BCHL

Kings reflect on the anniversary of their Championship win

Apr 17, 2020 | 10:58 AM

It was the culmination of an incredible ride in the BCHL playoffs as one year ago today (Friday) the Kings hoisted the Fred Page Cup.

“Being on such a run it was kind of funny and entering Game 4 in Vernon you’re thinking what if we lose and we can win it on home ice, but you knew going into that game that these boys weren’t going to lose that game,” explained Business Operations Manager Kyle Anderson, who was calling the away games on the radio for the team.

Most members of the Championship club did not return this season, but for the handful that did, they look back at that moment as one of the highlights of their career.

“Last year we had a phenomenal team,” stated 2020 Captain Nolan Welsh, who was a part of the Championship squad in 2019.

“In my mind, we were the best team in the country and not many people can say they did that and I am really grateful for that.”

The playoff run was also unheard of, as the club went an impressive 16-1 with their lone loss coming in the opening round to the Coquitlam Express.

With the situation surrounding Covid-19 and the cancellation of the 2020 playoffs, the Kings remain the last team to hoist the Fred Page Cup.