KIJHL Notebook: Teck Cup playoffs

In speaking with coaches leading up to the start of the KIJHL Teck Cup playoffs for this Notebook, Kamloops Storm bench boss Jan Ludvig likely provided the best quote as the Quest for the Teck Cup begins tomorrow. “It’s gonna be like a good boxing match,” said Ludvig of their matchup with the Sicamous Eagles. […]

Eddie Mountain Division Award Winners

Each year, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League presents seven awards for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player and Coach of the Year. Winners are named from each of the league’s four divisions prior to the start of KIJHL Playoffs, with overall league […]

KIJHL Power Rankings Week 21 – (Feb. 11)

  The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its 21st and final week of regular season for the 2022-23 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlights the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide final positions.   Princeton Posse Last Week: 1 Record: 31-7-3-3 The Posse won the KIJHL’s President’s Cup […]

KIJHL Notebook: Neil Murdoch battles

  It’s the last week of the KIJHL regular season, and while all of the playoff spots have been solidified, there is still positioning to fight for. This will make for an exciting week of action, especially in the Neil Murdoch division.  The Grand Forks Border Bruins have a two-point lead on Beaver Valley and […]

Kinaschuk, Sinclair and Hueston named Instat KIJHL 3 Stars

    Kayde Kinaschuk (Columbia Valley Rockies), Scott Sinclair (Fernie Ghostriders) and Matteo Hueston (Castlegar Rebels) have been selected the Instat KIJHL 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Feb. 5, 2023. Kinaschuk – Top Forward – The Calgary, Alberta product registered six goals and four assists in three games for the Rockies. […]

KIJHL Power Rankings Week 20 – (Feb. 5)

  The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its 20th week of regular season action for the 2022-23 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlights the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide final positions. Princeton Posse Last Week: 1 Record: 30-6-3-3 The Posse split their games last week, starting with […]

KIJHL Power Rankings Week 19 – (Jan. 29)

  The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its 19th week of regular season action for the 2022-23 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlights the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide final positions. Princeton Posse Last Week: 1 Record: 29-5-3-3 The Posse won all three of their games last […]

Top Shelf podcast for January 27

Welcome to episode 21 of Top Shelf – The KIJHL podcast. Matteus Reis is part of the Grand Forks Border Bruins’ leadership group; Emanuel Sequeira talks with him about the season the Bruins have put together. We really put Emanuel to work this week. He chats with Columbia Valley’s Keenan Ingram, Kelowna’s Maddix McCagherty and […]

KIJHL Notebook

  Kelowna native Maddix McCagherty began his junior hockey career in the WHL with the Swift Current Broncos, who selected him in the 2021 bantam draft in the second round, 25th overall. The 16-year-old played 13 games and registered four shots. The Kelowna Chiefs announced on January 7 that they added the 5-11, 160-pound forward. […]

Ingram, Floris and Hall named Instat KIJHL 3 Stars

    Keenan Ingram (Columbia Valley Rockies), Ethan Floris (Osoyoos Coyotes) and Levi Hall (Golden Rockets) have been selected as the Instat KIJHL 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Jan. 22, 2023. Ingram – Top Forward-  The Calgary, Alberta product had six goals and two assists in three games to help the […]