Busy month ahead as calendar turns to 2026

The Shooting Eagles captured the Arena Lacrosse League West title last season. Now in its fifth season, the ALL West will crown a new champion this month. Ryan Molag photo

The calendar turns, but the momentum rolls on as Langley Events Centre opens the new year with a full slate of high-stakes hockey, basketball, volleyball, rugby and lacrosse.

Vancouver Giants (Western Hockey League)

The Vancouver Giants have reached the midway point of their Western Hockey League season and remain in the hunt for a WHL playoff spot as they prepare to play five games on home ice at Langley Events Centre. Highlighting the home schedule are Sock Night (January 10) — fans are encouraged to donate new pairs of socks for collection and distribution to those experiencing homelessness — and Country Night (January 31).

·         January 9 – 7:00pm vs Tri-City Americans

·         January 10 – 7:00pm vs Wenatchee Wild (Sock Night)

·         January 16 – 7:00pm vs Penticton Vees

·         January 18 – 4:00pm vs Prince George Cougars

·         January 31 – 7:00pm vs Kelowna Rockets (Country Night presented by 93.7 JR Country)

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Trinity Western Spartans (U SPORTS)

The Trinity Western Spartans are back in action and poised to make their mark as the winter portion of their Canada West seasons gets underway.

The Spartans women’s basketball team sits atop the Pacific Division with an impressive 10–2 record, while the women’s hockey team is currently third in the West Division at 8–9–1–0 for 17 points. On the volleyball court, both teams are firmly in the playoff mix, with the men (8–2) in fourth place and the women (7–3) holding fifth. Both volleyball teams are also ranked nationally with the men entering the winter season at #2 while the women are #4. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball (5–7) and men’s hockey (3–14–1–0) squads will be looking to build momentum and climb above the playoff line in their respective divisions.

As Spartan teams eye strong finishes and post-season qualification, the women’s volleyball squad is already set for a mid-March spotlight. TWU will host the U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball National Championship from March 13-15, featuring eight of the country’s top teams competing over three days for the national title. Both single game and tournament passes are now on sale.

Hockey

·         January 9 – 1:00pm vs MacEwan Griffins (Women)

·         January 10 – 1:00pm vs MacEwan Griffins (Women)

·         January 17 – 7:00pm vs Manitoba Bisons (Men)

Volleyball

·         January 9 – 5:00pm (Women) / 7:00pm (Men) vs TRU WolfPack

·         January 10 – 3:00pm (Women) / 5:00pm (Men) vs TRU WolfPack

·         January 30 – 6:00pm (Women) vs Regina Cougars

·         January 31 – 6:00pm (Women) vs Regina Cougars

Basketball

·         January 16 – 6:00pm (Women) / 8:00pm (Men) vs UVic Vikes

·         January 17 – 4:00pm (Women) / 6:00pm (Men) vs UVic Vikes

·         January 22 – 6:00pm (Women) / 8:00pm (Men) vs TRU WolfPack

·         January 24 – 4:00pm (Women) / 6:00pm (Men) vs UNBC Timberwolves

Rugby

·         January 17 – 1:00pm Men’s Rugby vs Western Washington University Vikings

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Arena Lacrosse League

The race is heating up in the fifth season of the Arena Lacrosse League West Division. At the midway point of the 12-game regular season, all four teams are jockeying for position and aiming to secure a berth in the ALL West Championship Finals, with the Grizzlies leading the way atop the standings at 5–1.

Arena Lacrosse League (West Division)

·         January 3 – 1:00pm Sea Spray vs Black Fish

·         January 3 – 4:00pm Grizzlies vs Shooting Eagles

·         January 4 – 3:00pm Black Fish vs Shooting Eagles

·         January 7 – 8:00pm Black Fish vs Sea Spray

·         January 8 – 8:00pm Shooting Eagles vs Grizzlies

·         January 10 – 1:00pm Grizzlies vs Black Fish

·         January 10 – 4:00pm Sea Spray vs Shooting Eagles

·         January 11 – 3:00pm Grizzlies vs Sea Spray

·         January 13 – 8:00pm Black Fish vs Grizzlies

·         January 14 – 8:00pm Shooting Eagles vs Sea Spray

·         January 17 – 2:00pm Shooting Eagles vs Grizzlies

·         January 17 – 5:00pm Black Fish vs Sea Spray

ALL West Championship Finals: January 22, 24 & 25

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