2025–26 BCHL season
| 2025–26 BCHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | BCHL |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | Regular Season 19 September–29 March |
| Games | 540 |
| Teams | 20 |
The 2025–26 BCHL season is the 64th season of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).
The league championship cup, formerly known as the Fred Page Cup, was renamed the Rogers BCHL Cup pursuant to a sponsorship agreement with Rogers Communications.[1]
The regular season included 20 clubs each scheduled to play 54 games.[2] The Penticton Vees did not field a team this year, after the Western Hockey League (WHL) established an expansion franchise also called the Penticton Vees and based in the City of Penticton.[3] However, the BCHL said that the Vees ownership would retain its membership in the league while it sought to relocate the franchise to another market.[4] The top four teams from each of the four divisions will advance to the playoffs.[5] The first two rounds will be played within the division, then division winners will play in the conference finals before the championship series.[5]
2025 BCHL showcase
The annual showcase event will take place from 12 – 16 October 2025 in the Fraser Valley cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack. The event is an opportunity for NCAA coaches and NHL scouts to observe all 20 teams playing two regular season games each. Games on October 12th, 13th, 14th and 16th will played at Abbotsford Centre while games October 15th will be at Chilliwack Coliseum.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "BCHL and Rogers extend partnership for three years". bchl.ca (Press release). British Columbia Hockey League. 17 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Labere, Lachlan (17 July 2025). "BCHL changes playoff format for 2025/26 hockey season". The Similkameen Spotlight. Black Press Media. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ Lockhart, Logan (23 July 2025). "Penticton BCHL franchise won't operate in 2025–2026". pentictonwesternnews.com. Black Press Media. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "BCHL statement on Penticton and Chilliwack WHL expansion". bchl.ca (Press release). 24 March 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "BCHL announces 2025–26 regular season schedule, alignment and playoff format". bchl.ca (Press release). British Columbia Hockey League. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "BCHL announces details for 2025 Showcase event in Abbotsford and Chilliwack" (Press release). BCHL. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
Further reading
- "EDITORIAL: Changes to NCAA, junior hockey will have lasting impact". Rocky Mountain Outlook. Great West Media. 2 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- Lockhart, Logan (29 March 2025). "Penticton Vees win BCHL regular-season title". The Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- McCormack, Andrew (16 February 2024). "Junior hockey uncertainty after players leave for BCHL". discoverestevan.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- Luciani, Stefan (14 August 2024). "Brave new world: BCHL commissioner talks Hockey Canada separation, NCAA and more". Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- "NCAA introduces proposal to allow CHL players". ESPN.com. Associated Press. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- Wheeler, Scott; Pronman, Corey (7 November 2024). "NCAA votes to open up college eligibility to Canadian Hockey League players". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- Krause, Kraig (8 November 2024). "NCAA rule change shakes B.C. junior hockey". CTV News Vancouver. Bell Media. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- Gustafson, Ian (7 November 2024). "Local junior hockey leagues react to NCAA eligibility rule change". Lethbridge News Now. Pattison Media. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- Ewen, Steve (11 November 2024). "What does the opening up of NCAA scholarships to major junior players mean to the BCHL?". The Province. Postmedia. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- Lypka, Ben (22 November 2024). "Rejoining Hockey Canada not a discussion point at BCHL board meeting". Coast Mountain News. Black Press Media. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- Dheensaw, Cleve (22 November 2024). "Grizzlies, BCHL insist they'll adapt to new NCAA ruling". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- Lypka, Ben; Weel, Tricia (20 November 2024). "BCHL hit hard by player departures following new NCAA rules". Houston Today. Black Press Media. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- "EDITORIAL: Changes to NCAA, junior hockey will have lasting impact". Rocky Mountain Outlook. Great West Media. 2 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- Tidcombe, Matt (24 March 2025). "WHL awards expansion franchise to Penticton Vees, launches franchise application process for Chilliwack". chl.ca (Press release). Calgary, Alta.: Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- Lypka, Ben (24 March 2025). "Chilliwack receiving WHL franchise for 2026-27 season". The Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- Lypka, Ben (25 March 2025). "WHL apologizes for past Chilliwack mistakes, pledges future loyalty". The Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- Lypka, Ben (27 March 2025). "Chilliwack mayor on WHL: 'I don't think it's the right move'". The Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- Lypka, Ben (28 March 2025). "Chilliwack mayor apologizes for 'disrespect' shown to the WHL". The Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- "Laurie and Warriors part ways: Joins WHL's Penticton Vees". AM 1150. Vista Radio. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- Labere, Lachlan (17 July 2025). "BCHL changes playoff format for 2025/26 hockey season". The Similkameen Spotlight. Black Press Media. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- "BCHL announces 2025–26 regular season schedule, alignment and playoff format". bchl.ca (Press release). British Columbia Hockey League. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- Trozzo, Tony (27 July 2025). "BCHL's evolving path reshapes hockey in Victoria and across B.C." Victoria News. Black Press Media. Retrieved 29 July 2025.