The hockey community has once again shown its incredible heart. Last weekend, tragedy struck the Spokane Jr Chiefs when the family of player Patrick Carollo was involved in a car accident on their way to a Fernie tournament. Patrick’s sister, Amelia, lost her life, while his mother required multiple surgeries. Despite the heartbreak, the Chiefs […]
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said there is “no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.” A minor lapse in that focus going into two home games last weekend potentially cost the Columbia Valley Rockies the game against the Kamloops Storm Friday, Nov. 22. The Kamloops team took to the ice in the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena […]
Congratulations to KIJHL alum Shea Weber (Sicamous Eagles 2000-02) on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov.11. In a Sportsnet.ca story, Weber said during his speech, “there’s so much to be grateful for when playing this game.” “And it’s not just the big moments, grinding out a playoff win or taking home […]
By adding goalie Kyan Gray and defenceman Jimmy Proulx for goalie Josh Hager in Oct. 28 trade with the Kimberley Dynamiters, the Quesnel River Rush got younger in net and improved their penalty-killing depth. “Kyan has got lots of upside,” said River Rush head coach-general manager Logan Maxwell. “He had good numbers in Kimberley and […]
Neil Murdoch Division The Nelson Leafs are embarking on another three games in a three-day weekend. Head coach-general manager Briar McNaney gave the players some time off, then had a maintenance and skills day. McNaney said that Quinn Ramsay is playing a very strong two-way game and is “probably the best two-way forward I’ve been […]
They say the devil is in the details, and so, sometimes, is the win. The Columbia Valley Rockies hosted The Castlegar Rebels in the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Oct. 12 and won the game 4-2, a welcome victory after two frustrating losses on the road the weekend prior. “We’ve had an interesting week of injuries […]
The British Columbia Hockey Conference is excited to announce details of its third annual Prospects Game, which will be hosted by the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Langley Trappers on Tuesday, November 19th at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, B.C. The 2024 BCHC Prospects Game will see the top young players from the Kootenay […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its fourth week of regular season action for the 2024-25 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlight the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide positioning. The Princeton Posse maintained its No.1 position with a pair of wins, 3-1 over the Osoyoos […]
Heading into the third weekend of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, Connor Hovelkamp of the Nelson Leafs and Ashton Gallagher of the Sicamous Eagles are the lone players to record hat-tricks. Five goalies have had shut out performances, starting with Brenner Fyfe of the Kamloops Storm with a 43-save effort, Evan Leggett […]
Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with Bryan Kim with the Columbia Valley Rockies. Mark Berry chats with Grand Forks Border Bruins head coach and general manager Dave Hnatiuk. Mark will close the podcast talking with the ‘Voice of the Kelowna Chiefs, Justin McCartney. […]
