The British Columbia Hockey League says it is breaking away from Hockey Canada and will operate as an independent league.
The league says the move will provide more options for players under the age of 18 who are looking to compete in college hockey in the United States.
In a statement issued Monday, the Junior A league said its board of governors voted not to renew its agreement with the country’s national self-governing body for amateur hockey and will operate outside of Hockey Canada’s system as of June 1.
BCHL CEO Chris Hebb says young hockey players face restricted options.
If they choose to play with a major junior team under the Canadian Hockey League umbrella, they
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