BCHL Season

BCHL pushes season start to February following extension of PHO restrictions

Jan 8, 2021 | 11:36 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – In a press release issued to their website, the BCHL has pushed the start of its regular season to the week of Feb. 8 after it was announced yesterday that the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has extended current restrictions around team sports until Feb. 5.

The league had planned to start in mid-January if restrictions were eased when the previous order expired as scheduled today.

“Although it is frustrating to have to delay our season start once again, we are in no way, shape or form throwing in the towel on the 2020-21 season,” said BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb in the release. “We understand why the order was extended and we will continue to work with the PHO on scenarios to start a season in a safe manner.”

BCHL teams will remain under Phase 2 protocols which allows for individual on-ice skills and drills.