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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 ...
Every BCHL team employs an Academic Advisor who is tasked with assisting student athletes navigate through their high-school and post-secondary studies. Each advisor works closely with their players ...
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 ...
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has announced that it has come to terms with five Alberta-based teams to join the league for the 2024-25 season. The teams that have committed to terms ...
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 ...
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 ...
Photo credit: Matt Piotrowski The BCHL has announced its regular season schedule, divisional alignment and playoff format for the 2025-26 season. Schedule The 2025-26 season will begin on Friday, Sep.
The BC Hockey League Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Nanaimo Clippers franchise to Northern Lights Hockey Canada. Northern Lights Hockey Canada is an investment group headed by Brad ...
The BC Hockey League has announced the Coastal Conference winners of the Kyle Turris Community Award, presented by Rogers. The award is given to BCHL players who go above and beyond in their community ...
The BCHL acknowledged today that ownership of the Penticton Vees has acquired a Western Hockey League (WHL) expansion team, beginning in the 2025-26 season, and the City of Chilliwack has been ...
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 ...
Four BC Hockey League (BCHL) officials will become the first all-female officiating crew to work a game at the Canadian Junior A level today when they work a game between the Langley Rivermen and the ...