Ellis Rickwood Announced For BCHL All Star Game

The initial 18 skaters that will participate in the 3-on-3 outdoor All-Star Tournament on Jan. 15 in Penticton were unveiled today.

One skater from each team was voted onto the roster after a poll of all 18 BCHL coaches. The remaining slots will be determined by a fan vote.

The 18 skaters named to the All-Star rosters are:

Team Name Position
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Braden Blace D
Chilliwack Chiefs Abram Wiebe D
Coquitlam Express Matthew Campbell D
Cowichan Valley Capitals David Jacobs F
Cranbrook Bucks Tyson Dyck F
Langley Rivermen Ryan Upson F
Merritt Centennials Tristan Allen D
Nanaimo Clippers Sean Donaldson F
Penticton Vees Fin Williams F
Powell River Kings Dylan Finlay D
Prince George Spruce Kings Nick Rhéaume F
Salmon Arm Silverbacks Simon Tassy F
Surrey Eagles Michael Abgrall F
Trail Smoke Eaters Zach Michaelis F
Vernon Vipers Cam MacDonald F
Victoria Grizzlies Ellis Rickwood F
Wenatchee Wild Cade Littler F
West Kelowna Warriors Felix Trudeau F

The format for the tournament is:

  • Outdoor arena
  • 3-on-3
  • Four teams of six skaters and one goalie (two teams per conference)
  • Round robin
  • Two seven-minute periods
  • Second and third place play in the semifinal
  • First place plays the winner of the semi in the final

With 18 skaters selected, the remaining six spots, as well as the four goalies, will be decided through a fan vote The voting process and the players eligible for the fan vote will be unveiled at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning.

The voting page can be accessed at www.bchl.ca/fanvote.