The Spokane Chiefs announced today that they have signed Spokane Braves rookie forward Bear Hughes to a WHL Standard Player Agreement. Hughes is not expected to immediately join the team, but could join the Chiefs at the conclusion of the Braves season as an affiliated player. Hughes, 17, leads all rookies in scoring in the […]

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks honoured Fruitvale native Sam Swanson on Wednesday night at the Beaver Valley Arena. With over 300 fans, teammates, and family on hand, the Nitehawks retired the former captain’s No. 29 jersey in a ceremony prior to the Nitehawks-Castlegar Rebels game. Sam was joined on the ice by his father Jim, mother Karyn, brothers […]

Congratulations to all of these players for their outstanding efforts during the month.   Kootenay Conference Brock Palmer, Kimberley Dynamiters – 6G, 14A, 2PPG in 8 games   Honorable Mentions Paul Leroux, Beaver Valley Nitehawks – 7G, 5A, 1PPG in 7 games Keegan McDowell, Kimberley Dynamiters – 5G, 7A, 2PPG in 8 games Jordan Kromm, […]