Balancing the demands of Junior A hockey with academic commitments can be challenging. Through its educational partnership with the South-Central Interior Distance Education School (SCIDES), the British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) is helping provide student-athletes with greater flexibility as they pursue both their academic and hockey goals. Through SCIDES’ specialized Junior Hockey Program, part of […]

The BCHC just landed one of the most decorated officials in Canadian hockey. Mike Campbell has been named the British Columbia Hockey Conference’s new Director of Officiating, ahead of the league’s inaugural Junior A season. He will oversee officiating operations, development programming, performance standards, and department strategy, shaping the league’s officiating identity from day one. […]

The British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) has officially unveiled the regular season schedule, divisional alignment and playoff format for its inaugural 2026-27 Junior A season. The first BCHC campaign will feature 22 member clubs competing in a 50-game regular season schedule, with each team playing 25 home games and 25 road games. In total, 550 […]

The British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) and the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL), in partnership with BC Hockey, are pleased to announce the implementation of a B.C. Junior Development Agreement that will promote player growth and advancement under a cooperative framework within sanctioned hockey. BCHC and PJHL clubs will work together to provide junior hockey […]

As preparations for the inaugural British Columbia Hockey Conference season get underway, players from across Canada are getting ready to begin the next step in their hockey journey. Before they can take the ice, many of these student-athletes need a welcoming place to call home. Host families play a vital role in the BCHC, providing […]

The British Columbia Hockey Conference is proud to be partnered with the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, which will be holding their 2026 Annual Inductee Event & Auction at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Saturday, July 11. Celebrate the induction of B.C. legends Andrew Ladd, Travis Green and Josh Gorges, along with longtime NHL […]

With the 2026-27 season approaching, we are excited about the evolving landscape of junior hockey and we are pleased to provide an update to ensure members understand the current structure in B.C. as well as the direction as we move forward. “We continue to take measured and thoughtful steps to build our junior hockey pathways […]

Hockey Canada has announced that after a successful first season, the Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project will expand its scope for the 2025-26 season, with an emphasis on roster composition. Announced in July 2024, the WCDM pilot project is a joint initiative between Hockey Canada’s four Western Members, their respective Junior A hockey […]

 April 27, 2025: Ridge Meadows Flames (6) vs Grand Forks Border Bruins (9) Border Bruins win series 3-1 “It’s unreal, especially being from Grand Forks,” said Alex Edwards on winning the Mowat Cup. “I’ve lived here my whole life and it’s no better feeling than winning in front of the people that I’ve known […]

Kimberley, B.C. –  The British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) and BC Hockey are pleased to announce details for the 2025 Mowat Cup that will determine the Junior A Tier 2 champion. For the first time since the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) and the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) transitioned to Junior A Tier […]