LANGLEY, B.C. – The BCHL has announced details of the Junior Prospects Hockey League’s (JPHL) involvement in this year’s Showcase event. Through their alliance with the BCHL this season, the JPHL will host an 18U Showcase, which will be played in the latter stages of the event at the Chilliwack Coliseum. “We’re thrilled to have […]
The BCHL and the Vancouver Canucks have revealed the community events taking place during the 2024 BCHL Showcase Oct. 13 to 17 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. There will be four marquee games where the Canucks will host a ‘Party on the Plaza’ event for the community, starting 1.5 hours before puck drop. Games in Abbotsford […]
The 2024-25 BCHL regular season kicks off tonight with 10 games and 20 of 21 teams in action. The opening-night slate is highlighted by the championship banner ceremony in Surrey as the 2023-24 champion Eagles host the Prince George Spruce Kings. Meanwhile, the Spruce Grove Saints will host the Penticton Vees in the first Alberta […]
The BCHL is entering its 62nd year of existence and has grown into Canada’s number-one producer of NCAA Division I hockey players, backed up by the fact the the league sends more players on to college hockey than all other leagues in Canada combined. In addition, the BCHL is a consistent source for NHL talent, […]
After the BCHL announced its independence on May 1, fans, players, families and other stakeholders have had additional questions from the original Frequently Asked Questions document. To clarify these points and dispel any rumours, the league has updated its FAQ to include these common inquiries. Frequently Asked Questions (June 8 update) With new roster rules, […]
Photo credit: Garrett James Photography With the BC Hockey League becoming an independent league as of June 1, the league will operate under different regulations when it comes to team rosters. Many of the previous rules will remain the same, but others will change as part of the BCHL’s goal to continue growing into a […]
The BC Hockey League held part two of its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 25 in Victoria, B.C. This followed part one, which occurred May 1 via Zoom. The Board of Governors discussed and approved several league initiatives set to take effect in 2023-24. League Office Staff As mentioned in a previous release, Chris […]
…New era opens more doors for players, raises standards and creates an enhanced experience for athletes and fans For more information about the BCHL’s announcement, please visit the FAQ here. 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 […]
Photo credit: Chaisson Creative (MacIntosh) On this week’s episode, we speak with BCHL Deputy Commissioner and COO Steven Cocker (2:17) to discuss the recent 60th Anniversary event, next week’s BCHL Road Show, as well as several other topics. We also speak with Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Dakota MacIntosh (14:56) who details his transition to the […]
The BC Hockey League’s Executive Committee and League Office have produced a document outlining various ways to improve junior hockey in our country, entitled: Modernizing Junior Hockey in Canada. It has been sent to Hockey Canada, BC Hockey and the Governance Review Committee overseeing the examination of Hockey Canada’s structure and leadership. The document addresses […]
