Leading up to the start of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s 2020-21 season, which starts Nov. 13, 2020, the league will be publishing team previews. These stories will highlight areas of focus for the respective organizations as well as players. We kick things off in the Neil Murdoch Division with the Castlegar Rebels. The Rebels […]
Kimberley Dynamiters defenceman Cam Reid is joining the Bucks – the Cranbrook Bucks. It’s an “amazing feeling” for the local product to join the B.C. Hockey League’s newest organization and be a part of the start of something great. “I thought that the Bucks coming to Cranbrook was a great opportunity for me to […]
Osoyoos Coyote Jack Henderson is challenging himself to be ready for the B.C. Hockey League this season. The Coyotes rookie has been signed by the Merritt Centennials, following a season of 10 goals and 31 points in 43 games. “I feel the KIJHL helped me with the adjustment to junior A hockey, by having the opportunity […]
Osoyoos Coyote Blake Astorino has signed with the B.C. Hockey League’s Merritt Centennials. Blake Astorino’s crashing and banging style of hockey is loved by the Merritt Centennials. They also love the work ethic and skills the two-year Osoyoos Coyote brings to their B.C. Hockey League organization. “Blake is as character as they come. […]
Merritt Centennial Josh Olson (17) will be playing in the B.C. Hockey League this season with the Merritt Centennials. Dunsmoor Creative photo Princeton Posse’s Josh Olson is taking the next step in his hockey career with the B.C. Hockey League’s Merritt Centennials. Olson is excited to play with highly talented teammates in a […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced its cohort structure and groupings for the 2020/21 regular season, which is set to begin on Friday, November 13th with all teams playing a 30-game schedule. In order to meet the guidelines set forth by the B.C. Provincial Health Officer and Phase 3 of Viasport’s […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) held a dispersal draft today in order for the league’s 17 active teams to select players from the 100 Mile House Wranglers, Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Spokane Braves. Canadian players who completed the previous season with 100 Mile House, Beaver Valley or Spokane and have remaining junior hockey eligibility […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is holding a dispersal draft at 1 p.m. this afternoon that will see the league’s 17 active teams select players from the 100 Mile House Wranglers, Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Spokane Braves. Canadian players who completed the previous season with 100 Mile House, Beaver Valley or Spokane and have remaining […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce that its 2020/21 regular season will begin on Friday, November 13th with 17 teams participating in a 30-game regular season schedule. “We’re excited to be able to confirm a start date and season format as we solidify our preparations to drop the puck […]
As a rookie in the KIJHL with the Nelson Leafs at 16, Joe Davidson scored 22 goals in 44 games. KIJHL photo Joe Davidson made the most of his opportunities with the Nelson Leafs last season. Earning the trust of head coach Mario DiBella and his staff, Davidson played in different situations and produced. He […]
