Langley Events Centre

Bandits’ Giorgi Bezhanishvili in action against Winnipeg Sunday, July 23, at Langley Events Centre. Sea Bears downed the Bandits 90-79. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Bears beat Bandits at home

Win is fourth time in as many tries by Sea Bears over Vancouver

Bandits’ Giorgi Bezhanishvili in action against Winnipeg Sunday, July 23, at Langley Events Centre. Sea Bears downed the Bandits 90-79. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Atlético Ottawa beat Vancouver FC last weekend. Now VFC is hosting Calgary Cavalry Saturday afternoon in Langley. (Matt Zambonin, CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Pro soccer gets underway Saturday afternoon in Langley

Several relatively new Vancouver FC players expected to suit up against Calgary

  • Jul 22, 2023
Atlético Ottawa beat Vancouver FC last weekend. Now VFC is hosting Calgary Cavalry Saturday afternoon in Langley. (Matt Zambonin, CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Doug Herring Jr. went in for a rebound in a game where Rattlers took down the Vancouver Bandits in Saskatchewan on Wednesday, 103-82. (Derek Elvin, Canadian Elite Basketball League/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Bandits back home in Langley, looking to snap losing streak

Vancouver looks to regroup tonight, after falters on road versus Saskatchewan

  • Jul 21, 2023
Doug Herring Jr. went in for a rebound in a game where Rattlers took down the Vancouver Bandits in Saskatchewan on Wednesday, 103-82. (Derek Elvin, Canadian Elite Basketball League/Special to Langley Advance Times)
In Vancouver Football Club’s most recent game on Sunday, July 2 against the Toronto York United FC, the Langley-based team fell 2-1. Tonight (Friday, July 7), they’re back playing at home – at Willoughby Stadium – taking on the Halifax Wanderers at 7 p.m. (Beau Chevalier, Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley’s pro soccer team goes country

Charity angle and live music added to tonight’s Vancouver FC game against Halifax - kickoff at 7 p.m.

In Vancouver Football Club’s most recent game on Sunday, July 2 against the Toronto York United FC, the Langley-based team fell 2-1. Tonight (Friday, July 7), they’re back playing at home – at Willoughby Stadium – taking on the Halifax Wanderers at 7 p.m. (Beau Chevalier, Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Shane Gibson went for the net Saturday, June 17, at Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Bandits won a 92-89 victory over the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits beat Saskatchewan Rattlers

Nick Ward got the winner of home game in Langley

Shane Gibson went for the net Saturday, June 17, at Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Bandits won a 92-89 victory over the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver FC netminder Callum Irving made a safe in last Sunday’s June 11 game against Calgary’s Cavalry FC. (Mike Sturk,CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Tuesday game will be tribute to goalie’s dad

Next week’s soccer match in Langley is a belated Father’s Day gift for netminder Callum Irving’s mentor

Vancouver FC netminder Callum Irving made a safe in last Sunday’s June 11 game against Calgary’s Cavalry FC. (Mike Sturk,CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Thunderous cheers from an exuberant young audience made for a special game Tuesday, June 6 at Langley Events Centre, as the Vancouver Bandits hosted their second yearly School Day Game. They fell to Winnipeg 106-103. (Ryan Molag, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Bandits fall in close game, despite loud cheer squad

4,500 students from 31 Lower Mainland schools cheer on pro-basketball team in Langley

Thunderous cheers from an exuberant young audience made for a special game Tuesday, June 6 at Langley Events Centre, as the Vancouver Bandits hosted their second yearly School Day Game. They fell to Winnipeg 106-103. (Ryan Molag, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Bandits head coach Kyle Julius huddled with his team during the Saskatchewan Rattlers’ home opener on May 31,2023 in Saskatoon, taking down the Langley-based team 109-85. (Derek Elvin, Photo Electric Umbrella/Special to Langley Advance Times)

TODAY: Bandits were simply warming up for tonight’s home opener

Langley-based pro basketball team takes on Calgary at Langley Events Centre at 7 p.m.

Vancouver Bandits head coach Kyle Julius huddled with his team during the Saskatchewan Rattlers’ home opener on May 31,2023 in Saskatoon, taking down the Langley-based team 109-85. (Derek Elvin, Photo Electric Umbrella/Special to Langley Advance Times)
In Vancouver FC’s inaugural game against Pacific FC, they lost 1-0. Their fans, who travelled to Victoria, were then hushed by some members of the Vancouver Island team. VFC is now hoping for some retaliate during a rematch Friday, June 2 on home pitch at Willoughby Stadium. (CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

TONIGHT: Historic derby gets underway between Vancouver and Victoria’s pro soccer teams

Canadian Premier League play gets started at 7 p.m. at Willoughby Stadium in Langley

In Vancouver FC’s inaugural game against Pacific FC, they lost 1-0. Their fans, who travelled to Victoria, were then hushed by some members of the Vancouver Island team. VFC is now hoping for some retaliate during a rematch Friday, June 2 on home pitch at Willoughby Stadium. (CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Football Club, Langley’s new pro soccer team, is playing in Ontario this afternoon, before returning home for back-to-back games at Willoughby Stadium (next to LEC). (VFC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver’s FC kicks off against three-time champs today 3 players short

