Sliding Into the Weekend: Streaks, Rematches and Family Fun Around the BCHC

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The Williams Lake Mustangs have won 11 straight, the Coastal Tsunami are chasing a seventh consecutive victory, and the Kimberley Dynamiters are heading to Osoyoos for back-to-back meetings with a team they defeated just last weekend.

Across 21 games from November 13–15, the BCHC schedule brings together lengthy scoring streaks, demanding road trips and opponents with unfinished business. Off the ice, teams will support local food banks, raise cancer awareness and welcome families for special game-day activities.

Here’s what to watch this weekend.

Can Revelstoke stop the Mustangs?

Two nights. The same building. Two chances to end the league’s hottest run.

The Revelstoke Grizzlies visit Williams Lake Friday and Saturday for their first meetings with the Mustangs this regular season.

Williams Lake enters at 15–2–1–0 after shutting out Beaver Valley 4–0 and defeating Summerland 7–1 last weekend. The Mustangs haven’t lost since an overtime defeat against Kamloops on October 14.

Their consistency extends to the scoresheet. Kaelen Swanson has points in 12 consecutive appearances, collecting eight goals and 11 assists during that stretch. Braden Bolt has an 11-game point streak of his own, with eight goals and nine assists.

Logan Hauk, the BCHC’s latest Top Forward of the Week, has scored in four consecutive games.

For Revelstoke, the challenge is finding enough offence to turn a competitive effort into points. The Grizzlies lost 3–1 in Kamloops and 1–0 in Merritt last weekend. Now they face a team that allowed just one goal across its two most recent games.

Coastal chases seven in Port Coquitlam

The Coastal Tsunami’s franchise-record winning streak faces its next test Friday in Port Coquitlam.

Six consecutive victories have lifted Coastal to 11–7–1–0, with last weekend’s 2–0 shutout of Ridge Meadows followed by a 7–2 win over Langley.

The Trailblazers have already been part of that run. Coastal won 4–2 in Port Coquitlam on November 1, adding to a 3–2 home victory over the same opponent in September.

Port Coquitlam comes into the rematch with a timely boost after beating Ridge Meadows 4–3 in a shootout Tuesday.

Ben Walker is another player to watch. The Coastal forward has scored in three consecutive appearances and enters the weekend with 29 points, three behind league scoring leader Ryan McAuley.

Friday is Coastal’s only game of the weekend, making it the Tsunami’s one opportunity to push the streak to seven.

Kimberley and Osoyoos settle in for a doubleheader

The Coyotes won’t have to wait long for another shot at Kimberley.

After losing 4–1 at the Civic Centre last Saturday, Osoyoos hosts the Dynamiters Friday and Saturday at the Sun Bowl Arena.

Both teams have played since that meeting. Osoyoos defeated Grand Forks 6–4 in Tuesday’s school-day game, while Kimberley picked up a point in a 4–3 overtime loss to Fernie.

Brayden Schwartz arrives with one of the league’s strongest individual runs: points in 11 consecutive appearances, totalling 13 goals and eight assists. He has also scored in each of his last three games, with five goals over that span.

The Coyotes have already shown they can frustrate a high-scoring opponent, shutting out Fernie 3–0 last Friday. Repeating that kind of defensive performance against Kimberley would give them a chance to change the direction of this season series.

Three games, three stops and plenty at stake

Kamloops, Columbia Valley and Quesnel each face three games in three days on the road.

The Storm opens Friday in Beaver Valley before visiting Nelson Saturday and Grand Forks Sunday. Friday’s matchup gives the Nitehawks an opportunity to answer a 4–0 loss in Kamloops on September 25.

Beaver Valley has won six of its last seven, responding to last Saturday’s shutout loss in Williams Lake with a 9–2 victory over Nelson on Tuesday.

Columbia Valley follows a similar route, visiting Nelson Friday, Grand Forks Saturday and Beaver Valley Sunday. The Rockies have won five of their last six, but their recent meetings with this weekend’s opponents offer very different reference points: an 8–4 win over Nelson, a 7–3 loss to Grand Forks and a 4–2 loss to Beaver Valley.

Quesnel travels to Merritt, Princeton and Summerland. Sunday brings a quick rematch with the Jets, who won 4–1 in Quesnel last Saturday.

Three road games leave little time to recover from a difficult night—or celebrate a good one.

Fernie returns the visit, Merritt builds momentum

Princeton welcomes Fernie Friday, six days after the Ghostriders won their meeting 8–5.

