Carl Poole, a veteran referee and supervisor with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and the BC Hockey League, has been appointed Director of Player Safety for the 11-team VIJHL, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to have Carl come on board as our Director of Player Safety,” says VIJHL Board Chair Shawn Vincent. “Carl […]

Rich Murphy, the new owner of the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and the owner of the Trail Smoke Eaters in the B.C. Hockey League, has been elected Chair of the BCHL Board of Governors at its Annual General Meeting. “I am honoured that the Board of Governors has elected me […]

Olithan Sports & Entertainment finalized the purchase of the majority of shares for the Port Alberni Bombers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and the Port Alberni Bulldogs of the BC Hockey League from Keycorp Sports & Entertainment. The VIJHL approved the sale at their Annual General Meeting in April, while the BCHL approved […]

Mark MacDonald, a former player and part-owner in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, has been named the new President of the VIJHL. “We’re excited to have a long-time business associate of mine come on board as the new President,” says VIJHL Executive Committee Chairman Shawn Vincent. “We look forward to working with Mark to […]

Langley Rivermen Sports & Entertainment, owners of the BC Hockey League’s Langley Rivermen, have purchased the Westshore Wolves of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. New ownership took effect immediately on May 16, when the agreement with former owner Shawn Vincent was completed. “As the VIJHL has become independent, we are excited to bring the […]