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Spruce Kings to play 25 home games on weekends; BCHL has new playoff format

The BCHL has released its the 2025-2026 Regular Season schedule, along with a new divisional alignment playoff format.

Each team will play 54 games from September 19th to March 29th.

The Spruce Kings Home Schedule will feature 10 Friday night games, 12 Saturday night games, and three Sunday afternoon games.

They open on the road September 19th at Chilliwack before having their next six games at home beginning September 26th against Surrey.

The Spruce Kings full schedule can be viewed HERE or view the full schedule graphic HERE.

Alignment

With 20 teams in the league (Penticton dropped out to join the WHL), the BCHL’s divisional alignment will be as follows.

Coastal West 

Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Cowichan Valley Capitals, Nanaimo Clippers, Powell River Kings,
Victoria Grizzlies

Coastal West 

Chilliwack Chiefs, Coquitlam Express, Langley Rivermen, Prince George Spruce Kings, Surrey Eagles

Interior West Cranbrook Bucks, Salmon Arm Silverbacks, Trail Smoke Eaters, Vernon Vipers, West Kelowna Warriors

Interior East  Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park Crusaders, Spruce Grove Saints

New Playoff Format

The top four teams from each of the league’s four divisions will qualify for the postseason, while one team from each division will miss out.

The first two rounds will be played within the division, then division winners will play in the conference finals before the championship series.

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Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 12 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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