British Columbia Hockey League
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The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) is an independent Canadian Junior ice hockey league with 22 teams in British Columbia and Alberta. It was classified as a Junior "A" league, the second tier for junior hockey within the Hockey Canada framework, until it became independent in 2023. Since becoming independent, the league characterizes itself simply as a Junior ice hockey league.
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Current season or competition: 2023–24 BCHL season | |
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Region(s) | British Columbia, Alberta |
CEO | Chris Hebb |
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Founded | 1961; 63 years ago (1961) |
No. of teams | 22 |
Recent Champions | Surrey Eagles (2023–24) |
Most successful club | Penticton Vees (14) |
Website | www |
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In 2024, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League left Hockey Canada and became the official affiliate league of the BCHL