The league introduced a set of targets to be met over the following four years, including the capacity for video replay, and the elimination of player fees. During the offseason, the league renamed several of its year-end awards. The Goaltending Award, awarded to the top goaltender every year, was named the Michael Garteig trophy, named after former Powell River Kings and Penticton Vees goaltender
Michael Garteig. The Defensive Award, given to the top defenceman, was renamed the Blair Campbell award, named after former BCHL defenceman Blair Campbell. Finally, the award for Broadcaster of the Year was renamed the Jim Hughson Award, named after former
Vancouver Canucks and
Hockey Night In Canada Play by Play broadcaster
Jim Hughson, who got his start in the BCHL. The league also created two new awards: the Jeff Tambellini Trophy, to be awarded to the playoff MVP, and the Kyle Turris community award, awarded to a player on each team that best represents their team in their communities. ==Standings==