British Columbia Hockey League BCHL 2022-2023
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)
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
2022-2023 Season
Penticton Vees finished first in the 2022-23 BCHL standings with 101 points. Nanaimo Clippers (77 points) and Cranbrook Bucks (76 points) followed.
2022-2023 BCHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Conference | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Nanaimo Clippers | 54 | 37 | - | 14 | - | 3 | 207 | 174 | 33 | 77 | 1.43 | Conference SF loss |
| 2. | Surrey Eagles | 54 | 35 | - | 16 | - | 3 | 200 | 151 | 49 | 73 | 1.35 | Conference SF loss |
| 3. | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | 54 | 31 | - | 19 | - | 4 | 198 | 164 | 34 | 66 | 1.22 | Final loss |
| 4. | Coquitlam Express | 54 | 28 | - | 19 | - | 7 | 191 | 186 | 5 | 63 | 1.17 | Conference QF loss |
| 5. | Chilliwack Chiefs | 54 | 28 | - | 22 | - | 4 | 162 | 164 | -2 | 60 | 1.11 | Conference Final loss |
| 6. | Victoria Grizzlies | 54 | 26 | - | 20 | - | 8 | 163 | 154 | 9 | 60 | 1.11 | Conference QF loss |
| 7. | Powell River Kings | 54 | 20 | - | 26 | - | 8 | 193 | 231 | -38 | 48 | 0.89 | Conference QF loss |
| 8. | Langley Rivermen | 54 | 16 | - | 33 | - | 5 | 137 | 200 | -63 | 37 | 0.69 | Conference QF loss |
| 9. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 54 | 10 | - | 38 | - | 6 | 129 | 237 | -108 | 26 | 0.48 | Did not make playoffs |
| Interior Conference | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Penticton Vees | 54 | 50 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 304 | 96 | 208 | 101 | 1.87 | Champion |
| 2. | Cranbrook Bucks | 54 | 36 | - | 14 | - | 4 | 199 | 139 | 60 | 76 | 1.41 | Conference QF loss |
| 3. | West Kelowna Warriors | 54 | 28 | - | 20 | - | 6 | 211 | 205 | 6 | 62 | 1.15 | Conference QF loss |
| 4. | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 54 | 27 | - | 20 | - | 7 | 173 | 162 | 11 | 61 | 1.13 | Conference Final loss |
| 5. | Prince George Spruce Kings | 54 | 27 | - | 20 | - | 7 | 167 | 161 | 6 | 61 | 1.13 | Conference QF loss |
| 6. | Vernon Vipers | 54 | 27 | - | 21 | - | 6 | 160 | 164 | -4 | 60 | 1.11 | Conference SF loss |
| 7. | Wenatchee Wild | 54 | 28 | - | 23 | - | 3 | 198 | 186 | 12 | 59 | 1.09 | Conference SF loss |
| 8. | Trail Smoke Eaters | 54 | 20 | - | 27 | - | 7 | 162 | 214 | -52 | 47 | 0.87 | Conference QF loss |
| 9. | Merritt Centennials | 54 | 12 | - | 37 | - | 5 | 136 | 302 | -166 | 29 | 0.54 | Did not make playoffs |
2022-2023 BCHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 54 | 45 | 68 | 113 | 20 | |
| 2. | 54 | 44 | 66 | 110 | 14 | |
| 3. | 50 | 45 | 45 | 90 | 44 | |
| 4. | 54 | 22 | 52 | 74 | 58 | |
| 5. | 54 | 35 | 36 | 71 | 44 |
2022-2023 BCHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 35 | 2.29 | .930 | |
| 2. | 44 | 2.48 | .927 | |
| 3. | 36 | 2.44 | .925 | |
| 4. | 40 | 1.70 | .922 | |
| 5. | 38 | 2.98 | .921 |
BCHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2022-2023 BCHL Demographics
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BCHL Games
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BCHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Cowichan Valley Capitals | Michigan Tech | |||
| Confirmed | Prince George Cougars | Spruce Grove Saints | |||
| Confirmed | Brooks Bandits | Shawinigan Cataractes | |||
| Confirmed | Blackfalds Bulldogs | Vernon Vipers | |||
| Confirmed | Sherwood Park Crusaders | Dubuque Fighting Saints |
BCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | 34 | 2 003 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.26 |
| 2. | Chilliwack Chiefs | 38 | 1 570 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.61 |
| 3. | Coquitlam Express | 37 | 1 745 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.32 |
| 4. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 51 | 1 859 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.12 |
| 5. | Cranbrook Bucks | 34 | 1 630 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.15 |
| 6. | Langley Rivermen | 44 | 1 956 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.18 |
| 7. | Merritt Centennials | 49 | 2 040 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.12 |
| 8. | Nanaimo Clippers | 29 | 1 705 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.55 |
| 9. | Penticton Vees | 28 | 1 754 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.18 |
| 10. | Powell River Kings | 36 | 1 957 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.50 |
| 11. | Prince George Spruce Kings | 31 | 2 030 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.39 |
| 12. | Salmon Arm Silverbacks | 38 | 2 062 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 19.00 |
