(BC Hockey League official news release)
The BC Hockey League has announced its schedule for the league’s retro theme nights initiative for the 60th Anniversary season.
BCHL teams will host a retro night in their arena where they will wear their brand-new retro jerseys and take their fans for a walk down memory lane by honouring the history of their franchise, the league and hockey in their region.
Retro nights will take place throughout the year, starting with an Oct. 16 date in Cowichan Valley and finishing Jan. 22 in Coquitlam.
Each team’s retro night will be unique and will act as an opportunity to share memories and traditions with their fans, while also showcasing today’s talent in the league.
Date | Host | Opponent |
Oct. 16 | Cowichan Valley Capitals | Victoria Grizzlies |
Oct. 29 | Surrey Eagles | Coquitlam Express |
Oct. 29 | Trail Smoke Eaters | Nanaimo Clippers |
Nov. 5 | Prince George Spruce Kings | Trail Smoke Eaters |
Nov. 6 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | Nanaimo Clippers |
Nov. 12 | Wenatchee Wild | West Kelowna Warriors |
Nov. 18 | Langley Rivermen | Cowichan Valley Capitals |
Nov. 19 | Merritt Centennials | Vernon Vipers |
Nov. 20 | Nanaimo Clippers | Trail Smoke Eaters |
Nov. 27 | Vernon Vipers | Penticton Vees |
Dec. 1 | Cranbrook Bucks | Trail Smoke Eaters |
Dec. 3 | Chilliwack Chiefs | Trail Smoke Eaters |
Dec. 4 | Victoria Grizzlies | Chilliwack Chiefs |
Dec. 17 | Penticton Vees | Vernon Vipers |
Dec. 29 | West Kelowna Warriors | Penticton Vees |
Jan. 2 | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Vernon Vipers |
Jan. 22 | Coquitlam Express | Penticton Vees |
TBD | Powell River Kings | TBD |
Each team will provide further details on their retro nights in the weeks leading up to the events.
The BCHL retro jerseys will be unveiled in the coming days.