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2025-26 British Columbia Hockey League Season<
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NEWS
Penticton Vees & Chilliwack Chiefs
March 24 - 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 identified as a WHL expansion location for 2026-27. Vees ownership will retain its membership in the BCHL and will look to relocate in the near future, while the Chiefs organization, who had no involvement in the city's WHL expansion process, remains committed to the BCHL and has already formally indicated they will play in the league in 2025-26, expressing their commitment beyond that as well.
The BCHL Board of Governors Annual General Meeting (AGM) May 29 and 30 in Richmond, B.C.
Education Initiatives
The governors discussed the league's new Academic Readiness Program, designed to be the gold standard for preparing student athletes for the classroom.
The program focuses on team and league mandates, academic partnerships, as well as the league's track record as the number-one producer of collegiate athletes in all of Canada. It aims to ensure every BCHL athlete has the necessary resources and support to succeed on and off the ice.
Further details about the Academic Readiness Program will be shared in a follow-up release.
League Growth
The Board of Governors discussed in detail plans to continue league growth through expansion and increase the BCHL's reach throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
While no expansion franchise is imminent, the Governors reiterated their desire to add franchises in the near future, as well as a plan to implement a long-term growth strategy, while ensuring the on-ice product remains strong.
This will include working with current members who wish to relocate their franchise.
Executive of the Year
For the second year in a row, Trail Smoke Eaters owner and Chairman of the Board of Governors Rich Murphy was voted by his peers as the Executive of the Year.
Along with his wife Annie, the Murphys have owned the Smoke Eaters since 2016. 2024-25 was his first season as Board Chair after he was elected to the position at the 2024 AGM.
Marketer of the Year
After a tie in voting, the 2024-25 Marketer of the Year award went to two individuals - Barry Douglas of the Chilliwack Chiefs and Todd Miller of the Vernon Vipers.
Douglas started with the Chiefs organization in the 1994-95 season when he was their colour commentator on broadcasts and is now the team's Governor and Vice President of Business Operations. This is the third time he has won this award.
Miller, who is the team's Executive Vice President and Alternate Governor, has been with the Vipers organization since 2003. This is the second time he has been named Marketer of the Year, after winning last season as well.
Standards Scorecard
The Board approved several updates to the BCHL's Standards Scorecard, after gathering feedback from across the league. Introduced in 2021, the scorecard acts as a measurable to gauge team operations on and off the ice and has resulted in a significant increase of quality around the BCHL. Teams have added arena features like high-quality video boards and in-game video review capabilities, while also making improvements to team facilities like dressing rooms, team gyms and more to enhance the development resources available to BCHL athletes.
Alliance Leagues
The league approved a formal affiliation and development agreement with the Junior Prospects Hockey League (JPHL) that will facilitate player movement between the two leagues more freely, in order to provide eligible athletes with more opportunities for development and injury rehabilitation.
The BCHL is also excited to build upon a successful first year working with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) through their affiliation agreement and will once again host them at league events next season to provide exposure in front of BCHL and other junior league scouts.
Strategic Planning
The Board passed two separate five-year strategic plans at the AGM.
The first is a five-year Communications Plan that will see the BCHL focus on investing in and modernizing communications, while also leaning on more of an analytics-based approach when it comes to decision making.
The Board also passed a five-year plan for Officiating and the Department of Player Safety, analyzing current strengths and opportunities and setting measurable goals for the future growth of both programs.
Committee Elections
The following members were elected to league committees at the AGM.
- Executive Committee
- Mike Hawes (Prince George)
John Dewar (Cowichan Valley) - Competition Committee
- Brendan Kenny (Spruce Grove)
Competition Committee Chair Position Mike Hawes (Prince George) - Franchise Committee
- David Michaud (Victoria)
Franchise Committee Chair Position Rich Murphy (Trail) - Marketing Committee
- Shane Muche (Langley)
- Futures Committee
- Stefanie Weber (Alberni Valley)
League Staffing
Formerly the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner before that, Chris Hebb has shifted his role to Chief Strategic Officer, focusing on bigger picture league items as well as sponsorship.
August 7, 2025 - BCHL extends streaming partnership with FloSports
The BCHL announced today that the league has signed a two-year extension with FloSports to remain the league's exclusive streaming partner.
All BCHL preseason, regular season and postseason games will be available to stream on the FloHockey platform for the third straight season.
Viewers can expect increased quality on the broadcast starting this season on FloHockey with new technology that allows for a higher resolution image.
August 8, 2025 - BCHL Board of Governors announces contract extension for Commissioner Steven Cocker
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 Commissioner. The 34-year-old started as the league's Executive Director in 2019 and was eventually promoted to Deputy Commissioner and then Commissioner to start the 2023-24 campaign.
Hire Ian Wilson as Digital Media Specialist.
August 19, 2025 - BCHL introduces Academic Readiness Program
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 NCAA, U Sports and beyond.
Athlete Development Alliance
The BCHL has partnered with the Athlete Development Alliance (ADA) to act as the league's academic consultants. ADA's Dr. Richard Wolfe will work with the BCHL's stable of team academic advisors and coaches, ensuring they are provided with the necessary support and resources to continue mentoring athletes when it comes to their education.
Partnerships
The BCHL is partnering with American Public University System (APUS) and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to give athletes access to convenient and affordable higher education opportunities, allowing them to continue their academics after high school, but before moving on to their college or university hockey careers.
