Langley Rivermen
CityLangley, British Columbia, Canada
LeagueBritish Columbia Hockey League
DivisionMainland
Founded1972
Home arenaGeorge Preston Recreation Centre
ColoursNavy blue, light blue, silver, cream
       
General managerBurt Henderson
Head coachBurt Henderson
Websitewww.langleyrivermen.com/
Franchise history
1972–1990Richmond Sockeyes
1990–2006Chilliwack Chiefs
2006–2011Langley Chiefs
2011–presentLangley Rivermen

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

History

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

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPtsPIMFinishPlayoffs
2006–07602927132292296215965th CoastalLost Conf. Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Express)
2007–08603321062572347212632nd CoastalLost Conf. Finals, 2–4 (Clippers)
2008–09603025232172116512872nd MainlandLost Conf. Quarterfinals, 1–3 (Eagles)
2009–10603322232262097112804th CoastalLost Conf. Semifinals, 0–4 (Kings)
2010–1160312117240217703rd CoastalLost Division Semifinals
2011–12601935151742374413th BCHLdid not qualify
2012–1356242615194204544th MainlandLost Div. Semifinals, 1–3 (Eagles)
2013–1458371335200155829371st MainlandLost Div. Finals, 2–4 (Express)
2014–1558292315204198648702nd MainlandLost Div. Semifinals, 2–4 (Spruce Kings)
2015–1658312232212187677443rd Mainland
7th BCHL		Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–4 (Wild)
2016–1758302062240205687333rd Mainland
7th BCHL		Lost First Round, 2–4 (Chiefs)
2017–18582520103168183639062nd Mainland
9th BCHL		Lost First Round, 2–4 (Eagles)
2018–19582727—4167173587954th Mainland
11th BCHL		Lost First Round, 3–4 (Chiefs)
2019–2058233113162204509424th Mainland
13th BCHL		Lost First Round, 0–4 (Express)
2020–21Due to Covid-19 did not participate in "pod season"
2021–2254331812180169695004th of 9, Coastal
7th of 18, BCHL		Won Div Quarterfinal, 4–1 (Grizzlies)
Won Div. Semifinal, 4-2 (Bulldogs)
Lost Div. Finals , 0-4 (Clippers)

Notable Langley Chiefs/Rivermen alumni

See also

References

  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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