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Playoff Action This Weekend!

Several of our C (House) teams will be competing in the Presidents League Championship Games, March 8 & 9 at Richmond Ice Centre, with playoff banners on the line.

Burnaby teams competing for Presidents League titles include:
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• Burnaby U11C3 – Blue Group
• Burnaby U11C6 – Gold Group
• Burnaby U11C4 – Green Group
• Burnaby U11C5 – Green Group
• Burnaby U13C1 – Orange Group
• Burnaby U13C3 – Orange Group
• Burnaby U15C2 – Blue Group
• Burnaby U15C4 – Green Group
• Burnaby U18C3 – White Group
• Burnaby U18C4 – Red Group
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At the same time, many of our A (Rep) teams continue their playoff runs as they push toward championships.

Good luck to all of our teams competing this weekend. Go Bulldogs!

A Note Worth Sharing

Following BMHA U15C2’s tournament in West Kelowna - where the team battled back from early deficits in multiple games and ultimately captured gold - we received a message that truly stood out.

After officiating their games, a West Kelowna official took the time to reach out:

Hi Keith,

You don’t know me and I haven’t sent an email like this before unfortunately. But I am an official in West Kelowna, and I had the pleasure of officiating your U15 Rec C2 team this morning. Tony Ruic being the head coach [with assistants Mark Simoes and Kevin Lao] and I just wanted to let you know they are an awesome coaching staff. Not only the way they would communicate with us but the way they encourage their players is something that the game of hockey desperately needs.

It shows in their game as well. In both games I was doing, they were down at the start of the game and heard nothing but positive encouragement from the coaches, and they came back in multiple games this weekend. My entire crew noticed it in all of the games we saw of them this weekend.

Unfortunately, as officials we don’t always see that in coaching staffs, so it’s something I feel that deserves to be recognized when we do!

Thank you for your time, and let them know we would gladly have them back in West K anytime.

Nathan D.

The gold medal is impressive. But recognition like this - unsolicited, from an official - speaks volumes.

Minor hockey is about more than wins. It’s about development, resilience, and creating a positive environment for players to grow. Congratulations to the entire U15C2 team - and thank you to Coaches Tony, Mark, and Kevin for setting the tone behind the bench.

That’s hockey done right.

2026 Spring Development Camps

Registration for our 2026 Spring Development Camps is now open and spots are filling quickly.

BMHA is offering a full lineup of development opportunities for players looking to continue building their skills after the regular season:

• ‘C’ (House) Development: U9, U11C (waitlist), U13C, U15C, U18C
• ‘A’ (Rep) Development: U11A, U13A, U15A, U18A
• Battle Camp: U15 & U18
• Goalie Development: U9, U11, U13

Families are encouraged to review full program details and registration links on the 2026 Spring Development Camps page and secure their spot!

Student Broadcasters Take Over the Mic

We recently welcomed students from Burnaby North Secondary’s Career Education Film & Broadcast Program to the rink, where they independently produced and livestreamed a couple of games from Bill Copeland Sports Centre.

From impressive play-by-play to full broadcast production, the students ran the show - creating a polished livestream experience for families who couldn’t be at the rink and giving our players the chance to see their games showcased in a whole new way.

It was a fantastic collaboration that highlighted both our athletes and the impressive talent of local students gaining real-world experience behind the cameras and microphones.

Missed it or want to rewatch? Check out the broadcasts below:

A big thank you to the students and instructors for bringing such great energy to the rink. And watch out John Shorthouse - you have some competition coming up the ranks!

BMHA Awards Reminder

A reminder that BMHA Award nominations close March 19.

Each season, players, coaches, managers and volunteers help make Burnaby Minor Hockey a positive and memorable experience. Now’s the time to recognize those who stood out.

Our awards include player and goaltender recognition, Grade 12 bursaries, and awards for coaches, managers and volunteers.

Anyone can nominate - parents, players, coaches or community members.

Don’t assume someone else will do it. If someone made a difference this season, take a few minutes to submit a nomination.

Photo Update - Thank You for Your Patience

Thank you to our members for your patience and understanding as we worked through this season’s photo situation.

We’d also like to extend our appreciation to Darby Photos for printing this season’s Memory Mates at no cost - we’re grateful for their support of our players and association. If families would like to order additional individual photo prints (e.g., 5x7s, 8x10s, etc.), these may be ordered directly through Darby Photos at darbyphotos.net, their at-cost print site.

A reminder that the deadline to submit a reimbursement request to BMHA is March 15. Please note that reimbursements are being funded and issued directly by BMHA - not AAA Photography. If you have any questions, please reach out to photos2025@burnabyminor.com.

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