Telling stories is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Therefore it is with great excitement that I share this one.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to this project. You honour Botch's legacy wholly and truly 🩵💚
@Canucks
#Canucks
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Believing in Brock by Ian Wilson. ✍️
Botchford Project participant,
@ianw1lson
, looks in depth at how Brock Boeser rekindled his passion for the game of hockey and became one of the league’s top goal scorers.
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One of my favorite parts of following the
#Canucks
when I was a kid was reading Jason's articles in
@theprovince
the following day.
To say I'm honoured, humbled and excited to be selected for this project might be the single greatest understatement of all time.
Thank you 💙
Communities are strongest when they come together. This is a phenomenal showing by Chilliwack and Greendale. Barrowtown pump station is still above water and operational!
.
@ThePJHL
revealed the logo and jerseys for the new Poco Trailblazers franchise! The team will begin competition this coming 2023-2024 season.
I want one of the purple jerseys so badly.
They always say "Don't be sad that it's over, be glad that it happened". Funny... because this journey has only just begun.
An incredible experience start to finish. Thank you to all that played a role in making this day rewarding and memorable.
Botch. We will make you proud 💙
Feeling honored today to join some incredible company 💜
To the
@R_Sockeyes
,
@ChilliwackJets
and
@deltaicehawks
, it is a pleasure to work with you and your communities every single gameday.
And I don't get here without my partner in crime
@Sportswave
.
Thank you all
@ThePJHL
🗣️ ALL ABOARD!!! 🗣️
Thank you to everyone that's been a part of my journey to this point. The shoes I'm to fill with the departure of
@EddieGregory81
to the
@WHLGiants
are huge but I'm ready for the challenge.
Coquitlam! Let's get to work 💛🖤
The Coquitlam Express are excited to welcome Ian Wilson as the new voice of the club calling all home games on HockeyTV.
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#RunThisTown
Very exciting day!!! I'll be doing my first live show with
@983StarFM
12-3!
The STAR family are an incredible bunch and I'm super thankful to be learning from them during my
@BCITRadioArts
industry practicum.
Tune in on the radio or online at
It takes a village 💜
Last night my family all came out to hear me announce the
@abbycanucks
in a massive overtime win. So incredibly thankful for each and every one of these people. Cannot wait until next time!
#Canucks
All aboard! 🗣️🎧🚆
Beyond excited for another season of bringing the best broadcasts possible to
@BCHLExpress
fans.
Tune in! This season of
@BCHockeyLeague
hockey is about to be something special.
We are excited to announce the return of play-by-play broadcaster Ian Wilson for the 2023-24 season.
Wilson joined the Express last season calling all home games at the Train Station on HockeyTV.
Hard work always pays off 🗣️🎙️
Humbled to be named the back-to-back Broadcaster of the Year for the
@ThePJHL
Thank you to the
@ChilliwackJets
,
@RSockeyes
,
@deltaicehawks
and their players, families and fans for letting me be a part of bringing your incredible stories to life 💜
Our first release of this years 2023/24 PJHL Awards 🏆
• Coach of the Year - Cullen Revel (
@RSockeyes
)
• Trainer of the Year - Kristalee Walchuk (
@AbbyPilots
)
• Executive of the Year - Will Kump (
@RSockeyes
)
• Broadcaster of the Year - Ian Wilson (
@ChilliwackJets
)
My home for the next three days!
Ecstatic and humbled to be brought out to Alberta to help broadcast the
@JrProspectsHL
Championship weekend at the beautiful Silent Ice Centre 🗣️🎙️
The best from BC and Alberta converge here in Best of 3's for all the marbles 🏆
Couldn't have asked for a better first job in hockey broadcast.
Thank you to the
@R_Sockeyes
for welcoming me into the family for their historic 50th season.
Albert and Steve (
@Sportswave
) are such a pleasure to call hockey with.
