We’re on part 2 of the biggest win/individual performance or moment to end 2024 in the KIJHL Notebook, this week for Kootenay Conference teams. Eddie Mountain Division The Christmas Classic against the Fernie Ghostriders was a highlight for the Kimberley Dynamiters, said head coach-general manager Derek Stuart. “Just the environment and intensity surrounded by that, […]
“I think anytime you’re playing your rival games around the holidays, I always find that kids and family have come home for Christmas and it feels like the hockey rink is a place to congregate. It’s a place where people go and they see lots of people, especially people they know and connect with over […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has 25 goalies with a save percentage of .902 and higher. That group begins with Kael Svenson of the Sicamous Eagles who has a .943 save rate in 482 minutes played. Mathis Perron of the Merritt Centennials completes that list and has played 605 minutes. Fifteen goalies have recorded […]
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 […]
Taylor Haggerty (Fernie Ghostriders), Johnathan Strecheniuk (Beaver Valley Nitehawks), and Tyler Picha (Spokane Braves) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Nov. 24/24. Haggerty – Top Forward – The Sherwood Park, Alta., native had four goals and five points along with a […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its 10th 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 Revelstoke Grizzlies climb into the top spot after a pair of wins in the Cariboo. The […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its ninth 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 returned to the top spot after back-to-back shutout wins: 6-0 over the Creston Valley […]
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 […]
Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with Ollie Clement of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. We’ll also be joined by Merritt Centennials Head Coach Wes McLeod. Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast – S3 E9 – November 15 | RSS.com
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its eighth 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. From honourable mention in Week 7 to No.1. The Merritt Centennials are now at the top following […]
