The Fernie Ghostriders Training Camp has concluded after three days of scrimmages and physical testing and now it’s off to play a home and home with the Golden Rockets. We are in Golden on Tuesday September 3rd and back home in Fernie on Wednesday the fourth. On Saturday September 7th we play our third exhibition […]
The Ghostriders new Head Coach and General Manager is 38 year old Chad Scharff. Scharff has been in hockey his whole life and has done almost everything there is to do in the game. He played in the WHL, was a scout, an assistant coach and he even slugged it out as an Equipment Manager […]
From Team President Barb Anderson The Fernie Ghostriders Junior A Hockey Club are pleased to announce that we have hired Chad Scharff as our new Head Coach/ General Manager. Chad comes to our team with a great deal of Elite Hockey Coaching Experience, being involved with both Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada. Chad has also […]
Hockey Canada has announced that its board of directors has approved a Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM) pilot project for the 2024-25 season, following an extensive proposal submitted in collaboration from its four Western Members, their respective Junior A hockey leagues and the Western Hockey League (WHL). The WCDM pilot project focuses on strengthening the […]
Here is an update on the Fernie Ghostriders Junior Hockey Team. First of all the big news is that Head Coach and General Manager Ty Valin has made a life decision and has left the hockey team and is now pursuing a career in the mining industry. We wish Ty all the best in his […]
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 […]
KIJHL’s Director of finance and administration Kathy Merkel, Steven Tolfree, Taylor Haggerty The KIJHL and the Fernie Ghostriders are pleased to announce that Taylor Haggerty has been awarded the KIJHL’s 2023-24 Community Player of the Year Award. Taylor’s commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others has not gone unnoticed. Through his […]
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 […]
Our Cookie, Doughnut and Cinnamon Bun Eatin Broadcast Crew, John, Scotty, Budgie and Dan, Ted was missing when this was taken. D-man Kaden Slobodian came to Fernie in a trade with the Campbell River Storm near the end of the 2021-22 season and played the next two seasons with the Riders as a top pairing defenseman. Last […]
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 […]