In addition to the post-secondary partnerships, the league is also working with virtual high schools to accommodate younger athletes who are not able to attend brick and mortar schools.
Bylaws
In January 2025 at the league's Semi-Annual Meeting, the Board of Governors approved several changes to the league's bylaws to ensure teams are providing the necessary academic support and resources for athletes to succeed academically. These changes ensure accountability, structure and consistent support for all athletes across the league. Bylaw updates include:
- Team-submitted academic plans
- Team-submitted academic schedules and study time
- NCAA Clearinghouse registration and compliance deadlines
- Enrollment requirements and testing
- Enhanced tutoring support
- Athlete academic reporting (Grade Point Average, academic schedule, attendance record)
- Compliance and accountability
September 17, 2025 - BCHL and Rogers extend partnership for three years
The BCHL and Rogers have extended their partnership for the next three years, the league announced today.
Rogers will now have naming rights to the league championship trophy, which will be renamed the Rogers BCHL Cup, formerly known as the Fred Page Cup, starting this season. They will also continue to be highly visible throughout the BCHL with a patch on every jersey, title sponsorship of the playoffs and supporter of the Rogers BCHL Scholarship Program and Kyle Turris Community Award, while introducing new initiatives like the Volunteer of the Month award.
Fred Page, who was an integral part of the BCHL's rich history, will now be honoured as the namesake of the league's Executive of the Year award. Page, a former league executive himself, held many different roles in his BCHL tenure from 1979 to 1996, including President, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Canada vs. World event highlights new format for BCHL All-Star Weekend
The BCHL announced today that the 2026 All-Star Weekend will have a new format.
The main event on Saturday, Jan. 17 will be a Canada vs. World game, featuring a team of Canadian BCHL athletes facing off against Team World, which will be comprised of BCHL players from outside of Canada, including Americans, Europeans and Asian-born athletes. Game rules will be the same as a regular BCHL game.
Previously, the format of the main event was a 3-on-3 four-team round robin tournament.
In addition to the Canada vs. World competition, the league has revamped its Friday event as the 2026 College Prospects Game. The game will feature the top players in the BCHL who have yet to commit to an NCAA Division I program.</>
The two teams will be split between Coastal Conference and Interior Conference and will also feature the same rules as a regular BCHL game.
The rosters for both events will be determined by a vote between the 20 BCHL head coaches.
All BCHL All-Star Weekend events take place Jan. 16 and 17 at Thompson Family Arena in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Additional information about the event, including tickets and schedule, will be announced at a later date
BCHL announces rosters for Alumni & Friends Game, presented by PetroValue
January 9, '26 The BCHL has announced the rosters for the upcoming Alumni & Friends Game, presented by PetroValue. The game takes place on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6pm MT at Thompson Family Arena in Spruce Grove, Alta. and features a team of Spruce Grove Saints alumni taking on a team of BCHL alumni and special guests.
BCHL Alumni & Guests: Johnny Boychuk - Former NHL defenceman (2009-2022), Stanley Cup champion (2011 Boston Bruins) / Chad Brownlee - BCHL alum (Vernon Vipers), NHL draft pick (Vancouver Canucks) and country music artist / Kelly Buchberger - Former NHL forward (1987-2004), two-time Stanley Cup champion (1987, 1990 Edmonton Oilers) / Chris Dingman - Former NHL forward (1997-2006), two-time Stanley Cup champion (2001 Colorado Avalanche, 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning) / Tyler Johnston - Actor (Letterkenny) / Chris Joseph - Former NHL defenceman (1987-2001), 1988 World Junior gold medalist (Canada) / Garry Nunn - BCHL alum (Victoria Grizzlies), ECHL champion, current BCHL assistant coach (Victoria) / Dylan Playfair - BCHL alum (Merritt Centennials), actor (Letterkenny) / Dave Tomlinson - BCHL alum (Summerland Buckaroos, Richmond Sockeyes), former NHL forward (1991-1995), four-time German-league champion (Adler Manheim), current Vancouver Canucks colour commentator (Sportsnet)
Spruce Grove Saints Alumni: Scott Allen - Saints alum (2008-2011), former Saints captain / Corey Chorneyko - Saints alum (2010-2014), former Saints captain / Liam Darragh - Saints alum (2009-10), BCHL alum (Alberni Valley Bulldogs) / Jordan Draper - Saints alum (2007-2010) / Scott Ferguson - Saints alum (2015-16) / Josh Harris - Saints alum (2014-2018), former saints captain / Austin Hunter - Saints alum (2013-2016) / Mat Knoll - Saints alum (2010-11) / Vinnie Marozzi - Saints alum (2008-2011), Italian league champion (Asiago) / Jeff Oginski - Saints alum (2004-05) / Austin Parmiter - Saints alum (2016-2018) / Carson Samoridny - Saints alum (2011-12, 2013-14)
2026 BCHL Road Show in Burns Lake more than just a game
February 11, '26 The BCHL is coming back to Burns Lake, B.C. for the second time in three years for the junior league's Road Show event Feb. 14 and 15 at Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena. Co-hosted by the Lake Babine Nation, the event sees the Prince George Spruce Kings, the BCHL's northern-most team, taking on the Coquitlam Express in two regular season contests. This is the fourth time the BCHL has hosted the Road Show event. It debuted in 2020 in Kitimat, then in Burns Lake for the first time in February of 2023. The most recent edition took place in November 2023 in Quesnel.
