HIRING: Director of Brand Strategy & Communications British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) Position Summary: The British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and creative communications professional to serve as its Director of Brand Strategy & Communications. Reporting directly to the BCHC Commissioner and working collaboratively with league leadership, member teams, and key […]
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 […]
The British Columbia Hockey Conference is excited to announce details of its third annual Prospects Game, which will be hosted by the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Langley Trappers on Tuesday, November 19th at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, B.C. The 2024 BCHC Prospects Game will see the top young players from the Kootenay […]
Hockey Canada has announced that its board of directors has approved a Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project for the 2024-25 season, following an extensive proposal submitted in collaboration from its four Western Members, their respective Junior A hockey leagues and the Western Hockey League (WHL). The WCDM pilot project focuses on strengthening the […]
Earlier today, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League announced that they will no longer operate under the sanctioning of Hockey Canada and BC Hockey and will instead move forward as an independent Junior B-style feeder program to higher non-sanctioned leagues. The British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) and its members, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League […]
Three third-period goals helped the Pacific Junior Hockey League Prospects team defeat the KIJHL 5-3 in the second British Columbia Hockey Conference Prospects Game in Kamloops. Ryan Oatman was named the PJHL player of the game as he had a goal and an assist, while Nathan Preston was named the KIJHL player of the game […]
