BCEHL WEEKEND UPDATE - FEBRUARY 14-19
For Immediate Release
February 14, 2024
Saanichton, B.C. - As the leagues move closer to playoffs, another big weekend of BCEHL action is almost upon us! This weekend, the U17 league takes centre stage as all teams head to Surrey for the final showcase of the season. Let's see what's in store around the BCEHL!
Female U18 AAA
The Female U18 league is not in action this weekend as they have a league-wide bye. During the bye week, one of the league's teams will be attending an out-of-province tournament.
Greater Vancouver Comets - JWHL Challenge Cup - Washington, D.C.
U18 AAA
U18 AAA Featured Series: Valuable points in the standings will be on the line when the fourth-place Okanagan Rockets (19-11-1-1) welcome the fifth-place Valley West Giants (18-12-1-1) to Kelowna. The two squads are only separated by two points in the standings. Okanagan forward Aiden Bruce built on his league-leading point total of 54 points (29g-25a) when he put up four points (2g-2a) across two showcase games last weekend. Valley West's Jack Sears also had a strong showing at the showcase as he totaled four points (2g-2a) in two games, moving his season-long point total to 36 points (16g-20a) in 30 games.
Wednesday's U18 Game
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Greater Vancouver Canadians - 7:30 p.m. - Richmond Olympic Oval
Saturday's U18 Games
Thompson Blazers @ Vancouver NE Chiefs - 3:30 p.m. - Scotia Barn
Valley West Giants @ Okanagan Rockets - 5:45 p.m. - MNP Place
Vancouver Island Royals @ Vancouver NW Hawks - 6:10 p.m. - Hollyburn Country Club
Sunday's U18 Games
Thompson Blazers @ Vancouver NE Chiefs - 10:45 a.m. - Scotia Barn
Vancouver Island Royals @ Vancouver NW Hawks - 12:15 p.m. - Harry Jerome Rec Centre
Valley West Giants @ Okanagan Rockets - 12:45 p.m. - MNP Place
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Fraser Valley Thunderbirds - 5:30 p.m. - Abbotsford Centre
U17 AAA
U17 AAA Featured Matchup: The U17 showcase will close with a matchup between the league-leading Greater Vancouver Canadians (20-8-2-2) and the second place Fraser Valley Thunderbirds (18-8-3-3) on Sunday afternoon. The top two teams of the U17 league will renew acquaintances after meeting this past weekend. Fraser Valley were winners of both meetings, led on the scoresheet by forward Logan Martin, who put up four points (0g-4a) across both games.
Friday's U17 Game
Valley West Giants @ Vancouver NE Chiefs - 5:00 p.m. - Newton Arena
Saturday's U17 Games
All games played at Newton Arena
Vancouver NW Hawks @ Cariboo Cougars - 10:00 a.m.
Vancouver Island Royals @ Greater Vancouver Canadians - 12:45 p.m.
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Thompson Blazers - 3:30 p.m.
Vancouver NE Chiefs @ Okanagan Rockets - 6:15 p.m.
Sunday's U17 Games
All games played at Newton Arena
Cariboo Cougars @ Vancouver Island Royals - 8:00 a.m.
Okanagan Rockets @ Valley West Giants - 10:45 a.m.
Thompson Blazers @ Vancouver NW Hawks - 1:30 p.m.
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Fraser Valley Thunderbirds - 4:15 p.m.
Monday's U17 Game
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Vancouver NW Hawks - 4:15 p.m. - Canlan Sports North Shore
U15 AAA
U15 AAA Featured Series: Only two points back of second place, the third-place Okanagan Rockets (16-7-2-3) look to make a jump in the standings when they take on the fifth-place Greater Vancouver Canadians (11-14-1-2). Okanagan will look to their goaltending to continue their strong play. The tandem of Reed Russell and Tai Bentien have allowed two goals or less in four of their last five starts, and they'll be tasked with slowing down a Canadians' offense that has put up 14 goals over their last two games. Over that span the Canadians have been powered offensively by William Trolland (2g-3a) and Henry Goldman (1g-4a), who have both put up five points.
Saturday's U15 Games
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Okanagan Rockets - 3:00 p.m. - MNP Place
Vancouver Island Royals @ Valley West Giants - 4:45 p.m. - Planet Ice Delta
Cariboo Cougars @ Thompson Blazers - 5:00 p.m. - North Thompson Sportsplex
Vancouver NE Chiefs @ Vancouver NW Hawks - 8:45 p.m. - Hollyburn Country Club
Sunday's U15 Games
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Okanagan Rockets - 10:00 a.m. - MNP Place
Cariboo Cougars @ Thompson Blazers - 11:00 a.m. - North Thompson Sportsplex
Vancouver Island Royals @ Valley West Giants - 1:45 p.m. - Planet Ice Delta
Monday's U15 Game
Vancouver NW Hawks @ Vancouver NE Chiefs - 2:30 p.m. - Scotia Barn
If you can’t make it out the games you can stream all BCEHL games live at: www.playfullscreen.com.
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