Saturday, Feb. 14: Prince George Spruce Kings @ Coquitlam Express - 7 p.m. PST / Sunday, Feb. 15: Coquitlam Express @ Prince George Spruce Kings - 1 p.m. PST / *All games at Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake
BCHL announces 2026 Officiating Combine May 29 to 31 in Langley
March 2, '26 The BCHL has announced its second annual Officiating Combine May 29 to 31 in Langley, B.C. This year's event will include on-ice evaluations, classroom sessions, fitness testing and guest speakers, providing their insight and expertise. The 2026 camp will also move to a three-day schedule, allowing for more time on the ice. Following last year's camp, seven of 31 participants received the opportunity to officiate BCHL games during the 2025-26 BCHL season. The Officiating Combine will once again be run by Brad Lazarowich, the BCHL's Vice President of Hockey Operations, a former 30-year National Hockey League (NHL) official and currently an Officiating Manager in the American Hockey League (AHL). This year's combine will also include the Junior Prospects Hockey League (JPHL), with their Commissioner Richard Nault in attendance.
April 17, 2026 - BCHL announces partnership extension with Pro Hockey Life, introduces TRUE Hockey and Bauer as goaltending equipment suppliers
The BCHL has announced a three-year partnership extension with Pro Hockey Life to remain the official jersey supplier, servicing the league with premier NHL brand Fanatics uniforms. In addition, the BCHL has also reached an agreement with TRUE Hockey through Pro Hockey Life, making them an official supplier of goalie equipment for the league, along with longtime partner Bauer. Although the BCHL is adding Bauer as an official supplier of the league's goaltending equipment, they remain the BCHL's exclusive equipment and stick supplier.
BCHL announces rosters for 2026 College Prospects Game
The BCHL has announced the rosters for the 2026 College Prospects Game as part of the league's All-Star Weekend on Friday, Jan. 16 at Thompson Family Arena in Spruce Grove, Alta.
The format for this year's College Prospects Game is to showcase the top players in the BCHL who do not currently have an NCAA Division I commitment. The teams are split between the Coastal and Interior Conferences.
The rosters were chosen after a vote between the league's 20 head coaches.
Team Interior roster: G Oliver Kiraly Blackfalds Bulldogs, G Angelo Zol West Kelowna Warriors, D Zachary Deleau Brooks Bandits, D Carson Lloyd Spruce Grove Saints, D Jack McMinn Cranbrook Bucks, D Noah Mertz Blackfalds Bulldogs, D Jordan Murray Okotoks Oilers, D Edvin Nilsson Vernon Vipers, D Liam Nilsson West Kelowna Warriors, F Harry Ahlberg Brooks Bandits, F Ian Alonso West Kelowna Warriors, F Adam Csabi Cranbrook Bucks, F Luke Dahlen Blackfalds Bulldogs, F Noah Garthe West Kelowna Warriors, F Nikita Ivashchenko Blackfalds Bulldogs, F Ruslan Jamaldinov West Kelowna Warriors, F Deagan McMillan Vernon Vipers, F Braeden O'Keefe Sherwood Park Crusaders, F Erik Pastro Trail Smoke Eaters, F Tre Peck Spruce Grove Saints, F Brett Wilson Okotoks Oilers
Team Coastal roster: G Ryder Green Prince George Spruce Kings, G Rhett Stoesser Cowichan Valley Capitals, D Olivier Beaulieu Chilliwack Chiefs, D Wyatt Davis Alberni Valley Bulldogs, D Adam Lang Cowichan Valley Capitals, D Ozbej Rep Prince George Spruce Kings, D Tyler Rowland Cowichan Valley Capitals, D Tanner Winegard Langley Rivermen, F Sam Allaby Langley Rivermen, F Marek Beaudoin Powell River Kings, F Charles Baland Nanaimo Clippers, F Nate Crema Coquitlam Express, F Hayden Fechner Nanaimo Clippers, F Anthony Hall Cowichan Valley Capitals, F Marcus Lougheed Prince George Spruce Kings, F Kai Matthew Alberni Valley Bulldogs, F Nishaan Parmar Surrey Eagles, F Jack Plandowski Chilliwack Chiefs, F Dustin Renas Chilliwack Chiefs, F Gavin Rocha Cowichan Valley Capitals, F Samuel Rousseau Victoria Grizzlies
BCHL announces full rosters for Canada vs. World Game
Canada roster: G Rhett Stoesser Cowichan Valley Capitals, G Angelo Zol West Kelowna Warriors, D Olivier Beaulieu Chilliwack Chiefs, D Wyatt Davis Alberni Valley Bulldogs, D Carter Dekay Cowichan Valley Capitals, D Luke Lepper Salmon Arm Silverbacks, D Dante Siciliano Brooks Bandits, D Caden Tremblay Alberni Valley Bulldogs, D Tanner Winegard Langley Rivermen, F Marek Beaudoin Powell River Kings, F Zachary Benayon Langley Rivermen, F Cash Carter Trail Smoke Eaters, F Luke Dahlen Blackfalds Bulldogs, F Hayden Fechner Nanaimo Clippers, F Anthony Hall Cowichan Valley Capitals, F Landon Mackie Victoria Grizzlies, F Kai Matthew Alberni Valley Bulldogs, F Joey Melo Blackfalds Bulldogs, F Jack Plandowski Chilliwack Chiefs, F Samuel Rousseau Victoria Grizzlies, F Joseph Sinclair Sherwood Park Crusaders
