PJHL All-Star Game Returns

For the most part All-Star games seem to be a thing of the past for the PJHL but this season they are bringing it back in hopes of watching their young talent take their game to the next level.

Both myself and Eastlink TV’s Kevin Adlem have covered this in the past and as ironic as it sounds it was also in Port Coquitlam years back.

The most recent game was hosted by the RIdge Meadows Flames when each conference played at Planet Ice in front of (roughly) 250 fans give or take a few.

That contest saw five goals scored with the Harold Brittain Conference holding a 3-2 after one.

In the first intermission the PJHL All-Star 10 puck shootout took place with the Harold Brittain Conference pulling out the victory in the skills competition as each team roster took time to shoot on both “tenders” as they traded places between the pipes.

Tom Shaw Conference got goals from Steelers Mateo Coltellaro who opened the scoring 2 and half minutes in with Delta’s Liam Visram getting the second of the game taking a 2-0 lead in a game that saw the Tom Shaw Conference grab a 14-11 win.

Starting “tender” for the Harold Brittain Conference was Port Moody’s Matthew Trulsen, eventually relieved by Pilot’s Keaton Dyck while Sockeye’s Jeremy Kelleway started for the Tom Shaw Conference. 

The Harold Brittain Conference was coached by Langley’s Burt Henderson with his assistants being Thomas Koshman and the trainer Dan Mack.

Delta’s Steve Robinson was the bench boss for Tom Shaw having Delta Assistant’s Cam Cuthbert and Mike Ondzik with trainer Wayne Hubbard on the bench.

This year’s All-Star game brings the league’s best talent for an exceptional night of competitive action, as well as community celebration. 

The All-Star Game offers fans a unique opportunity to see the league’s most talented players come together in one place, while providing scouts and schools with a chance to evaluate the next wave of junior hockey talent.

Rob Toor, Governor for the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers mentioned “The Port Coquitlam Trailblazers are honored to host this year’s PJHL All-Star Game.” 

He continued “This event is not only a showcase of the incredible talent within our league, but it’s also an opportunity to bring our community together to celebrate hockey at its finest. We’re looking forward to welcoming fans, families, and scouts to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre for what promises to be a fantastic night.”

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, January 13th, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• Location: Port Coquitlam Community Centre, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
• Sponsor: MMR Truck & Equipment Repair Ltd.

The PJHL All-Star Game serves as an opportunity for players to demonstrate their skills on a grand stage, drawing attention from hockey scouts, schools, and other representatives. 

This event has long been recognized as an integral part of junior hockey development and player exposure within the league.

Additional details regarding rosters, and special game-day activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are available through Showpass at the following link: https://www.showpass.com/2025-pjhl-all-star-game-sponsored-by-mitchell-mobile/