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Kieran O’Hearn, who grew up just a few minutes from South Surrey Arena, has been named the captain of the Surrey Eagles for the upcoming season. (Garrett James photo)

South Surrey-raised O’Hearn named Eagles captain

BCHL team names four players to leadership group for 2020-‘21 season

 

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BCHL pushes back season start due to provincial health orders

The delay is minimal, just six days, for now. But the league is open to starting up after Christmas

 

Surrey Eagles’ forward Holden Katzalay – shown here against Langley during the 2019/20 season – scored twice in last Saturday’s win. (Garrett James photo)

Surrey Eagles shut out Rivermen in final game before COVID-19 shutdown

BCHL team scheduled to resume play on Nov. 26

 

BC Hockey League commissioner Chris Hebb says the league is still on track to begin regular-season play in early December. (BCHL photo)

BCHL still on track to begin regular season in December

Commish hopeful that league can “slide right into the regular season” after successful preseason

BC Hockey League commissioner Chris Hebb says the league is still on track to begin regular-season play in early December. (BCHL photo)
A pair of Surrey Eagles fight for a puck against Langley during a game last season. The two teams were set for an exhibition game last weekend, but it was cancelled after an unnamed member of the Eagles tested positive for COVID-19. However, no other team member has tested positive so far, leading the BCHL to call it an 'isolated incident.' (Garrett James photo)

No additional positive COVID-19 tests for Surrey Eagles so far: BCHL

All but one test has been processed, with no further players or staff infected, league says

A pair of Surrey Eagles fight for a puck against Langley during a game last season. The two teams were set for an exhibition game last weekend, but it was cancelled after an unnamed member of the Eagles tested positive for COVID-19. However, no other team member has tested positive so far, leading the BCHL to call it an 'isolated incident.' (Garrett James photo)
The Surrey Eagles logo.

COVID-positive test for Surrey Eagles player triggers postponement of two BCHL games

Saturday games were to be played in Chilliwack

The Surrey Eagles logo.
The Surrey Eagles are currently seeking billet families for its players in advance of the 2020-‘21 BC Hockey League season. (Garrett James photo)

Surrey Eagles in ‘desperate’ need of billet families for BCHL season

COVID-19 pandemic has made finding homes for players difficult: billet co-ordinator

The Surrey Eagles are currently seeking billet families for its players in advance of the 2020-‘21 BC Hockey League season. (Garrett James photo)
Holden Katzalay has returned to the Surrey Eagles after spending time in the WHL, the team announced last week. (Garrett James file photo)

Katzalay returns to Surrey Eagles from WHL’s Vancouver Giants

20-year-old forward started last season in BCHL before making leap to Giants

Holden Katzalay has returned to the Surrey Eagles after spending time in the WHL, the team announced last week. (Garrett James file photo)
Surrey Eagles fall to Chiefs in first two BCHL exhibition games

Surrey Eagles fall to Chiefs in first two BCHL exhibition games

Both preseason contests played at Chilliwack Coliseum

Surrey Eagles fall to Chiefs in first two BCHL exhibition games
Surrey Eagles head coach Cam Keith said his team will treat the longer-than-usual exhibition schedule as though it is the regular season. (Garrett James photo)

‘We’re taking them all like regular-season games’: Surrey Eagles prepare for long exhibition season

South Surrey team will play more than a dozen preseason tilts before BCHL regular-season begins

Surrey Eagles head coach Cam Keith said his team will treat the longer-than-usual exhibition schedule as though it is the regular season. (Garrett James photo)
Cowichan Valley Capitals prospects clash during a 3-on-3 scrimmage at the Cowichan Valley Capitals rookie ID camp on Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

BCHL approves back-up plan for 2020-21 season

Without gate revenue, league will rely on player fees, government and business support

Cowichan Valley Capitals prospects clash during a 3-on-3 scrimmage at the Cowichan Valley Capitals rookie ID camp on Saturday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Surrey Eagles’ Hudson Schandor battles for a puck with a Langley Rivermen player during the 2019-‘20 season. The BCHL has announced a contingency plan for the upcoming season, in the event fans are not allowed to attend games. (Garrett James photo)

BC Hockey League announces alternative plan for 2020-‘21 season

Player fees, sponsorship among contingency plans if fans not allowed to attend games

Surrey Eagles’ Hudson Schandor battles for a puck with a Langley Rivermen player during the 2019-‘20 season. The BCHL has announced a contingency plan for the upcoming season, in the event fans are not allowed to attend games. (Garrett James photo)
The BCHL has announced that it intends to start the 2020/’21 season on Dec. 1. (Damon James photo)

‘Everyone is very excited to get going’ says Surrey Eagles GM of BCHL’s planned return

BC Hockey League announces Dec. 1 start date for 2020/’21 season

The BCHL has announced that it intends to start the 2020/’21 season on Dec. 1. (Damon James photo)
The B.C. Hockey League has announced it plans to start its 2020-21 regular season Dec. 1, though teams can start training camps in early September. (Black Press file photos)

BCHL teams can start training in September for first league games in December

B.C. Hockey League announces Dec. 1 start date for 2020-21 season

The B.C. Hockey League has announced it plans to start its 2020-21 regular season Dec. 1, though teams can start training camps in early September. (Black Press file photos)
Surrey Eagles look to Florida for latest roster addition

Surrey Eagles look to Florida for latest roster addition

BCHL team signs forward Connor Gatto for upcoming season

Surrey Eagles look to Florida for latest roster addition
The BCHL and the Surrey Eagles are confident they’ll return to the ice this year, with the league currently considering multiple return-to-play scenarios. (Garrett James photo)

‘I’m confident that we’ll somehow make it happen,’ says Surrey Eagles owner as BCHL mulls plans to return

Junior ‘A’ hockey league pondering different return-to-play scenarios for 2020-‘21 season

The BCHL and the Surrey Eagles are confident they’ll return to the ice this year, with the league currently considering multiple return-to-play scenarios. (Garrett James photo)
Surrey Eagles forward Hassan Akl was traded to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons Monday, along with defenceman Jordan Hendry. (Damon James photo)

Surrey Eagles ship two to Fort McMurray to complete earlier trade

Hassan Akl, Jordan Hendry traded to complete deal for goaltender

Surrey Eagles forward Hassan Akl was traded to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons Monday, along with defenceman Jordan Hendry. (Damon James photo)
The B.C. Hockey League is reviewing different plans and scenarios as it prepares for a 2020-21 season. (Black Press - file photo)

B.C. Hockey League prepping for 2020-21

League reviewing different scenarios and start times in compliance with provincial regulations

The B.C. Hockey League is reviewing different plans and scenarios as it prepares for a 2020-21 season. (Black Press - file photo)
Surrey Eagles add young Quebec forward to flock for next season

Surrey Eagles add young Quebec forward to flock for next season

Montreal native Tio D’Addario to play for BCHL squad in 2020/’21 season

Surrey Eagles add young Quebec forward to flock for next season
The BCHL is not in danger of folding before next season, despite rumours to the contrary, league commissioner Chris Hebb said in a May 4 statement. (Damon James photo)

Suggestion that BC Hockey League may not return “absolutely false” says commish

Junior ‘A’ league reached out to government for financial support last month

The BCHL is not in danger of folding before next season, despite rumours to the contrary, league commissioner Chris Hebb said in a May 4 statement. (Damon James photo)