BCHL Semi-Annual Meeting

The BCHL provides exceptional Junior A hockey to the province as well as working with young players so as to have a future in the game.

The following is the press release following the recent Semi-Annual meeting in Richmond.

Thanks to the BCHL for sending it over.

After its semi-annual board of governors meeting last week in Richmond, the British Columbia Hockey League is confirming its commitment to the player experience as plans are made for the 2014-15 season.

The league will continue current practices in terms of financing team operations.

“The BCHL remains committed to providing the maximum player development and exposure to scouting from the college and professional ranks,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. “Our league has established a high standard for calibre of play and in offering opportunities for our players to advance to higher levels of the game. That will continue to be our focus.”

Franchise governors, through various sub-committee discussions leading into last week’s meeting, identified smarter practices that could be written into league regulations to increase efficiency in club operations.

“As a board of governors, we looked at a number of current practices that may not be necessary to the running of a team,” said board chairman Duncan Wray of the Vernon Vipers. “It is our hope that altering these practices will ensure the long-term stability of all our member clubs.”

The league also confirmed it will begin the 2014-15 season by holding its third Showcase event at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack.

The dates are tentatively set for Sept. 5 to 7 but will be confirmed in the coming months.

If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact the BCHL office via the information below.