British Columbia Junior Hockey League BCHL 1988-1989
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
1988-1989
1988-1989 Season
New Westminster Royals finished first in the 1988-89 BCJHL standings with 91 points. Vernon Lakers (81 points) and Powell River Paper Kings (79 points) followed.
1988-1989 BCJHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | New Westminster Royals | 60 | 45 | 1 | 14 | - | - | 453 | 283 | 170 | 91 | 1.52 | Final loss |
| 2. | Powell River Paper Kings | 60 | 39 | 1 | 20 | - | - | 390 | 286 | 104 | 79 | 1.32 | Division Final loss |
| 3. | Nanaimo Clippers | 60 | 32 | 3 | 25 | - | - | 309 | 312 | -3 | 67 | 1.12 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Richmond Sockeyes | 60 | 33 | 0 | 27 | - | - | 325 | 289 | 36 | 66 | 1.10 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Chilliwack Eagles | 60 | 18 | 0 | 42 | - | - | 297 | 445 | -148 | 36 | 0.60 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Cowichan Valley Whalers | 60 | 14 | 2 | 44 | - | - | 286 | 420 | -134 | 30 | 0.50 | Did not make playoffs |
| Interior Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Vernon Lakers | 60 | 40 | 1 | 19 | - | - | 376 | 256 | 120 | 81 | 1.35 | Champion |
| 2. | Merritt Centennials | 60 | 34 | 4 | 22 | - | - | 310 | 305 | 5 | 72 | 1.20 | Division Final loss |
| 3. | Salmon Arm Tigers | 60 | 26 | 2 | 32 | - | - | 284 | 328 | -44 | 54 | 0.90 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Kelowna Packers | 60 | 24 | 2 | 34 | - | - | 277 | 297 | -20 | 50 | 0.83 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Penticton Knights | 60 | 16 | 2 | 42 | - | - | 260 | 351 | -91 | 34 | 0.57 | Did not make playoffs |
1988-1989 BCJHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeff McLean (F) | 60 | 70 | 91 | 161 | 128 |
| 2. | Judson Innes (F) | 60 | 60 | 75 | 135 | 135 |
| 3. | Frank Biller (F) | 58 | 63 | 66 | 129 | 295 |
| 4. | Scott Frizzell (D) | 58 | 50 | 70 | 120 | 306 |
| 5. |  Tony Szabo (F) | 53 | 64 | 54 | 118 | 183 |
1988-1989 BCJHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Everson (G) | 22 | 4.61 | .877 |
| 2. | Gordie Beese (G) | 35 | 4.50 | .868 |
| 3. | Willy MacDonald (G) | 45 | 5.08 | .855 |
| 4. | Denis Casey (G) | 60 | - | - |
| 5. | Paul Taylor (G) | 58 | - | - |
BCHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1988-1989 BCJHL Demographics
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BCHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2026 01:00 AM UTC |  Brooks Bandits |  Spruce Grove Saints | - |
| 09/24/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  Chilliwack Chiefs |  Cowichan Valley Capitals | 2 - 4 |
| 09/20/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  Surrey Eagles | Chilliwack Chiefs | 4 - 2 |
| 09/20/2026 08:00 PM UTC | Spruce Grove Saints |  Okotoks Oilers | 6 - 5 (OT 63:20) |
| 09/20/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  West Kelowna Warriors |  Langley Rivermen | 4 - 1 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
BCHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chilliwack Eagles | 23 | 1 458 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 18.94 |
| 2. | Cowichan Valley Capitals | 18 | 1 173 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 17.94 |
| 3. | Kelowna Packers | 19 | 1 435 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 19.42 |
| 4. | Merritt Centennials | 31 | 1 561 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 18.58 |
| 5. | Nanaimo Clippers | 17 | 1 661 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 19.13 |
| 6. | New Westminster Royals | 22 | 1 912 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.64 |
| 7. | Penticton Vees | 25 | 1 493 | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 18.83 |
| 8. | Powell River Kings | 17 | 987 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 18.76 |
| 9. | Richmond Sockeyes | 20 | 1 561 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.00 |
| 10. | Salmon Arm Tigers | 19 | 1 327 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.07 |
| 11. | Trail Smoke Eaters | 2 | 125 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 20.00 |
| 12. | Vernon Vipers | 22 | 1 199 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 19.20 |
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. | Chance Adams (F) | 2026-2027 | Markham Royals | OJHL | 7 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 |
| 3. | Maxime Lafond (F) | 2026-2027 | Longueuil Collège-Français | QJHL | 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 6 |
| 4. | Landon Marleau (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| 5. | Ty Gordon (F) | 2026-2027 | Minnesota Mallards | NAHL | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| 6. | Brant Romaniuk (F) | 2026-2027 | Collingwood Blues | OJHL | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 7. | Brady Anes (F) | 2026-2027 | Maryland Black Bears | NAHL | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 8. | Jayden Levesque (F) | 2026-2027 | Wellington Dukes | OJHL | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| 9. | Dominic Pajkic (D) | 2026-2027 | Northeast Generals | NAHL | 5 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 10. | Oliver Czaja (F) | 2026-2027 | Corpus Christi IceRays | NAHL | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
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. | Chase Valliant (F) | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4.00 |
| 2. | Joe Murphy (F) | 51 | 68 | 152 | 2.98 |
| 3. | Cliff Ronning (F) | 52 | 82 | 150 | 2.88 |
| 4. | John Newberry (F) | 65 | 84 | 185 | 2.85 |
| 5. | Ray Ferraro (F) | 48 | 65 | 135 | 2.81 |
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)