The inaugural British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) Top Prospects Game is coming to Chilliwack Nov. 22, and a Chilliwack Jets coach will be behind the bench.
Cam Campbell is one of two assistant coaches for the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) squad that will take on the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). Langley Trappers assistant coach Gary Mahesh is the other, and Langley head coach Brad Bakken will lead the team into battle at the Sardis Sports Complex.
The PIJHL and KIJHL rosters will be announced Monday (Nov. 7).
“A lot of discussion and planning has gone into this event by everyone involved. We are really looking forward to a great couple of days,” said PJHL commissioner Trevor Alto. “Our responses of support from various teams and scouts from all levels across the country has been great.
“This game marks a tremendous opportunity for top young BCHC players to be seen and recruited by junior A clubs.”
The KIJHL crew will be guided by Dave Hnatiuk of the Grand Forks Border Bruins with help from Mark Readman (Princeton Posse) and Ty Valin (Fernie Ghostriders).
The PJHL and KIJHL teams will arrive in Chilliwack Nov. 21 for a team practice followed by a banquet dinner at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel. Game day activities will include a morning skate, team meetings and video sessions, and presentations from Junior A coaches.
“The Chilliwack Jets are excited to host the first-ever BCHC Prospects Game and showcase the best young talent in our two leagues,” Jets owner and hockey boss Clayton Robinson said in a news release. “I know this great event will be well-supported by our passionate junior hockey community.”
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