The Posse returns home after a three-game Kootenay trip, while Fernie arrives following Tuesday’s overtime victory against Kimberley. Princeton then hosts Quesnel Saturday, with both home games part of the Posse’s Family Weekend.

For the Ghostriders, Saturday brings a visit to a Merritt team quietly putting together a productive stretch.

The Centennials have earned seven of eight available points over their last four games, including consecutive wins over Revelstoke and Summerland. Noah Lawless has points in five straight appearances, with three goals and six assists during that run.

Merritt hosts Quesnel Friday before welcoming Fernie for Saturday’s Pink in the Rink game.

Richmond rolls on, Delta gets another shot at Langley

Richmond added a third consecutive victory Thursday, defeating Burnaby 9–5. The Sockeyes head to Ridge Meadows Friday looking to make it four straight in their only game of the weekend.

The Flames will look to turn recent extra-time points into a win after an overtime loss to Burnaby and a shootout loss to Port Coquitlam.

Delta hosts Ridge Meadows Saturday before another meeting with Langley Sunday.

The Ice Hawks and Trappers needed a shootout to settle Wednesday’s game, with Langley taking a 2–1 decision. Ethan Caruso enters the return matchup with points in seven straight appearances.

Chilliwack hosts Port Coquitlam Saturday before visiting Burnaby Sunday. The Jets scored 15 goals across two wins last weekend, including a 10–4 victory over the Steelers.

McAuley leads the BCHC with 32 points and shares the goal-scoring lead with Kamloops’ Luca D’Amore at 20. Burnaby’s Max Carpenter has scored in three consecutive games, giving the Steelers an offensive storyline of their own heading into Sunday’s rematch.

Food bank support, pink in the rink and family fun

Several teams have special events planned alongside the weekend’s games.

Osoyoos — Feed the Valley Night, Friday: Valley First presents the Coyotes’ game against Kimberley in support of the Osoyoos Food Bank. Fans can bring non-perishable food or make a cash or card donation at the Valley First table. Donations qualify for a draw for one of four $50 gift cards, while a team-signed jersey raffle will also raise funds for the food bank.

Beaver Valley — Denim Fever, Friday: The Nitehawks bring a denim theme to their home game against Kamloops.

Princeton — Family Weekend, Friday and Saturday: The Posse welcomes families for back-to-back home games against Fernie on Friday and Quesnel on Saturday. Both games begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.

Merritt — Pink in the Rink, Saturday: The Centennials host Fernie for a night focused on Hockey Fights Cancer awareness and donations.

Delta — FortisBC Game Night, Saturday: FortisBC visits Sungod Arena for the Ice Hawks’ matchup with Ridge Meadows, with a concourse booth, in-game trivia and a prize pack planned.

Summerland — Par T Perfect Family Day, Sunday: The Jets host Quesnel for an afternoon of hockey and family fun, sponsored by Par T Perfect. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with bouncy castles and kids’ activities running until the 2:00 p.m. puck drop and returning during intermissions.

Beaver Valley — Family Fun Day Hawk Hunt, Sunday: The Nitehawks close their weekend with a family-themed afternoon when Columbia Valley visits at 3:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule

All times Pacific.

Friday, November 13

  • Kimberley at Osoyoos | 6:50 p.m.
  • Quesnel at Merritt | 7:00 p.m.
  • Revelstoke at Williams Lake | 7:00 p.m.
  • Kamloops at Beaver Valley | 7:00 p.m.
  • Columbia Valley at Nelson | 7:00 p.m.
  • Coastal at Port Coquitlam | 7:00 p.m.
  • Fernie at Princeton | 7:00 p.m.
  • Richmond at Ridge Meadows | 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 14

  • Kimberley at Osoyoos | 6:50 p.m.
  • Fernie at Merritt | 7:00 p.m.
  • Revelstoke at Williams Lake | 7:00 p.m.
  • Columbia Valley at Grand Forks | 7:00 p.m.
  • Kamloops at Nelson | 7:00 p.m.
  • Ridge Meadows at Delta | 7:00 p.m.
  • Quesnel at Princeton | 7:00 p.m.
  • Port Coquitlam at Chilliwack | 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, November 15

  • Kamloops at Grand Forks | 2:00 p.m.
  • Quesnel at Summerland | 2:00 p.m.
  • Columbia Valley at Beaver Valley | 3:00 p.m.
  • Langley at Delta | 4:00 p.m.
  • Chilliwack at Burnaby | 5:30 p.m.

Follow scores, standings and statistics at www.bchchockey.ca, and check the home team’s social channels for the latest broadcast information.

Statistics and results through November 12.