(BC Hockey League official news release) The BCHL Board of Governors voted in favour of approving the use of video review through the Sporfie video system for all teams that wish to adopt it, starting immediately. The Chilliwack Chiefs will be the first team to implement Sporfie video review full-time […]
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League announces All-Star Fan Vote results
After 94,679 votes in just one week, the BCHL has unveiled the results of the All-Star Fan Vote to determine the remaining spots for the league’s 3-on-3 outdoor All-Star Tournament Jan. 15 in Penticton. The final 10 roster spots were decided through a fan vote after the initial list of 18 […]
Kent Johnson named to Team Canada World Junior selection camp
(BC Hockey League official news release) BCHL alumnus Kent Johnson is one of 35 players named to Team Canada’s selection camp for the 2022 World Junior Championship Dec. 9 to 12 in Calgary, Alta. The former Trail Smoke Eater is in his sophomore season at the University of Michigan where […]
BCHL continues to postpone games due to ongoing travel issues
BC Hockey League official news release For the third week in a row, the BC Hockey League has rescheduled or postponed several upcoming games due to continued travel issues and highway closures in the province. The following upcoming games have been postponed: Date Teams Location Friday, Dec. 3 Trail @ […]
BCHL makes schedule changes due to province’s flooding and transportation issues
BC Hockey League official news release Due to flooding in Merritt and in the Fraser Valley and the closures of major highways throughout the province, the BC Hockey League has made changes to its upcoming schedule. Eight games this weekend will be postponed, while another two regional games will be […]
Nadeau, Wood to represent Canada at Capital City Challenge U17 tournament
(BC Hockey League official news release) Penticton Vees forward Bradley Nadeau and Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood have been selected to represent Team Canada in the Capital City Challenge Under-17 tournament Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 in Ottawa, Ont. Canada will be split into three teams, Team Black, Red and […]
BCHL announces Top Prospects Game
(BC Hockey League official news release) The BC Hockey League has added another element to its 60th Anniversary All-Star Weekend in January with the announcement of the BCHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14. 40 BCHL athletes will be chosen to participate in the game on the Friday night of the […]
2021 BCHL Showcase begins today
(BC Hockey League official news release) The 2021 BCHL Showcase begins today at 1 p.m. at the Chilliwack Coliseum. The Prince George Spruce Kings and the Wenatchee Wild kick off the event this afternoon and will mark the start of 18 regular-season games over a five-day stretch, all in […]
7 BCHL players listed as Players to Watch by NHL Central Scouting
(BC Hockey League official news release) NHL Central Scouting released its initial Players to Watch list ahead of the 2022 NHL Entry draft and there are seven current BCHL players on the list. Michael Abgrall (Surrey), Eli Barnett (Victoria), Ethan Bono (Alberni Valley), Emanuelson Charbonneau (Alberni Valley), Ryan Hopkins […]
Four BCHL officials to become first all-female crew to work a Canadian junior A game
(BC Hockey League official news release) Four BC Hockey League (BCHL) officials will become the first all-female officiating crew to work a game at the Canadian Junior A level today when they work a game between the Langley Rivermen and the Surrey Eagles. Grace Barlow and Megan Howes will […]