BELLINGHAM, WA. ICE HOCKEY HISTORY: BCHL Junior "A" Hockey, Bellingham "Blazers", Bellingham "Ice Hawks", BCHL Teams, Player Rosters, Coaches, BCHL Links, Bellingham Links

BRITISH COLUMBIA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

The B.C. Junior Hockey League was formed in 1967, the year before NHL expansion and included teams from Kamloops,
Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, New Westminster and Victoria.

Three years later Vancouver and Chilliwack joined the league in 1970 and the BCJHL was divided into Coast and Okanagan
divisions. Nanaimo and Bellingham next joined the BCJHL and New West, Vancouver and Victoria left for the WCHL the
Kelowna, Merritt, Penticton and Vernon, and the coast teams were Bellingham, Chilliwack, Langley and Nanaimo.

The B.C. Hockey League has expanded into three divisions and developed into Canada’s best Junior A circuit. Five lower
mainland teams have been grouped with four island teams (including Powell River) to form the Coastal Conference.
The seven Interior Conference teams range from Prince George through the Cariboo plateau and Okanagan valley to the
Kootenays.

COASTAL DIVISION	INTERIOR DIVISION	1972-73	1973-74
TEAMS: Abbottsford Flyers Alberni Valley Bulldogs Bellingham Blazers Bellingham Ice Hawks Chilliwack Bruins Chilliwack Colts Chilliwack Eagles Chilliwack Chiefs Cowichan Valley Capitals Coquitliam Express Langley Lords Langley Thunder Langley Hornets Maple Ridge Bruins Naniamo Clippers New West Outlaws New West Royals Powell River Kings Richmond Sockeyes Vancouver Centennials Victoria Warriors Victoria Salsa	TEAMS: Kamloops Rockets Kamloops Kraft Kings Kamloops Braves Kamloops Chiefs Kelowna Buckaroos Kelowna Packers Kelowna Spartans Merritt Centennials Penticton Broncos Penticton Knights Penticton Panthers Penticton Vees Prince George Spruce Kings Quesnel Millionaires Salmon Arm Silverbacks Trail Smoke Eaters Vernon Canadians Vernon Blades Vernon Essos Vernon Rockets Vernon Lakers Vernon Vipers	1. E. McWilliams G 21. Doug Sauter G 2. Gary Criss 3. Neil Robinson 4. Lyle Longman 5. Ron Van Dyke 6. Tony Bouchard 7. Dave Robinson 8. Larry Davis 9. Win Winofsky 10. Ron Konkin 11. Dwaine Montieth 12. Doug Davis 14. Fenton Gale 15. John Stone 16. Jerry Hopfee 17. Terry Severyn 18. Gary Johnston 20. Mark Arnett Coach: "Bing"Juckes Trainer: Owner: "Bing" Juckes BCJHL TEAM LOGOS 1972-1973 DRAFTS	Brad Maxwell Miles Zaharko Harold Phillipoff Kevin Schamehorn Coach: Lawrence Gingras Trainer: Owner:Norm Galdu 1973-1974 DRAFTS

Dr. John Utendale, 1937 - 2006.
John had a distinguished career at Western Washingtn University in Education, but never forgot hockey,
helping to found the Bellingham Area Minor Hockey Association, coaching the WWU Vikings Hockey Club
and acting as Western Regional Director of the Amateur Hockey Association of Unitied States.(AHAUS).
He was also an assistant training coach to the United States Olympic Hockey team that went on to win
gold at the Lake Placid Olympics.

1974-75	1975-76	1976-77	1977-78
BCJHL CHAMPIONS Carey Walker Stan Smyl Randy Rudnyk Mark Arnett Dean Arnett Don Delautt Kevin Krook Coach: Lawrence Gingras GM: Trainer: Owner: Norm Galdu 1974-1975 DRAFTS	TEAM MOVED TO MAPLE RIDGE, B.C 1975-1976 DRAFTS	Coach: GM: Trainer: Owner: Reijo Salminen 1976-1977 DRAFTS	Glen Anderson Ken Berry Brian Lundberg Bobby Hull Jr. Coach: Don Berry GM: Trainer: Owner: Reijo Salminen 1977-1978 DRAFTS

BCJHL CHAMPIONSHIPS		BCJHL / STATS / INFORMATION
MOWATT CUP WINNERS British Columbia Champions DOYLE CUP: British Columbia vs. Alberta Champions CENTENIAL CUP WINNERS: Canadian Champions JUNIOR "A" LINKS: All Leagues		CANADIAN JUNIOR "A" HOCKEY LEAGUE BRITISH COLUMBIA JUNIOR "A" / NHL ALUMNI BCJHL PLAYERS in COLLEGES UBC HOCKEY PROGRAM / ALUMNI

