The BCHL announced today that 11 of its officials have been invited to attend the 2026 National Hockey League (NHL) Officiating Combine Aug. 20 to 23 in Buffalo, N.Y. The annual event is designed to give up-and-coming officials exposure to the NHL through physical on-ice and off-ice testing, along with game action. The officials selected […]
The BCHL announced today that linesperson Matt Williams has been hired by the American Hockey League (AHL). The 27-year-old Williams has worked in the BCHL for 12 years and has been officiating since he was 12 years old. “Being hired to work the AHL had me running through a lot of emotions,” he said. “It […]
Photo credit: David Stevens Photography The BCHL announced today that referee Ben Betker has been hired by the National Hockey League (NHL). The 30-year-old former professional hockey player spent the 2024-25 season working in the BCHL, while also working consistently in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL. “This means everything to me,” said […]
2024 was a strong year for BCHL players, but it was a banner year for the league’s on-ice officials as well. Several officials accomplished milestones such as working in the American Hockey League (AHL), the ECHL and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and international tournaments, as well as attending NHL combines and rookie camps. “It […]
The BCHL has announced that six of its officials have been selected to work games in the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2024-25. After attending the NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y. earlier this month, the following officials will work games in the AHL this season, in addition to games in the BCHL. Referees: Scott Allan […]
The BC Hockey League (BCHL) has announced its officiating staff for the 2023-24 season. This year’s staff will consist of five officiating managers, 26 referees and 24 linespeople. This is in addition to the four officiating development coaches and mentors announced last week. The officiating staff was selected by BCHL Vice President of Hockey Operations […]
The BCHL has introduced a set of year-end awards for officials, starting in 2023-24. At the conclusion of the season, the league will announce an Officiating All-Star Team made up of two referees and two linespeople. The award will be voted on by a panel of officiating coaches involved with the BCHL. “This initiative gives […]
