KIJHL Power Rankings: Week 14

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League finished its 14th week. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlights the top-five teams based on winning percentage and here is how they rank.   Osoyoos Coyotes: (GP: 32 W: 25 L: 2 OTL: 2 SOL: 3) The Coyotes remain the king of the KIJHL with the help of a 5-3 […]

Instat KIJHL 3 Stars of the Week: Jan. 16

Kort Kisinger of the Fernie Ghostriders, Ethan Floris of the Osoyoos Coyotes and Tenzin Mint of the Nelson Leafs have been named the Instat Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week, for the period ending Jan. 16. Kisinger – Top Forward- The Calgary, Alberta product had four goals and seven points in […]

Dynamiters’ Self has found winning groove

Since the end of October, Kimberley Dynamiters goalie Trystan Self has been nearly unbeatable, winning 13 of the 16 games he played.  When asked about his play, the Calgary, Alberta native said he has felt more on his game, but can’t pinpoint why. He did say though that a simple game-day routine with billet brother […]

Posse’s Fodchuk makes the jump to BCHL’s Bucks

Jaden Fodchuk has gone from a rookie in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League with Princeton, to one in the B.C. Hockey League with the Cranbrook Bucks. Fodchuk, who will wear #25 with the Bucks, was signed on Jan.10 after playing two games as an affiliate player on Jan. 7 and 8. “It was the […]

KIJHL Announces Scheduling Changes

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced the following game postponements: Due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases, the following games involving the 100 Mile House Wranglers have been postponed: Friday, January 14th: 100 Mile House Wranglers at Kamloops Storm Saturday, January 15th: Sicamous Eagles at 100 Mile House Wranglers The Kamloops Storm […]

KIJHL Notebook: Most Improved Player

Tami Quan Photo   As Kootenay International Junior Hockey League teams cruise into the final half of the season and make a push towards a playoff spot, the KIJHL Notebook dives into who the most improved player (s) are on teams. Pitter-patter, let’s get at ‘er.   Doug Birks Division “Evan Douglas is a player […]

Heat’s Poole to join ACHA’s Jamestown Jimmies

The University of Jamestown Jimmies was the first college hockey team to express interest in Matthew Poole. From that point on, they were the only team the Chase Heat defenceman considered for his college future. He will join the Jimmies in 2022-23. “It’s a really exciting opportunity. Jamestown checks pretty much every box for me […]

Eagles Announce Hockey Ops Changes

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Sicamous Eagles are pleased to announce the hiring of new head coach Nick Deschenes and general manager Tyler Moore. Nick joins the Eagles organization with experience as a head coach in the BCHL with the Trail Smoke Eaters and in the KIJHL with the Grand Forks Border Bruins and […]

KIJHL Power Rankings: Week 13

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League finished its 13th week. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlights the top-five teams based on winning percentage and here is how they rank.   Osoyoos Coyotes: (GP: 30 W: 23 L: 2 OTL: 2 SOL: 3) The Coyotes kept their top spot with two victories – 5-4 against the Summerland […]

KIJHL Announces Game Postponements

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced the following game postponements: Due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases, the following games involving the Summerland Steam have been postponed: Tuesday, January 11th: Summerland Steam at Princeton Posse Due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases, the following games involving the Castlegar Rebels have been […]