The BCHL has introduced its new Academic Readiness Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to be the gold standard for preparing student athletes for the classroom and aiding them in their hockey journey. The program consists of policies, enhanced support tools and partnerships to ensure that every BCHL athlete is academically prepared to excel in the […]
The BCHL announced today that its Board of Governors has reached an agreement with Commissioner Steven Cocker on a three-year contract extension. His current contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, which is when the extension will kick in. Cocker is entering his seventh season with the BCHL and his third as the […]
Photo credits: Garrett James Photography (Cocker, Kim, Rowland), Tav Morrison (Frankiw), Vicki Brown – MyLight Photography (Moore) After a long hiatus, the BCHL Podcast is back just in time for the start of the 2025 Rogers BCHL Playoffs as we go around the league to tee up the first round. This week’s guests are: BCHL […]
Fastbreak AI has signed a multi-year software agreement with the BCHL. Driven by the league’s mission to deliver premier player experiences and prioritize athlete development, this collaboration introduces the cutting-edge capabilities of Fastbreak Pro, Fastbreak’s AI-powered sports scheduling platform, to ensure balanced and optimized schedules for league and conference play. Fastbreak Pro, recently shortlisted in […]
The BCHL announced today that Westland Insurance has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the league’s 2025 All-Star Weekend, Jan. 17 and 18 in Salmon Arm, B.C. The third-annual All-Star Weekend event features a Top Prospects Game, Skills Competition, Alumni & Friends Game and a 3-on-3 All-Star Tournament. In addition, there will be […]
The BCHL’s Board of Governors met on Wednesday to discuss strategic planning in response to the recent NCAA eligibility change. Earlier this year, the league’s Governors struck an Ad Hoc Committee to create a strategy around the upcoming rule change and that committee presented its findings so far. “All of our committees have been working […]
The BCHL has announced that Headlands Environmental Services will be the presenting sponsor of the league’s Showcase event in Abbotsford and Chilliwack Oct. 13 to 17. Located in Chilliwack, Headlands Environmental Services has successfully managed many environmental projects for all levels of industry, government and First Nations, both locally in British Columbia and internationally. “The BCHL […]
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 has announced details for its 2025 All-Star Weekend. This year’s event will take place in Salmon Arm, B.C. from Jan. 17 to 19, 2025. In partnership with the City of Salmon Arm, the best of the BCHL will be in town for a Top Prospects Game, Skills Competition, Alumni & Friends Game and […]
The BCHL has announced five recipients of the BCHL Scholarship Program, supported by Rogers, for the 2023-24 season. After gathering submissions throughout last season, the BCHL has selected five players who will receive a $2,000 scholarship award to attend a Canadian post-secondary institution. This year’s recipients are: Tristan Baumung – Spruce Grove Saints (Red Deer […]
