British Columbia Junior Hockey League BCHL 1982-1983
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
1982-1983 Season
Abbotsford Flyers finished first in the 1982-83 BCJHL standings with 99 points. New Westminster Royals (83 points) and Kelowna Buckaroos (72 points) followed.
1982-1983 BCJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Abbotsford Flyers | 56 | 49 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 396 | 203 | 193 | 99 | 1.77 | Champion |
| 2. | New Westminster Royals | 56 | 41 | 1 | 14 | - | - | 363 | 246 | 117 | 83 | 1.48 | Division Final loss |
| 3. | Esquimalt Buccaneers | 56 | 30 | 1 | 25 | - | - | 309 | 314 | -5 | 61 | 1.09 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Burnaby Blue Hawks | 56 | 29 | 2 | 25 | - | - | 309 | 314 | -5 | 61 | 1.09 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Richmond Sockeyes | 56 | 21 | 2 | 33 | - | - | 265 | 314 | -49 | 44 | 0.79 | - |
| 6. | Langley Eagles | 56 | 18 | 1 | 37 | - | - | 262 | 317 | -55 | 37 | 0.66 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 56 | 17 | 1 | 38 | - | - | 247 | 350 | -103 | 35 | 0.63 | Did not make playoffs |
| Interior Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Kelowna Buckaroos | 56 | 35 | 2 | 19 | - | - | 338 | 218 | 120 | 72 | 1.29 | Final loss |
| 2. | Vernon Lakers | 56 | 35 | 1 | 20 | - | - | 280 | 235 | 45 | 71 | 1.27 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Penticton Knights | 56 | 34 | 0 | 22 | - | - | 355 | 249 | 106 | 68 | 1.21 | Division Final loss |
| 4. | Salmon Arm Shuswap Totems | 56 | 26 | 1 | 29 | - | - | 248 | 259 | -11 | 53 | 0.95 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Revelstoke Rockets | 56 | 12 | 1 | 43 | - | - | 203 | 365 | -162 | 25 | 0.45 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Merritt Centennials | 56 | 10 | 0 | 46 | - | - | 166 | 360 | -194 | 20 | 0.36 | Did not make playoffs |
1982-1983 BCJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 56 | 72 | 90 | 162 | 70 | |
| 2. | 52 | 82 | 68 | 150 | 22 | |
| 3. | 53 | 39 | 100 | 139 | 86 | |
| 4. | 48 | 50 | 73 | 123 | 113 | |
| 5. | 52 | 47 | 58 | 105 | 131 |
1982-1983 BCJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 33 | 3.69 | .900 | |
| 2. | 40 | 6.03 | .872 | |
| 3. | 33 | 3.54 | .870 | |
| 4. | 32 | 6.50 | .853 | |
| 5. | 38 | - | - |
BCHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1982-1983 BCJHL Demographics
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BCHL Games
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BCHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Prince George Cougars | Spruce Grove Saints | |||
| Confirmed | Brooks Bandits | Shawinigan Cataractes | |||
| Confirmed | Blackfalds Bulldogs | Vernon Vipers | |||
| Confirmed | Sherwood Park Crusaders | Dubuque Fighting Saints | |||
| Confirmed | West Kelowna Warriors | Trinity College |
BCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abbotsford Flyers | 23 | 1 585 | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 19.44 |
| 2. | Burnaby Bluehawks | 27 | 1 532 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.10 |
| 3. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 28 | 813 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.47 |
| 4. | Esquimalt Buccaneers | 32 | 1 245 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.00 |
| 5. | Kelowna Buckaroos | 21 | 1 010 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.29 |
| 6. | Langley Eagles | 26 | 1 130 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 19.00 |
| 7. | Merritt Centennials | 44 | 1 039 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 18.50 |
| 8. | New Westminster Royals | 45 | 1 761 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.76 |
| 9. | Penticton Vees | 28 | 1 030 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 18.86 |
| 10. | Revelstoke Rockets | 21 | 678 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 18.44 |
| 11. | Richmond Sockeyes | 25 | 1 103 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.07 |
| 12. | Salmon Arm Shuswap Totems | 16 | 555 | 5'10" | 187 lbs | 18.00 |
| 13. | Vernon Vipers | 22 | 702 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 17.27 |
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 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 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)