Let's do it again next season ♥️🖤
@ThePJHL
On the mic for my first ever AHL game tonight. Beyond excited to bring the energy to the Abby faithful all night long 🗣️🎙️
Just another step in the long road ahead for this Agassiz boy and his louder than life voice!
@ALMURDOCH
@_JoeyPitt
, I'll make you proud!
What a couple of weeks at
#WorldU17
I'm so grateful to everyone who tuned in along the way. It means the world to me 😄
Thanks to everyone with
@LangleyEvents
,
@TFSETV
and
@HockeyCanada
for making each game a fun and exciting experience.
Let's do it again sometime 💜
Year 6 🗣️🎙️!!!
Beyond excited to be back for another year of bringing excitement and incredible gameday atmosphere to the
@UFVCascades
fans, families and athletes!
Forever grateful for this University and these teams 💚
Arch, this mean mug is for you 💙
The
@BCHockeyLeague
posthumously awarded the Jim Hughson broadcaster of the year award to Arch Ecker.
As a young PxP guy looking to get started in the league, it was easy to see the example and standard he set night in and night out.
What a night in Coquitlam.
@BCHLExpress
with a big 4-1 win over
@Chiefs_Hockey
on a night we honored Express legend
@kyleturris
, retiring is
#19
Tait Ross with his first 2 goals as an Express to grab 1st star honours!
Nights like these are why I love my job 💛🖤
These right here are good people 💙
Tonight we gathered to honour 5 years of doors opened, dreams realized, opportunities seized, lessons learned and stories told.
5 years of the Botchford Project
Pinch hitting in the booth tonight for the
@Chiefs_Hockey
as they take on local rivals the
@SurreyEagles
!
Season series is 3-1 in favor of Surrey but the last time out Chilliwack took the game 6-2.
Dalton MacGillivray has been hot with 3 goals in two games last weekend 🔥
What. A. Weekend.
9
@JrProspectsHL
championship games, 1 bonus
@HockeySuperLeag
final and a bounty of great moments along the way
Thank you to
@4vengeancemedia
and the JPHL for bringing me out and allowing me to be a part of this incredible event. You all are first class ❤️💙
Hockey. is. for. EVERYONE.
Cannot wait to be a part of this much needed night celebrating inclusivity and diversity 🏳️🌈
Believed to be the first ever pride night in the
@BCHockeyLeague
, hopefully this will be the first of many!
We are excited to announce our first-ever Pride Night happening January 27th!
"All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential."
More details:
The two best words in Hockey. GAME 7!
@RSockeyes
vs
@flamesjunior
for one final time to see who will take home the Stonehouse Cup and advance to the provincial tournament in Kimberly
Ridge have momentum after a 6-2 win in Game 6. Can the Sockeyes bounce back?
📺:
@FloHockey
Was an honor to call some games for
@Chiefs_Hockey
this year. Being from Agassiz and growing up watching Chiefs and Bruins hockey at the Colliseum it's surreal to get to now be on broadcast for some of their incredible moments. Looking forward to next season ♥️💛
Beyond thrilled to announce I will be a part of the commentary team for
#WorldU17
!!!
My first time doing PxP for an international event so to say I'm excited is an understatement.
Honored to bring the best broadcast possible to an entirely new stage!
The end of last night's shootout between the
@ChilliwackJets
and
@flamesjunior
featuring possibly my favorite one-liner I've had to date 🗣️🚒🧑🚒
If Chilliwack plays like they did in this game during the Stonehouse Cup Playoffs, their opponents are in trouble.
@ThePJHL
It's gonna be a busy hockey season! 🗣️🎙️
I'm ecstatic to be representing three incredible
@ThePJHL
organizations on broadcast
@ChilliwackJets
- PxP
@R_Sockeyes
- Colour
@deltaicehawks
(on
@Eastlink
) - Colour
Junior B is going to be exciting to watch folks. Do NOT miss out!
The
@ThePJHL
finals are here!
