KIJHL Championship Final Game 1 recap

April 17/26 Princeton Posse (1) at Kimberley Dynamiters (3) Dynamiters lead series 1-0 Jaden Rusznak’s 11th goal to give the Dynamiters a 2-0 lead stood as the winner, while Adam Kisilevich stopped 24 of 25 shots. Ben Dods (3) scored at 3:39 of the first period, 11 seconds after Rusznak’s goal to cut the lead […]

KIJHL Championship Final preview

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) Championship Final has arrived — and it brings a rematch from 2023 between the Kimberley Dynamiters and Princeton Posse. Kimberley won that series in seven games. Posse captain Jalen McRae is the lone returning player who appeared in that final, while Ben Dods suited up in two games […]

Most Valuable Player: Brady Magarrell – Beaver Valley Nitehawks

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today we are proud to conclude those on-ice performers with the […]

Top Scorer: Levi Astill – Grand Forks Border Bruins

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce that Levi Astill of […]

Top Defenceman: Declan Pocock – Williams Lake Mustangs

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce that Declan Pocock of […]

Top Goalie: Leo den Besten – Fernie Ghostriders

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce that Leo den Besten […]

River Rush alum Anderson brings offence to NCAA D3 Blue Devils

Quesnel River Rush alum Cash Anderson (2022-25) completed his first season of collegiate hockey in NCAA Division 3 with the Fredonia State Blue Devils. After producing 100 points in 108 career KIJHL regular season games, the Armstrong native was able to show his offensive abilities with the Blue Devils. On Jan. 26, Anderson was named […]

Rookie of the Year: Chase Campbell – Sicamous Eagles

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce that Chase Campbell of […]

Most Sportsmanlike Player: Peter Godley – Columbia Valley Rockies

This week the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will announce its Overall Award winners for on-ice excellence: Most Valuable Player, Top Scorer, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Rookie of the Year, Most Sportsmanlike Player, Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.  Today the KIJHL is pleased to announce that Peter Godley of […]