Burnaby, B.C. — The BC Hockey League (BCHL) announced its schedule today for the 2020-21 season, which includes 20 games per team for a total of 160 league games.
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks will open the season on Friday, April 2 against the Vernon Vipers and and wrap up on Saturday, May 8 against the West Kelowna Warriors. Salmon Arm will play each team 10 times, with all games taking place at Kal Tire Place in Vernon, which is one of five pod locations.
The BCHL announced last week that the pods will take place in Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Coquitlam (Burnaby), Penticton and Vernon.
“It has been a long road, but we’re thrilled to finally announce our season schedule,” said BCHL Executive Director Steven Cocker. “Our coaches and players have spent the past seven months focusing on on-ice and off-ice development and now we are able to provide them with a chance to play meaningful games to give them the NHL and NCAA exposure they deserve.”
BCHL teams are currently undergoing a quarantine period before they will be tested for COVID-19. Upon receiving a negative test result, players will be free to join their teammates in practice to prepare for the season.
Once the season begins on April 2, 36 of the following 38 days will have BCHL hockey.
Click here to view the full Silverbacks schedule.