World roster: G Oliver Kirely Blackfalds Bulldogs Hungary, G Carson Mertz Blackfalds Bulldogs United States, D Stevie Grumley Sherwood Park Crusaders United States, D Erik Kald Sherwood Park Crusaders United States, D Nathan Larioza Nanaimo Clippers United States, D Noah Mertz Blackfalds Bulldogs United States, D Liam Nilsson West Kelowna Warriors Sweden, D Ozbej Rep Prince George Spruce Kings Slovenia, F Boris Borin Chilliwack Chiefs Russia, F Adam Csabi Cranbrook Bucks Czechia, F Felix Haibock Spruce Grove Saints Austria, F Nikita Ivashchenko Blackfalds Bulldogs Ukraine, F Ruslan Jamaldinov West Kelowna Warriors Sweden, F Christian Kim Trail Smoke Eaters United States, F Dylan Krayer West Kelowna Warriors United States, F Michael Mikan Okotoks Oilers United States, F Thomas Neu Blackfalds Bulldogs United States, F Reese Shaw Chilliwack Chiefs United States, F Max Silver Victoria Grizzlies United States, F Jacob Terpstra Alberni Valley Bulldogs United States, F Tai Ushio Prince George Spruce Kings Japan, F Alexei Zhukov Brooks Bandits Russia
Langley Rivermen forward Aaron Reierson, who was voted as an alternate captain for Team World, is no longer on the roster as he is joining his NCAA team early and heading to the University of Alaska-Anchorage for his freshman season this week. A replacement captain for Team World will be announced in the coming weeks.
RULE CHANGES
Overtime "No Return" Rule
The BCHL announced today that they're testing a rule called "No Return," meaning that the team that has the puck in the offensive zone will be punished if they carry the puck back out of the zone under minimal pressure.
Once possession has been established in the offensive zone, teams will not be permitted to carry the puck, or pass the puck, back outside of the zone in overtime.
If this does occur, the referee will stop play for a face-off in the offending team's zone, and they will not be permitted to execute a line change.
The rule will only remain in place for exhibition games this weekend(Sept. 12-14), and regular overtime rules will be back in place for the start of the regular season.
ROSTERS RULES
- Maximum of 25 active roster spots, plus an additional card, 26 players, if a team chooses to have a third goaltender.
- Minimum of 10 Canadians. The rest of the lineup - whether Americans or players from Europe and beyond - is wide open.
- 8, 20-years-olds, with an additional 20-year-old goaltender exempt from the total.
- Minimum of 4 rookies, defined as players with less than 30 games played at a similar junior level. To access the maximum 26-player roster, at least 2 skaters must be born between 2007 and 2009, there's no ceiling on 16-year-olds.
SHOWCASE SERIES
The BCHL has announced that the 2025 Showcase will take place in Chilliwack and Abbotsford. The Showcase will run from Oct. 12 to 16 and will be split between the Abbotsford Centre and the Chilliwack Coliseum.
Due to an unforseen poweroutage in Abbotsford the following games have been changed....
- Blackfalds vs Coquitlam 3:30pm @ MSA Arena, Abbotsford
- Nanaimo vs Okotoks 4pm Planet Ice Arena, Coquitlam
- Vernon vs Victoria 4:30pm Planet Ice, Arena Delta
Points garned during the "Showcase Series" are awarded towards the "Regular Season Standings".
ROADSHOW EVENT
ROADSHOW EVENT
The BCHL announced today, in partnership with the Lake Babine Nation, that the league's 2026 Road Show event will return to Burns Lake, B.C.
On Feb. 14 and 15, the Prince George Spruce Kings and the Coquitlam Express will play two regular season games at Tom Forsyth Arena.
This marks the second time the BCHL Road Show will take place in Burns Lake after the league held the event there in 2023.
In addition to the games, BCHL players and staff will participate in school visits, community events throughout the weekend, as well as a traditional feast hosted by the Lake Babine Nation.
This will be the fourth BCHL Road Show event since 2020. In previous years, the event was held in Kitimat, B.C. (2020), Burns Lake (2023) and Quesnel, B.C. (2023).
