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In a significant development for the junior hockey landscape, the Wenatchee Wild is set to embark on a new journey as it transitions from a successful British Columbia Hockey League team to a Western Hockey League franchise. The WHL’s Winnipeg ICE franchise sale to Wild owners David and Lisa White […]
A change to the overtime format, adjustments to league office staff, additions to the Executive Committee, and more were discussed and approved by the BCHL Board of Governors after part two of the league’s annual general meeting on May 25 in Victoria. The change in overtime will see the BCHL […]
(B.C. Hockey League official media release) The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has announced a new path, continuing its mission to build a world class college-track junior league for players seeking NCAA and U Sports Scholarships and to establish a tier of hockey that to date has not been seen […]
(BC Hockey League official news release) The BC Hockey League held its Annual General Meeting May 26 and 27 in Salmon Arm, B.C. The league’s Governors discussed and approved several initiatives regarding officiating, scheduling, and a wide variety of other topics. Officiating Development Program The Board of Governors approved the […]
The BCHL Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Surrey Eagles to local businessmen Ron and TJ Brar. The two brothers will immediately take over operation of the team, after purchasing from outgoing Eagles owner Chuck Westgard. “My brother and I were born and raised in Surrey and […]
The BC Hockey League has announced a variety of new rules and initiatives following its annual general meeting on May 19 and 20. The rules and initiatives were released Monday, including stricter penalties for fighting and an increase in the authority of the Department of Player Safety, which was […]
Surrey Eagles forward Christian Fitzgerald scored the BC Hockey League’s final goal of 2020. And he scored it on March 8 in a first-round, 3-2 game seven victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs. It goes down on record as the final game played in the league during the 2020 calendar […]
