The Langley Rivermen are a junior ice hockey team based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Coastal Division of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).

Langley Rivermen
CityLangley, British Columbia, Canada
LeagueBritish Columbia Hockey League
DivisionMainland
Founded1972
Home arenaGeorge Preston Recreation Centre
ColoursNavy blue, White
 
General managerTyler Kuntz
Head coachTyler Kuntz
Websitelangleyrivermen.com
Franchise history
1972–1990Richmond Sockeyes
1990–2006Chilliwack Chiefs
2006–2011Langley Chiefs
2011–presentLangley Rivermen

History

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The BCHL franchise was founded as the Richmond Sockeyes in 1972 in the Pacific Junior A Hockey League. In 1990, Sockeyes dropped to the junior B level and sold the junior A franchise to become the Chilliwack Chiefs. In 2006, the Chilliwack Bruins of the Western Hockey League were founded and the Chiefs moved to become the Langley Chiefs.

In 2011, the Chiefs changed ownership and became the Langley Rivermen, allowing for the return of the Chiefs to Chilliwack.[1][2]

Season-by-season record

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Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PTS = Points

Season GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS Finish Playoffs
2006–07 60 29 27 1 3 229 229 62 5th of 8, Coastal
12th of 17, BCHL
Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Express)
2007–08 60 33 21 0 6 257 234 72 2nd of 8, Coastal
6th of 16, BCHL
Won 1st round, 4-2 (Grizzlies)
Lost semi-finals, 2–4 (Clippers)
2008–09 60 30 25 2 3 217 211 65 2nd of 4, Mainland
8th of 16, BCHL
Lost Conf. Quarterfinals, 1–3 (Eagles)
2009–10 60 33 22 2 3 226 209 71 4th of 8, Coastal
7th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 0–4 (Kings)
2010–11 60 31 21 1 7 240 217 70 3rd of 8, Coastal
7th of 16, BCHL
Lost 1st round
2011–12 60 19 35 1 5 174 237 44 7th of 8, Coastal
13th of 16, BCHL
did not qualify
2012–13 56 24 26 1 5 194 204 54 4th of 5, Coastal
12th of 16, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 1–3 (Eagles)
2013–14 58 37 13 3 5 200 155 82 1st of 5, Coastal
2nd of 16, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 2–4 (Express)
2014–15 58 29 23 1 5 204 198 64 2nd of 5, Coastal
9th of 16, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 2–4 (Spruce Kings)
2015–16 58 31 22 3 2 212 187 67 3rd of 6, Coastal
7th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 1–4 (Wild)
2016–17 58 30 20 6 2 240 205 68 3rd of 6, Coastal
7th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 2–4 (Chiefs)
2017–18 58 25 20 10 3 168 183 63 2nd of 5, Coastal
9th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 2–4 (Eagles)
2018–19 58 27 27 4 167 173 58 4th of 5, Coastal
12th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 3–4 (Chiefs)
2019–20 58 23 31 1 3 162 204 50 4th of 5, Coastal
13th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 0–4 (Express)
2020–21 Due to Covid-19 did not participate in "pod season"
2021–22 54 33 18 1 2 180 169 69 4th of 9, Coastal
7th of 18, BCHL
Won 1st round, 4–1 (Grizzlies)
Won 2nd round, 4-2 (Bulldogs)
Lost semi-finals , 0-4 (Clippers)
2022–23 54 16 33 0 2 137 200 37 8th of 9, Coastal
16th of 18, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 4-2 (Clippers)
2023–24 54 19 28 0 7 151 190 45 7th of 9, Coastal
13th of 17, BCHL
Lost 1st round, 4-0 (Chiefs)

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Quesnel Cariboo Observer - Game over". www.bclocalnews.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-15.
  2. ^ "Making Cents: Langley Rivermen Sail Into the BCHL:". merrittcentennials.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27.
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