British Columbia Junior Hockey League BCHL 1969-1970
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 external links
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
1969-1970
1969-1970 Season
Vernon Essos finished first in the 1969-70 BCJHL standings with 68 points. Victoria Cougars (67 points) and Vancouver Centennials (62 points) followed.
1969-1970 BCJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vernon Essos | 48 | 32 | 4 | 12 | - | - | 245 | 151 | 94 | 68 | 1.42 | Champion |
| 2. | Victoria Cougars | 48 | 31 | 5 | 12 | - | - | 238 | 155 | 83 | 67 | 1.40 | Final loss |
| 3. | Vancouver Centennials | 48 | 27 | 8 | 13 | - | - | 205 | 152 | 53 | 62 | 1.29 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Kamloops Rockets | 48 | 24 | 5 | 19 | - | - | 191 | 178 | 13 | 53 | 1.10 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Penticton Broncos | 48 | 19 | 6 | 23 | - | - | 188 | 202 | -14 | 44 | 0.92 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Kelowna Buckaroos | 48 | 17 | 2 | 29 | - | - | 200 | 260 | -60 | 36 | 0.75 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | New Westminster Royals | 48 | 2 | 2 | 44 | - | - | 151 | 320 | -169 | 6 | 0.13 | Did not make playoffs |
1969-1970 BCJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Dye (F) | 41 | 38 | 46 | 84 | 0 |
| 2. | Lawrence Quechuk (F) | 47 | 36 | 43 | 79 | - |
| 3. | Neil Murphy (F) | 47 | 21 | 50 | 71 | - |
| 4. | Ted Plowe (F) | 42 | 28 | 40 | 68 | 54 |
| 5. | Bruce Cowick (F) | 47 | 27 | 41 | 68 | 99 |
1969-1970 BCJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Geoff Ward (G) | 17 | 3.88 | - |
| 2. | Ed Forslund (G) | 31 | 2.87 | - |
BCHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1969-1970 BCJHL Demographics
Loading...
BCHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 01:00 AM UTC |  Cranbrook Bucks |  West Kelowna Warriors | - |
| 09/27/2026 09:00 PM UTC |  Nanaimo Clippers |  Surrey Eagles | 4 - 1 |
| 09/27/2026 09:00 PM UTC |  Powell River Kings |  Victoria Grizzlies | 0 - 1 |
| 09/27/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  Langley Rivermen |  Cowichan Valley Capitals | 5 - 1 |
| 09/27/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  Coquitlam Express |  Chilliwack Chiefs | 3 - 4 (OT 62:54) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
BCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kamloops Rockets | 6 | 186 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.40 |
| 2. | Kelowna Buckaroos | 7 | 134 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 18.83 |
| 3. | New Westminster Royals | 5 | 202 | 5'9" | 170 lbs | 17.00 |
| 4. | Penticton Vees | 11 | 288 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 17.29 |
| 5. | Vancouver Centennials | 7 | 88 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 18.80 |
| 6. | Vernon Vipers | 11 | 461 | 5'9" | 170 lbs | 19.11 |
| 7. | Victoria Cougars | 21 | 720 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 18.79 |
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 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 |
| 2. |  John Schiavo (F) | 2026-2027 | Italian Heritage Team | - | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
| 3. | Chance Adams (F) | 2026-2027 | Markham Royals | OJHL | 10 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 10 |
| 4. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| 5. | Ty Gordon (F) | 2026-2027 | Minnesota Mallards | NAHL | 7 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 12 |
| 6. | Trace Anderson (F) | 2026-2027 | Westshore Wolves | VIJHL | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 7 |
| 7. | Dominic Pajkic (D) | 2026-2027 | Northeast Generals | NAHL | 6 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| 8. | Jackson Nieuwendyk (F) | 2026-2027 | Oklahoma State Univ. | ACHA II | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 |
| 9. | Tyler Graham (F) | 2026-2027 | Cambridge Redhawks | GOJHL | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| 10. | Sheldon Rempal (F) | 2026-2027 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | KHL | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 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)