Doug Birks Division Andrew Fisher likes how his Kamloops Storm team has performed since taking over from Jan Ludvig, who stepped down for personal reasons. “I like our game,” said the Storm head coach. “I think we were trending in the right direction before I even started, but I was pretty happy with how we […]
Sam Giangualano (Merritt Centennials), Landen Janz (100 Mile House Wranglers) and Riley Deck (Golden Rockets) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Nov. 10/24. Giangualano – Top Forward – The Calgary, Alta., native scored four goals and added five assists in three games […]
On Wednesday, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League announced its roster for the BCHC Prospects Game in Langley on Nov. 19. Team KIJHL, guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk, is made up of primarily 2007- and 2008-born players, with a maximum of six 2006-born players with the Western Hockey League involved as a partner. The […]
Grand Forks Border Bruins head coach-general manager David Hnatiuk never forgot the performance by Jasper Tait when he stopped 33 of 35 shots to help the Summerland Steam win its home opener 3-2 on Sept. 22, 2023. “He was the difference maker,” said Hnatiuk. “He solely won that game. Not just that game, I […]
Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight is on Ethan Davey with the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Also on the podcast, we talk with Osoyoos Coyotes HC/GM Ken Law, Grand Forks Border Bruins Broadcaster Kevin McKinnon and Emanuel has a great Q & A with AHL Milwaukee Admirals and former Creston […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its fifth 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 are still No.1. The Posse won two of their three games last week, […]
Bill Ohlhausen Division Following wins over the Kimberley Dynamiters (3-1) and 100 Mile House Wranglers (7-1), Princeton Posse head coach-general manager Torrin White said one of the most impressive parts about his group is how motivated they are, making his life easier. “It’s also cool to see a group of guys with the same […]
Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight is on Grady Sterling-Ponech with the Princeton Posse … Emanuel had an opportunity to talk with former NHL and National Team Coach, Dave King, who was watching his grandson play in Princeton. Also on the podcast … 100 Mile House Wranglers Head Coach and […]
Luke McFarlane of the 100 Mile House Wranglers is this week’s Young Guns selection after he scored four goals in three games. The Calgary, Alta., product scored his first junior hockey goal on Sept. 27 against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. He registered his second goal against the Fernie Ghostriders on Sept. 28 – a […]
Jaden Rusznak (100 Mile House Wranglers), Nick Hughes (Kimberley Dynamiters) and Michael Makowsky (Sicamous Eagles) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Sept. 29/24. Rusznak – Top Forward – The Okotoks, Alta., product scored two goals and added five assists in […]
