Steam HC-GM MacMillan hired by BCHL’s Vees

Release from www.pentictonvees.ca Summerland Steam Head Coach-GM Mark MacMillan has been hired as an Assistant Coach by the Penticton Vees, the BCHL organization announced today. “I am very excited to have Mark join our staff, as he checked all the boxes of what I was looking for in this position,” began Vees’ President, General Manager & […]

Leafs’ Anklewich signs with NCAA D3 Monarchs

  Nelson Leafs captain Bennett Anklewich has signed to play for the King’s College Monarchs in NCAA Division III next season. Anklewich was third on the Leafs in points with 33 in 42 games and added seven in four KIJHL Teck Cup championship games. In 85 career games over three seasons with the Leafs, the […]

Storm’s Larsen signs with SJHL’s Millionaires

Kamloop Storm forward Ryan Larsen has signed with the Melville Millionaires to play in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League next season. Larsen, 19, is coming off a season in which he led the Storm in goals (27), assists (26) and points (53) in 44 games. Larsen added six points in seven playoff games and represented […]

Chiefs’ Ferrie signs with ACHA Saints

  Kelowna Chiefs defenceman and captain Patrick Ferrie has signed to play for the Maryville University Saints in the ACHA next season. The West Kelowna product had four points in 10 regular season games. Ferrie made his KIJHL debut with the Revelstoke Grizzlies in 2018-19, playing two games as an affiliate player.  In 21 games […]

Nitehawks’ Dominici signs with hometown BCHL’s Smoke Eaters

  Beaver Valley Nitehawks forward Nathan Dominici has signed to play for the Trail Smoke Eaters in the B.C. Hockey League next season. Dominici had 23 goals and 41 points in 39 games to lead the Nitehawks. In 75 career games, the Trail product had 36 goals and 68 points. This season Dominici played seven […]

Steam’s Bowland signs with WHL Hitmen

  Summerland Steam rookie forward Simon Bowland has signed to play for the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League next season. It’s an exciting opportunity for the Penticton product who had been working hard for an opportunity at the Junior A level. Bowland had seven points in 44 games and added one assist in […]

Ghostriders’ MacDuff signs with SMU Huskies

Fernie Ghostriders forward Ethan MacDuff will play for the Southern Maine University Huskies in NCAA Division III next season. MacDuff led the Ghostriders with 65 points in 43 games. In 86 career KIJHL games, the Lloydminster, Alberta product had 47 goals and 103 points. He added 13 points in 19 KIJHL Teck Cup championship games. […]

Braves alum Hughes earns ECHL all-star nod

By Dan Thompson For The Spokesman-Review The South Carolina Stingrays have a rich history in the ECHL with championships won in 1997, 2001 and 2009. But the 2021-22 season was a bit of a letdown: They had 62 points in 72 games, the lowest total in the franchise’s 29 years of existence. It was this […]

Posse’s Funk joins BCIHL Lakers

Princeton Posse forward Tanner Funk will play for the Okanagan Lakers in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League next season. In 40 games last season, Funk had nine goals and 28 points. The Swift Current, Sask., product added six points in 21 KIJHL Teck Cup championship games this season. In three seasons with the Creston Valley […]

Leafs’ Larochelle commits to BCIHL Lakers

Nelson Leafs goalie Frederick Larochelle is returning to Kelowna next season to play for the Okanagan Lakers in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League. In 23 games this season with the Leafs, Larochelle went 12-8-1 helping the team qualify for the KIJHL Teck Cup Championships. Larochelle began his KIJHL career with the Kelowna Chiefs, where he […]