Many had their sights set on these two incredible programs meeting to battle for Ray Stonehouse's coveted trophy
@RSockeyes
vs
@flamesjunior
Only one meeting this season saw the fish win 4-2 out at Cam Neely
🐟 Game 1! 7pm PST🔥
📺:
@FloHockey
Tonight's
@RSockeyes
game will be an emotional one.
For the first time, a jersey will go to the rafters at Minoru to honour the life of former Sockeye Raymond Sawada.
The Burnaby firefighter tragically lost his life earlier this year while playing the sport he loved.
@ThePJHL
A big 3-2 home win for the
@BCHLExpress
last night made even sweeter by the broadcasting debut of
@RJaswal14
! Welcome to the league.
Was a lot of fun sharing the booth with him. Looking forward to working future games together 🗣️🎤
@BCHockeyLeague
The two best words in Hockey... GAME 7! Get your butts down to the Colliseum tonight for an absolutely cataclysmic conclusion to the best series in the opening round.
@brandon_astle
has the call on the chiefs revamped mixlr page!
@BCHLExpress
@Chiefs_Hockey
@BCHockeyLeague
The time is 𝐍𝐎𝗪
Game 7.
📍Chilliwack Coliseum
🕖 7pm
🎟
🖥
🎧
A reminder that in accordance with the PHO guideline, proof of vaccination is no longer required.
.
@ThePJHL
appreciation post 💙💛
As the Stonehouse Cup Finals start today, another season is nearly completely in the books.
My second season in the league has been a very busy one, working with 3 different teams, but also an incredibly rewarding one.
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Last night
@Sportswave
and I had the honor to chat on the broadcast with the
@R_Sockeyes
volunteers who brought home the bronze medal in Floor Hockey at the
@sobcsociety
winter games!
Moments like this are why I love what I do 💜
Bit of history this afternoon at the Train Station as for the first time ever the
@CranbrookBucks
play the
@BCHLExpress
.
Who will come away with the bragging rights? Find out on
@MyHockeyTV
or get down to the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre! 3pm puck drop.
@BCHockeyLeague
BCHC PROSPECTS GAME TONIGHT!
The best 2006-2004 born players from
@ThePJHL
and
@KIJHL
converge on the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack at 6pm
Meet your broadcast team for the game 🗣️🎙️
Back in the Saddle for the
@ThePJHL
Winter Classic!
Coming up at 7pm is
@SurreyKnights
vs
@R_Sockeyes
Richmond are looking to retake first position in the league.
Knights look to continue a stretch of great play in the last five including 7-4 W vs the Jets and 2-3 W vs Langley
Filling in for the incredible Aaron Levy tonight as the
@UFVCascades
take on the
@GoTRUWolfPack
in 🏀 action!
Super stoked to be joined on commentary by
@justinsulpico
🔥
Pulling double duty with PA and PxP duties 😅
What an absolute pleasure to commentate It Takes Two for
#AGDQ2022
. The energy, the run, the donations, everything was so incredible. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it and I can't wait to see where this community goes!
@GamesDoneQuick
<3
And with that, the
@ChilliwackJets
are on to the
@ThePJHL
Harold Brittain conference finals!!!
4 point night for former
@kijhlghostrider
Michele Romeo as the Jets take the series in 5 games
Time for the boys to head back to the Hangar and get ready for more ✈️
Do or die, win or say goodbye!
@CEBLeague
Play in game between the
@GNighthawks
and
@FVBandits
. Winner goes to the quarters! Last time on the mic for this incredible team this year 🎙️ Let's get it Bandits fam!
EXCITING
@ThePJHL
NEWS!
The league just announced its 14th franchise in the
@CityofPoCo
No name has been decided upon yet.
The last Junior B team in PoCo was the "Buckeroos", who moved to Port Moody in 2006.
Today's a great day for some Box Lacrosse!
