BCHL Today: Chiefs defenceman Gagno commits to Quinnipiac, Three Stars of the Night, and more

Chiefs defenceman Gagno commits to Quinnipiac

Chilliwack Chiefs defenceman Brody Gagno will attend Quinnipiac University and play for the Bobcats once his junior hockey career is over. Gagno, 17, had three goals and six assists in 50 games with the Chiefs this season, his second in the BCHL.

Three Stars of the Night

First Star: Penticton forward Jay O’Brien had two goals and two assists.

Second Star: Coquitlam goalie Jack Watson made 26 saves.

Third Star: Wenatchee forward Ethan Wolthers had the winning goal for the Wild.

Honourable Mentions: Vees forwards Colton Kalezic and Jackson Niedermayer each had a goal and two assists. Penticton forward Danny Weight scored a pair of goals. Express forward Cooper Connell notched a goal and an assist.

Fred Page Cup Playoff Picture

INTERIOR DIVISION

#1 Penticton Vees vs. #8 West Kelowna Warriors

(Penticton leads best-of-7 series 3-0)

Game 1: Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Vees win 7-1
Game 2: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Vees win 4-1
Game 3: Sunday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. – Vees win 9-2
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors
Game 5: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Vees @ Warriors*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Warriors @ Vees*

#2 Trail Smoke Eaters vs. #7 Prince George Spruce Kings

(Trail leads best-of-7 series tied 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters win 2-1 OT
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Smoke Eaters @ Spruce Kings*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 7 p.m. – Spruce Kings @ Smoke Eaters*

#3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs. #6 Victoria Grizzlies

(Salmon Arm leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks win 4-0
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Silverbacks @ Grizzlies*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Grizzlies @ Silverbacks*

#4 Wenatchee Wild vs. #5 Vernon Vipers

(Best-of-7 series tied 1-1)

Game 1: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers win 3-0
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7:05 p.m. – Wild win 2-1
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild
Game 6: Sunday, Mar. 8, 2 p.m. – Wild @ Vipers*
Game 7: Tuesday, Mar. 10, 7:05 p.m. – Vipers @ Wild*

ISLAND DIVISION

#1 Nanaimo Clippers vs. #4 Alberni Valley Bulldogs

(Nanaimo leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Clippers win 6-3
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 4: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*
Game 6: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Clippers @ Bulldogs*
Game 7: Wednesday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m. – Bulldogs @ Clippers*

#2 Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. #3 Powell River Kings

(Cowichan Valley leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Capitals win 7-6 OT
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Capitals @ Kings*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. – Kings @ Capitals*

MAINLAND DIVISION

#1 Coquitlam Express vs. #4 Langley Rivermen

(Coquitlam leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Express win 5-1
Game 2: Sunday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m. – Express win 3-0
Game 3: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 4: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen
Game 5: Friday, Mar. 6, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7:15 p.m. – Express @ Rivermen*
Game 7: Monday, Mar. 9, 7:15 p.m. – Rivermen @ Express*

#2 Chilliwack Chiefs vs. #3 Surrey Eagles

(Chilliwack leads best-of-7 series 2-0)

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – Chiefs win 6-3
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. – Chiefs win 2-0
Game 3: Monday, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 4: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles
Game 5: Thursday, Mar. 5, 7 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*
Game 6: Saturday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m. – Chiefs @ Eagles*
Game 7: Sunday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m. – Eagles @ Chiefs*

*If necessary