2025-26 BCHL REGULAR SEASON (Sortable Table - Clickable Columns, Click Sort, Click Reverse)
| COASTAL CONFERENCE | RANKINGS | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal West Division | GP | W | L | OL | SL | PT | OW | GF | GA | PM | D | C | L |
| Alberni Valley Bulldogs | 54 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 3 | 199 | 177 | 781 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| Cowichan Valley Capitals | 54 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 79 | 4 | 242 | 159 | 497 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Nanaimo Clippers | 54 | 30 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 217 | 180 | 773 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Powell River Kings | 54 | 12 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 173 | 305 | 903 | 5 | 9 | 19 |
| Victoria Grizzlies | 54 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 7 | 205 | 222 | 957 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| Coastal East Division | GP | W | L | OL | SL | PT | OW | GF | GA | PM | D | C | L |
| Chilliwack Chiefs | 54 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 63 | 2 | 240 | 200 | 891 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Coquitlam Express | 54 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 62 | 5 | 200 | 196 | 744 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| Langley Rivermen | 54 | 28 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 3 | 208 | 222 | 758 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| Prince George Spruce Kings | 54 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 71 | 2 | 226 | 164 | 746 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Surrey Eagles | 54 | 8 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 142 | 283 | 833 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| INTERIOR CONFERENCE | RANKINGS | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior West Division | GP | W | L | OL | SL | PT | OW | GF | GA | PM | D | C | L |
| Cranbrook Bucks | 54 | 20 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 46 | 2 | 162 | 206 | 644 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 54 | 22 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 154 | 182 | 718 | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| Trail Smoke Eaters | 54 | 30 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 61 | 6 | 174 | 176 | 579 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Vernon Vipers | 54 | 15 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 167 | 223 | 823 | 5 | 10 | 18 |
| West Kelowna Warriors | 54 | 40 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 83 | 1 | 207 | 127 | 649 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Interior East Division | GP | W | L | OL | SL | PT | OW | GF | GA | PM | D | C | L |
| Blackfalds Bulldogs | 54 | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 76 | 4 | 219 | 135 | 581 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Brooks Bandits | 54 | 37 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 80 | 4 | 253 | 175 | 792 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Okotoks Oilers | 54 | 20 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 4 | 161 | 235 | 841 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
| Sherwood Park Crusaders | 54 | 29 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 64 | 4 | 206 | 180 | 962 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Spruce Grove Saints | 54 | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 5 | 182 | 190 | 890 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
- x = Playoff Position
- y= Conference Winner
- z = Regular Season Champion
- dnq= Did Not Qualify for Playoffs
Penticton Vees, WHL (will retain a BCHL franchise for relocation).
PLAYOFFS
TIE-BREAKER CRITERIA:
WITH RESPECT TO PLAYOFFS, FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE TOP TEAMS, THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA SHALL BE USED UNTIL THE TIE IS BROKEN:
- The Team having the most POINTS.
- The Team having the most WINS.
- Team Having the Most WINS IN GAMES vs EACH OTHER
- The team having the most POINTS IN GAMES AGAINST EACH OTHER
- The Team having the best GOALS FOR AND AGAINST IN GAMES AGAINST EACH OTHER. (by taking the goals for and subtracting the goals against in games between the teams)
- Should teams remain tied after the above tie breakers, the team with the MOST POINTS EARNED in games involving DIVISIONAL OPPONENTS ONLY will be used to determine the DIVISIONAL STANDINGS. (This tie-breaker only applies in determining divisional standings)
PLAYOFF FORMAT:
THE 2026 SHAW BCHL PLAYOFFS, WILL ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURE:
The top four teams from each of the league's four divisions will qualify for the postseason. Four teams will not make the playoffs - lowest seed from each Division, all series are a "Best-Of-Seven".
- ROUND ONE: Each division will qualify the four top teams. They will play, with-in each division, based on the following seeding: 1 vs 4, 2 vs 3.
- ROUND TWO: The two remaining teams, of each division, will play each other for the division title.
- ROUND THREE: The division winners will then play in their respective conference final, Cliff McNabb Trophy for the Coastal and Ryan Hatfield Trophy for the Interior.
- ROUND FOUR: Each conference champion will then play for the Rogers BCHL Cup, BCHL Championship.
ROUND 1
| COASTAL EAST SEMIFINALS |
|---|
| Prince George (1 vs 4) Langley | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Langley @ Prince George | 2 | 0 | |
| #2, April 4, Langley @ Prince George | 4 | 2 | |
| #3, April 7, Prince George @ Langley | 6 | 2 | |
| #4, April 8, Prince George @ Langley | 5 | 4 | |
| #5, April 10, Langley @ Prince George | 5 | 2 | |
| #6, April12, Prince George @ Langley | 4 | 1 | |
| #7, April 10, Langley @ Prince George | 5 | 2 |
| Chilliwack (2 vs 3) Coquitlam | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Coquitlam @ Chilliwack | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| #2, April 4, Coquitlam @ Chilliwack | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| #3, April 6, Chilliwack @ Coquitlam | 2 | 1 | |
| #4, April 8, Chilliwack @ Coquitlam | 5 | 2 | |
| #5, April 0, Coquitlam @ Chilliwack | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| COASTAL WEST SEMIFINALS |
|---|
| Cowichan Valley (1 vs 4) Victoria | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Victoria @ Cowichan Valley | 5 | 1 | |