| 13. | Surrey Eagles | 39 | 1 883 | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 18.87 |
| 14. | Trail Smoke Eaters | 37 | 1 857 | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 19.27 |
| 15. | Vernon Vipers | 36 | 1 953 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.53 |
| 16. | Victoria Grizzlies | 29 | 1 685 | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 19.28 |
| 17. | Wenatchee Wild | 31 | 1 445 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.23 |
| 18. | West Kelowna Warriors | 37 | 1 518 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 19.03 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | Longueuil Collège-Français | QJHL | 13 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 8 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Oklahoma State Univ. | ACHA II | 11 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 10 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 17 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 4 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | Markham Royals | OJHL | 16 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 18 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | Westshore Wolves | VIJHL | 12 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 23 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | Cambridge Redhawks | GOJHL | 12 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 8 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | EC Peiting | Oberliga | 10 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 24 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 11 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Minnesota Mallards | NAHL | 13 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 31 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Solway IHC | NIHL | 10 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 2 |
Regular Season
BCHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 238 | 136 | 282 | 418 | |
| 2. | 266 | 183 | 192 | 375 | |
| 3. | 249 | 151 | 215 | 366 | |
| 4. | 236 | 142 | 215 | 357 | |
| 5. | 237 | 162 | 185 | 347 |
BCHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 266 | 183 | 192 | 375 | |
| 2. | 237 | 162 | 185 | 347 | |
| 3. | 65 | 160 | 187 | 347 | |
| 4. | 106 | 153 | 139 | 292 | |
| 5. | 249 | 151 | 215 | 366 |
BCHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 238 | 136 | 282 | 418 | |
| 2. | 249 | 151 | 215 | 366 | |
| 3. | 236 | 142 | 215 | 357 | |
| 4. | 217 | 96 | 208 | 304 | |
| 5. | 297 | 106 | 204 | 310 |
BCHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 136 | 28 | 61 | 1379 | |
| 2. | 68 | 28 | 129 | 1126 | |
| 3. | 243 | 75 | 201 | 987 | |
| 4. | 162 | 62 | 132 | 939 | |
| 5. | 243 | 24 | 105 | 939 |
BCHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 297 | 106 | 204 | 310 | |
| 2. | 287 | 83 | 142 | 225 | |
| 3. | 284 | 54 | 90 | 144 | |
| 4. | 283 | 29 | 90 | 119 | |
| 5. | 282 | 77 | 94 | 171 |
BCHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 51 | 68 | 152 | 2.98 | |
| 2. | 52 | 82 | 150 | 2.88 | |
| 3. | 65 | 84 | 185 | 2.85 | |
| 4. | 48 | 65 | 135 | 2.81 | |
| 5. | 106 | 153 | 292 | 2.75 |
BCHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1983-1984 | BCJHL | 56 | 105 | 83 | 188 | 3.36 | 20 | |
| 2. | 1979-1980 | BCHL | 65 | 84 | 101 | 185 | 2.85 | 96 | |
| 3. | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | 65 | 74 | 102 | 176 | 2.71 | 161 | |
| 4. | 1982-1983 | BCJHL | 56 | 72 | 90 | 162 | 2.89 | 70 | |
| 5. | 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. | 1983-1984 | BCJHL | 56 | 105 | 83 | 188 | 3.36 | 20 | |
| 2. | 1979-1980 | BCHL | 65 | 84 | 101 | 185 | 2.85 | 96 | |
| 3. | 1982-1983 | BCJHL | 52 | 82 | 68 | 150 | 2.88 | 22 | |
| 4. | 1993-1994 | BCJHL | 58 | 76 | 76 | 152 | 2.62 | 78 | |
| 5. | 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. | 1984-1985 | BCJHL | 51 | 42 | 111 | 153 | 3.00 | 142 | |
| 2. | 1991-1992 | BCJHL | 60 | 54 | 106 | 160 | 2.67 | 52 | |
| 3. | 1974-1975 | BCJHL | 66 | 37 | 103 | 140 | 2.12 | 45 | |
| 4. | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | 65 | 74 | 102 | 176 | 2.71 | 161 | |
| 5. | 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. | 1986-1987 | BCJHL | 50 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 0.54 | 542 | |
| 2. | 1987-1988 | BCJHL | 44 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.20 | 501 | |
| 3. | 1976-1977 | BCJHL | 68 | 13 | 52 | 65 | 0.96 | 454 | |
| 4. | 2003-2004 | BCHL | 43 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.14 | 430 | |
| 5. | 1977-1978 | BCJHL | - | - | - | - | - | 427 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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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)




