A pair of sold out hockey games were played in Burns Lake over Family Day long weekend with the 2026 BCHL Road Show.
This was the second time it made a stop at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena with both games being between the Prince George Spruce Kings and the Coquitlam Express.
“Basically, it’s an opportunity for us to come reach an area of the province where we might not normally be able to through the season,” said Communications Director Jesse Adamson.
Along with playing the two games, players met with students at various schools in the community and hosted hockey clinics.
This was the fourth time the league put on the roadshow and the second time since starting to have it in Burns Lake.
“February 2023, it was a huge success. The building was full just like it [was this weekend] and we just really loved our time here,” said Adamson.
Just like the last time they were in Burns Lake, the game was part hosted by the Lake Babine Nation.
Adamson added the community’s response to the event was positive.
All four years the event has run, it’s happened in northern B.C. with the Spruce Kings attending three of those times.
“That’s not a mistake and not by coincidence. We find people want to support their northern brothers and sisters and so that’s why we keep bringing them back,” said Adamson.
The Spruce Kings won 5-2 against the Express on Saturday before Coquitlam responded 4-2 on Sunday.
The next Road Show location is expected to be announced later this year.
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