Why choose VIHL?

  • Games that are closer to where you live.
  • 5 Regions of play (Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam). Inter-regional play means you get to play against more teams. Most of the games will be played against the teams in your region. However, some of the games will be played against teams in other regions of the equivalent tier.
  • Multiple Tiers to cater to varied skill levels
  • More thorough and up-to-date stats using Pointstreak. Stats will be updated within 48 hours of your game.
  • Scorekeepers provided for every game so that stats are as accurate as possible.
  • Staff and management that are players themselves, so they want to provide an experience that they themselves would be looking for in a league.
  • Game MVP’s posted on the website for every game. MVP votes influence allstar and award candidates
  • Action packed allstar day with a skills competition and allstar game for every skill level. Plus a barbeque.
  • Individual awards for every tier (including MVP, Most Goals, Most points, Best Goalie, Best Defenseman and Most Sportsmanlike)
  • Associated with the British Columbia Inline Hockey Association (BCIHA), meaning  teams are covered under NIHA’s blanket insurance policy and teams can take part in different tournaments.
  • Everyone is guaranteed to make the playoffs and the format will be either double knockout or best of 3 series depending on the tier.
  • 3 on 3 overtime format followed by a shootout will bring excitement as teams go for the extra point.
  • Referees will receive in depth and on-floor training under the BCIHA, leading to higher quality refereeing and better calls.
  • More social gatherings during the season in order to give people a chance to hang out with other players.