2023 KIJHL Trade Deadline Tracker

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s 2023 trade deadline is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10th. This marks the deadline for transactions involving KIJHL clubs. Any player who is registered with a KIJHL team after the January 10th deadline will remain on that club’s roster for the remainder of the 2022/23 regular season and playoffs. […]

Statement from the Nelson Leafs

The Nelson Leafs Hockey Society apologizes to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, all Nelson Leafs fans, hockey fans in general and all member clubs of the KIJHL for the on-ice events of Saturday, December 31, 2022. As a proud member of the KIJHL, the Nelson Leafs failed to abide by League principles to encourage participation in […]

DiBella suspended for remainder of KIJHL season

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that Nelson Leafs head coach Adam DiBella has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season as well as the 2023 league playoffs. The decision comes following an investigation into DiBella’s role in the Dec. 31 line brawl with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks that already resulted […]

Discipline announced from multi-fight incident

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced disciplinary actions to a total of 10 players and one team staff member following a multi-fight incident that occurred with 19:59 remaining in the second period of the game between the Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Nelson Leafs on Saturday, Dec. 31. These actions have resulted in a […]

Captains named for BCHC Prospects Game

The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the captains for the KIJHL and PJHL teams that will compete in the first annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack, BC. Download the KIJHL and PJHL team rosters for the 2022 BCHC Prospects Game. The KIJHL Top Prospects team […]

BCHC Prospects Game rosters announced

The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the rosters for the KIJHL and PJHL teams that will compete in the first annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack, BC. The KIJHL’s roster selection process has been guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk, assistants Mark Readman and Ty […]

Coaches, staff named for BCHC Prospects Game

The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the coaches and staff that will be a part of the first annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Sardis Sports Complex in Chilliwack, BC. The KIJHL’s Top Prospects team will be led by head coach Dave Hnatiuk, whose Grand Forks Border Bruins currently lead […]

BCHC unveils Inaugural Prospects Game

The British Columbia Hockey Conference is excited to announce details of its first annual Prospects Game, which will be hosted by the Chilliwack Jets on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Sardis Sports Complex. The 2022 BCHC Prospects Game will see the top young players from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and Pacific Junior Hockey […]

KIJHL, PJHL announce creation of BCHC

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the Pacific Junior Hockey League are pleased to announce the creation of the British Columbia Hockey Conference. This new organization represents a partnership between two of Western Canada’s premier junior hockey leagues to advance their level of competitive hockey in British Columbia. The British Columbia Hockey Conference’s inaugural […]

KIJHL announces Disciplinary Action for TCats

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced disciplinary measures against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats organization following an investigation into allegations of hazing. The KIJHL was notified of the incident by Thunder Cats’ staff on Tuesday, September 13th and immediately suspended team activities, including the cancellation of the team’s exhibition game the following evening, […]