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From the BCHL to the NHL, Chilliwack Chiefs alum Nikita Nesterenko is now living the dream as a big leaguer. (Darren Francis/Anaheim Ducks photos)

Chilliwack Chiefs alum makes NHL debut with Anaheim Ducks

After 1 year in Chilliwack and 3 years with Boston College, the BCHL grad is living the dream

 

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Chilliwack Chiefs forward Sasha Teleguine apologizes for on-ice incident

The forward lost his cool and crossed the line taking a big run at AV goalie Hobie Hedquist

 

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Chilliwack Chiefs ready to pounce on playoff positioning

With five games remaining in the BCHL season, the club can realistically move up to third place

 

Chilliwack Chief Brady Milburn has committed to the NCAA’s Lake Superior State Lakers. (Chiefs Twitter)

Chilliwack Chief Brady Milburn commits to Lake Superior State

The 18-year-old forward will play alongside two of his brothers when he moves up to NCAA Div 1

Chilliwack Chief Brady Milburn has committed to the NCAA’s Lake Superior State Lakers. (Chiefs Twitter)
The Chilliwack Coliseum was built to house a Western Hockey League team, and the Chilliwack Bruins called it home from 2006 to 2011. But for now, the prospect of a WHL return is unlikely.

WHL’s Winnipeg Ice unlikely to find a new home in Chilliwack

Chilliwack Chiefs ownership say they’re committed to the BCHL and junior A hockey

The Chilliwack Coliseum was built to house a Western Hockey League team, and the Chilliwack Bruins called it home from 2006 to 2011. But for now, the prospect of a WHL return is unlikely.
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Chilliwack Chiefs help BCHL set new NCAA scholarship mark

The junior A league says 174 players already have college commitments, with the season not yet done

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Chilliwack Chiefs shut out by Langley Rivermen

The Chiefs were goalied, thwarted by a strong performance from Langley netminder Ajeet Gundarah

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Four-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Niedermayer was among those in the 2023 BCHL Alumni Game in Penticton on Saturday, Jan. 21. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

PHOTOS: Scott Niedermayer, BCHL alumni lace up the skates at Penticton’s outdoor rink

The 2023 alumni game was part of the league’s 60th-anniversary all-star game weekend

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Niedermayer was among those in the 2023 BCHL Alumni Game in Penticton on Saturday, Jan. 21. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Former Chilliwack Chief Anthony Vincent is one of 84 NCAA Div 1 hockey players in the running for the Hobey Baker award. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Former Chilliwack Chief Anthony Vincent is one of 84 NCAA Div 1 hockey players in the running for the Hobey Baker award. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack Chief grads all over Hobey Baker fan vote list

Several alums of the BCHL club are in the mix for the top award in NCAA Div 1 men’s hockey

Former Chilliwack Chief Anthony Vincent is one of 84 NCAA Div 1 hockey players in the running for the Hobey Baker award. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Former Chilliwack Chief Anthony Vincent is one of 84 NCAA Div 1 hockey players in the running for the Hobey Baker award. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
The B.C. Hockey League has announced its lineup for the 2023 Skills Competition this Saturday, Jan. 19. (Photo- BCHL)

Fastest skater? Hardest shot? Lineup for BCHL’s skills competition announced in Penticton

Hometown brothers Josh and Bradly Nadeau will represent the Vees on Saturday

The B.C. Hockey League has announced its lineup for the 2023 Skills Competition this Saturday, Jan. 19. (Photo- BCHL)
Left to right: Penticton Vees Bradly Nadeau, Ryan Hopkins, Aydar Suniev and Josh Nadeau will be participating in BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Prospects game at the SOEC Friday night. The weekend All Star and Alumni games continue Saturday at the outdoor rink. (Logan Lockhart Western News)

Expect large crowds, road closure near Penticton’s outdoor rink for BCHL all-star games

Martin Street partially closed Saturday while alumni, skills and all star games take place

Left to right: Penticton Vees Bradly Nadeau, Ryan Hopkins, Aydar Suniev and Josh Nadeau will be participating in BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Prospects game at the SOEC Friday night. The weekend All Star and Alumni games continue Saturday at the outdoor rink. (Logan Lockhart Western News)
Mason Kesselring continued his overtime heroics with another game winning goal in a 3-2 Chilliwack Chiefs victory over Powell River Jan. 15. (Darren Francis photo)

Chilliwack Chief Mason Kesselring nets BCHL third star status

The first-year forward scored another overtime winner, his fourth of the season

Mason Kesselring continued his overtime heroics with another game winning goal in a 3-2 Chilliwack Chiefs victory over Powell River Jan. 15. (Darren Francis photo)
Penticton’s outdoor rink next to city hall plays host to the BCHL’s 60th-anniversary all-star game festivities from Jan. 20 to 22. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

BCHL all-star weekend in Penticton set to be first of its kind

‘This event is going to be one for the books for the BCHL,’ says Steven Cocker

Penticton’s outdoor rink next to city hall plays host to the BCHL’s 60th-anniversary all-star game festivities from Jan. 20 to 22. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Ottawa Senators centre Kyle Turris (7) celebrates his game winning goal against the New York Rangers with teammates Fredrik Claesson (33) and Tom Pyatt (10) during the first overtime period in game five of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Ottawa on Saturday, May 6, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Scott Niedermayer, Kyle Turris among stars announced for BCHL Alumni Game in Penticton

B.C.’s own Tyler Johnston from the hit TV show Letterkenny, will also lace up the skates

Ottawa Senators centre Kyle Turris (7) celebrates his game winning goal against the New York Rangers with teammates Fredrik Claesson (33) and Tom Pyatt (10) during the first overtime period in game five of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Ottawa on Saturday, May 6, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Chilliwack Chief holds steady on NHL’s Central Scouting list

AJ Lacroix is viewed as a potential late round pick when NHL teams select prospects next June

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Chilliwack Chiefs make moves in leadup to BCHL trade deadline

The Chiefs brought in USHL forward Michael La Starza and major junior defenceman Ben Feenan

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The stands at the Chilliwack Coliseum were packed Saturday night (Jan. 7) as the Chiefs hosted the Cranbrook Bucks. (Facebook photo)

Chilliwack Chiefs set BCHL single-game attendance mark

The junior A club packed 5,008 into the Chilliwack Coliseum for a Saturday nighter versus Cranbrook

The stands at the Chilliwack Coliseum were packed Saturday night (Jan. 7) as the Chiefs hosted the Cranbrook Bucks. (Facebook photo)
Sasha Teleguine has committed to the Lake Superior State Lakers for the 2023-24 NCAA Div 1 season. (Chilliwack Chiefs Twitter)

Chilliwack Chief Sasha Teleguine heading back to NCAA ranks

The 20-year-old forward has committed to the Div-1 Lake Superior State Lakers

Sasha Teleguine has committed to the Lake Superior State Lakers for the 2023-24 NCAA Div 1 season. (Chilliwack Chiefs Twitter)
Abbotsford’s Nathan Lieuwen leans against a railing at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, home to his BCHL Bucks. (Brad McLeod Photo)

Abbotsford product enjoys life as owner of BCHL’s Cranbrook Bucks

Nathan Lieuwen’s team makes its first trip to the eastern Fraser Valley to face the Chilliwack Chiefs

Abbotsford’s Nathan Lieuwen leans against a railing at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, home to his BCHL Bucks. (Brad McLeod Photo)
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Chiefs host beach party for Chilliwack Community Food Bank

Fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to a Dec. 30 home game versus Langley

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