For the first time in league history, a player has been granted exceptional status in the BCHL.
Eli McKamey, 15, has received early eligibility to play in the league and will do so for the Penticton Vees during the
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McKamey is considered a top prospect ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft.
The forward has spent the last three seasons playing for the Shawnigan Lake School in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL).
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The BCHL Board of Governors in January voted in favour of adding an exceptional status application process.
