BCHL Podcast

On this week's episode, we catch up with last year's BCHL leading scorer, current University of Connecticut forward and projected 2023 first-round NHL draft pick Matthew Wood (3:09). We also speak with the reigning BCHL 1st Star of the Week, Cranbrook Bucks forward Jack Silich (18:24).

On today's episode of the BCHL Podcast, we catch up with Chilliwack Chiefs forward Sasha Teleguine (2:34) to talk about his highlight reel goal from the season opener, his year in college hockey and why he decided to return to the BCHL. We also speak with the reigning 1st Star of the Week, McCoy Bidewell of the Cowichan Valley Capitals (15:32) who speaks about facing 100 shots over the first two games of the year, as well as his hopes to land an NCAA scholarship this season.

It's opening night! And it's also the season premiere of the BCHL Podcast!

We kick off the 2022-23 campaign with a pair of interviews. First up, we chat with Merritt Centennials head coach and general manager Curtis Toneff (2:57) to discuss the Cents 50th anniversary season, as well as their revamped roster this year. We also speak with Penticton Vees defenceman Frank Djurasevic (24:33) who talks about the team's Fred Page Cup win last year, all the returning players this season and being named team captain in the offseason.

On this week's episode of the BCHL Podcast, we connect with a pair of former BCHL legends with plenty of college and NHL experience. Our first interview is with Burnaby Express alumnus and 14-year NHL veteran Kyle Turris (4:13) who recently had the Kyle Turris Community Award named after him. We also speak with former Chilliwack Chiefs star Jeff Tamebellini (22:20) who won a Fred Page Cup with the Chiefs in 2002 before embarking on a lengthy NCAA and pro career. He recently had the league's new playoff MVP award named after him.

On this week's episode of the BCHL Podcast, we have two special guests who just had BCHL year-end trophies named after them.

Our first interview is with longtime NHL play-by-play man and former voice of the Vancouver Canucks Jim Hughson (4:05) who got his start calling BCJHL games in Penticton and Kelowna in the 1970s and recently had the league's Broadcaster of the Year award named after him.

We also speak with former BCHL defenceman Campbell Blair (32:29) who played four seasons in the league from 1983 to 1987 and suited up for the Shuswap Totems, Summerland Buckaroos and Vernon Lakers. Blair holds several league records for defencemen, including goals and points in a single season, as well as career assists and points. The league announced earlier this week that it's Top Defenceman Award would be renamed the Campbell Blair Trophy.

With the NHL Draft set to begin tomorrow, we have a special podcast for you featuring full-length interviews with the five BCHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting on their final rankings.

On this week's episode, we talk with West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Tyson Jugnauth (3:23), Penticton Vees blueliner Ryan Hopkins (11:48), Cranbrook Bucks forward Tyson Dyck (20:46), Wenatchee Wild forward Cade Littler (30:06) and Alberni Valley Bulldogs goaltender Hobie Hedquist (38:01).

The BCHL's coverage of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft is presented by Chevrolet.

On this week's episode, we preview the Fred Page Cup Final between the Penticton Vees and Nanaimo Clippers by diving deep into the series with the broadcasters from both teams. We speak with longtime Nanaimo Clippers play-by-play man Dan Marshall (4:04), as well as Penticton Vees broadcaster Trevor Miller (21:08) to break down the matchup.

The BCHL Podcast is presented by Subway.

On this week's episode, we speak with Penticton Vees forward Luc Wilson (3:14) and West Kelowna Warriors captain Elan Bar Lev Wise (20:09)

The BCHL Podcast is presented by Subway.

We've got a jam-packed episode for you this week! Our first interview is with Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward and BCHL Playoff leading scorer Noah Serdachny (3:20). We also speak with Chilliwack Chiefs head coach Brian Maloney (13:05) and BCHL alumnus Michael Garteig (38:00) who played three years in the league with the Powell River Kings and Penticton Vees and owns many of the league's goaltending records.

The BCHL Podcast is presented by Subway.

We continue our playoff coverage with an interview with Nanaimo Clippers forward and BCHL MVP finalist Sean Donaldson (3:08) whose team became the first to advance to Round 2. We also speak with Langley Rivermen forward and Long Island University commit Riley Wallack (15:20) who recently scored the overtime winner in Langley's Game 3 win over Victoria.

The BCHL Podcast is presented by Subway.