The 2022-23 BC Hockey League regular season begins tomorrow night with a full slate of nine games across the league.
All 18 teams will play their season openers on Friday, including the Penticton Vees raising their championship banner at home against the Trail Smoke Eaters.
Elsewhere, the Merritt Centennials will kick off their 50th Anniversary season at home against the Cranbrook Bucks.
“The long wait is over,” said league Deputy Commissioner and COO Steven Cocker. “We are thrilled to have BCHL hockey back tomorrow night. We have a lot of exciting initiatives and events planned for the 2022-23 season, which we can’t wait to share.”
Important dates:
Sept. 23: Opening night
Oct. 17-20: BCHL Showcase (Chilliwack Coliseum)
Jan. 20: Top Prospects Game (South Okanagan Events Centre)
Jan. 21: 60th Anniversary outdoor all-star event (Downtown Penticton outdoor rink)
Feb. 18 & 19: BCHL Road Show (Burns Lake, B.C.)
Mar. 26: Regular season ends
Mar. 31: Shaw BCHL Playoffs begin
Click here to view the full regular-season schedule.
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