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BCHL Two Game Report: 28 Standout Players Evaluated

Posted on December 19, 2023

Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance for two BCHL games between December 6th and 10th, where we were able to see some great play and fierce competition. The games we were able to see were the Merritt Centennials @ Penticton Vees on December 6th, and Langley Rivermen @ Surrey Eagles on December 10th. All players…

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BCHL November Eight Game Report: 93 Players Evaluated

Posted on December 6, 2023

Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance for eight BCHL games in the month of November, where we were able to see 93 players. During the month the games we were able to see were; West Kelowna @ Prince George on November 10th, Merritt @ West Kelowna on November 14th, Coquitlam @ Prince George SK on…

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BCHL: Penticton Vees vs. Merritt Centennials: 12 Standout Players

Posted on September 26, 2023

The Vees were able to show their dominance and it did not stop til the end of the third period. With a score of 6-0, a lot of their team’s fire-power was on display, specifically one line though. What the Centennials were able to showcase was their penalty kill in the third period. They took…

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BCHL Playoffs: Alberni Valley Bulldogs vs Penticton Vees: 12 Players Evaluated

Posted on May 17, 2023

Hard fought game between both the Bulldogs and the Vees that had all different aspects involved. Both teams were equipped with the power play and short-handed chances that ultimately led the Vees to hold on to a one-goal lead with ten minutes left in the third. It was the defensive desperation that led to the…

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BCHL Playoffs Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs Penticton Vees

Posted on May 4, 2023

The momentum of this game was tilted two minutes in when Penticton showed their offensive dominance early. The Silverbacks did what they could tonight but when the Vees are able to score an even strength, power play, and shorthanded goal, you can pretty much guarantee their win. Salmon Arm Silverbacks Ryan Buckley #8 (D, R,…

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BCHL Playoffs Vernon Vipers vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks; 12 Players Evaluated

Posted on April 23, 2023

Truly a back-and-forth hockey game that needed extra time to decide the winner. The difference tonight was small, so small that these teams traded off goals with Salmon Arm scoring thirty seconds into overtime. This game clinched the series for the Silverbacks who are moving on to their division championship. Vernon Vipers Julian Facchinelli #4…

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BCHL Playoffs Three Game Report: 41 Players Evaluated

Posted on April 20, 2023

Neutral Zone was in attendance for three BCHL matchups from April 14th-18th, 2023. The first game to take place was a matchup between the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm Silverbacks which saw Vernon take away a 4-3 victory in overtime. Next was a contest between the Nanaimo Clippers and the Chilliwack Chiefs, which was a…

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BCHL: Nanaimo Clippers vs Langley Rivermen

Posted on April 14, 2023

April 8th, 2023 BCHL playoff hockey. Langley Rivermen vs Nanaimo Clippers. It was a goalie showdown as this one didn’t have a lot of scoring. A 3rd-period tally by Grant Babcock was all that was needed to help the Clippers advance to the next round. Nanaimo Clippers Michael Craig #2 (D, R, 5’10”, 174, Nanaimo…

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BCHL: West Kelowna Warriors vs Vernon Vipers

Posted on April 12, 2023

An impressive performance by goaltender, Ethan David, to record the shutout in an important game for both teams. Tonight’s game was a rollercoaster with all goals being scored in the second period. With not much happening to start, high-energy hockey in the middle, and game-securing saves in the third, it was up and down with…

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BCHL Two Game Report: 25 Players Evaluated

Posted on April 1, 2023

Neutral Zone was in attendance for two BCHL games on March 26th of 2023. The first was a matchup between the Langley Rivermen and the Chilliwack Chiefs that saw the Rivermen come away with a 3-2 victory. The second matchup was between the Powell River Rats and the Coquitlam Express which was an 8-4 blowout…

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