The qualifying round is now complete and the 16-team field is officially set for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
This year’s postseason is unlike any other, but one thing remains the same, and that’s the fact that there are several BCHL alumni vying for hockey’s ultimate prize with 12 players participating in the tournament.
Calgary Flames
Milan Lucic – Coquitlam Express (2004-05)
Chicago Blackhawks
Duncan Keith – Penticton Panthers (1999-2001)
Colorado Avalanche
Tyson Jost – Penticton Vees (2014-16)
Columbus Blue Jackets
Riley Nash – Salmon Arm Silverbacks (2006-07)
Dallas Stars
Jamie Benn – Victoria Grizzlies (2006-07)
Montreal Canadiens
Carey Price – Quesnel Millionaires (2002-03)
New York Islanders
Andrew Ladd – Coquitlam Express (2002-03)
Devon Toews – Surrey Eagles (2011-13)
Philadelphia Flyers
Derek Grant – Langley Chiefs (2007-09)
St. Louis Blues
Tyler Bozak – Victoria Grizzlies (2004-07)
Vancouver Canucks
Jordie Benn – Victoria Grizzlies (2005-08)
Troy Stecher – Penticton Vees (2010-13)
NOTE: Only players with a minimum of 10 games BCHL experience were considered.