The Alberni Valley Bulldogs split their two-game road trip against the Langley Rivermen over the Family Day long weekend, finishing with a 5-3 win on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The weekend results provide a boost for the team in Port Alberni, British Columbia, as they work to improve their standing in the league rankings before the playoffs begin.
The series started with a 4-2 loss on Friday, February 13, despite an early goal by forward Brandon Gill. It was the 10th goal of the season for Gill, but the team was unable to maintain the lead against Langley during the first night of the road trip.
The team responded on Saturday night by scoring four goals in the second period to take control of the game. The victory was a significant moment for goaltender Derik Brouillard, who recently joined the Bulldogs after being acquired in a trade from the Langley Rivermen.
Following the road trip, the team returned to their home arena to play the Victoria Grizzlies for a holiday afternoon game on Monday, February 16. These games are part of a final push in the regular season that will determine which teams the Bulldogs face in the first round of the playoffs.
Local fans are also being encouraged to look toward next year as the organization has officially started its season ticket campaign for the 2026-2027 season. The team remains focused on its current performance as they prepare for the post-season in the coming weeks.