Minor box lacrosse Nationals hosted at
@LangleyEvents
14U Ladies BC vs Ontario 9:30
12U Boys BC vs Ontario 11:30
14U Boys BC vs Ontario 1:30
First time working with
@PxP4Sports
. Catch us with the call on
@TFSETV
🎙️!
Stonehouse cup final steams ahead as the
@deltaicehawks
and
@flamesjunior
face off in Game 5!
Series tied 2-2 with the road team winning every contest so far
Conner Merriman has been 🔥 with 4 goals in his last 3 games
Connolly vs Erickson in 🥅
📺:
@Eastlink
,
@MyHockeyTV
Final from Minoru Arena
@R_Sockeyes
5
@ChilliwackJets
2
Gibbons gets his first two PJHL goals and earns Blue Canoe player of the game honors! Fish remain undefeated and improve to 5-0. Williamson nets the 2 Jets goals.
This
@ThePJHL
season has been nothing short of brilliant!
My two favorite words... OPENING NIGHT!
@BCHLExpress
host the
@AVBulldogs
in their home opener for the 2023-2024
@BCHockeyLeague
season
Season series went to Alberni last year, Express looking to make a statement early on in this campaign.
📺:
@FloHockey
.
@CranbrookBucks
nation! The Bucks got a huge 9-2 win yesterday and they are not even close to done. Now the Clippers are next to fear the deer.
Filling in for
@WylieHenderson
on the broadcast from the showcase this morning. Honored to bring you the action!
🚨GAME DAY🚨
Rise and shine! It is Day 2 of the BCHL Showcase. We have an early day match up against the Nanaimo Clippers.
🆚 Nanaimo Clippers
🕖 11AM MDT
📍Chilliwack Coliseum
💻
#Jointheherd
#GoBucksGo
🦌
#BCHL
#BCHLShowcase2022
On the PA mic for the early games this week for the
@BCHockeyLeague
showcase! 🗣️🎙️
Always a pleasure to work with the crew of
@Chiefs_Hockey
in the Colliseum 😄
Minoru Arena is already packing up and warmups aren't even done!
So many special moments planned for tonight as the
@RSockeyes
honour former player Raymond Sawada.
📺:
@FloHockey
with myself and
@Sportswave
. We've got some amazing guests lined up!
@ThePJHL
This season has been electric for
@JakeManfre21
🧑🍳
17 goals and a point-per-game pace heading into the All-Star Weekend means the Chef is bringing the kitchen to Penticton.
Here's a little snapshot into how he earned his way there!
@BCHLExpress
@BCHockeyLeague
Crazy how life can take you from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in under 48 hours
On Monday we lost my Auntie Amanda. An incredible, giving and selfless human, gone too young to Cancer. The hijinks she inspired whenever we got together left my sides in stitches (1/3)
It's 🏳️🌈 PRIDE NIGHT 🏳️🌈 for the
@BCHLExpress
as the
@BCHLWarriors
come to town
Beautiful custom jerseys for the Express tonight!
Coquitlam come off a tough shootout loss to the Chiefs while West K just beat Surrey at the Nest last night
📺:
@FloHockey
@BCHockeyLeague
One of the hottest teams in the
@ThePJHL
rolls into the hangar for a date with the
@ChilliwackJets
✈️
@MissionOutlaws
are riding an 8 game win streak since Oct 27th. A large portion of that is due to Max Fowle reaching another level! 770 shots and 731 saves this season 👀
Another fantastic day at the
@BCHockeyLeague
showcase!
Two games of PA this morning/afternoon 🎙️
Then it's PxP for the
@BCHLExpress
as they take on the
@SASilverbacks
at 7pm!
Tune in on
@MyHockeyTV
or get down here as the express look to extend the 5 game win streak! 🚄
Oh how sweet it is!! One last clean of the ice and we'll be underway with another
@RSockeyes
season.
