season and looks forward to developing his game in college.
Li Sweeps Girls Titles As Moon, Chen Claim Boys Crowns At Fairwinds
Olivia Li swept both the U15 and U13 Girls titles at the BC U15/U13 Championships at Fairwinds Golf Club, while Daniel Moon won the U15 Boys crown and Ziping Chen took U13 Boys with the tournament's only sub-70 round. The 79-player championship featured strong performances from young golfers across British Columbia.
2026 WHL Graduates: Calgary Hitmen
The article profiles three graduating players from the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. It highlights Axel Hurtig, a Swedish defenseman and Calgary Flames draft pick who served as team captain, along with forwards Harrison Lodewyk and Ethan Moore.
Rockets Forward Shane Smith Signs AHL Contract with Henderson Silver Knights
Kelowna Rockets forward Shane Smith has signed an AHL contract with the Henderson Silver Knights, the affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. Smith, 21, recorded 45 points in 41 regular-season games with the Rockets and was named WHL Humanitarian of the Year.
NHL Prospect Watch: New York Rangers
The article profiles three New York Rangers prospects who played in the WHL during the 2025-26 season. Goaltender Dylan Garand from Victoria, BC made his NHL debut and signed a contract extension, while defencemen Zeb Lindgren and Ben MacBeath are preparing for their upcoming seasons.
NHL Prospect Watch: New York Islanders
The New York Islanders WHL prospect pool features four players, including Vancouver Giants goaltender Burke Hood and Penticton Vees forward Jacob Kvasnicka, a WHL Rookie of the Year finalist. Daylan Kuefler, who signed a contract extension with the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders, and Kelowna Rockets forward Tomas Poletin round out the group.
2026 WHL Graduates: Brandon Wheat Kings
The Western Hockey League begins its 23-part series celebrating WHL graduates from the 2025-26 season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. Three graduating players are featured: Grayson Burzynski, Nicholas Johnson, and Luke Mistelbacher, each concluding their WHL careers with career-best seasons.