| #2, April 4, Victoria @ Cowichan Valley | 4 | 2 | |
| #3, April 7, Cowichan Valley @ Victoria | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| #4, April 8, Cowichan Valley @ Victoria | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| #5, April 10, Victoria @ Cowichan Valley | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| #6, April 11, Cowichan Valley @ Victoria | 5 | 1 | |
| #7, April 13, Victoria@ Cowichan Valley | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Nanaimo (2 vs 3) Alberni Valley | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Alberni Valley @ Nanaimo | 4 | 3 | |
| #2, April 4, Alberni Valley @ Nanaimo | 4 | 2 | |
| #3, April 7, Nanaimo @ Alberni Valley | 5 | 2 | |
| #4, April 8, Nanaimo @ Alberni Valley | 5 | 2 | |
| #5, April 10, Alberni Valley @ Nanaimo | 8 | 2 |
| INTERIOR EAST SEMIFINALS |
|---|
| Brooks (1 vs 4) Spruce Grove | GF | GA | OT | |
| #1, April 3, Spruce Grove @ Brooks | 5 | 2 | ||
| #2, April 4, Spruce Grove @ Brooks | 4 | 1 | ||
| #3, April 7, Brooks @ Spruce Grove | 7 | 2 | ||
| #4, April 8, Brooks @ Spruce Grove | 9 | 3 |
| Blackfalds (2 vs 3) Sherwook Park | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Sherwook Park @ Blackfalds | 1 | 0 | |
| #2, April 4, Sherwook Park @ Blackfalds | 4 | 0 | |
| #3, April 7, Blackfalds @ Sherwook Park | 5 | 3 | |
| #4, April 8, Blackfalds @ Sherwook Park | 5 | 2 | |
| #5, April 10, Sherwook Park @ Blackfalds | 4 | 0 | |
| #6, April 12, Blackfalds @ Sherwook Park | 5 | 3 |
| INTERIOR WEST SEMIFINALS |
|---|
| West Kelowna (1 vs 4) Cranbrook | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Cranbrook @ West Kelowna | 4 | 2 | |
| #2, April 4, Cranbrook @ West Kelowna | 1 | 0 | |
| #3, April 7, West Kelowna @ Cranbrook | 2 | 1 | |
| #4, April 8, West Kelowna @ Cranbrook | 5 | 3 | |
| #5, April 10, Cranbrook @ West Kelowna | 2 | 0 |
| Trail (2 vs 3) Salmon Arm | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 3, Salmon Arm @ Trail | 2 | 0 | |
| #2, April 4, Salmon Arm @ Trail | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| #3, April 7, Trail @ Salmon Arm | 4 | 3 | |
| #4, April 8, Trail @ Salmon Arm | 2 | 1 | 1 |
ROUND 2
| COASTAL EAST FINALS |
|---|
| Prince George vs Chilliwack | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 17, Chilliwack @ Prince George | 3 | 2 | |
| #2, April 18, Chilliwack @ Prince George | 7 | 2 | |
| #3, April 21, Prince George @ Chilliwack | 3 | 2 | |
| #4, April 22, Prince George @ Chilliwack | 4 | 1 | |
| #5, April 24, Chilliwack @ Prince George | 4 | 3 | |
| #6, April 26, Prince George @ Chilliwack | 4 | 2 | |
| #7, April 28, Chilliwack @ Prince George | 3 | 1 |
| COASTAL WEST FINALS |
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| Cowichan Valley vs Nanaimo | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 17, Nanaimo @ Cowichan Valley | 3 | 2 | |
| #2, April 18, Nanaimo @ Cowichan Valley | 5 | 3 | |
| #3, April 21, Cowichan Valley @ Nanaimo | 6 | 2 | |
| #4, April 22, Cowichan Valley @ Nanaimo | 5 | 2 | |
| #5, April 24, Nanaimo @ Cowichan Valley | 5 | 0 | |
| #6, April 25, Cowichan Valley @ Nanaimo | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| #7, April 27, Nanaimo @ Cowichan Valley | 3 | 2 |
| INTERIOR EAST FINALS |
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| Brooks vs Sherwook Park | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 17, Sherwook Park @ Brooks | 3 | 1 | |
| #2, April 18, Sherwook Park @ Brooks | 6 | 2 | |
| #3, April 21, Brooks @ Sherwook Park | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| #4, April 22, Brooks @ Sherwook Park | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| #5, April 24, Sherwook Park @ Brooks | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| #6, April 26, Brooks @ Sherwook Park | 5 | 2 | |
| #7, April 28, Sherwook Park @ Brooks | 6 | 1 |
| INTERIOR WEST FINALS |
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| Salmon Arm vs Cranbrook | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, April 17, Cranbrook @ Salmon Arm | 4 | 2 | |
| #2, April 18, Cranbrook @ Salmon Arm | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| #3, April 21, Salmon Arm @ Cranbrook | 5 | 2 | |
| #4, April 22,Salmon Arm @ Cranbrook | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| #5, April 24, Cranbrook @ Salmon Arm | 4 | 2 | |
| #6, April 26, Salmon Arm @ Cranbrook | 3 | 2 | |
| #7, April 28, Cranbrook @ Salmon Arm | 4 | 2 |
ROUND 3
| COASTAL CONFERENCE FINALS |
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| Nanaimo vs Prince George | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, May 1, Nanaimo @ Prince George | 4 | 0 | |
| #2, May 2, Nanaimo @ Prince George | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| #3, May 5, Prince George @ Nanaimo | 4 | 0 | |
| #4, May 6, Prince George @ Nanaimo | 6 | 2 |
| COASTAL CONFERENCE CHAMPION |
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| INTERIOR CONFERENCE FINALS |
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| Brooks vs Cranbrook | GF | GA | OT |
| #1, May 1, Cranbrook @ Brooks | 6 | 2 | |
| #2, May 2, Cranbrook @ Brooks | 5 | 1 | |
| #3, Date, Brooks @ Cranbrook | 4 | 1 | |
| #4, Date, Brooks @ Cranbrook | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| #5, Date, Brooks @ Cranbrook | 4 | 1 |
| INTERIOR CONFERENCE CHAMPION |
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ROUND 4
| COASTAL CHAMPION VS INTERIOR CHAMPION |
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| #1, April 15, Nanaimo @ Brooks | 3 | 1 | |
| #2, April 16, Nanaimo @ Brooks | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| #3, April 19, Brooks @ Nanaimo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #4, April 20, Brooks @ Nanaimo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ROGERS BCHL CUP CHAMPION |
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YEAR END AWARDS
BCHL and Rogers announce five scholarship recipients for 2025-26
The BCHL has announced this year's five winners of the BCHL Scholarship Program, supported by Rogers. After gathering submissions throughout the season, the league's selection committee has chosen five players who will receive a $2,000 scholarship. This program is designed to provide graduating BCHL players with financial support for the next step of their hockey and academic careers. The recipients were selected based on their academic record, their stated future career and education goals and their time spent in the BCHL.