1978-79	1979-80	1980-85	1980-85	1987-87
BCHL CHAMPIONS 13. Ken Bales G. Steve Abbott G. 2. Geoff Murdoch G. 3. Ray Anttila 4. Graig Millin 5. Keijo Taskula 6. Bruce Harris 7. Randy Harris 8. Mike Reid 9. Don Fraser, (MVP) 10. Ted Boyko 11. Rob Atkinson 12. Tony Dewildt 15. Dave Brockhill 16. Brian Law 17. Iiro Salminen 18. Jack Wright 19. Wayne Van Dorp 20. Ari Lehikoinen 21. Don Hrechkosy 22. Evan Williams 25. Rob Manning Chris Tucker Brad Pettinger LLyle Gladu Coach: Don Berry GM: Chet Cory Trainer: Scott Mckay Owner:Reijo Salminen 1978-1979 DRAFTS	1. Olli Sutinen G. John Dougan G. 13. Pasi Paussinen G. 3. Jim Kennedy 4. Chris Tucker 5. Petteri Kanerva 6. Tony Camazzola 7. Ian Ramsey 8. Bob Bales 9. Joe Block 10. Tom McMurchy 11. Don Mattson 12. Deane Hansen 15. Henri Gronroos 16. Maurice Jaeger 17. Jukka Holtari 20. David Anderson 22. Evan Williams 23. Dave Berry 24. Jeff Hoff 25. Jim Miller Perry Braun Iiro Salminen Coach: Don Berry GM: Trainer: Owner:Reijo Salminen TEAM FOLDED IN 1980 1979-1980 DRAFTS	1980-85 WCHL JUNIOR B Iiro Salminen Coach: GM: Trainer: Owner:Reijo Salminen 1980-1981 DRAFTS	1980 -85 WCHL JUNIOR B 1981-82 DRAFTS 1982-83 DRAFTS 1983-84 DRAFTS 1984-85 DRAFTS	BULLS 1987 PNWHL STARTED and FOLDED 1225 Civic Field Way Bellingham, WA. 98229 (360)-676-1919

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Hockey returned to Bellingham in 1990, when Longacres, a thoroughbred horse racing company purchased the then bankrupt
Bellingham Ice Arena from the Port of Bellingham for use as an off track satellite wagering facility. The company also
renovated the ice arena facility for use by the citizens of Bellingham and Whatcom County.

The ice arena was renamed the Whatcom County Sports Arena. The Ladner Penguins, of the BCHL, were purchased and
moved to Bellingham in 1990 and became the Ice Hawks.

1990-91	1991-92	1992-93	1993-94
James Jensen G. Joaguin Gage G. Kerry Angus "C" Taso Sofikitus Brent Duncan Brent Flahr Nigel Creightney Dennis Pinfold Darin Meek Eon MacFarlane Ian Lampshire Scott Salmond Rob Young Dale Walsh Bob Vermette Tom Wittenberg George Zajankala Rob Hutson Jodi Murphy Chris Murray Ryan Esslemont Aaron Damini Pat Meeham Brent Swarbrick Mike Mickelson Rod Graham AJ Kelham Coach: Mike Collins Asst. Coach: Tyler Johnson GM: Don Steinke Trainer:Tony Pechalt Physician: Dr. Craig Moore Owner: Ken Alhadeff	COASTAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS Wes Rudy G. Dallas Mix G. Taso Sofikitis Darren Meek Brent Flahr Brett Duncan Burt Henderson Jason Knox Jeff Herman Rob Hutson Kevin Fitzpatrick Tom Wittenberg Ryan Harrison Dave Kirkpatrick Jason Scoffins Rob Young Todd Esselmont Ryan Esselmont Andy Wingrove Don Barr Sasha Lakovic Eon MacFarlane A.J. Kelham Derek Banks Kendel Kelly Michel Morin Coach: Mike Collins Asst. Coach: Tyler Johnson, Rob Bremner GM: Don Steinke Trainer: Bill Welker Physician: Dr. Craig Moore Dentist: Dr. Ronald Jeffrey Owner: Ken Alhadeff 1991 STATS	1. 33. 35. 2. Dean Stork 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.Josh Flett 12. 14. 15. Don Barr 16. 17. 18. A.J. Kelham 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 27. Coach: Asst. Coach: GM:Paul Flett Trainer:	1. Michael Sigouin G. 33. Chris Godard G. 35. Kevin Lee G. 2. Dean Stork 4. Gary Gulash 5. Brad Swaine 7. Derek Gecse 8. Brad Wingfield 9. Brian Barnes 10 Todd McKave 11. Josh Flett 12. Scott Hunter 15. Don Barr 16. Derek Robinson 17. Kendel Kelly 18. A.J.Kelham 20. Jason Delesoy 21. Tyler Johnson 22. Jason Peipmann 23. Curtis Moyen 24. Wes Reusse 27. Christian Twomey Coach: Mike Collins Asst. Coach: Tyler Johnson GM: Mike Collins Trainer: