Rockies Edge Merritt in Overtime Thriller During Annual Sock & Mitten Drive

The Columbia Valley Rockies delivered holiday warmth on and off the ice Friday night, pairing a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory with their annual Sock and Mitten Drive in partnership with The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley. Fans packed the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena not only to cheer on their hometown squad, but also to […]

Two-way play earns Rockies’ Todd Rookie of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced Harrison Todd of the Columbia Valley Rockies as its Rookie of the Week for the period ending Nov. 30. Todd, a defenceman, played an average of 22:27 a game in two games and was +3. Against the Castlegar Rebels, Todd assisted on both Johnny Lozeman power-play […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 11)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Nov. 30.   Forwards Spencer Bates – Quesnel River Rush The Airdrie, Alta., native provided all their offence in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Sicamous Eagles – putting up two goals and two assists. In […]

Rockies Roll Through Creston, Battle Hard at Home in Weekend Doubleheader

The Columbia Valley Rockies hit the road Friday night for a key in-division showdown against the second place Creston Valley Thunder Cats and returned home with a statement victory. The Rockies set the tone early when Johnny Lozeman buried the game’s opening goal in the first period, finishing a crisp setup from Carter Velker and […]

Rockies Battle Hard in High-Pace Homestand, Fall 6-3 to Nitehawks

Friday night hockey returned to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena with all the noise, speed, and grit that Columbia Valley fans could ask for, as the Junior A Rockies continued their November homestand against the always dangerous Beaver Valley Nitehawks. And while the final score tilted 6-3 in favour of the visitors, the Rockies delivered […]

Rockies Battle Hard on Parents Weekend, Fall Short in Two Close Contests

It was a special weekend in Invermere as the Columbia Valley Rockies hosted their annual Parents Weekend, a cherished event that celebrates the families behind the players who lace up every night for Junior A hockey. Before Friday night’s puck drop the crowd rose to its feet as each player’s parents took to the ice […]