BCEHL PLAYOFF UPDATE - MARCH 15-17
For Immediate Release
March 13, 2024
Saanichton, B.C. - The playoffs continue to roll along in the BCEHL as the Female and integrated U18 leagues are on to the semifinals, while the puck is set to drop in the U17 Championship Final this weekend. Let's get set for all the action!
Female U18 AAA
The fifth-seeded Vancouver Island Seals earned their spot in the semifinals after defeating the fourth-seeded Northern Capitals in a best-of-three series last weekend. The Seals will now take on the top-seeded Fraser Valley Rush, and the second-seeded Thompson-Okanagan Lakers will face the third-seeded Greater Vancouver Comets with a spot in the Championship Final on the line.
Playoff Format
March 8-10 (Survivor Series - Best-of-Three)
- (5) Vancouver Island Seals vs. (4) Northern Capitals
The Vancouver Island Seals advanced with a 2-0 series win
March 15-17 (Semifinals - Best-of-Three)
- (1) Fraser Valley Rush vs. (5) Vancouver Island Seals
- (2) Thompson Okanagan Lakers hosting the (3) Greater Vancouver Comets
March 22-24 (Championship - Best-of-Three)
Winners of the two semifinal series', hosted by the highest remaining seed
Friday's Female U18 Playoff Games
Vancouver Island Seals @ Fraser Valley Rush - 6:00 p.m. - Langley Twin Rinks
Greater Vancouver Comets @ Thompson-Okanagan Lakers - 7:30 p.m. - Kal Tire Place
Saturday's Female U18 Playoff Games
Fraser Valley Rush @ Vancouver Island Seals - 12:15 p.m. - Langley Twin Rinks
Thompson-Okanagan Lakers @ Greater Vancouver Comets - 7:00 p.m. - Priest Valley Arena
Sunday's Female U18 Playoff Games (If Necessary)
Vancouver Island Seals @ Fraser Valley Rush - 10:15 a.m. - Langley Twin Rinks
Greater Vancouver Comets @ Thompson-Okanagan Lakers - 11:00 a.m. - Priest Valley Arena
U18 AAA
We've narrowed it down to four teams aiming for a berth in the final in the U18 league as the semifinals are set to kick-off on Friday. The top-seeded Fraser Valley Thunderbirds will take on the fourth-seeded Okanagan Rockets, while the second-seeded Vancouver NE Chiefs meet the third-seeded Cariboo Cougars.
Playoff Format
March 8-10 (Quarterfinals - Best-of-Three)
- (1) Fraser Valley Thunderbirds vs. (8) Thompson Blazers
The Fraser Valley Thunderbirds advanced with a 2-0 series win
- (2) Vancouver NE Chiefs vs. (7) Greater Vancouver Canadians
The Vancouver NE Chiefs advanced with a 2-0 series win
- (3) Cariboo Cougars vs. (6) Vancouver NW Hawks
The Cariboo Cougars advanced with a 2-0 series win
- (4) Okanagan Rockets vs. (5) Valley West Giants
The Okanagan Rockets advanced with a 2-1 series win
March 15-17 (Semifinals - Best-of-Three)
- (1) Fraser Valley Thunderbirds vs. (4) Okanagan Rockets
- (2) Vancouver NE Chiefs vs. (3) Cariboo Cougars
March 22-24 (Championship - Best-of-Three)
- Winners of the two semifinals, hosted by the highest remaining seed
Friday's U18 Playoff Games
Cariboo Cougars @ Vancouver NE Chiefs - 3:00 p.m. - Scotia Barn
Okanagan Rockets @ Fraser Valley Thunderbirds - 6:00 p.m. - MSA Arena
Saturday's U18 Playoff Games
Vancouver NE Chiefs @ Cariboo Cougars - 3:15 p.m. - Scotia Barn
Fraser Valley Thunderbirds @ Okanagan Rockets - 6:00 p.m. - MSA Arena
Sunday's U18 Playoff Games (If Necessary)
Cariboo Cougars @ Vancouver NE Chiefs - 10:30 a.m. - Scotia Barn
Okanagan Rockets @ Fraser Valley Thunderbirds - 12:30 p.m. - MSA Arena
U17 AAA
The eighth-seeded Thompson Blazers punched their ticket to the final after taking down the second-seeded Vancouver NW Hawks, while the fourth-seeded Okanagan Rockets stormed back after dropping Game One to win their series against the third-seeded Fraser Valley Thunderbirds. The puck is set to drop in Kelowna on Friday between the Rockets and Blazers in a best-of-three series to determine who will hoist the U17 Championship trophy.
Playoff Format
March 1-3 (Quarterfinals - Best-of-Three)
- (1) Greater Vancouver Canadians vs. (8) Thompson Blazers
The Thompson Blazers advanced with a 2-0 series win
- (2) Vancouver NW Hawks vs. (7) Cariboo Cougars
The Vancouver NW Hawks advanced with a 2-1 series win
- (3) Fraser Valley Thunderbirds vs. (6) Vancouver NE Chiefs
The Fraser Valley Thunderbirds advanced with a 2-0 series win
- (4) Okanagan Rockets vs. (5) Valley West Giants
The Okanagan Rockets advanced with a 2-0 series win
March 8-10 (Semifinals - Best-of-Three)
- (2) Vancouver NW Hawks vs. (8) Thompson Blazers
The Thompson Blazers advanced with a 2-0 series win
- (3) Fraser Valley Thunderbirds vs. (4) Okanagan Rockets
The Okanagan Rockets advanced with a 2-1 series win
March 15-17 (Championship - Best-of-Three)
- (4) Okanagan Rockets vs. (8) Thompson Blazers
Friday's U17 Playoff Game
Thompson Blazers @ Okanagan Rockets - 4:45 p.m. - MNP Place
Saturday's U17 Playoff Game
Okanagan Rockets @ Thompson Blazers - 3:15 p.m. - MNP Place
Sunday's U17 Playoff Game (If Necessary)
Thompson Blazers @ Okanagan Rockets - 12:45 p.m. - MNP Place
U15 AAA
Congratulations to the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds on capturing the BCEHL U15 Championship!
The U15 Championship took place at Langley Twin Rinks from February 29 - March 3. All nine teams skated in four round-robin games, followed by a single-elimination knockout stage, where eight teams were seeded based on the results of the round-robin stage. Sunday's championship final saw the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds take on the Thompson Blazers. A pair of goals from Jaemin Andy Kim helped the Thunderbirds to a 2-1 victory and the U15 Championship.
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