The British Columbia Hockey Conference has announced its inaugural 3 Stars of the Week, recognizing one standout goaltender, forward and defenceman for performances from Sept. 10–20. Goaltender: Leo den Besten, Fernie Ghostriders Den Besten finished the first week of the regular season with a 2-0-0 record, one shutout, a 0.96 goals-against average and a .958 […]
Twenty games were played across the British Columbia Hockey Conference from Friday through Sunday, with eight requiring overtime or a shootout. The weekend also brought home-opening celebrations to communities across the province, combining action on the ice with pregame parties, partner activations and recognition of those who serve their communities. Communities Come Together Recycle BC, […]
Former Richmond Sockeyes forward Nickolas Kovich is taking the next step in his hockey career close to home, joining the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League. Kovich spent parts of three seasons with the Richmond Sockeyes from 2023 to 2026, including a strong 2025-26 campaign in which he recorded 15 goals and 18 assists […]
The British Columbia Hockey Conference is making mental health education a required part of the player experience during its inaugural 2026–27 season. Every rostered BCHC player will complete Breaking the Ice, a hockey-focused mental health program developed by Movember. The BCHC will cover the full cost of the program for all participating players. Breaking the […]
Months of planning. Years of work behind the scenes. Twenty-two clubs, hundreds of players and communities across British Columbia have helped bring the British Columbia Hockey Conference to this moment. Tonight, the puck finally drops. The Delta Ice Hawks visit the Richmond Sockeyes on Thursday, September 10, marking the first regular-season game in BCHC history […]
The British Columbia Hockey Conference is proud to welcome Recycle BC as the Official Recycling Partner of the BCHC for the upcoming Junior A season. The multi-year partnership will bring Recycle BC’s educational, informative and inspiring recycling messaging directly to fans, families and athletes through arena activations, in-game fan engagement, athlete-led content and digital promotion. […]
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 […]
