BCEHL WEEKEND UPDATE - NOVEMBER 22-23
For Immediate Release
November 19, 2025
Saanichton, B.C. - This week's BCEHL Weekend Update is as literal as it gets, as every contest occurs this Saturday and Sunday. The focus shifts to the U18 league as its two top teams in the standings face off in a marquee matchup, while the U17 league remains anyone's game. Let's take a closer look at what's ahead.
Female U18 AAA
There are two matchups this weekend in the Female U18 league. The second-place Thompson-Okanagan Lakers (9-5-1) look to take top spot when they take on the fifth-place Vancouver Island Seals (1-12-0) in a two-game series. Meanwhile, the third-place Greater Vancouver Comets (9-4-0) will hit the ice against the fourth-place Northern Capitals (6-7-1), as they meet for the second time this season.
Saturday’s Female U18 Games:
Vancouver Island Seals @ Thompson-Okanagan Lakers - 2:00 p.m. - Kal Tire Place
Northern Capitals @ Greater Vancouver Comets - 8:15 p.m. - Planet Ice Coquitlam
Sunday’s Female U18 Games:
Northern Capitals @ Greater Vancouver Comets - 8:30 a.m. - Richmond Olympic Oval
Vancouver Island Seals @ Thompson-Okanagan Lakers - 12:15 p.m. - Kal Tire Place
U18 AAA
The spotlight shines bright on the U18 league, with a big matchup stealing the show this weekend. The second-place Vancouver North East Chiefs (9-3-1) will look to narrow the gap between themselves and the first-place Okanagan Rockets (12-0-0), who remain undefeated. Elsewhere, the fourth-place Cariboo Cougars (5-5-2) will take on the seventh-place Fraser Valley Thunderbirds (4-6-2) in their first meeting of the season.
Saturday’s U18 Games:
Okanagan Rockets @ Vancouver North East Chiefs - 3:30 p.m. - Scotia Barn
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Cariboo Cougars - 6:30 p.m. - Kin Centre
Sunday’s U18 Games:
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Cariboo Cougars - 10:30 a.m. - Kin Centre
Okanagan Rockets @ Vancouver North East Chiefs - 10:45 a.m. - Scotia Barn
U17 AAA
With just three points separating the third and eighth place teams, the battle in the U17 standings continues to heat up. The sixth-place Valley West Giants (7-6-2) will have a tall task climbing the standings when they hit the ice against the second-place Thompson Blazers (11-5-2), who themselves are one point back of first. Meanwhile, the fourth-place Vancouver North West Hawks (8-5-3) will look to fend off the seventh-place Vancouver North East Chiefs (7-6-1), just four points behind.
Saturday’s U17 Games:
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Okanagan Rockets - 3:00 p.m. - MNP Place
Vancouver North East Chiefs @ Vancouver North West Hawks - 6:00 p.m. - Canlan Ice Sports North Shore
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Vancouver Island Royals - 7:00 p.m. - Ian H. Stewart Complex
Thompson Blazers @ Valley West Giants - 7:00 p.m. - Planet Ice Delta
Sunday’s U17 Games:
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Vancouver Island Royals - 8:30 a.m. - Juan de Fuca Ice Arena
Thompson Blazers @ Valley West Giants - 9:30 a.m. - Langley Twin Rinks
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Okanagan Rockets - 10:00 a.m. - MNP Place
U15 AAA
The U15 league is back in action featuring its top teams in the standings. The one-loss Fraser Valley Thunderbirds (12-1-0), look to continue their hot start when they host the sixth-place Valley West Giants (3-9-0). Yet to be defeated, the Okanagan Rockets (10-0-0) will aim to hold off the fourth-place Thompson Blazers (8-5-1) in a home-and-home series.
Saturday's U15 Games:
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Cariboo Cougars - 1:30 p.m. - Kin Centre
Valley West Giants @ Fraser Valley Thunderbirds - 4:00 p.m. - Abbotsford Centre
Okanagan Rockets @ Thompson Blazers - 5:30 p.m. - Kamloops Memorial Arena
Sunday's U15 Games:
Greater Vancouver Canadians @ Cariboo Cougars - 7:00 a.m. - CN Centre
Vancouver North East Chiefs @ Vancouver North West Hawks - 11:00 a.m. - Canlan Ice Sports North Shore
Thompson Blazers @ Okanagan Rockets - 12:45 p.m. - MNP Place
If you can’t make it out to the games, you can stream all BCEHL games live at: www.playfullscreen.com.
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