Pilon’s play, experience leads to Vikes commitment

Kimberley Dynamiters goalie Blake Pilon watches the action from the bench during Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play. Pilon next season will advance to the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League with the UVic Vikes.   Colin Ferguson | Syltography photos     Kimberley Dynamiters goalie Blake Pilon will head into the 2020-21 season as the UVic […]

Chase Heat alum Trevor Akino flourished with Jimmies

Chase Heat alum Trevor Okino has completed a four-year career with the Jamestown Jimmies. University of Jamestown Jimmies photo Trevor Okino’s college career with the Jamestown Jimmies in the American Collegiate Hockey Association ended before getting a chance to challenge for a national championship. The Chase Heat alum was part of a group that won […]

Mucking Around the KI Episode 26

Mucking Around the KI brings it’s 26th and final episode of the season.   No hockey games to talk about, as Wylie and Jeff recap the situation around COVID-19 and its effect on the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).   We speak with KIJHL commissioner Larry Martel about the unexpected ending to the league […]

KIJHL alum Adam Maglio gets closer to NHL dream

Former Nelson Leaf and Castlegar Rebel Adam Maglio keeps an eye on things from the Spokane Chiefs bench during their WHL game. KIJHL Image Being on the bench of the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs, it’s another step closer to Adam Maglio realizing his ultimate goal of coaching in the NHL.   Working with head coach Manny […]

Hot in the KI 3 Stars – (ending March 11)

Photos from Nelson Leafs Facebook Page | Trail Daily Times | Syltography     Leafs and Dynamiter get final Hot in the KI 3 Stars   Nelson Leafs forward Shawn Campbell potted three goals and had five points in two games against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. His efforts in helping the Leafs outscore their division […]

KIJHLers hit games played milestones

    Bradley Ross photo courtesy of the Trail Times   KIJHLers reach games played milestones   The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is recognizing its players that reached regular season games played milestones.   Eddie Mountain Division:   Columbia Valley Rockies: Brennan Nelson – 150 (171 in total)   Creston Valley Thunder Cats: Andrew Clark – 200 (140 […]

Update: KIJHL cancels remainder of 2019/20 season

UPDATED FRIDAY, MARCH 13: The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019/20 postseason, as well as the 2020 Cyclone Taylor Cup in 100 Mile House. KIJHL teams that were still participating in the league playoffs will cease all on-ice operations and end their seasons.   This development comes […]

Recap from Tuesdays KIJHL playoff action

The Nelson Leafs celebrate a goal against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Jim Bailey/The Trail Times photo Joe Davidson opened the scoring and Aiden Jenner led the Nelson Leafs with two goals en route to a 5-0 win over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Also scoring for the Leafs were Shawn Campbell and Keenan Crossman. Anderson Violette […]

Hot in the KI 3 Stars (ending March 8)

Images courtesy of Syltography (Delaire) | Nelson Leafs Facebook page | Matt Timmins Dynamiter, Grizzly and Leaf get Hot in the KI spotlight   Kimberley Dynamiters forward Erik Delaire earned the first star after scoring four goals and adding an assist in three games.    The Cranbrook native netted a hat-trick in the deciding fifth […]

KIJHL statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is monitoring the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus. Our staff are in regular contact with BC Hockey and will provide updates to our teams, coaches, volunteers and fans as additional information becomes available.   The KIJHL is also working cloesly with BC Hockey to […]