The Kings will face a pair of lower mainland teams at the 4th annual BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack.
The Kings and Coquitlam Express will open the Showcase at 10:00am on Thursday morning, then the Kings will turn around and be on the ice 24 hours upon completion of game 1, with a 1:00pm puck drop against the Surrey Eagles. The Eagles will be a little on the ropes for their contest against the Kings, having played the night prior against Merritt.
The full schedule is here:
| Date | Time | Rink | Away | Home |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m. | Main | Powell River | Coquitlam |
| 1 p.m. | Main | Salmon Arm | Langley | |
| 4 p.m. | Main | Penticton | Alberni Valley | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Main | Merritt | Surrey | |
| Friday, Sept. 25 | 10 a.m. | Main | Alberni Valley | Salmon Arm |
| 1 p.m. | Main | Surrey | Powell River | |
| 4 p.m. | Main | Nanaimo | Merritt | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Main | Chilliwack | Penticton | |
| Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. | Main | Trail | Prince George |
| 1 p.m. | Main | Coquitlam | Nanaimo | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Secondary | Vernon | Wenatchee | |
| 4 p.m. | Main | West Kelowna | Cowichan Valley | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Main | Victoria | Chilliwack | |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | 10 a.m. | Main | Cowichan Valley | Vernon |
| 1 p.m. | Main | Prince George | Victoria | |
| 4 p.m. | Main | Wenatchee | Trail | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Main | Langley | West Kelowna |
Not a great schedule, as in previous years the Kings had featured in at least 1 “prime” game at a 7:00pm start. However the league this year increased the length of the Showcase to avoid playing any games on the secondary sheet (although Vernon/Wenatchee will still be over there), so the odds of getting a “prime” game changed a bit. The team went 0-2 at the Showcase last season, dropping 1 in regulation and 1 in overtime.
It should be noted that although it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s widely speculated that the Showcase will NOT start the BCHL season, with at least 2 weekends of home and away play expected to feature before all the teams gather in Chilliwack. For those new, the Showcase ARE regular season games that DO count for points in the standings. They are neutral site where the Kings will be on the home bench for one game (vs Surrey) and on the visitors bench and last change for the other (Coquitlam).
Here’s the release from the league:
The matchups are all set for the fourth Bauer BCHL Showcase happening Sept. 24 to 27 at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack.
To view the schedule, CLICK HERE
The Showcase host Chilliwack Chiefs play feature games on Friday and Saturday night, both 7:30 p.m. starts. The defending league champion Penticton Vees play at 4 p.m. on Thursday and then face the Chiefs Friday night.
The secondary rink at Prospera Centre, which was not supposed to be used this year, becomes necessary for one game as the Wenatchee Wild have joined the BCHL. The Wild will play the Vernon Vipers on the secondary sheet of ice on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
About 200 scouts from the college and professional ranks are expected to attend this year’s Showcase.
Over the last three seasons, since the Showcase began, the BCHL has averaged 137 players with college commitments and this past season, there were 247 BCHL graduates playing NCAA Div. I hockey (LIST). There have also been 12 BCHL players selected in the two NHL Entry Drafts since the first Showcase was held. There are five current BCHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting leading into this year’s Draft.
