The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its seventh week of regular season action for the 2024-25 season. The KIJHL Power Rankings highlight the top-five teams based on winning percentage, with various tie-breakers to help decide positioning. The Kimberley Dynamiters have jumped to No.1 following a pair of wins over the Columbia Valley Rockies, […]
By adding goalie Kyan Gray and defenceman Jimmy Proulx for goalie Josh Hager in Oct. 28 trade with the Kimberley Dynamiters, the Quesnel River Rush got younger in net and improved their penalty-killing depth. “Kyan has got lots of upside,” said River Rush head coach-general manager Logan Maxwell. “He had good numbers in Kimberley and […]
Neil Murdoch Division The Nelson Leafs are embarking on another three games in a three-day weekend. Head coach-general manager Briar McNaney gave the players some time off, then had a maintenance and skills day. McNaney said that Quinn Ramsay is playing a very strong two-way game and is “probably the best two-way forward I’ve been […]
Heading into the third weekend of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, Connor Hovelkamp of the Nelson Leafs and Ashton Gallagher of the Sicamous Eagles are the lone players to record hat-tricks. Five goalies have had shut out performances, starting with Brenner Fyfe of the Kamloops Storm with a 43-save effort, Evan Leggett […]
Cole Fisher of the Fernie Ghostriders has committed to play for the NAIT Ooks in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Fisher had 10 points in 43 games last season and added seven points in 21 Teck Cup playoff games, helping the Ghostriders play for the Teck Cup championship. “My time there helped me grow […]
Chad Scharff and the Fernie Ghostriders aim to play in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Teck Cup. “We’re excited to get going. I know our fanbase deserves a championship,” says the head coach-general manager in their Quick Shift team preview. Along with a strong core of returning players, Scharff gives insight on new […]
Cole Fournier of the Fernie Ghostriders has committed to the University of Victoria Vikes in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League. Fournier, 20, of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. had 26 points in 43 KIJHL regular season games this season. He added 13 points in 21 Teck Cup playoff games as he helped the Ghostriders advance […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to recognize four individuals for their off-ice accomplishments and contributions in the Off-Ice Awards. It’s the third year the league has shined a spotlight in the categories of Community Player of the Year, Scholastic Player of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Broadcaster of the […]
Coden Fournier of the Fernie Ghostriders is this week’s Young Guns, presented by the Next Shift Network, as he had three assists in the first two Teck Cup Final games. Among the things Fournier liked about his play is he kept his feet moving. “In the offensive zone, when I had the puck, I […]
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to announce the 12 student-athletes who competed during the 2023-24 season that it has selected to receive league bursaries. Each bursary is valued at $1,000 and will be applied towards post-secondary studies. We begin with the recipients from the Kootenay Conference. Kaden Slobodian – Fernie […]
