Shooting prowess nets Coyotes’ Torres Rookie of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced Ethan Torres of the Osoyoos Coyotes as its Rookie of the Week, for the period ending Nov. 2. The Kelowna native scored four goals and added an assist in two games for the Coyotes. In a 7-5 loss to the Sicamous Eagles, Torres had two goals […]

Prestige Hotels & Resorts named Official Hotel Partner

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to announce a continued sponsorship with Prestige Hotels and Resorts for the 2025-26 season. Prestige Hotels and Resorts is now the Official Hotel Partner of the KIJHL, and in addition, the KIJHL’s regular season championship trophy will be known as the Prestige Hotels & Resorts Cup. “With many […]

Leafs alumnus Sookro finding his stride at Clarkson

It hasn’t taken long for Nelson Leafs alumnus Bryce Sookro to make an impression at the NCAA level. Now manning the blue line for the Clarkson University Golden Knights in Potsdam, N.Y., the Nelson native has settled in with confidence, collecting four assists in his first eight games — including a two-assist night against Penn […]

KIJHL announces its October Stars

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Stars of the Month for October. Forward – Bryton Morrow – Princeton Posse The Ardrossan, Alta., product averaged 2.25 points per game as he put up nine goals and 18 points in eight games. He played an average of 18:44 a game and […]

KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 7)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Nov. 2. Forwards: Brayden Schwartz – Kimberley Dynamiters  The Okotoks, Alta., native collected four goals and two assists in two games, helping the Dynamiters win both their games. His eighth goal of the season gave them […]

KIJHL Power Rankings (Week 7)

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is pleased to announce its Power Rankings for Week 7.   The Princeton Posse have taken the top spot following a 6-2 win over the Sicamous Eagles. Justice Loewen’s ninth goal of the season won the game for the Posse. Gibson Horne made 27 saves.      The […]

KIJHL Notebook: Posse’s Morrow playing focused

“Bryton’s obviously been playing pretty well. He’s been contributing offensively for us, and it’s been great to have,” says Colin Minardi, Princeton Posse head coach-general manager. “It’s been great to also watch as a bit of a fan too — some of the things that he can do are impressive.” In 12 games, Morrow has […]

Four-point performance nets Campbell Rookie of the Week

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced Chase Campbell of the Sicamous Eagles as its Rookie of the Week, for the period ending Oct.26. The Sherwood Park, Alta., native netted a hat-trick and four points for the Eagles in a 9-7 loss to the Kelowna Chiefs on Oct. 24. The performance gave Campbell […]

Dynamiters alum Reid to lead Castleton Spartans as co-captain

Kimberley Dynamiters alum Cam Reid heads into his junior (third) season with the Vermont State University Castleton Spartans as co-captain for the 2025-26 season. The Spartans NCAA D3 program made the announcement Tuesday on their Instagram account. Their leadership group was initially announced in a release on Oct. 16 as the Little East Conference announced […]