By Ed Gregory
The schedule for the 12th Express BCHL season was released July 10, and here's how it breaks down and what stands out.
The biggest change this season is the league reducing it's schedule with each team reducing the number of games they play from 60 down to 56. The change in schedule reflects the leagues focus on having more games on weekends and reducing travel costs for clubs.
Earlier this off-season we learned that the season will begin for the Express with a pair of games in Chilliwack as part of the BCHL's showcase weekend on September 7th and 9th against Victoria and Cowichan Valley. (1 away, 1 home).
The official home opener for the Express will be on Friday September 14th vs. the Langley Rivermen. With the BCHL going back to more divisional aligned playoff format and schedule, there are some significant changes as to how it shapes up this year. The biggest change sees the Express go back to the Mainland division with rivals Surrey and Langley. Chilliwack is back in the same division with the Express after playing last season in the Interior Conference. It will be great for the Express and Chiefs to re-ignite that old rivalry vs. Harvey Smyl's squad.
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