BCHC launches as sanctioned Junior A league

BC Hockey announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a membership application from the British Columbia Hockey Conference to become the province’s sanctioned Junior A league. As a result of this decision, a total of 22 teams — including 14 current KIJHL members — will begin play in the BCHC across three […]

Most Valuable Player: Brady Magarrell – Beaver Valley Nitehawks

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today we are proud to conclude those on-ice performers with the […]

Coach of the Year: Terry Jones – Beaver Valley Nitehawks

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce that Terry Jones of […]

Nitehawks’ Walker earns Rookie of the Week with relentless compete

Brady Walker made an impact offensively for the Beaver Valley Nitehawks to earn KIJHL Rookie of the Week for the period ending April 5. Walker set up Vance Amyotte’s overtime winner against the Grand Forks Borthat advanced the Nitehawks to the Kootenay Conference Final.  

Hawks Fly Past Bruins – Face Dynamiters In Kootenay Conference Finals

After a hard fought seven game series that needed overtime against the Border Bruins to decide a winner, the Nitehawk for the third time in four years have advanced to the Kootenay Conference Finals, where they will face off against the Kimberley Dynamiters for a right to play for a KIJHL Championship. Series Schedule against […]

KIJHL announces its Stars of the Week (March 22)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Week for the period ending March 22.  Forward – Jaden Rusznak – Kimberley Dynamiters The Okotoks, Alta., native put up three goals and seven points in the opening two games of their series against the Fernie Ghostriders. Rusznak set up […]

Playoff Preview – A Familiar Foe In The Neil Murdoch

The second round of the KIJHL Playoffs kick off this weekend and in Beaver Valley, for the third straight season, the Neil Murdoch will be decided between Grand Forks and the Nitehawks.  Series Schedule against Grand Forks: Game 1 | March 20th @ 7pm – Beaver Valley Arena Game 2 | March 21st @ 7pm […]

Nitehawks’ Hugenholtz snags Rookie of the Week

Karsten Hugenholtz was a factor for the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in their sweep of the Spokane Braves and has been chosen as this week’s Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Week for the period ending March 15.

Playoff Preview – Road To KIJHL Glory Begins Against Spokane

The KIJHL Playoffs kick off on Friday night around the league and in Beaver Valley, the Nitehawks (1) play host to the Spokane Braves (4), a playoff matchup not seen for over twenty years.  Series Schedule against Spokane: Game 1 | March 6th @ 7pm – Beaver Valley Arena Game 2 | March 7th @ […]