This year's winners are: Massimo Fazio - Surrey, Cowichan Valley (University of Toronto) / Isaac Johnson -Brooks Bandits (Bemidji State University) / Brody Juck - Coquitlam, Trail, Spruce Grove, Victoria, Langley (Acadia University) / Carter Oakenfold - West Kelowna, Victoria (Brock University) / Caden Tremblay - Alberni Valley Bulldogs (University of Alaska-Anchorage)
BCHL announces 2025-26 Year-End All-Stars
April 16, '26 - The BCHL has announced the year-end all-star teams for the 2025-26 season. The First-Team All-Stars, Second-Team All-Stars and All-Rookie Team each feature three forwards, two defencemen and one goalie. The teams were determined after a vote was conducted with the 20 league broadcasters.
First-Team All-Stars: F Nico Grabas - Chilliwack Chiefs / F Nikita Ivashchenko - Blackfalds Bulldogs / F Jack Good - Brooks Bandits / D Ozbej Rep - Prince George Spruce Kings / D Noah Mertz - Blackfalds Bulldogs / G Angelo Zol - West Kelowna Warriors
Second-Team All-Stars: F Zachary Benayon - Langley Rivermen / F Jack Plandowski - Chilliwack Chiefs / F Tai Ushio - Prince George Spruce Kings / D Wyatt Davis - Alberni Valley Bulldogs / D Erik Kald - Sherwood Park Crusaders / G Rhett Stoesser - Cowichan Valley Capitals
All-Rookie Team F Boris Borin - Chilliwack Chiefs / F Dmitrii Kubantsev - Vernon Vipers / F Ryan Hedley - Powell River Kings / D Reece Gault - Victoria Grizzlies / D Krisjanis Sarts - Blackfalds Bulldogs / G Carson Mertz - Blackfalds Bulldogs
Four players have been added to the rosters for next week's BCHL All-Star Weekend. The event takes place Jan. 16 and 17 at Thompson Family Arena in Spruce Grove, Alta. and is highlighted by the College Prospects Game and the Canada vs. World Game.
The following players have been added to rosters: Spruce Grove Saints forward Brandon Funk has been added to the Team Interior roster for the College Prospects Game / Spruce Grove Saints forward Tre Peck has been added to the Team World roster for the Canada vs. World Game (Peck will no longer participate in the College Prospects Game after receiving an NCAA Division I commitment last week) / Sherwood Park Crusaders forward Quincy Supprien has been added to the Team Interior roster for the College Prospects Game / Vernon Vipers defenceman Edvin Nilsson has been added to the Team World roster for the Canada vs. World Game
The following players will no longer play in the event: Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Caden Tremblay is injured and will no longer play for Canada / Blackfalds Bulldogs defenceman Noah Mertz recently committed to an NCAA Division I program and will no longer play in the College Prospects Game (Mertz will still play for Team World) / Chilliwack Chiefs forward Jack Plandowski recently committed to an NCAA Division I program and will no longer play in the College Prospects Game (Plandowski will still play for Canada) / Chilliwack Chiefs forward Reese Shaw is injured and will no longer play for Team World / Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Nathan Larioza has left the team and will no longer play for Team World / Vernon Vipers forward Deagan McMillan is injured and will no longer play in the College Prospects Game
The BCHL has announced roster additions for both the College Prospects Game and the Canada vs. World Game as part of All-Star Weekend Jan. 16 and 17 in Spruce Grove, Alta.
Sherwood Park Crusaders defenceman Jude Bray has been added to Canada's roster for the Canada vs. World Game / Chilliwack Chiefs forward Nico Grabas has been added to Canada's roster for the Canada vs. World Game / Chiefs forward Boris Borin has been added to Team Coastal's roster for the College Prospects Game / Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Gavin Nemis has been added to Team Coastal's roster for the College Prospects Game / Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Landon Pappas has been added to Team Coastal's roster for the College Prospects Game
The league also announced that Capitals forward Anthony Hall has been named an alternate captain for Canada, Blackfalds Bulldogs forwards Nikita Ivashchenko and Thomas Neu have been named alternate captains for Team World and West Kelowna Warriors forward Ruslan Jamaldinov has also been named an alternate for Team World.
The following players will no longer participate in the event: Chiefs defenceman Olivier Beaulieu has joined Northern Michigan University and will no longer play for Canada or Team Coastal / Victoria Grizzlies forward Samuel Rousseau has left the team and will no longer play for Canada or Team Coastal / Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Jacob Terpstra has joined the University of Alaska-Anchorage and will no longer play for Team World / Capitals forward Gavin Rocha sustained an injury and will not be able to play for Team Coastal
Cowichan Valley's Cam Keith named 2025-26 Coach of the Year
April 29, '26 Cowichan Valley Capitals head coach and general manager Cam Keith has been named the winner of the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy as the BCHL's Coach of the Year. Keith led the Capitals to first place in the Coastal West Division with a 38-13-3 record. The Capitals averaged 4.48 goals per game this season, which was second best in the league, while their penalty kill tied for second in the BCHL with a rate of 82.6 per cent. Individual awards are determined by a vote between the 20 BCHL head coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.
