The British Columbia Hockey League passed a number of significant motions Thursday at the league’s semi-annual governors meeting in Richmond. The changes will take effect in the 2012-13 season. To allow more fans to attend games, governors voted to lower the number of regular season games from 60 to 56. This will decrease the number of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 20, 2012   The Cents couldn't maintain their winning streak on the road and lost to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 3-2 in BC Hockey League action on Friday night at the Weyerhaeuser Arena.   Evan Stack scored both goals for the Cents (25-11-2-5) in the third period to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 18, 2012   Chad Brears led the Cents to their seventh straight victory with two goals in their win against the Westside Warriors 2-1 in BC Hockey League action on Wednesday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.   Brears scored both goals for the Cents (25-10-2-5) and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16th, 2012 – Calgary, AB  The Canadian Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce a new regional playoff format for its four western provinces beginning in 2013.  The British Columbia Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and Manitoba Junior Hockey League will move to a five-team tournament and crown […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 16, 2012 Merritt Centennials goaltender Lino Chimienti has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 15 the league announced Monday. Chimienti picked up two shutout wins and now leads the BCHL with four goose eggs on the season. The Laval, Que. native […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 15, 2012   Lino Chimienti lead the Cents to victory with his fourth shutout of the season in their win against the Langley Rivermen 3-0 in BC Hockey League action on Sunday afternoon at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.   Jakob Reichert scored the only goal the Cents […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 14, 2012   Tyler Martin earned the first star of the night with a goal and an assist  for the Merritt Centennials in their win against the Chilliwack Chiefs 5-1 in BC Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.   Along with Martin, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – January 13, 2012   Lino Chimienti had his third shutout of the season for the Merritt Centennials in their win against the Vernon Vipers 3-0 in BC Hockey League action on Friday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.   Evan Stack scored two goals for the Cents (22-10-2-5), […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2012 – Burnaby, BC A trio of BCHL alums have been named to the NHL all-star festivities coming to Ottawa Jan. 28 and 29. Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars, Colin Greening of the host Ottawa Senators and Ryan Johansen of the Columbus Blue Jackets were each named Jan. 12 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2011 – Burnaby, BC NHL Central Scouting released its midterm report this week and seven BCHL players are included among the top-210 North American Skaters. A total of 135 International Skaters were listed as well as the top-36 North American goalies. Here is the list of BCHLers and where they […]