Heat’s Franklin joins ACHA’s Jimmies

  Chase Heat defenceman Malachi Franklin will play for the University of Jamestown Jimmies in the ACHA next season. Franklin had eight assists in 44 games for the Heat this season and over three seasons, played in 84 career KIJHL games with the Heat and registered 19 assists. He played in seven KIJHL Teck Championship […]

Christy hired as KIJHL’s Director of Sales & Marketing

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is excited to announce the hiring of Courtney Christy as its Director of Sales & Marketing. Christy joins the KIJHL from the BCHL’s Merritt Centennials, where she had been leading the team’s corporate sales efforts since November 2021. She also played a key role in team marketing, community involvement […]

Coyotes’ Henderson joins ACHA Saints

  Osoyoos Coyotes captain Jack Henderson has signed to play for the Maryville University Saints in the ACHA next season. Henderson is coming off his final junior hockey season in which he was tied for the team lead in points with 73 in 38 games. He added seven points in five KIJHL Teck Cup championship […]

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. […]