British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association
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.
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| Sport | Ice hockey |
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| Jurisdiction | British Columbia, Yukon |
| Abbreviation | BC Hockey |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
| Chairman | Bill Greene |
| CEO | Barry Petrachenko |
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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.
The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors composed of 9 elected members.[1]
Notable executives
- Doug Grimston (1900–1955), BCAHA president from 1942 to 1947 and Canadian Amateur Hockey Association president from 1950 to 1952[2]
Leagues
- British Columbia Hockey League - Junior "A"
- Kootenay International Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Pacific Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
- Central Interior Hockey League - Senior "AA"
- BC Hockey Major Midget League - Midget "AAA"
- Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association - Minor
Independent teams
- Fort St. John Flyers Senior "AAA" (North Peace Hockey League)
- Powell River Regals Senior "AA"
References
- http://bchockey.net/About/about.aspx
- "BC Hockey 100 Great Moments: BC Hockey Presidents". BC Hockey. January 14, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
External links
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