Chilliwack's Jack Plandowski named 2025-26 Most Sportsmanlike Player
April 29, '26 Chilliwack Chiefs forward Jack Plandowski has been named the 2025-26 winner of the Bob Fenton Trophy as the BCHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player. Plandowski ended the 2025-26 regular season just one point back of the scoring lead, wrapping up his first campaign in the BCHL with 75 points in 54 games. His 29 goals were tied for eighth in the league, his 46 assists were tied for second and he only totaled 14 minutes in penalties. Individual awards are determined by a vote between the 20 BCHL head coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.
West Kelowna's Angelo Zol named 2025-26 Top Goaltender
April 30, '26 West Kelowna Warriors goaltender Angelo Zol has been named the 2025-26 winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL's Top Goaltender. Zol led the league in almost every statistical goaltending category in 2025-26, including shutouts (six), save percentage (.925) and goals-against average (1.98). His 27 wins in 36 appearances were the second most in the league and his 2,179 minutes played were fourth. Individual awards are determined by a vote between the 20 BCHL head coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.
Prince George's Ozbej Rep named 2025-26 Top Defenceman
April 30, '26 Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman Ozbej Rep has been named the winner of the 2025-26 Top Defenceman Award. Rep was the league leader in points by defencemen in the regular season with 52 in 54 contests. He also led all BCHL blueliners with 46 assists, just two back of the overall league lead in helpers. The 20-year-old Slovenian had the most power-play points among all skaters with 33, as well as the most power-play assists with 30. Individual awards are determined by a vote between the 20 BCHL head coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.
West Kelowna's Angelo Zol named 2025-26 Most Valuable Player
May 1, '26 West Kelowna Warriors goaltender Angelo Zol has been named the 2025-26 winner of the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player. Zol led the league in almost every statistical goaltending category in 2025-26, including shutouts (six), save percentage (.925) and goals-against average (1.98). His 27 wins in 36 appearances were the second most in the league and his 2,179 minutes played were fourth. Individual awards are determined by a vote between the 20 BCHL head coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.
Chilliwack's Boris Borin named 2025-26 Rookie of the Year
May 1, '26Chilliwack Chiefs forward Boris Borin has been named the 2025-26 winner of the Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy as the BCHL's Rookie of the Year. Borin led all eligible rookies with 57 points, despite not joining the Chiefs until the start of November and only playing in 42 regular season games. He had a rookie-best 43 assists, while scoring 14 goals. 16 of his points came on the power play. Only players born in 2007 or later are eligible for 2025-26 rookie awards or year-end all-stars.
BCHL announces 2025-26 Interior Conference winners of Kyle Turris Community Award, presented by Rogers
June 15, '26 The BC Hockey League has announced the Interior 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. Each team submits a winner from their organization, along with the reasons they were chosen.
This year's winners from the Interior Conference are: Blackfalds Bulldogs - Matthew Croxall, Brooks Bandits - Dante Siciliano, Cranbrook Bucks - Nathan Simm, Okotoks Oilers - Grady Gustafson, Salmon Arm Silverbacks - Tanner Walos, Sherwood Park Crusaders - Brec Christenson, Spruce Grove Saints - Spencer Rheaume, Trail Smoke Eaters - Chayse Johnson, Vernon Vipers - Deagan McMillan, West Kelowna Warriors - Caden Kemkaran-Humble
BCHL announces 2025-26 Coastal Conference winners of the Kyle Turris Community Award, presented by Rogers
June 15, '26 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. Each team submits a winner from their organization, along with the reasons they were chosen.
This year's winners from the Coastal Conference are: Alberni Valley Bulldogs - Teague McAllister, Chilliwack Chiefs - Nico Grabas, Coquitlam Express - Shaenen Long, Cowichan Valley Capitals - Slade Firkus, Langley Rivermen - Cale Colwell, Nanaimo Clippers - Jack Rimmer, Powell River Kings - Jake Westhaver, Prince George Spruce Kings - Carter Hesselgrave, Surrey Eagles - Owen Fitzgerald, Victoria Grizzlies - Vidar Blixt
League announces 2025-26 recipients of BCHL Canucks Alumni Scholarship
June 19, '26 The BCHL and the Vancouver Canucks Alumni have announced six winners for the BCHL Canucks Alumni Scholarship Program for the 2025-26 season.
The program, which has been in place since 1987, is designed to provide former BCHL players with scholarship funds as they continue their academic and hockey careers. The recipients of the scholarships are determined by a selection committee from the BCHL, based on the individual's academics, hockey career, community service and time spent in the BCHL. This year's winners will each receive $2,500 in scholarship funds to go toward their education.
This year's winners are: Colton Cameron - Bentley University (Prince George Spruce Kings) / Jordan Fairlie - University of Toronto (Prince George Spruce Kings) / Owen Goodbrand - Bentley University (Cowichan Valley, Prince George) / Luca Grabas - Simon Fraser University (Chilliwack, Nanaimo) / Logan Holm - York University (Alberni Valley Bulldogs) / Chase Sandhu - York University (Langley, West Kelowna)