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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, […]

BCHL updates Frequently Asked Questions document regarding status as independent league

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, […]

BCHL to become independent league

…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 […]

BCHL produces document to modernize Canadian junior hockey system

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 […]

Wood, Lacroix set to represent their countries at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Photo credits: Matt Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images (Wood), Garrett James Photography (Lacroix) Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood has been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup under-18 tournament, while Chilliwack Chiefs forward A.J. Lacroix has been chosen to play for Team USA. The tournament goes from July 31 to Aug. 6 […]

Several BCHL players set to compete at Team Canada camps this summer

Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Hockey Canada announced rosters for several camps this summer, including the Under-18 Selection Camp and the Under-17 Development Camp, both of which feature BCHL players. The U18 Selection Camp roster was announced on June 16 and includes Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau and Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood. Nadeau scored […]

Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood named to Canadian U18 squad

Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Victoria Grizzlies rookie Matthew Wood was one of 14 forwards named to Team Canada’s roster for the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship, scheduled for Apr. 23 to May 1 in Landshut and Kaufbeuren, Germany The 25-man roster was finalized in an announcement by Hockey Canada yesterday. “We are excited to […]

Nadeau, Wood get Team Canada U17 call

Photo credit: Garrett James Photography Penticton Vees forward Bradley Nadeau and Victoria Grizzlies forward Matthew Wood have been selected to represent Team Canada in the Capital City Challenge Under-17 tournament Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 in Ottawa, Ont. Canada will be split into three teams, Team Black, Red and White and will compete against each […]

Bucks and Smokies to faceoff against Canada’s National Women’s Team

Hockey Canada, in partnership with B.C. Hockey, the BC Hockey League (BCHL), Cranbrook Bucks and Trail Smoke Eaters, announced Monday that Canada’s National Women’s Team will continue its road to Beijing with a pair of games against BCHL clubs. Canada’s centralization roster will face off against the Trail Smoke Eaters on Oct. 4 at 7 […]

Former BCHL MVP Johnson invited to Canada’s World Junior summer camp

Photo credit: Jonathan Knight Photography Kent Johnson, who currently plays at the University of Michigan and formerly played for the BCHL’s Trail Smoke Eaters, has been invited to Team Canada’s summer development camp ahead of the 2022 World Junior Championship. Johnson was among a group of 30 forwards who received an invite to the camp […]