Junior hockey teams report weekend results across British Columbia

Various junior hockey teams across British Columbia reported significant weekend results in their respective leagues.

The Fernie Ghostriders opened their homestand with two 4-0 shutouts against the Revelstoke Grizzlies and Columbia Valley Rockies, moving to first place in the Kootenay Division with a 4-1 record. Goaltenders Kael Svenson and Leo den Besten secured the shutouts.

In the B.C. Hockey League, the Vernon Vipers defeated the West Kelowna Warriors 7-3, fueled by four short-handed goals. The win places the Vipers at the top of the Interior West division with a 3-1-0-0 record. Meanwhile, the Cowichan Valley Capitals secured road wins against the Chilliwack Chiefs and Coquitlam Express before losing to the Langley Rivermen.

Other regional updates include the Beaver Valley Nitehawks earning a 4-0 shutout victory over the Merritt Centennials following a loss to the Kamloops Storm. In Cranbrook, the Crows split their home opener weekend, defeating the Okotoks Oilers 4-2 but falling 5-3 to the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Grand Forks Border Bruins also faced challenges, losing to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks and the Osoyoos Coyotes.