Just because Kootenay International Junior Hockey League coaches don’t have games to prepare for, doesn’t mean they aren’t still busy and working hard. This week’s KIJHL Notebook focuses on the bench bosses and how the pandemic is pushing them. We connected with a coach from each division to find out what this time has […]
Drew Doughty. Aaron Ekblad. Two NHL defencemen that Castlegar Rebels rookie blueliner Liam Wallace is inspired to model his game after. “I love to watch him. He’s a great defenceman with strong body positioning,” says Wallace of Doughty, who plays for the L.A. Kings. “Aaron Ekblad (Florida Panthers) is a great one to […]
Going from player to coach was a big step for Nelson Leafs bench boss Mario DiBella. After playing senior men’s hockey in Nelson, DiBella swapped his spot in the crease for one on the bench in his mid 20s. He learned how to become a quality coach by traveling to seminars listening to other coaches. […]
Following the extension of the current Provincial Health Order limiting sports activities and travel, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has postponed all regular season games scheduled until February 5th. This is based on Thursday’s announcement by Dr. Bonnie Henry. The league remains hopeful of resuming regular season play at that time and will continue […]
Kootenay International Junior Hockey League players are back on the ice following their Christmas break. Among the players are the 19- and 20-year-olds, who were given the green light by Viasport on Dec. 28 to join their teammates. Currently teams are practicing under Viasports’ Phase 2 Return to Play guidelines, which they are […]
British Columbia’s three Junior B hockey leagues have announced the cancellation of the 2021 Cyclone Taylor Cup, which was to be hosted by the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Delta Ice Hawks from April 8-11 at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, along with the Pacific Junior Hockey League, the Vancouver Island […]
More confidence and a bigger role has led to Jacob Biensch to having nine points in three Kootenay International Junior Hockey League games. Biensch joined the Chase Heat last season in December, teaming up with his brother Caleb. He started the 2019-20 season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League with the Fort McMurray […]
The World Junior Championships is must-watch hockey for most fans. A tournament part of celebrating the Christmas season. It’s no different for Kootenay International Junior Hockey League players. For that reason, this week’s Notebook reveals what they love about it. The WJC has inspired Castlegar Rebels captain Josh Wiens. He looks forward […]
