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: Darren Francis The BCHL announced today that referee Jamie Pavia has been hired by the ECHL. The 26-year-old has been working in the BCHL for five years and has been officiating for six total. “This means a lot to me,” said Pavia. This will be my first experience in pro hockey, which tells […]
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 […]
The BCHL announced today that 12 on-ice league officials have been selected to participate in the National Hockey League’s Officiating Exposure Combine Aug. 14 to 17 in Buffalo, N.Y. This is the highest representation the BCHL has ever received at this event, doubling the number of league officials from last year. The officials selected for […]
The BCHL announced today it will be hosting the league’s first ever Officiating Combine May 31 and June 1 in Langley, B.C. Held at the Langley Sportsplex, the Officiating Combine will include on-ice sessions, classroom work, fitness testing and more. It will also give former players the chance to consider officiating as a career. “We […]
The BCHL has announced a partnership with Drive Hockey Analytics for the 2025 Top Prospects Game and On-Ice Combine. This marks the third consecutive year Drive’s technology will serve as a tool for player evaluation and development at this event. The On-Ice Combine, now officially named the BCHL Top Prospects Combine Powered by Drive, is designed […]
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 NHL is holding its annual Exposure Combine for officials from Aug. 17 to 20 in Buffalo, N.Y. and the BC Hockey League will be well represented. Brad Lazarowich, the league’s Vice President of Hockey Operations and former 30-year NHL official, will be in attendance, as will four BCHL officials who worked in the league […]
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 […]
