The initial 18 skaters that will participate in the 3-on-3 outdoor All-Star Tournament on Jan. 15 in Penticton were unveiled today.
One skater from each team was voted onto the roster after a poll of all 18 BCHL coaches. The remaining slots will be determined by a fan vote.
The 18 skaters named to the All-Star rosters are:
Team | Name | Position |
Alberni Valley Bulldogs | Braden Blace | D |
Chilliwack Chiefs | Abram Wiebe | D |
Coquitlam Express | Matthew Campbell | D |
Cowichan Valley Capitals | David Jacobs | F |
Cranbrook Bucks | Tyson Dyck | F |
Langley Rivermen | Ryan Upson | F |
Merritt Centennials | Tristan Allen | D |
Nanaimo Clippers | Sean Donaldson | F |
Penticton Vees | Fin Williams | F |
Powell River Kings | Dylan Finlay | D |
Prince George Spruce Kings | Nick Rhéaume | F |
Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Simon Tassy | F |
Surrey Eagles | Michael Abgrall | F |
Trail Smoke Eaters | Zach Michaelis | F |
Vernon Vipers | Cam MacDonald | F |
Victoria Grizzlies | Ellis Rickwood | F |
Wenatchee Wild | Cade Littler | F |
West Kelowna Warriors | Felix Trudeau | F |
The format for the tournament is:
- Outdoor arena
- 3-on-3
- Four teams of six skaters and one goalie (two teams per conference)
- Round robin
- Two seven-minute periods
- Second and third place play in the semifinal
- First place plays the winner of the semi in the final
With 18 skaters selected, the remaining six spots, as well as the four goalies, will be decided through a fan vote The voting process and the players eligible for the fan vote will be unveiled at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning.
The voting page can be accessed at www.bchl.ca/fanvote.