Okanagan Conference: River Rush’s Fron a physical force

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 […]

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Giangualano, Janz & Deck named KIJHL 3 Stars

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 […]

Okanagan Conference – KIJHL team selections

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 […]

KIJHL roster announced for 2024 BCHC Prospects Game

The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League roster that will compete in the third annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 19th at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, BC. The KIJHL’s roster selection process has been guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk and his coaching and operations […]

KIJHL Notebook: Tait, Desabrais trade

  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 […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Oct. 25

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 […]

KIJHL Power Rankings – Week 5

  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, […]

2024 BCHC Prospects Game Announced

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 […]

KIJHL Notebook: Okanagan Conference

  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 […]