BCHL adds five Alberta-based teams, will have four divisions next season.

MERRITT — The British Columbia Hockey League has announced that it has come to terms with five Alberta-based teams to join the league for the 2024-25 season.

The teams that have committed to terms include, the Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park Crusaders and Spruce Grove Saints.

Further information, such as league structure, will be announced in the coming weeks.

There will be no further comment until more information is available.

There will be four divisions now instead of the Coastal and Interior Conference.

The Merritt Centennials will play in a division with the Penticton Vees, Salmon Arm Silverbacks, Vernon Vipers, West Kelowna Warriors and Trail Smoke Eaters.