Thunder Cats alum Chakrabarti scores NEHC honour

Creston Valley Thunder Cats alum Luke Chakrabarti (2021-24) was named the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) Player of the Week on Dec. 2. Chakrabarti plays for Vermont State University Castleton Spartans in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and netted his second hat-trick in three games, including the game-winning goal in overtime to secure the […]

Kootenay Conference: Chiefs’ Carollo Family

The hockey community has once again shown its incredible heart. Last weekend, tragedy struck the Spokane Jr Chiefs when the family of player Patrick Carollo was involved in a car accident on their way to a Fernie tournament. Patrick’s sister, Amelia, lost her life, while his mother required multiple surgeries. Despite the heartbreak, the Chiefs […]

NOT Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast – Special Edition

Welcome to the NOT Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast special edition from the Prospects Game in Langley. Mark Berry shares some interviews that didn’t make it onto the Tuesday Prospects Game broadcast. He talks about the game and a special gesture from the Williams Lake Mustangs. Interviews with Luke Davies (Kimberley Dynamiters), Berkley Gross (Creston […]

Kootenay Conference – KIJHL team selections

Congratulations to KIJHL alum Shea Weber (Sicamous Eagles 2000-02) on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov.11. In a Sportsnet.ca story, Weber said during his speech, “there’s so much to be grateful for when playing this game.”  “And it’s not just the big moments, grinding out a playoff win or taking home […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Nov. 8

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight with Emanuel Sequeira is with Cash Anderson of the Quesnel River Rush, who has some special fans. We have part two of our interview with Creston Valley Thunder Cats HC/GM Geordie Wudrick. This week we talk about where in the world hockey has taken […]

KIJHL roster announced for 2024 BCHC Prospects Game

The British Columbia Hockey Conference announced today the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League roster that will compete in the third annual BCHC Prospects Game on Tuesday, November 19th at the George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, BC. The KIJHL’s roster selection process has been guided by head coach Dave Hnatiuk and his coaching and operations […]

KIJHL Notebook: Kootenay Conference – Dynamiters, River Rush trade

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 […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Nov. 1

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL Podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight is with Kanye Huang of the Golden Rockets. We talk with Creston Valley Thunder Cats HC/GM Geordie Wudrick (Part 1 of a 2 part interview). This week we talk about the recent success of the T-Cats. Also on the podcast, one half of the […]

Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast for Oct. 25

Welcome to Top Shelf: The KIJHL podcast. The ine+nutrition player spotlight is on Ethan Davey with the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Also on the podcast, we talk with Osoyoos Coyotes HC/GM Ken Law, Grand Forks Border Bruins Broadcaster Kevin McKinnon and Emanuel has a great Q & A with AHL Milwaukee Admirals and former Creston […]

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