British Columbia Junior Hockey League BCHL 1978-1979
League naming history:- 1995 - currentBCHL (British Columbia Hockey League)
- 1967 - 1995BCJHL (British Columbia Junior Hockey League)
- 1963 - 1967OJHL-BC (Okanagan Junior Hockey League)
- 1961 - 1963OMJHL-BC (Okanagan-Mainline Junior A Hockey League)
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BCHL Team Rosters
- Alberni Valley Bulldogs
- Blackfalds Bulldogs
- Brooks Bandits
- Chilliwack Chiefs
- Coquitlam Express
- Cowichan Valley Capitals
- Cranbrook Bucks
- Langley Rivermen
- Nanaimo Clippers
- Okotoks Oilers
- Powell River Kings
- Prince George Spruce Kings
- Salmon Arm Silverbacks
- Sherwood Park Crusaders
- Spruce Grove Saints
- Surrey Eagles
- Trail Smoke Eaters
- Vernon Vipers
- Victoria Grizzlies
- West Kelowna Warriors
1978-1979
1978-1979 Season
Bellingham Blazers finished first in the 1978-79 BCJHL standings with 103 points. Merritt Centennials (98 points) and Kamloops Rockets (74 points) followed.
1978-1979 BCJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Bellingham Blazers | 62 | 51 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 497 | 249 | 248 | 103 | 1.66 | Champion |
| 2. | Nanaimo Clippers | 62 | 33 | 3 | 26 | - | - | 367 | 346 | 21 | 69 | 1.11 | Division Final loss |
| 3. | Abbotsford Flyers | 62 | 29 | 2 | 31 | - | - | 352 | 357 | -5 | 60 | 0.97 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Chilliwack Colts | 62 | 28 | 3 | 31 | - | - | 284 | 287 | -3 | 59 | 0.95 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Langley Canadians | 62 | 22 | 4 | 36 | - | - | 284 | 348 | -64 | 48 | 0.77 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Delta Suns | 62 | 6 | 0 | 56 | - | - | 257 | 528 | -271 | 12 | 0.19 | Did not make playoffs |
| Interior Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Merritt Centennials | 62 | 49 | 0 | 13 | - | - | 340 | 176 | 164 | 98 | 1.58 | Division Final loss |
| 2. | Kamloops Rockets | 62 | 37 | 0 | 25 | - | - | 318 | 282 | 36 | 74 | 1.19 | Final loss |
| 3. | Vernon Canadians | 62 | 32 | 1 | 29 | - | - | 345 | 338 | 7 | 65 | 1.05 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Kelowna Buckaroos | 62 | 28 | 2 | 32 | - | - | 265 | 323 | -58 | 58 | 0.94 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Revelstoke Bruins | 62 | 25 | 0 | 37 | - | - | 261 | 290 | -29 | 50 | 0.81 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Penticton Vees | 62 | 23 | 2 | 37 | - | - | 263 | 310 | -47 | 48 | 0.77 | Did not make playoffs |
1978-1979 BCJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Terry Lowe (F) | 60 | 63 | 91 | 154 | 144 |
| 2. | Tony McMurchy (F) | 61 | 72 | 66 | 138 | 70 |
| 3. | Randy Wickware (F) | 62 | 47 | 70 | 117 | 66 |
| 4. | John Neeld (F) | 62 | 52 | 62 | 114 | 175 |
| 5. | Ron Flockhart (F) | 61 | 47 | 41 | 88 | 54 |
1978-1979 BCJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ken Bales (G) | 13 | - | - |
| 2. | Darren Jensen (G) | 42 | 5.33 | - |
| 3. | Ron Loustel (G) | 44 | 4.88 | - |
| 4. | Troy Hankin (G) | 11 | 4.76 | - |
| 5. | Lawrence Dyck (G) | 44 | 4.33 | - |
BCHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1978-1979 BCJHL Demographics
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BCHL Games
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BCHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Alexander Levshyn (G) | Prince George Cougars | Spruce Grove Saints | ||
| Confirmed | Yundi Cai (G) | Brooks Bandits | Shawinigan Cataractes | ||
| Confirmed |  Olivér Király (G) | Blackfalds Bulldogs | Vernon Vipers | ||
| Confirmed |  Dmitri Pavlov (F) | Sherwood Park Crusaders | Dubuque Fighting Saints | ||
| Confirmed |  Blake Burke (F) | West Kelowna Warriors | Trinity College |
BCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abbotsford Flyers | 7 | 422 | 6'1" | 190 lbs | 17.71 |
| 2. | Bellingham Blazers | 12 | 155 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 20.00 |
