British Columbia Hockey League BCHL 2001-2002
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
2001-2002
2001-2002 Season
Chilliwack Chiefs finished first in the 2001-02 BCHL standings with 96 points. Nanaimo Clippers (84 points) and Cowichan Valley Capitals (83 points) followed.
2001-2002 BCHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Conference - Island Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Nanaimo Clippers | 60 | 41 | 0 | 17 | - | 2 | 262 | 215 | 47 | 84 | 1.40 | Conference Final loss |
| 2. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 60 | 39 | 0 | 16 | - | 5 | 291 | 171 | 120 | 83 | 1.38 | Conference SF loss |
| 3. | Victoria Salsa | 60 | 33 | 0 | 26 | - | 1 | 231 | 220 | 11 | 67 | 1.12 | Conference QF loss |
| 4. | Powell River Kings | 60 | 25 | 0 | 28 | - | 7 | 195 | 216 | -21 | 57 | 0.95 | Conference QF loss |
| Coastal Conference - Mainland Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Chilliwack Chiefs | 60 | 46 | 0 | 10 | - | 4 | 341 | 212 | 129 | 96 | 1.60 | Champion |
| 2. | South Surrey Eagles | 60 | 31 | 0 | 24 | - | 5 | 251 | 263 | -12 | 67 | 1.12 | Conference SF loss |
| 3. | Burnaby Bulldogs | 60 | 25 | 0 | 30 | - | 5 | 278 | 304 | -26 | 55 | 0.92 | Conference QF loss |
| 4. | Coquitlam Express | 60 | 20 | 0 | 32 | - | 8 | 230 | 305 | -75 | 48 | 0.80 | Conference QF loss |
| 5. | Langley Hornets | 60 | 19 | 0 | 34 | - | 7 | 226 | 274 | -48 | 45 | 0.75 | Did not make playoffs |
| Interior Conference | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Vernon Vipers | 60 | 33 | 0 | 21 | - | 6 | 243 | 205 | 38 | 72 | 1.20 | Final loss |
| 2. | Penticton Panthers | 60 | 32 | 0 | 21 | - | 7 | 222 | 209 | 13 | 71 | 1.18 | Conference Final loss |
| 3. | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 60 | 32 | 0 | 23 | - | 5 | 249 | 269 | -20 | 69 | 1.15 | Conference QF loss |
| 4. | Trail Smoke Eaters | 60 | 29 | 0 | 24 | - | 7 | 218 | 210 | 8 | 65 | 1.08 | Conference QF loss |
| 5. | Quesnel Millionaires | 60 | 24 | 0 | 30 | - | 6 | 253 | 307 | -54 | 54 | 0.90 | Conference QF loss |
| 6. | Merritt Centennials | 60 | 25 | 0 | 32 | - | 3 | 215 | 245 | -30 | 53 | 0.88 | Conference QF loss |
| 7. | Prince George Spruce Kings | 60 | 16 | 0 | 36 | - | 8 | 220 | 300 | -80 | 40 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
2001-2002 BCHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeff Tambellini (F) | 54 | 46 | 71 | 117 | 23 |
| 2. | Matt Ellison (F) | 60 | 42 | 75 | 117 | 76 |
| 3. | Michel Léveillé (F) | 52 | 33 | 75 | 108 | 56 |
| 4. |  Micah Sanford (F) | 59 | 47 | 58 | 105 | 34 |
| 5. | Myles Kuharski (F) | 51 | 40 | 64 | 104 | 81 |
2001-2002 BCHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Paul Valaitis (G) | 13 | 2.72 | .918 |
| 2. | Tim Boron (G) | 34 | 2.84 | .914 |
| 3. | Michael Clague (G) | 14 | 3.33 | .911 |
| 4. | Kevin Hachey (G) | 22 | 3.22 | .908 |
| 5. | Jason Dupuis (G) | 31 | 2.91 | .907 |
BCHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2001-2002 BCHL Demographics
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BCHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2026 01:00 AM UTC |  Blackfalds Bulldogs |  Brooks Bandits | - |
| 05/23/2026 01:00 AM UTC | Brooks Bandits |  Nanaimo Clippers | 4 - 3 (OT 65:10) |
| 05/21/2026 02:00 AM UTC | Nanaimo Clippers | Brooks Bandits | 1 - 2 (OT 79:49) |
| 05/20/2026 02:00 AM UTC | Nanaimo Clippers | Brooks Bandits | 1 - 2 (OT 62:10) |
| 05/17/2026 01:00 AM UTC | Brooks Bandits | Nanaimo Clippers | 2 - 1 (OT 92:51) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
BCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | 40 | 2 604 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.83 |
| 2. | Chilliwack Chiefs | 35 | 4 680 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.50 |
| 3. | Coquitlam Express | 39 | 1 863 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.64 |