First regular season game for
@pocojrhockey
as they are welcomed to the
@ThePJHL
Fish tank will be rockin from 7pm onwards. Tune in on
@FloHockey
! 🐟
T-minus 2 hours until I strike wrestling ring announcer from my bucket list! Stoked is an understatement to be welcoming all the incredible talent to the ring tonight for
#NEW7
@NEWWrestlingInc
Get with it or get out of the way! 🗣️
Had the honour to ring announce for one of N.E.W's shows and let me tell you this promotion is never gonna stop moving forward.
Excited to see the heights they reach ❤️🍁🖤
Nation Extreme Wrestling has entered into a broadcast partnership with Telus Optik TV beginning in December with a weekly 60-minute feature show hosted by Rob Fai (NEW All Access) as well as the broadcast of full NEW events starting in Spring 2023.
MORE:
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@ThePJHL
action from the LLC tonight as the
@deltaicehawks
defend home ice and try to extend their 12 game win streak. Undefeated during October they have now have the top Win% across Junior B in BC.
@PJHLPanthers
looking to bounce back after a 6-3 loss to the Jets.
🏒🗣️🎙️
Tis the season to TOSS SOME TEDDY BEARS!
@BCHLExpress
take on the
@LangleyRivermen
in their annual Teddy Bear Toss Game in partnership with Kirmac Cares for Kids 🧸
The broadcast crew is ready to bring you all the best angles all night long 📸
Tune in on
@FloHockey
! 🎅🎄
Just about underway with the third game of the day as I now get to do my best
@rayferraro21
impression between the benches on
@SilentIceSE
TV!
It's the Titans HU and Northstars HA in U17 action. The fourth championship in a row these sides have met 👀
@JrProspectsHL
Sunday saw 2️⃣ games played in the BCHL, and they were both highly entertaining goalie battles! Check out the highlights now.
#BCHLTonight
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@ChevroletCanada
Midweek
@BCHockeyLeague
showdown at the Colliseum tonight. Yours truly with the call 🗣️🎙️
Check the links below to take in the tilt between
@Chiefs_Hockey
and
@SurreyEagles
in an important late season coastal conference showdown!
💥GAME NIGHT💥
Your Chilliwack Chiefs and the Surrey Eagles battle for an important pair of points tonight at the Coliseum!
📍 Chilliwack Coliseum
🕖 7pm
🎟
🖥
🎧
Been with the
@FVBandits
since they first came into existence in 2019. The people of this organization are first class, nothing less. Thank you for making game days the best days.
Check out the highlights from Wednesday night featuring a pair of great games: Prince George vs West Kelowna and Surrey vs Chilliwack!
#BCHLTonight
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@ChevroletCanada
Nearly ready for opening puck drop as the
@BCHLExpress
host the
@BCHLKings
for their annual Autism Acceptance Game partnered with
@canucksautism
It's a free Family Day game thanks to a sponsor so the Poirier will be packed!
Beautiful custom jerseys designed by
@LucasGates92
💙
And my project mates
@izzycheung37
and
@SpittinPicklets
.
I'm so proud of the work we just accomplished together. I am glad to know you and to have learned about where your passions for telling stories stems from.
I hope to be working alongside you two again in the future 🩵💚
The final game of the
@BCHockeyLeague
regular season for the
@BCHLExpress
. It's a big one as they host the
@BCHLKings
in our annual Autism Awareness game in partnership with
@canucksautism
!
Super proud to be a part of an afternoon like this 💙💚
Big news out of Coquitlam as
@CampbellTali
is extended for 3 more years! ✍️📝
This organization is only going upwards ⤴️ Grateful to him and ownership for bringing me back for another season. Very excited to see what the future holds! 🚂🚄
@BCHLExpress
@BCHockeyLeague
The Coquitlam Express Hockey Club is excited to announce the contract extension of Tali Campbell, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, for an additional three years.
Full Story:
#WhateverItTakes
A lot of fun was had this morning all while doing it for a great cause.
The players, families and staff all donated money to go shopping for families in need. Over $2,000 worth of toys/gifts were purchased for families. 🎄🧸