BURNABY, B.C. – The BC Hockey League announced today that it is planning to start the 2020-21 regular season on Dec. 1, pending approval from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “We’ve been having discussions with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture since March around a safe return to play,” said BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb. […]
The Coquitlam Express are pleased to announce Ron Veit as the new Goaltending Coach and Director of Goaltender Development for the 2020-2021 season. Ron established Veit Goalie Schools in 1998 and has been training and helping place elite goaltenders into the NHL, NCAA, Junior A, WHL, CIS (U Sports) and Junior B leagues since […]
Coquitlam, BC- The Coquitlam Express are pleased to announce that former NHL player Ryan Hollweg will join the team’s coaching staff as assistant coach for the 2020/21 BCHL season. “We are excited to have Ryan join the Express family and bring his vast hockey experience and passion to guide and mentor our players on and off the ice. […]
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Coquitlam Express general manager David McLellan is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Cioffi as the team’s new head coach. Cioffi has an extensive coaching resume that includes experience at both the BCHL, PJHL and most recently the BC Major Midget level. Originally from Montreal, Cioffi played Junior A Hockey […]
Due to concerns over the spread of the Covid-19 virus among its players, staff, and fans, Hockey Canada and the BC Hockey League have announced a suspension of all hockey operations. Our 2nd round series against the Surrey Eagles slated to begin this weekend will not commence as scheduled. We will await more information from […]
by Eddie Gregory | The Express have punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs with a 5-4 win over the Langley Rivermen to complete a four game sweep of the Mainland division semi final. Click here for boxscore . Game 4 was similar to the previous night with the teams devoting one period […]
Danny Pearson’s overtime winner gave the Express a 5-4 come from behind win over the Langley Rivermen opening up a 3-0 Express lead in the Mainland division semi final. Click here for boxscore The dramatic finish capped off a gutsy come back effort that saw the Express tie the game three times in the third period […]
by Eddie Gregory | Jack Watson wasn’t denied his first BCHL playoff shutout in the final minute tonight as he finished with 26 saves as the Express blanked Langley 3-0 to take a 2-0 series lead in their Mainland division semi final. Click here for boxscore This game wasn’t as chippy as the series opener. The […]
by Eddie Gregory | It was a heated opener of the Express and Rivermen Mainland division semi final. At the end of the night the BCHL’s top team prevailed by a 5-1 score to take a 1-0 series lead. Click here for boxscore Seemingly more often than not when the Express and Rivermen meet the tempers […]
Want to play for the Express? Registration is now open for our Spring Prospects Camp! The camp runs for 3 days at Planet Ice Coquitlam. The Express are proud members of the BCHL, the leading pathway to college hockey in Canada! The 2019/20 Express captured the Ron Boileau Trophy as BCHL regular season champions, with […]
