Monday marks the opening of main training camps for all 17 BCHL clubs and exhibition games are just days away.
The 2017-18 season is the 56th in league history.
Returning players and hopefuls have reported to their respective communities and will begin competition for the last few spots available on the rosters. All on-ice training camp activities are open to the public and fans are encouraged to check their favourite team’s website and social media for schedules.
Exhibition games begin Wednesday, Aug. 23. The full exhibition schedule is online on the BCHL’s schedule page.
So far, 15 exhibition games are scheduled to be broadcast on HockeyTV pay-per-view though more may be added. Fans who do not yet have pay-per-view access will need to create an account at www.bchl.hockeytv.com in order to view the following games online:
| Date | Start Time | Away | Home | |||
| Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Merritt Centennials | |||
| Friday, August 25 | 7 p.m. | Merritt Centennials | West Kelowna Warriors | |||
| Saturday, August 26 | 6 p.m. | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | Nanaimo Clippers | |||
| Saturday, August 26 | 7 p.m. | West Kelowna Warriors | Merritt Centennials | |||
| Saturday, August 26 | 7 p.m. | Vernon Vipers | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | |||
| Sunday, August 27 | 2 p.m. | Langley Rivermen | Chilliwack Chiefs | |||
| Wednesday, August 30 | 7 p.m. | Victoria Grizzlies | Nanaimo Clippers | |||
| Wednesday, August 30 | 7 p.m. | Merritt Centennials | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | |||
| Thursday, August 31 | 7 p.m. | Prince George Spruce Kings | Vernon Vipers | |||
| Friday, September 1 | 7 p.m. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | Nanaimo Clippers | |||
| Friday, September 1 | 7 p.m. | Chilliwack Chiefs | Merritt Centennials | |||
| Friday, September 1 | 7 p.m. | Victoria Grizzlies | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | |||
| Friday, September 1 | 7 p.m. | West Kelowna Warriors | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | |||
| Saturday, September 2 | 6 p.m. | Trail Smoke Eaters | Vernon Vipers | |||
| Saturday, September 2 | 7 p.m. | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | West Kelowna Warriors |
The BCHL’s regular season starts on Friday, September 8.
Again the league will host the Bauer BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack with this season’s event set for Sept. 20 to 24 at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack.