| 4. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 32 | 2 465 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.00 |
| 5. | Merritt Centennials | 46 | 2 538 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 19.07 |
| 6. | Nanaimo Clippers | 30 | 1 723 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.23 |
| 7. | Penticton Vees | 34 | 2 814 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.12 |
| 8. | Powell River Kings | 35 | 2 752 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.97 |
| 9. | Prince George Spruce Kings | 35 | 1 890 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.74 |
| 10. | Quesnel Millionaires | 32 | 2 416 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.57 |
| 11. | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 38 | 1 410 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.11 |
| 12. | Surrey Eagles | 44 | 2 356 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 18.86 |
| 13. | Trail Smoke Eaters | 37 | 2 700 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.27 |
| 14. | Vernon Vipers | 33 | 2 384 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.24 |
| 15. | Victoria Grizzlies | 45 | 3 243 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.16 |
| 16. | West Kelowna Warriors | 34 | 2 255 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.24 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Schiavo (F) | 2026-2027 | Italian Heritage Team | - | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
| 2. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 3. | Chance Adams (F) | 2026-2027 | Markham Royals | OJHL | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 4. | Maxime Lafond (F) | 2026-2027 | Longueuil Collège-Français | QJHL | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 5. | Mikka Kelechian (F) | 2026-2027 | Armenia | - | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| 6. | Brant Romaniuk (F) | 2026-2027 | Collingwood Blues | OJHL | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 7. | Jayden Levesque (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 8. | Ty Gordon (F) | 2026-2027 | Minnesota Mallards | NAHL | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 9. | Lukas Svejkovsky (F) | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Espoo | Liiga | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 10. | Rylan Brady (F) | 2026-2027 | Oklahoma State Univ. | ACHA II | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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 | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Hull (F) | 1983-1984 | 56 | 105 | 188 |
| 2. | John Newberry (F) | 1979-1980 | 65 | 84 | 185 |
| 3. | Ron Vincent (F) | 1977-1978 | 65 | 74 | 176 |
| 4. | Bill Shibicky (F) | 1982-1983 | 56 | 72 | 162 |
| 5. | Jeff McLean (F) | 1988-1989 | 60 | 70 | 161 |
BCHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Hull (F) | 1983-1984 | 56 | 105 | 188 |
| 2. | John Newberry (F) | 1979-1980 | 65 | 84 | 185 |
| 3. | Cliff Ronning (F) | 1982-1983 | 52 | 82 | 150 |
| 4. | Dany Bousquet (F) | 1993-1994 | 58 | 76 | 152 |
| 5. | Ron Vincent (F) | 1977-1978 | 65 | 74 | 176 |
BCHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bob Ginnetti (F) | 1984-1985 | 51 | 111 | 153 |
| 2. | Scott Longstaff (F) | 1991-1992 | 60 | 106 | 160 |
| 3. | Doug Berry (F) | 1974-1975 | 66 | 103 | 140 |
| 4. | Ron Vincent (F) | 1977-1978 | 65 | 102 | 176 |
| 5. | Barry Pederson (F) | 1977-1978 | 63 | 102 | 153 |
BCHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Craig Frankfort (F) | 1986-1987 | 50 | 27 | 542 |
| 2. | Bob Platzer (D) | 1987-1988 | 44 | 9 | 501 |
| 3. | Bill Audycki (D) | 1976-1977 | 68 | 65 | 454 |
| 4. | Bubba Westwood (F) | 2003-2004 | 43 | 6 | 430 |
| 5. | Bill Audycki (D) | 1977-1978 | - | - | 427 |
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)