BC Hockey
SportIce hockey
JurisdictionBritish Columbia and Yukon
AbbreviationBC Hockey
Founded1919 (1919)
HeadquartersVictoria
ChairmanStephanie White
CEOCameron Hope
Official website
bchockey.net
Canada
British Columbia
Yukon

The British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, more commonly known as BC Hockey, is a non-profit organization and member branch of Hockey Canada in charge of governing amateur hockey at all levels in British Columbia and Yukon Territory. It comprises approximately 150 minor hockey associations, 55,000 players, 4,500 referees, and 20,000 official volunteers.

History

Founded in 1919 as the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, BC Hockey has seen many changes and substantial growth over the years. The organization continues to strive to provide training and resources for volunteers so that they may better serve the amateur hockey community.

In 2023, the British Columbia Hockey League withdrew from BC Hockey and Hockey Canada to become an independent league. The league cited improved recruitment opportunities for 16 and 17 year old players in Canada as well as anticipated improved interest from Americans and players outside of North America as important reasons for the decision.[1]

Governance

The organization is overseen by a board of directors composed of 9 elected members.[2]

Notable executives

Leagues

Independent teams

Defunct Leagues

See also

References

  1. ↑ "BCHL pulls out of Hockey Canada, becomes an independent league". The Province. May 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ "About BC Hockey".
  3. ↑ "BC Hockey 100 Great Moments: BC Hockey Presidents". BC Hockey. January 14, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
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