By Jeromy Corrigan

20/21 season

BCHL moves to pay to play model to make 20/21 season a reality

Dec 1, 2020 | 4:58 PM

Once the BCHL had the groundwork done to safely play this year, it became more and more evident that the season was going to be played with no fans.

However, that makes for a difficult situation for the players, Kings, and the BCHL as it resulted in them having to move to a pay to play model for the 20/21 season, something the league has never done.

“The fact that it came to a point where we have to charge our families and our players a monthly fee this year, it was tough,” explained Kings General Manager Mike Hawes to CKPG.

Whether the pay to play model continues following this season is still up in the air.

Cougars

Cougars eliminate Chiefs in Game 6

13h ago

Spring Snow

Special weather statement issued for Pine Pass, Peace region with 'moderate to heavy snow' expected

22h ago

Taber, Alta., named Hockeyville winner over Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Apr 05, 2026

However, it is something the league is hoping won’t happen.

The league is hopeful that once they get up and running, they can eventually get some fans in the stands near the end of the season so teams can help offset their costs.