Langley’s new pro soccer team will be back on home pitch next weekend to take on Winnipeg

Vancouver Football Club, Langley’s new pro soccer team, is playing in Ontario this afternoon, before returning home for back-to-back games at Willoughby Stadium (next to LEC). (VFC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Football Club, Langley’s new pro soccer team that has a home opener Sunday, has been practising at their home pitch at Willoughby Park (next to LEC) for months, as their new stadium has been built up around them. (VFC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Soccer at home: Langley, here we come

After spending April on the road, VFC hosts its home opener Sunday afternoon at Willoughby Park

Vancouver Football Club, Langley’s new pro soccer team that has a home opener Sunday, has been practising at their home pitch at Willoughby Park (next to LEC) for months, as their new stadium has been built up around them. (VFC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver FC centre back Anthony White, seen here at a team practice, is looking forward to their first home game at their new Langley stadium on Sunday, May 7. (Beau Chevalier / Vancouver FC)

VIDEO: Vancouver FC prepares for first home game in Langley on Sunday

Newly-built stadium to house Canadian Premier League team

Vancouver FC centre back Anthony White, seen here at a team practice, is looking forward to their first home game at their new Langley stadium on Sunday, May 7. (Beau Chevalier / Vancouver FC)
Wednesday, Dec. 21, Vancouver FC announced the signing of free agent midfielder Elliot Simmons ahead of the club’s inaugural Canadian Premier League season. (Chant Photography,CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Excitement building to play soccer home opener in Lower Mainland May 7

Vancouver Football Club focuses on Halifax game today, then first-ever match in Langley

Wednesday, Dec. 21, Vancouver FC announced the signing of free agent midfielder Elliot Simmons ahead of the club’s inaugural Canadian Premier League season. (Chant Photography,CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Steven Panet (bottom) talks to a fellow vendor at the Western Canada Collectibles Experience at Langley Events Centre on Sunday, April 9. Panet, who owns Fastball Collectibles, came in from Ontario to attend the three-day event. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Collectors and autograph hunters pack the Western Canada Collectibles Experience in Langley

Three-day event drew thousands

Steven Panet (bottom) talks to a fellow vendor at the Western Canada Collectibles Experience at Langley Events Centre on Sunday, April 9. Panet, who owns Fastball Collectibles, came in from Ontario to attend the three-day event. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Samuel Honzek is up for rookie of the year. (Ron Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giant in the running for rookie of the year title

18-year-old Slovakian hockey player Samuel Honzek a finalist after impressive first season in WHL

Samuel Honzek is up for rookie of the year. (Ron Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Jesper Vikman stopped 62 of 67 shots as the Vancouver Giants sent game 4 in their best-of-seven playoff series into overtime, only to have the Kamloops Blazers score to win 5-4 on Thursday night, April 6 at the Langley Events Centre. Vikman (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A thank-you to fans at season’s end by Vancouver Giants Head Coach Michael Dyck

‘The support we got was fantastic this year’

  • Apr 9, 2023
Jesper Vikman stopped 62 of 67 shots as the Vancouver Giants sent game 4 in their best-of-seven playoff series into overtime, only to have the Kamloops Blazers score to win 5-4 on Thursday night, April 6 at the Langley Events Centre. Vikman (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Giants Mazden Leslie in action against the Kamloops Blazers Tuesday night, April 4 at Langley Events Centre, where the Blazer 5-0 win was the third in a row in the best-of-seven series.(Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants face elimination following third loss in series against Kamloops Blazers

‘Backs against the wall’ coach says

  • Apr 5, 2023
Vancouver Giants Mazden Leslie in action against the Kamloops Blazers Tuesday night, April 4 at Langley Events Centre, where the Blazer 5-0 win was the third in a row in the best-of-seven series.(Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Samuel Honzek scored the lone Vancouver Giants goal Saturday night, April 1 in Kamloops, as the G-Men fell to the Blazers 6-1. (Allen Douglas/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants lose second in a row to Kamloops Blazers

Best-of-seven series now moves to Langley Events Centre

  • Apr 2, 2023
Samuel Honzek scored the lone Vancouver Giants goal Saturday night, April 1 in Kamloops, as the G-Men fell to the Blazers 6-1. (Allen Douglas/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Bandits are hosting a two-day, free youth basketball tournament at LEC this week (Monday and Wednesday, March 27 and 29). (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Bandits host play day for Grade 6 and 7 basketball enthusiasts

Two days are set aside at Langley Events Centre, today and Wednesday, for a new youth tournament

Vancouver Bandits are hosting a two-day, free youth basketball tournament at LEC this week (Monday and Wednesday, March 27 and 29). (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Samuel Honzek scored twice in the third period as the Vancouver Giants ended their home regular season schedule on a high note by downing the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 at the Langley Events Centre on Friday night, March 24. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A goal with less than a second left lifts Vancouver Giants to victory over Kelowna Rockets

Samuel Honzek had a very good game

  • Mar 25, 2023
Samuel Honzek scored twice in the third period as the Vancouver Giants ended their home regular season schedule on a high note by downing the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 at the Langley Events Centre on Friday night, March 24. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)