| 3. | Chilliwack Colts | 4 | 56 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 19.00 |
| 4. | Delta Suns | 9 | 202 | 6'1" | 183 lbs | 17.00 |
| 5. | Kamloops Rockets | 8 | 459 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.29 |
| 6. | Kelowna Buckaroos | 16 | 876 | 5'9" | 172 lbs | 18.20 |
| 7. | Langley Canadians | 3 | 81 | 6'2" | 190 lbs | 17.00 |
| 8. | Langley Lords | 1 | 28 | - | - | - |
| 9. | Merritt Centennials | 21 | 667 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 20.14 |
| 10. | Nanaimo Clippers | 14 | 165 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.89 |
| 11. | Penticton Vees | 7 | 232 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.40 |
| 12. | Revelstoke Bruins | 11 | 632 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 17.80 |
| 13. | Vernon Vipers | 5 | 184 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 19.67 |
| 14. | West Kelowna Warriors | 6 | 282 | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 17.33 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maxime Lafond (F) | 2026-2027 | Longueuil Collège-Français | QJHL | 13 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 8 |
| 2. | Jackson Nieuwendyk (F) | 2026-2027 | Oklahoma State Univ. | ACHA II | 11 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 10 |
| 3. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 16 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 4 |
| 4. | Chance Adams (F) | 2026-2027 | Markham Royals | OJHL | 16 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 18 |
| 5. | Trace Anderson (F) | 2026-2027 | Westshore Wolves | VIJHL | 12 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 23 |
| 6. | Tyler Graham (F) | 2026-2027 | Cambridge Redhawks | GOJHL | 12 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 8 |
| 7. | Carson Brière (F) | 2026-2027 | EC Peiting | Oberliga | 10 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 24 |
| 8. | Poul Andersen (F) | 2026-2027 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 11 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0 |
| 9. | Ty Gordon (F) | 2026-2027 | Minnesota Mallards | NAHL | 13 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 31 |
| 10. | Alex Johnston (F) | 2026-2027 | Solway IHC | NIHL | 10 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 2 |
Regular Season
BCHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shane Kuss (F) | 238 | 136 | 282 | 418 |
| 2. | Kyle Greentree (F) | 266 | 183 | 192 | 375 |
| 3. | Pat Hodgins (F) | 249 | 151 | 215 | 366 |
| 4. | Kris Wallis (F) | 236 | 142 | 215 | 357 |
| 5. | Brent Murcheson (F) | 237 | 162 | 185 | 347 |
BCHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Greentree (F) | 266 | 183 | 192 | 375 |
| 2. | Brent Murcheson (F) | 237 | 162 | 185 | 347 |
| 3. | Darrell Zelinski (F) | 65 | 160 | 187 | 347 |
| 4. | Brett Hull (F) | 106 | 153 | 139 | 292 |
| 5. | Pat Hodgins (F) | 249 | 151 | 215 | 366 |
BCHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shane Kuss (F) | 238 | 136 | 282 | 418 |
| 2. | Pat Hodgins (F) | 249 | 151 | 215 | 366 |
| 3. | Kris Wallis (F) | 236 | 142 | 215 | 357 |
| 4. | Kevin Taillefer (F) | 217 | 96 | 208 | 304 |
| 5. | Mike Di Stefano (F) | 297 | 106 | 204 | 310 |
BCHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Craig Frankfort (F) | 136 | 28 | 61 | 1379 |
| 2. | Bill Audycki (D) | 68 | 28 | 129 | 1126 |
| 3. | Terry Head (D) | 243 | 75 | 201 | 987 |
| 4. | Troy Kaye (F) | 162 | 62 | 132 | 939 |
| 5. | Mike Gawryluk (D) | 243 | 24 | 105 | 939 |
BCHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Di Stefano (F) | 297 | 106 | 204 | 310 |
| 2. | Kevin Nelson (F) | 287 | 83 | 142 | 225 |
| 3. | Shawn Overton (F) | 284 | 54 | 90 | 144 |
| 4. | Brandon Gawryletz (D) | 283 | 29 | 90 | 119 |
| 5. | Cam MacIntyre (F) | 282 | 77 | 94 | 171 |
BCHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joe Murphy (F) | 51 | 68 | 152 | 2.98 |
| 2. | Cliff Ronning (F) | 52 | 82 | 150 | 2.88 |
| 3. | John Newberry (F) | 65 | 84 | 185 | 2.85 |
| 4. | Ray Ferraro (F) | 48 | 65 | 135 | 2.81 |
| 5. | Brett Hull (F) | 106 | 153 | 292 | 2.75 |
BCHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Hull (F) | 1983-1984 | BCJHL | 56 | 105 | 83 | 188 | 3.36 | 20 |
| 2. | John Newberry (F) | 1979-1980 | BCHL | 65 | 84 | 101 | 185 | 2.85 | 96 |
| 3. | Ron Vincent (F) | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | 65 | 74 | 102 | 176 | 2.71 | 161 |
| 4. | Bill Shibicky (F) | 1982-1983 | BCJHL | 56 | 72 | 90 | 162 | 2.89 | 70 |
| 5. | Jeff McLean (F) | 1988-1989 | BCJHL | 60 | 70 | 91 | 161 | 2.68 | 128 |
BCHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Hull (F) | 1983-1984 | BCJHL | 56 | 105 | 83 | 188 | 3.36 | 20 |
| 2. | John Newberry (F) | 1979-1980 | BCHL | 65 | 84 | 101 | 185 | 2.85 | 96 |
| 3. | Cliff Ronning (F) | 1982-1983 | BCJHL | 52 | 82 | 68 | 150 | 2.88 | 22 |
| 4. | Dany Bousquet (F) | 1993-1994 | BCJHL | 58 | 76 | 76 | 152 | 2.62 | 78 |
| 5. | Ron Vincent (F) | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | 65 | 74 | 102 | 176 | 2.71 | 161 |
BCHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bob Ginnetti (F) | 1984-1985 | BCJHL | 51 | 42 | 111 | 153 | 3.00 | 142 |
| 2. | Scott Longstaff (F) | 1991-1992 | BCJHL | 60 | 54 | 106 | 160 | 2.67 | 52 |
| 3. | Doug Berry (F) | 1974-1975 | BCJHL | 66 | 37 | 103 | 140 | 2.12 | 45 |
| 4. | Ron Vincent (F) | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | 65 | 74 | 102 | 176 | 2.71 | 161 |
| 5. | Barry Pederson (F) | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | 63 | 51 | 102 | 153 | 2.43 | 68 |
BCHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Craig Frankfort (F) | 1986-1987 | BCJHL | 50 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 0.54 | 542 |
| 2. | Bob Platzer (D) | 1987-1988 | BCJHL | 44 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.20 | 501 |
| 3. | Bill Audycki (D) | 1976-1977 | BCJHL | 68 | 13 | 52 | 65 | 0.96 | 454 |
| 4. | Bubba Westwood (F) | 2003-2004 | BCHL | 43 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.14 | 430 |
| 5. | Bill Audycki (D) | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | - | - | - | - | - | 427 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
- 10202 players
- 2056 players
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List of BCHL Champions
BCHL Awards
- BCHL (Coastal) Best Defenseman
- BCHL (Coastal) Coach of the Year
- BCHL (Coastal) First All-Star Team
- BCHL (Coastal) Most Sportsmanlike Player
- BCHL (Coastal) Most Valuable Player
- BCHL (Coastal) Rookie of the Year
- BCHL (Coastal) Second All-Star Team
- BCHL (Interior) Best Defenseman
- BCHL (Interior) Coach of the Year
- BCHL (Interior) First All-Star Team
- BCHL (Interior) Most Sportsmanlike Player
- BCHL (Interior) Most Valuable Player
- BCHL (Interior) Rookie of the Year
- BCHL (Interior) Second All-Star Team
- BCHL All-Rookie Team
- BCHL All-Star Game
- BCHL Best GAA
- BCHL Best SVS%
- BCHL Champion
- BCHL Coach of the Year (Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy)
- BCHL First Team All-Star
- BCHL Most Assists
- BCHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- BCHL Most Goals
- BCHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- BCHL Most Penalized Player
- BCHL Most Points by Defenseman
- BCHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (Bob Fenton Trophy)
- BCHL Most Valuable Player (Vern Dye Memorial Trophy)
- BCHL Playoff MVP
- BCHL Playoffs Most Assists
- BCHL Playoffs Most Goals
- BCHL Playoffs Most Points
- BCHL Rookie of the Year (Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy)
- BCHL Second Team All-Star
- BCHL Top Defenseman
- BCHL Top Goaltender
- BCHL Top Scorer (Brett Hull Trophy)
- BCHL Wally Forslund Memorial Trophy (Best Combined GAA)